Air Force Instruction 34-266 - Fitness, Sports, and World Class Athlete Program - 25 September 2018

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Air Force Instruction 34-266 sets mandatory policy for the Air Force Fitness, Sports, and World Class Athlete Program under specified Department of Defense and Air Force authorities. It defines how personnel across regular, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve components participate, including eligibility, training opportunities for world-class athletes, and procedures for awarding Air Force Excellence in Competition badges and the Distinguished International Shooter badge. It also requires recordkeeping in line with AF manuals and provides guidance for recommendations, waiver requests, and publication supplements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages48

Reading Time2 h 1 min

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Program Overview

Program Mission

Program Eligibility

Funding Fitness and Sports Programs

Roles and Responsibilities

Air Force Services Directorate (AF/A1S)

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)

Chief, National Guard Bureau

Air Force Services Activity Commander

AFSVA Fitness and Sports Branch

Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center Directorates (AFPC/DPP/DPA)

Warner Robins Air Logistics Center Small Arms Program Office and Air Force Gunsmith Shop

National Guard Marksmanship Training Center Commander

Installation Commander

Force Support Squadron Commander or Director

Sustainment Services Flight Commander

Fitness and Sports Manager

Fitness and Sports Advisory Council

Athlete/Participant in Higher Level Competition

Participating World Class Athlete

Air Force Shooting Team Captains

Air Force Shooting Team Members

BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 34-266 25 SEPTEMBER 2018 Services FITNESS, SPORTS, AND WORLD CLASS ATHLETE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY | ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at
[www.e-Publishing.af.mil](www.e-Publishing.af.mil) for downloading or ordering
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication | | | --- | --- | | OPR: HQ USAF/A1SOS
Supersedes: AFI 34-271, 30 August 2018;
AFI 34-266, 8 December 2014; AFI 34-277, 7 June 2011 | Certified by: SAF/MR (Mr. Daniel R. Sitterly) Pages: 48 | This instruction implements Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1015.10, Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs, DoDI 1330.4, Armed Forces Participation in National and International Sports Activities, Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 34-1, Air Force Services, and AFPD 34-2, Managing Nonappropriated Funds. In collaboration with the Chief of the Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) and the Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) develops personnel policy for the Air Force Fitness, Sports, and World Class Athlete Program. This publication may be supplemented at any level; all MAJCOM level supplements must be approved by the Human Resource Management Strategic Board (HSB) prior to certification and approval. This publication covers the Air Force (AF) fitness and sports program, discusses athletes of world-class caliber obtaining the opportunity to train for national and international sports competitions, and explains qualifications and procedures for awarding United States Air Force Excellence in Competition badges as well as the Distinguished International Shooter badge. This instruction applies to all regular component, Air National Guard, and AF Reserve members participating in AF fitness and sports, world class athlete, and shooting programs. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR using AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of 2 AFI34-266 25 SEPTEMBER 2018 Publication; route AF Form 847s from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the Publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items. The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the AF. This publication requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by Title 10 United States Code Section 8013, Secretary of the Air Force. SUMMARY OF CHANGES This document has been revised and must be completely reviewed. It reflects the standup of AF Installation and Mission Support Center and associated points of contact, roles, and responsibilities changes. In addition, policy for the world class athlete and shooting programs has been incorporated. Chapter 1—PROGRAM OVERVIEW 5 1.1. Program Mission.................................................................................................... 5 1.2. Program Eligibility ................................................................................................. 5 1.3. Funding Fitness and Sports Programs: .................................................................. 6 Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 8 2.1. Roles and Responsibilities...................................................................................... 8 2.2. Air Force Service

FAQs

What program does AFI 34-266 govern?

AFI 34-266 governs the Air Force fitness and sports program, including opportunities for world-class athletes to train for national and international competitions and related shooting programs.

Who is eligible to participate under this instruction?

The instruction applies to regular component, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve members participating in fitness and sports, world class athlete, and shooting programs.

How are awards or badges handled in the program?

The instruction explains qualifications and procedures for awarding United States Air Force Excellence in Competition badges and the Distinguished International Shooter badge.

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