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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY LEADERS ENCOURAGING AIRMAN DEVELOPMENT (LEAD) PROGRAM DIRECTORATE OF ADMISSIONS USAF ACADEMY, CO 02 December 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS USAF Academy Director of Admissions Letter....………………………………………2 Background on LEAD Program…………………………………………………………..2 Timetable...…………………………………………………………………………………3 AF Form 1786, Application for Appointment to USAFA……………………………….4 USAFA Counselors (By Region)………………………………………………………...4 Answers to Commonly Asked Questions………………………………………………5 MEMORANDUM FOR BASE EDUCATION OFFICES FROM: HQ USAFA/RR 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 2400 USAF Academy CO 80840-5025 SUBJECT: Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development (LEAD) Program 1. The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) and its Preparatory School offer magnificent opportunities for our sharpest enlisted troops to enter the commissioned ranks. Prior enlisted cadets possess both military knowledge and proven reliability which makes them the archetype cadet and commissioned officer we are looking for. 2. We are looking to commanders and chiefs to find and nominate your “leading edge” Airmen. Specifically, we are looking for top performers with the highest moral character, strong academic ability, and who are physically fit. Interested Airmen should complete the AF Form 1786 and contact their local Base Education Office for assistance in the application process. We have Admissions Liaison Officers in every local area and Admissions counselors at our headquarters who will help them navigate the process. My LEAD POC is 1st Lt Eddie Cunningham, eddie.cunningham@ or 719-333-2228 (DSN 333). He will answer any questions you may have. 3. The prior-enlisted cadets attending USAFA are truly among the best the Air Force has to offer, and it is because of your vision and dedication to the LEAD program that they are here. We are grateful for your support of LEAD and look forward to seeing your talented Airmen here at USAFA.