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How many people get into the USAFA?
in a single year the usafa will receive any where around 65,000 applications from those 65,000 applications only 6,000 or so are given an appointment into the usafa and if you do you just started a long line of training leadership and many life long friendships
Which military academy is located in Colorado?
United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
USAFA Help I don't know what to do....?
The Air Force Academy is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Is There a USFA Cadet Chapel?
Yes there is. And you probably meant USAFA. United States Air Force Academy?
What is a freshman at te air force academy called?
in the united states air force academy,students are called cadets,but that is different for other military academy's. for more info on the USAFA,go to airforce.gov
Which US Air Force Chief of Staff was a VMI graduate?
General Ronald R. Fogleman, USAFA Class of 1963.
How can you find the admissions liaison officer assigned to your school?
Ask your high school guidance counselor for the name of your local Air Force ALO. Or The Regional Directors may be reached at HQ USAFA/RRPR, 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 2300, USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025, telephone 1-800-443-8187. or try HQ USAFA/RRS2304 Cadet Dr, Ste 200USAF Academy CO 808401-800-443-9266(719) 333-2520DSN: 333-2520fax: 719-333-3647rr_webmail@usafa.edu
Where can one go to enroll in the USAFA?
Enrollment in the United States Air Force Academy can only be obtained via the endorsement and nomination by a member of the U.S. House, Senate, or through special dispensation such as being the child of a Medal of Honor recipient.
What is the difference between the Air Force Academy and AFROTC?
AFROTC is the primary commissioning source of Air Force Officers and is available at numerous public and private universities across the country. The Air Force Academy, or USAFA, is a school specifically created for the training of Air Force Officers, and while it commissions fewer total officers than the AFROTC program, it does commission more than any other individual college. The selection between the two is largely a personal one based upon what a person wants from their college experience. An AFROTC cadet will get a much more traditional college experience with some military training interspersed throughout, while USAFA is a strictly regimented school in which the military life is the primary focus. A good way to compare the two is to look at AFROTC as being members of the Reserves; they live a normal life away from the military, while still doing occasional military training during college. In contrast, USAFA is more like active duty, in which you live in your squadron under the authority of your chain of command, with the primary military duty of earning a bachelors degree and your commission along with it. This is actually more than just an analogy, as I do believe AFROTC cadets are officially members of the Reserves while Academy cadets are officially on Active Duty. Aside from the lifestyle, there are other stark contrasts between the two, date of commission and job availability. So far as date of commission, an important factor in promotions later on, all USAFA cadets commission the day of graduation and this commission is guaranteed for them as soon as they begin their four years, so long as they meet as performance requirements during their four years. If the slot for their job is not open at the time for graduation, they are put on "casual" status and given a job such as an athletic coaching position at the Academy until their slot opens up. AFROTC graduates do not commission until their slot opens up, meaning it could potentially be months after graduation that an AFROTC cadet becomes a lieutenant, also not all AFROTC cadets are guaranteed commissions. Their commission is not locked in until they have completed field training the summer before their junior year at the earliest. In terms of job availability, the most visible job is that of the pilot. While USAFA only graduates 20-30% of all Air Force officers, they are allotted approximately 50% of pilot slots. The other 50% are distributed between AFROTC and OTS graduates.
How much does it cost to live on campus at usafa?
well it depends all of your living expenses are paid but if u choose to eat at one of the many other food services besides at Mitchell hall than u pay for that but if u eat at Mitchell hall than it is also included
How does the USaFA notify of acceptance or appointment?
there are four ways to be notified of your appointment one is from your nominator ( vp, senator, rep. etc) the second is by email from the academy the third is a call from your alo which is more likely to happen and the last is in the mail if you do not receive any of the others than you well receive your packet in the mail but no matter what you will receive your packet in the mail
I am a tenth grader and want to become a pilot in the usaf but my grades are high 70's low 80's for most of my classes what can I do to become a pilot?
You can become a pilot by going to your local airport and finding a Flight Instructor that you get along with, and taking lessons toward your pilot's license. There are several levels of Pilot's Licenses and the instructor will explain what that entails. You will also need to take the written FAA licensing test. In studying for it, you will hone your math and science skills. To become a USAF pilot you will have to move your grades in HS up into the high 80's and 90's since only the best students get to fly for the USAF. Try making certain that your homework is done well and is turned in on time, and that you ask the teacher or obtain tutoring for things that you do not understand on the homework. Your test scores would improve, and so will your grades. You will have to either apply to the Air Force Academy or have flight school training at the college level to have a shot at a pilot career either in or out of the USAF. *************************************************************** Added by: disnyrtl All the above is great but there is more that you should know. To begin: You can pretty much "throw out" what happened in 9th grade since the academies usually adjust the grades starting with 10th and up. This is because of the different school systems throughout the Nation. Having said that, you do need to get your grades up, but this is not the only thing that they look at. You need to be "well-rounded" which means they not only look at your grades but other factors to "define" you as a person. SAT score: they take the highest score so start taking the SATs as soon as possible and as often as possible. IF you score bad the first time take it again, and again...make sure to take some prep courses. Extra Activities: join clubs at school, volunteer, focus on a activities that shows that you can not only be on a team (i.e. Track and Field, football) but that you can also LEAD a team as well. My biggest advice: Join Civil Air Patrol (CAP) which is an official Auxiually of the USAF. Here you can get a taste of what it is to be a team member and grow and develop into a leader. CAP has several missions including: the cadet program, aerospace education, and search and rescue. There are many CAP cadets who have gone on to not only the USAF Academy but inot other military careers as well. CAP can even help get you into the Air Force Academy's Prepatory School which is a place you can go to if you don't exactly meet the requirements of the USAFA but you show promise. CAP also has: scholarship programs that can assist you with (or completely pay for) becoming a private pilot; an International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) program will you can spend a few weeks during the summer abroad; leadership training (those who become cadet officers by earning their "Mitchell Award" qualify for advanced rank if they enlist; and many more things I can not even list. You can search for CAPs website through any search engine. If available, join a AFROTC program at school. If you want to help bring up your grades look into taking summer school to see if you can retake a class that you did not do so well in before. Don't forget that you can get a nomination and/or letters of recommendation from your state senator(s), local representatives and even your Governor. Each of these positions have a limited number of people that they can recommend and have attending the each academy at a given time, and most of the time it is as easy as asking for it by sending a well though out letter simply stating why you think you are worthy and asking for their support. Trying to get into the USAFA is a competitive process, but don't give up. I was accepted into both the USAFA and West Point and I got all "F's" in 9th grade. (I chose USAFA) The point was I became driven in 10th grade, joined CAP, focused on my school work and the goal of getting to the USAFA and I never let anything else hold me back. You can do it to…..just remember one thing, make sure to schedule some fun time for yourself too.
