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The LEAD Program is an ongoing effort to give our best and brightest Airmen and Guardians (Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard) the opportunity to excel by offering them appointments 到美国.S. 欧洲杯买球app平台和预备学院. This program delegates authority to unit commanders to identify outstanding and deserving Airmen with officer potential for this commissioning program.

Our LEAD Program point of contact at the Academy can be reached at 719-661-8428 or USAFA_LEAD@afacademy.af.edu 他可以随时回答你的任何问题.

Additional information about the Academy and the prep school may also be obtained by calling 1-800-443-9266.

Enlisted Personnel 应用ing from Other Services (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve)

Enlisted personnel from other services may apply to USAFA; however, they are not eligible for a nomination under the LEAD Program and must secure a nomination like any civilian candidate. 另外, the enlisted member must receive a positive recommendation from their unit commander and secure approval for release from their service. 如果任命, DD表格368, 申请有条件释放, must be completed by the individual’s unit commander (see DAFMAN 36-2032, 8款.4.4.). Inability to secure a release from their service prior to June 1 of the year of in-processing, 发布文件不完整或不正确, or the inability to report to USAFA in-processing by the stated date (typically the end of June) will result in cancellation of the appointment.

Enlisted members from other services seeking a commission through a service academy must first consult their service’s policies and programs.  The Army, Navy, and Coast Guard may have restrictions and limitations on applying to USAFA. The Army and Navy also have programs similar to the Air Force LEAD program that are designed to access enlisted members in到美国nited States Military Academy and United States Naval Academy.  These programs may be more appropriate for enlisted members from other services.