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1 BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION FEBRUARY 2009 Certified Current 2 February 2012 Personnel SUPPORT OF CADET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-publishing website at RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: AF/A1DO Certified by: AF/A1D (Mr. Joseph McDade) Pages: 21 This instruction implements various Secretary of Defense (SECDEF), Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) and Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) requirements documented in AFPD 36-35, United States Air Force Academy, by identifying support requirements and responsibilities for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) and supporting MAJCOMs, bases and wings with regard to cadet development activities in the operational Air Force. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AF Manual , Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at This publication does not apply to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Units. This publication does not apply to the Air National Guard (ANG). Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF IMT 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF IMT 847s from the field through the appropriate functional s chain of command. 1. Description. USAFA and AFROTC operate multiple cadet development programs (CDPs) during the summer months of each year that require the support of every available Air Force installation and organization. Increasing the diversity of cadet development experiences is an Air Force priority designed to focus and orient our future officers on Air Force institutional competencies related to their primary operational duties and to increase cultural and regional awareness. The goal of these programs is to familiarize cadets with the operational Air Force, enhance their academic learning experience, increase retention, cultivate cultural awareness and foreign language proficiency and increase cadet effectiveness as leaders of character in the

2 2 AFI FEBRUARY 2009 operational Air Force. Many of the programs listed in this instruction involve both USAFA and AFROTC cadets. Unless otherwise specified, the term cadet refers to cadets from both institutions USAFA cadets should engage in an operational AF experience each summer. Prior to commissioning, USAFA cadets should complete 50 days of operational experience. Credit may be granted for operational AF experiences other than Operation Air Force for participation in any CDPs at the discretion of USAFA leadership AFROTC cadets should participate in as many activities that provide operational Air Force exposure as their class, field training and scheduling will allow. 2. Program Descriptions. There are various CDPs with distinct management and funding processes operated as joint or independent activities by USAFA and AFROTC Operation Air Force (OPS AF). The jointly operated USAFA and AFROTC OPS AF program is the largest single CDP among AF commissioning sources Program Objectives. The overall OPS AF program is based on two strategic objectives: To focus and orient Air Force cadets on Air Force missions and culture through direct exposure to and experience with Air Force units To utilize existing cadet skill sets to contribute to host unit mission accomplishment OPS AF is separated into centrally managed and funded internship courses for cadets. The individual syllabi for each course contribute to distinct goals and competencies AFROTC cadets may attend an OPS AF program before their sophomore and senior years. Dependent on annual resources, all AFROTC cadets are encouraged to participate in OPS AF while maintaining their AFROTC contract obligations Each OPS AF installation should expect to host between cadets over the 9-week summer period starting approximately the first full week of June each year. Each summer period is divided into three, 3-week sessions that normally include less than 40 cadets per base during any single OPS AF period. Refer to Attachment 3 for timeline More information can be found at USAFA s OPS AF web site: Operation Civil Engineering Air Force (OPSCEAF). OPSCEAF is a 2-week program focused on the application of civil engineering practices in the Air Force. It includes first class (senior) and second class (junior) USAFA and AFROTC cadet participants Program Objectives. Cadets are deployed to operational bases where they are given the opportunity to:

3 AFI FEBRUARY Appreciate the supporting role of the Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) toward the wing s overall mission accomplishment Interact with base-level civil engineer officers and NCOs to better understand the roles and expectations of junior officers while participating as active members of a CES Gain experience that will be used upon return to USAFA during the hands-on construction portion of the Field Engineering and Readiness Laboratory (FERL) Experience base-unique missions OPSCEAF is the first of a 2-phase academic course (Civil Engineering 351) consisting of a 2-week temporary duty (TDY) assignment and a 3-week field experience at the USAFA FERL. Cadets spend the first 2-week period at a government facility working in a civil engineer organization to gain exposure to the civil engineer career field through being assigned to a specific project. In the absence of a suitable project, cadets will be provided an in depth orientation to the operations of a civil engineer organization OPSCEAF deploys flights of cadets to both overseas and CONUS bases. Each flight consists of approximately 15 cadets including a cadet-in-charge (CIC) chosen from the previous year s CE 351 participants AETC Leadership Program (AETCLP). The AETC Leadership Program includes specially selected second class and first class USAFA cadets. Cadets are given the opportunity to lead and influence every facet of a flight of approximately 55 basic trainees through six weeks of Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland AFB, Texas Program Objectives. Cadets gain a better understanding of the enlisted force and a deeper appreciation for the competencies expected of an enlisted member upon entering the Air Force. Cadets are expected to use their experience working side-by-side with Military Training Instructors (MTIs) during BMT in the following summer during USAFA Basic Cadet Training AETCLP is conducted during two overlapping 6-week periods of USAFA summer military training. During each 6-week period, approximately 80 cadets deploy to Lackland AFB, TX. Each period will have one first class CIC who is selected from the previous year s AETCLP cadre. Each CIC is responsible for planning and executing the program in conjunction with USAFA. CICs are also the POC for all cadet issues in their respective cadre Cadet Summer Research Program (CSRP). CSRP provides opportunities for competitively selected first class USAFA cadets to work on real world research projects for up to five weeks at various military, government and civilian facilities Program Objectives. CSRP is integrated with independent research courses within the cadets academic majors to enrich their educational experience and reinforce the operational relevance to their academic studies. Some cadets may continue research begun during CSRP for academic credit as part of their academic major.

4 4 AFI FEBRUARY Resource and support requirements are dependent on host organization sponsorship and USAFA academic department funding availability. The program is designed to be entirely hostunit funded. Additional resources may be arranged by USAFA departmental representatives on a case-by-case basis. Each USAFA academic department determines the program focus for each cadet in concert with the host organization Cadet Summer Language Immersion Program (CSLIP). CSLIP provides an opportunity for USAFA and AFROTC cadets, as well as select faculty escorts, to participate in 3-6 week language immersion programs. Language Immersion Programs include Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish opportunities CSLIP encourages the services to create foundational language and regional expertise in the officer ranks for both Active and Reserve components Cadet flights consist of approximately 8-12 cadets and are accompanied by a faculty member OIC at each location CSLIP primarily utilizes off-base support. However, in some instances, such as in Germany and Japan, cadets may stay at US military installations and participate in US military operated language instruction. In such cases, required support may consist of lodging, meals and language instruction AFROTC Field Training. Each summer AFROTC sends between 2,000 3,000 cadets to Field Training (FT) at Maxwell Air Force Base. FT is congressionally required for commissioning through ROTC. Reference AFI , Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, for additional requirements associated with AFROTC Field Training Program objectives. FT is designed to evaluate and stratify cadet performance. Secondary objectives include orientation to Air Force standards, demonstration of basic proficiency in expeditionary skills and knowledge, motivation towards an Air Force career and an emphasis on a physically fit lifestyle FT is typically conducted between a cadet s sophomore and junior years and lasts four weeks (with one extended FT unit offered each summer for those cadets needing to make up ROTC academics accreditation). AFROTC instructors organize and execute the FT at Maxwell. Cadets who perform exceptionally well at FT may be selected to return the following summer as Cadet Training Assistants Advanced Course in Engineering (ACE). During this program, also known as Cyber Boot Camp, where AFROTC cadets spend 10 weeks at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome, New York, to gain hands-on experience with network security and cyberwarfare Program objectives. The primary objective of ACE is designed to serve as an internship in an active duty Air Force environment where cadets receive hands-on training and practical knowledge about what it takes to fight and win in cyberspace.

5 AFI FEBRUARY ACE is conducted between a cadet s junior and senior years. Attendees must be computer science/engineering or electrical engineering majors with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and a SECRET security clearance. Cadets receive instruction on information warfare, network attack/defense, cryptography, malicious code and wireless security, in addition to weekly officer professional development briefings. Cadets submit weekly papers and may receive transferable college credit. To culminate the course, the group divides into teams and participates in a 3-day cyberspace war game. Approximately 30 AFROTC cadets attend ACE along with cadets/midshipmen from the other services and certain civil service employees Nurse Orientation Program (NOP). AFROTC sends cadets majoring in nursing to Wilford Hall Medical Center, Texas, for exposure to hospital operations. Cadets earn clinical hours while assigned (the acceptance of transferred credits is dependant upon host institution s approval) Program objectives. NOP is a 4-week program designed to serve as an internship in an active duty Air Force hospital where cadets receive hands-on training and practical knowledge about service as an Air Force nurse NOP is conducted between the cadet s junior and senior years. Between 12 and 20 AFROTC cadets participate in NOP each summer. The program director at Wilford Hall rotates the cadets through different hospital wards to maximize exposure to hospital operations Jet Orientation (JETO). AFROTC sends cadets for 3-day orientation flight opportunities primarily at various 19 AF flight training bases. JETO may be completed as a stand-alone event or combined with OPS AF scheduling, if required by AFROTC. Group size is usually cadets, accompanied by an OIC Program objectives. The JETO program is designed to expose cadets to flying and flight line operations and offer a unique motivational retention experience The number of JETO flights available is determined by the 19 AF program director. AFROTC coordinates with the 19 AF base directors to schedule flights and determine medical clearance guidelines. The AFROTC coordinator also arranges travel to/from the JETO base along with lodging support Georgetown Summer Internship (GSI). GSI provides opportunities for 5-7 competitively selected USAFA cadets to participate in a 9-week (Washington D.C. area) or 3- week (European location) internship program. GSI is funded entirely by the AFA Foundation through a perpetual endowment Program Objectives. Gain in-depth understanding of government organization and processes including how economics and international relations influence political and military policies Cadets travel unaccompanied to CONUS and overseas locations as part of a Georgetown University-sponsored internship program. Normally no MAJCOM support is required.

6 6 AFI FEBRUARY Other Orientation Flight or Tour Requests (not related to CDP-authorized activities). While not a formal or funded program, USAFA cadets on leave status and AFROTC cadets not assigned to another summer program may request opportunities for development activities (e.g. orientation flights, base and facility tours, etc.) at most military installations. Cadets on leave or non-tdy status may also qualify for consideration. IAW AFI , Aviation Management, Table 1.1, Line 14, Note 14, Cadets and midshipmen are authorized orientation flights while on leave status. USAFA cadets are further required to obtain a memorandum from their Air Officer Commanding (AOC) stating that the cadet is authorized and eligible for a flight dependent upon compliance with supporting base policies, flight availability and other requirements in this instruction. Similarly, AFROTC cadets must receive authorization from their detachment by completing AETC Form 327, Orientation Flight Request, prior to requesting a flight. Bases are encouraged to support these requests on a space-available basis only. While cadets are authorized to participate in orientation flights and other activities on a military installation, the support requirements of this instruction are not directive for cadets on leave or non-tdy status. 3. Responsibilities The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (SAF/MR) serves as an agent of the Secretary and provides guidance, direction and oversight for all matters pertaining to the formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, programs and budgets addressing Cadet Development Programs The Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Personnel (AF/A1) develops policy, implements guidance, monitors program progress and provides support for commissioning sources, MAJCOMs and host installations to coordinate the training, lodging, feeding, transporting, medical care and disciplinary issues arising as a result of cadet participation in the various cadet development programs The Superintendent, USAF Academy (USAFA/CC), and the Commander, Jeanne M. Holm Officer Accession and Citizen Development Center: Share responsibility for budget development and training funds management related to their component CDPs. This responsibility may be delegated to the USAFA Commandant of Cadets (USAFA/CW) or the USAFA Dean of the Faculty (USAFA/DF), for USAFA component CDPs; and to the Commander, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC/CC), for AFROTC CDPs Will maintain supplements to this instruction with detailed program guidance USAFA and AFROTC CDP staffs will: Determine cadet and cadre allocations for installations based on resources agreed upon by supporting MAJCOMs and units with the CDP staffs. Attempt to use participating MAJCOM installations to the fullest extent practical based on their capacity to host cadets to ensure the broadest potential exposure for participants. Specific numbers and distribution of cadets among

7 AFI FEBRUARY installations varies each year, commensurate with the following support limitations of each facility: Mission demands Capability to support cadets' projected Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) Development mission and support capabilities Force protection issues Other operational or resource considerations Distribute program timelines and requests for support to participating installations. This information should be coordinated and centralized to the maximum practical extent Coordinate all requests and provide program information through designated cadet development "directors" at the MAJCOM and base levels Manage liaison activities with supporting installations Provide administrative support for TDY cadets Conduct MAJCOM-level planning and program review conferences (if appropriate) Disseminate specific program guidance to ensure MAJCOMs and installations have complete and correct information including detailed course syllabi/program objectives and an operations plan (OPLAN) explaining individual program execution procedures and restrictions Ensure cadet participants maintain required documentation or complete prerequisite training prior to departing for their program. Prerequisite items may include, but are not limited to, the following: Travel orders Program-specific requirements (e.g. AETCLP cadre training) Current information protection training certificate Anti-terrorism training Law Of Armed Conflict training Office of Special Investigation brief (OCONUS only) Intel brief (where required by Foreign Clearance Guide) The following additional documentation is required for participation in orientation flights (CDP-related or by individual request):

8 8 AFI FEBRUARY AF Form 1887, Aeronautical Order (PA) Aviation Service AF Form 1042, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operations Duty AF Form 1274, Physiological Training MAJCOMs will: Assign a specific agency as Executive Agent for CDPs within the MAJCOM. Additionally, MAJCOMs should appoint, at a minimum, one primary and one alternate program director with authority to affect action throughout the MAJCOM's wings and other subordinate organizations. At MAJCOM discretion, appointees may serve as directors for multiple CDPs or for singular program management within the MAJCOM. Appointees will come from existing manpower resources Coordinate with CDP staffs regarding levels of support to be provided annually by the MAJCOM Encourage program participation within their wings and other subordinate organizations and assist with coordinating base support allocations to meet CDP needs Act as a liaison between supporting MAJCOM units and CDP staffs Provide information support to supporting MAJCOM units Coordinate with other MAJCOMs to resolve shared support issues between host MAJCOM and tenant MAJCOM units Acknowledge group travel country clearance requests (as required) Establish guidance for cadet orientation flights and/or incentive flights to supplement paragraph 2.11 of this instruction and AFI , Aviation Management, if necessary, which promotes cadet involvement in flight activities without jeopardizing safety of flight or mission objectives Supporting installation host wings will: Appoint a primary and alternate base director for all supported CDP activities. Primary base directors should be field grade officers. Alternate base directors can be of any grade, as deemed appropriate by local commanders. At commander discretion, appointees may serve as directors for multiple CDPs or for singular program management within the base Coordinate with tenant units for CDP support, where applicable. If necessary, request MAJCOM-to-MAJCOM coordination to resolve support agreements between host base and tenant units.

9 AFI FEBRUARY Provide levels of support coordinated through MAJCOM and CDP staffs IAW requirements of this AFI. This includes but is not limited to: lodging, transportation, meals, AFSCs available to shadow and security clearance restrictions Host installation tenant units will support host wings in accordance with their existing support agreements or as directed by their MAJCOMs The AEF Center will coordinate deployment locations, materiel, and transportation with Central Air Forces (AFCENT) or other participating unified combatant commander air component headquarters in support of Brevet Lieutenant-Deployed CDP Staffs. Beyond the standard staff responsibilities in paragraph 3.4. above, cadet development staffs also have the following program-specific responsibilities and representation: OPS AF. The OPS AF Staff is comprised of the USAFA Chief of Training (USAFA/CWTT) and the Director of OPS AF (USAFA/CWTTA), working in coordination with the Director of Operations, AFROTC (AFROTC/DO), and the AFROTC Chief of Training (AFROTC/DOT). The collective OPS AF Staff can be contacted through their shared global address listing of "Ops Air Force" or ops.airforce@usafa.edu OPSCEAF. The Department Head, USAFA Department of Civil Engineering (USAFA/DFCE), will appoint a point of contact (POC) annually to manage OPSCEAF. This single POC is responsible for all CDP staff requirements as identified in this instruction AETCLP. USAFA/CWT is the POC for AETCLP and is responsible for all CDP staff requirements as identified in this instruction. USAFA/CWT will: Coordinate a POC directly with Lackland AFB via 737 TRG/CC and 737 TRG/CCS Solicit two MTIs for TDY to USAFA to conduct cadre training, funded entirely by USAFA CSRP. The USAFA Director of Research (USAFA/DFER) will appoint the director of CSRP annually. USAFA academic Department Heads will also appoint representatives as appropriate. The CSRP director and departmental representatives will comply with CDP staff requirements as identified in this instruction The CSRP director and USAFA academic department representatives coordinate directly with host laboratory/organization POCs annually to determine research requirements and availability of cadets with the proper background USAFA academic department representatives will ensure each cadet is academically prepared for their research project CSLIP. The USAFA Office of International Programs (USAFA/DFIP) is responsible for all CDP staff requirements as identified in this instruction.

10 10 AFI FEBRUARY One USAFA CIC will be selected for each cadet flight and will be responsible for ensuring that each flight member receives all pertinent travel information, completes a travel journal, video log, and trip report, and files a travel voucher IAW local directives. The CIC will also ensure each flight submits a trip report summarizing their experience to USAFA/DFIP for program assessment and publicity purposes USAFA/DFIP coordinates with MAJCOM/A1s for program support and appointment of MAJCOM Program Directors AFROTC Field Training. AFROTC/DOTF coordinates with the applicable representatives at Maxwell which provides support IAW AFI and applicable base support agreements ACE. AFROTC/DOTT coordinates ACE with AFRL which executes the program. AFROTC/DOTT and AFRL jointly assign cadets to the program NOP. AFROTC/DOTT coordinates NOP directly with Wilford Hall which executes the program. AFROTC/DOTT assigns cadets to the program based on the criteria provided by Wilford Hall JETO. AFROTC/DOTX coordinates JETO with 19 AF which executes the program. When JETO is done in conjunction with another summer program, the effort is also coordinated with AFROTC/DOTT GSI. The USAFA Dean of the Faculty will appoint the director of GSI annually. The GSI director will accomplish all CDP staff requirements identified in this instruction. 4. Resources. In addition to guidance in AFI , Temporary Duty Orders, the following considerations will be taken: 4.1. Air travel: Air travel to and from host base primary airports will be funded by the cadets respective organizations (i.e., USAFA or AFROTC) Military air may be utilized to maximize exposure to flight operations. If mil-air is utilized, cadets will travel as duty passengers. Host units with flight operations are encouraged to synchronize off-station trainer opportunities with CDP travel needs IAW applicable 11-series instructions. Brevet Lieutenant-Deployed participants will use mil-air as directed to meet AEF Center requirements Ground Transportation: Within the parameters of Air Force and DoD guidance covering transportation, host installations will provide transportation to and from airport facilities and for all missions requiring local transportation during program execution USAFA cadets will not normally be authorized rental vehicles on USAFA fund cites except in unusual circumstances. CDP staffs will be the approval authority for exceptions to this

11 AFI FEBRUARY rule. Host installations will not direct cadets to rent vehicles without specific prior approval from the applicable CDP staff. CSRP host units may directly fund rental vehicles at their discretion AFROTC cadets are not permitted to acquire rental cars on the AFROTC fund cite. AFROTC/DOT (through the OPS AF Staff) will be the approval authority for exceptions to this rule. Host installations will not direct cadets to rent vehicles without specific prior approval from AFROTC/DOT Both AFROTC and USAFA cadets are authorized to rent vehicles at their own expense according to local rules and installation/unit commander policies. Costs associated with personal-use rental vehicles or privately owned vehicles (POV) will not be reimbursed unless such POV use is directed by individual travel order Meals: Government meals are directed for all cadets hosted on military installations. Exceptions to this policy will be made by the applicable CDP staff on a case-by-case basis Host wings requesting a waiver to this policy for a one-time event (e.g. Dining Out) must provide a waiver request to the applicable CDP staff via 20 days prior to the cadets' arrival. If host units plan to have cadets perform duties requiring them to miss a meal, they must either make meals available to the cadets (e.g. box lunches) or provide the applicable CDP staff with a fund cite and authorization for per diem (i.e., meals and incidentals) at the appropriate rate. USAFA/AFROTC may also fund this type of activity, but require prior notification and approval from applicable CDP staff, based on program demands and budget considerations USAFA and AFROTC cadets will be on TDY orders authorizing them to eat without charge in military dining facilities IAW the Joint Federal Travel Regulation. Dining facilities must ensure a separate AF Form 79, Headcount Record, is used for USAFA and AFROTC cadets, as these agencies have different billing procedures. Units will receive memoranda from the USAFA and AFROTC CDP staffs stating how reimbursement requests are routed and processed Reimbursement procedures for meals consumed by cadets is developed and disseminated by AFSVA/SVOHF, USAFA/FMF, and AFROTC/DOS Procedures for AFROTC and USAFA cadets will be as similar as possible Host units will make boxed meals available to all cadets as necessary to support their first return travel day Bases without a dining facility serving three meals a day, seven days a week will either designate a non-appropriated funds facility as an essential dining facility or otherwise not host cadets Billeting

12 12 AFI FEBRUARY Cadets should be billeted on base if at all possible to decrease lodging and transportation costs and immerse cadets thoroughly in the base community Cadets may be housed in dormitories, visitors lodging (officer or enlisted), or other onbase facilities as required. This includes use of contingency dormitories or "tent city" solutions if necessary Cadets should be directed to share rooms when practicable. Shared rooms should be billed equally to both cadets If a need for off-base lodging is forecasted or required due to unforeseen circumstances, base directors should coordinate with the applicable CDP staff as soon as possible to determine the best course of action. (AFROTC/DOT requires 3 duty days of notice prior to lodging AFROTC cadets off-base.) Payments must be processed differently for AFROTC and USAFA cadets. All cadets should be required to present their individual TDY orders at check-in to establish expected methods of payment USAFA cadets must be billed individually upon departure. They will pay using their individual government travel card and will be reimbursed through their travel voucher upon return from TDY. Cadets will not, under any circumstances, pay a lodging bill that is not their own Billeting for AFROTC cadets will be charged to the central fund cite on their travel orders. Payment will be made through and records maintained at AFROTC/DOS TDY Within a TDY: If the mission requires or allows cadets to perform a TDY within a TDY (e.g. travel on a military flight supporting off-station training, an operational mission, etc.), the host installation will notify the applicable component of the applicable CDP staff no later than 72 hours prior to departure for case-by-case approval. USAFA and AFROTC may pay additional costs, as funding allows. Prior coordination is mandatory to determine how TDY costs will be covered. Host installations may also fund these activities or split the cost with USAFA/AFROTC on a case-by-case basis Dual lodging is authorized if cadets perform an approved TDY within a TDY The host installation Financial Services Office (FSO) must contact the USAF Academy FSO before making any per diem payments to USAFA cadets on any TDY claims submitted The limits of cadet participation in TDYs will be reviewed annually and periodically throughout all CDPs. Decisions will be made to keep cadets safe and not interfere with operational missions. Participation limits will be published annually in the application program OPLAN (e.g. cadets will/will not be allowed to fly in Afghanistan or Iraq), and updated through MAJCOM POCs as changes occur. Cadets respective organizations (i.e., USAFA or AFROTC) must ensure prior coordination with host units for necessary resources required while TDY.

13 AFI FEBRUARY These resources include but are not limited to personnel to conduct training, training area availability, ammunition for training or qualification as needed, and other base support functions requiring forecasting. 5. Command and Control. To clearly define the levels of command and control over cadets participating in these programs, the terms Operational Control (OPCON), Administrative Control (ADCON) and Tactical Control (TACON) are utilized. AFROTC and USAFA retain OPCON and ADCON of their respective cadets. The authority to administer judicial and nonjudicial punishment, handle personnel issues, remove cadets from the program, and release cadets from specific program requirements rests with USAFA or AFROTC. TACON during cadet development activities is program-specific USAFA and AFROTC will make available a centralized command and control plan for CDP participants Forward concerns regarding cadet order and discipline to the applicable CDP staff as soon as practical OPCON will be with the applicable CDP staffs. Decisions on whether a cadet shall be removed from a CDP shall include input from host base/wing leadership and deployed program OICs, but shall remain solely under the discretion of the applicable program staff ADCON of USAFA cadets will remain with their Air Officer Commanding (AOC) at all times. CDP staffs will coordinate with AOCs to ensure all disciplinary actions and cadet performance evaluations are properly documented TACON, in this context, refers to the ability to task, set expectations, designate work hours and govern daily activities within the context of the course specific syllabi, unit mission requirements, and other official guidance. Three potential TACON conditions may apply to CDPs: Local TACON. Using this condition, supporting units retain the authority to assign participants to a duty position and location, to determine hours of duty and to interact directly with participants. This level of control is usually exercised through the base director for the supporting unit, but it also extends to the chain of command for the position of assignment OIC/CIC TACON. In this condition, duties of participants are determined by an OIC or CIC. While a base director or development provider has direct influence on duty assignments, cadets are ultimately responding to the orders of their OIC or CIC No TACON. This condition describes participants who are either on leave or under tactical control of the primary CDP staff at AFROTC or USAFA Specific program TACON rules Cadets participating in OPS AF fall under Local TACON of their host units from time of arrival at the host installation until departure. An exception to this rule is AFROTC cadets accompanied by AFROTC active duty cadre remain under OIC/CIC TACON of their cadre.

14 14 AFI FEBRUARY Each contingent of OPS AF, OPSCEAF, and AETCLP cadets will have a designated CIC and, in some circumstances, an OIC. As a minimum, a CIC will be designated for each base of assignment. When USAFA and AFROTC cadets are assigned to the same location, both a USAFA cadet and an AFROTC cadet will be assigned as CICs and will serve as the central POC for their cadet issues. Direct responsibilities include coordinating with base directors (and the base OIC if applicable), maintaining accountability during duty and non-duty situations, and providing feedback regarding any issues not involved with a specific chain of command. CICs are responsible for all cadets at the assigned base The Brevet Lieutenant-Deployed course will have a USAFA OIC and Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) assigned to the deployed theater. This team is responsible for supervising and evaluating all aspects of the course. The OIC and NCOIC may be utilized within the AOR in additional roles, but their primary duty is to attend to OPS AF program needs AFROTC officers may be assigned to bases hosting the Noncom course for AFROTC sophomore cadets CSRP cadets will report directly to their assigned mentors at their host installation for TACON CSLIP cadets will report to their faculty OIC for TACON. In addition to the program OIC, each cadet CSLIP flight will have a designated CIC. Direct CIC responsibilities include coordinating with OICs, language instructors or culture trainers, maintaining accountability during duty and non-duty situations, and providing feedback regarding any issues not involved with a specific chain of command GSI cadets will report directly to their mentors at their assigned location for TACON Cadets involved with OPS AF, OPSCEAF, or AETCLP will not be issued leave or 72-hour passes unless extenuating circumstances exist. Lost duty time and training can be made up at the discretion of the base director. Prior approval of the applicable CDP staff is required. Cadets are normally expected to remain in the local area (as defined by the host base) even if 4-day weekend situations arise. 6. Emergency Situations If a cadet is involved in an emergency--deal with the emergency first, then follow guidance for the applicable CDP, and contact the applicable CDP staff for final resolution In the event an emergency leave situation should develop, contact the applicable CDP staff for guidance. Since cadets do not accrue leave, procedures are different from active duty personnel actions. If possible, cadets will be transported as required by the emergency situation and returned to duty at their assigned installation. However, if the applicable CDP staff determines that the cost of returning a cadet would exceed the benefit of returning them, they have the option of simply cutting the cadet s tour short and not returning them to their installation. This will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

15 AFI FEBRUARY The general guidance for emergency situations is to use host base/wing emergency situation procedures to the maximum extent practical and contact the applicable CDP staff for resolution of issues that fall outside those guidelines. 7. Security Clearances. All USAFA cadets and AFROTC senior cadets participating in CDPs should hold at least an interim SECRET clearance. AFROTC sophomore cadets will typically not have security clearances established. If cadets arrive without needed clearance verification for the duties that they will be performing, your local/unit s security manager can verify USAFA cadet security clearance status via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System. 8. Safety Host installations will provide local area safety briefings to all cadets. Cadets will comply with all on-duty safety precautions required of their host unit instructors/mentors. Additionally, cadets participating in off-duty activities are required to comply with the most conservative guidance if a discrepancy between host unit guidance and USAFA/AFROTC guidance exists Cadets driving beyond a 150-mile radius from their assigned installation are required to submit a driving itinerary to the group CIC (OIC for CSLIP) and the base POC for approval. The itinerary will include the planned destination, address, and telephone number where the cadet can be reached, or the telephone number of someone who will know the cadet's whereabouts and can contact the cadet. It is the cadet s responsibility to notify the CIC/Base POC of any changes. This guidance is intended to parallel direction found in AFCWM , Cadet Sight Picture, and the AETC Supplement to AFI , Air Force Mishap Prevention Program. All cadets will comply with these instructions or host unit policies, whichever are more restrictive USAFA cadets may submit a memorandum with this information to the base POC and CIC, or they may use an AFCW Form 99, Request to Exceed Limits/Special Pass AFROTC cadets will submit this information on an AETC Form 29B, Pre-Departure Safety Briefing, in accordance with the AETC supplement to AFI High-Risk Activities. Any cadet who wishes to participate in a hazardous activity must have approval from their Base OIC/CIC, squadron AOC, and/or AFROTC cadre prior to engaging in the activity. A high-risk activity is any activity not directly supervised by host installation staff and involves above average exposure to a hazard which could result in injury. Some examples include, but are not limited to, parachuting, rodeo riding, rock climbing, water skiing and hunting USAFA cadets will follow procedures as described in the Cadet Sight Picture prior to engaging in high-risk activities. USAFA cadets will coordinate with their squadron AOCs as required or requested by base directors AFROTC cadets will submit an AETC Form 410, High Risk Activity Worksheet, to their base director or AFROTC cadre, in accordance with the AETC supplement to AFI Evaluating Performance.

16 16 AFI FEBRUARY Cadets will have their personal performance evaluated in accordance with the applicable program syllabus. Performance appraisal format will be made available to MAJCOM and base directors through the applicable CDP staff. Cadets who display a poor attitude or unprofessional behavior may be removed from training by their respective program staff based on inputs from supporting units, on-station OICs/CICs or other reports. Those who are removed for cause may be investigated for disenrollment from USAFA or AFROTC. Brevet Lieutenant-Deployed cadets will be evaluated by their deployed OIC and NCOIC The OPS AF, OPSCEAF, and AETCLP programs will also be evaluated annually by OPS AF staff, MAJCOM directors, base level facilitators, and by cadets themselves. Surveys will be adjusted annually to capture feedback on changes for the year, in the manner deemed most effective by the applicable CDP staffs. Each staff will use this feedback to strengthen their programs and update syllabi accordingly. MAJCOM and base director surveys will be provided within two weeks of program completion Findings from annual surveys and debriefings will be reported to USAFA/CW, USAFA/DF, Holm Center/CC, and AF/A1D within 120 days of annual program completion. Reports should include all elements of feedback, fund use, syllabi evaluation, and recommended changes for succeeding year's program. 10. OPS AF. The OPS AF Staff will utilize TDY evaluation teams that visit host bases to evaluate program effectiveness. Findings will be used to modify program guidance and improve methodologies. 11. CSRP. CSRP will use trip reports and a survey from each participating cadet to evaluate program utility and to make improvements for the next year. 12. CSLIP. CSLIP will use trip reports and individual travel journals from each participating cadet to evaluate program utility and to make improvements for the next year. 13. AFROTC Field Training Cadets attending FT will be evaluated by their Flight Training Officer utilizing a Field Training Performance Report template which the Field Training Unit (FTU) commander or vicecommander must endorse. Those cadets who receive below an overall Satisfactory will be considered for removal from AFROTC. All cadets must successfully complete FT before being authorized to commission through AFROTC FTU staffs will be evaluated by the AFROTC/DOTF staff as well as other TDY teams as determined by AFROTC/DO. 14. ACE. Cadets who fail to turn in two weekly reports on time will be removed from ACE. ACE is observed on a periodic basis through prior coordination with AFRL. 15. NOP. NOP is observed on a periodic basis through prior coordination with Wilford Hall. 16. JETO. JETO execution is evaluation on a periodic basis by TDY teams from AFROTC/DOT or by other personnel as determined by AFROTC/DO.

17 AFI FEBRUARY GSI. The GSI director will coordinate directly with Georgetown University representatives to document program outcomes and any academic course credit received. 18. Adopted Forms: AF Form 79, Headcount Record AF Form 1042, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operations Duty AF Form 1274, Physiological Training AF Form 1887, Aeronautical Order (PA) Aviation Service AFCW Form 99, Request to Exceed Limits/Special Pass AETC Form 327, Orientation Flight Request AETC Form 29B, Pre-Departure Safety Briefing AETC Form 410, High Risk Activity Worksheet RICHARD Y. NEWTON III, Lt Gen, USAF Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower and Personnel

18 18 AFI FEBRUARY 2009 References Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION AFI , Aviation Management, 7 March 2007 AFI , Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Program, 18 December 2006 AFI , Temporary Duty Orders, 5 August 2005 AFI , Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, 1 August 1998 AFPD 36-20, Accession of Air Force Military Personnel, 13 March 2001 AFPD 36-35, United States Air Force Academy, 1 February 2007 DODI , Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Programs, March 2006 Abbreviations and Acronyms ACE- Advanced Course in Engineering AEF-Air and Space Expeditionary Force AETC-Air Education and Training Command AFRL-Air Force Research Laboratory AFROTC-Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps AOC-Air Officer Commanding BMT-Basic Military Training CDP-Cadet Development Program AFCENT-Central Air Forces CES-Civil Engineer Squadron CGO-Company Grade Officer CIC-Cadet-in-Charge CSLIP-Cadet Summer Language Immersion Program CSRP-Cadet Summer Research Program FERL-Field Engineering and Readiness Laboratory FSO-Financial Services Office FT-Field Training GSI-Georgetown Summer Internship Holm Center-Jeanne M. Holm Officer Accession and Citizen Development Center JETO-Jet Orientation

19 AFI FEBRUARY MAJCOM-Major Command NCO-Noncommissioned Officer NCOIC-Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge NOP-Nurse Orientation Program OIC-Officer-in-Charge OPLAN-Operations plan OPS AF-Operation Air Force OPSCEAF-Operation Civil Engineering Air Force POC-Point of contact POV-Privately Owned Vehicle TACON-Tactical Control TDY-Temporary duty USAFA-USAF Academy

20 20 AFI FEBRUARY 2009 A2.1. Operation AIR FORCE Attachment 2 CADET SUMMER PROGRAMS A Brevet Lieutenant-Deployed. An Air & Space Expeditionary Force-based program for selected USAFA first degree (senior) cadets. Approximately 100 USAFA cadets attend each year. A2.2. Other Cadet Development Programs A AFROTC Field Training. Each summer AFROTC sends between 2,000 3,000 cadets to Field Training at Maxwell Air Force Base. Field Training is congressionally required for commissioning. Reference AFI , Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, for additional requirements associated with AFROTC Field Training. A OPSCEAF. Intended for civil engineering majors, USAFA sends approximately 60 cadets and AFROTC sends approximately 12 cadets to active duty bases for 2 weeks to gain exposure to operational civil engineer squadrons. A Advanced Course in Engineering (ACE). Also known as Cyber Boot Camp, approximately 30 AFROTC cadets spend 10 weeks at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York to gain hands-on experience with network security and cyber-warfare. A Nurse Orientation Program (NOP). AFROTC sends cadets majoring in nursing to Wilford Hall Medical Center, Texas for exposure to hospital operations. Cadets earn clinical hours while assigned. A Cadet Summer Research Program. USAFA cadets conduct research at an active duty base or other facility pertaining to their academic major. Approximately 200 USAFA cadets participate each year.

21 AFI FEBRUARY Attachment 3 ANNUAL OPS AF TIMELINE Table A3.1: Annual OPS AF Timeline Date Prior to Coming Summer Activity Completed OPR NLT 1 November MAJCOM Directors/Alternate names forwarded to USAFA MAJCOMs NLT 1 December Mid-January Mid-January Mid-February March (NLT 1 April) Mid-April Sunday (after Memorial Day) Approximately 60 days later Mid-September Base Directors/Alternate names forwarded to MAJCOMs/USAFA Base Capabilities due to USAFA MAJCOM Director Conference at USAFA USAFA specifies bases to be used for each summer period Assign USAFA CICs/AFROTC Cadre Assign cadets to specific bases 1st cadets arrive at bases for Summer Period 1 Last cadet departs base after Summer Period 3 MAJCOM Director Hot Wash MAJCOMs/Bases MAJCOMs USAFA USAFA/AFROTC USAFA/AFROTC USAFA/AFROTC USAFA/AFROTC/Bases USAFA/AFROTC/Bases USAFA/AFROTC