United States Air Force Academy Parent Guide

Academics

BCT Checklist

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The following checklist is important not only so your child is well prepared but to also ensure regulations and guidelines are being followed.

Before the Big Day of BCT

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What you need to know about travel to the Academy, medical insurance coverage, computers, and calculators.

The Big Day of BCT

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As tradition follows, thousands of footsteps have treaded through Doolittle Hall, where inprocessing and the first moments of BCT begin. This is the barrier between civilian and military life.

USAFA Academics

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The Air Force Academy is a fully accredited institution of higher learning and is recognized as having one of the most prestigious and respected academic programs available.

Leadership at USAFA

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The cadet wing uses the same organization as an operational Air Force wing. The 4,400 cadets are organized into four groups, with about 1,100 cadets per group.

USAFA Airmanship Programs

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The Air Force Academy’s airmanship programs form a vital part of the curriculum and further distinguish it from other institutes of higher learning.

Exposure to the World

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The Air Force Academy offers several programs that give cadets the opportunity to see more of the world and learn from the experience. Cadets may experience the traditions and cultures of foreign countries by participating in one of the following programs:

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