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Theseservices encompass employment, education, and transition assistance; fitness and nutrition; child care; emergency assistance; counseling and victim support. The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force strive to provide reliable access to safe, quality care for all that we serve. Learn about Air Force Medical Service and cadet medical and dental information.

The Office of the Area Defense Counsel (ADC) is comprised of carefully selected attorneys and paralegals whose sole focus is to advise and advocate for individual Airmen through military justice and administrative processes. Pursuant to the United States Constitution and Uniform Code of Military Justice, every Airman has the right to counsel free of charge. The ADC fills that role by advocating for the rights of Airmen through each phase of investigations and proceedings. Airmen can also hire a civilian attorney at their own expense. Airmen suspected of misconduct have the right to remain silent and have an attorney present during any law enforcement interview or disciplinary investigation. Airmen also have the right to ADC representation during hearings, boards, and courts-martial proceedings.

In order to provide honest advice and unfettered advocacy, the ADC has an independent chain of command separate from the Wings, NAFs, and MAJCOMs where they are located. Communications between the ADC and Airmen are protected by attorney-client privilege.

Some of the situations an ADC can provide representation for are: courts-martial; Article 15s; security forces and OSI investigations; administrative discharges and demotions; referral EPRs and OPRs; security clearance revocations; command-directed, equal opportunity and inspector general investigations; revocations of medical credentials; and letters of reprimand, admonishment, or counseling.

The ADCs at the U.S. Air Force Academy represent both Cadets and permanent party Airmen assigned to the 10th Air Base Wing. The ADC office is located on the Academy at 2304 Cadet Dr. Suite B-5 (Basement of Harmon Hall). If you need to talk to an attorney, please call (719) 333-2481 or email mail...@us.af.mil to schedule an appointment.

back to topBehavioral Health Optimization ProgramThe Behavioral Health Optimization Program (BHOP) consists of licensed and trained behavioral health providers who can assist when habits, behaviors, or emotional concerns begin to interfere with daily life. BHOP is embedded within the 10th Medical Group, works directly with your Primary Care Manager (PCM) and is not associated with Mental Health Clinic. You can be scheduled with the BHOP clinic in several different ways. Your PCM team can coordinate an appointment, you can self-refer, and walk-ins can be seen (depending on availability).

The BHOP offers brief, solution-focused behavioral health interventions for many different conditions. The Internal Behavioral Health Consultant (IBHC) is a licensed and trained clinical provider who provides interventions to promote overall health, quality of life, and wellbeing. The IBHC focuses on symptoms that may be interfering with your current functioning and helps you develop a plan to address these symptoms and improve your life. IBHCs can help with a wide variety of concerns, such as: Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Chronic Medical Conditions, Parenting, Insomnia, Relational Problems, Stress, Smoking Cessation, and Weight Management. IBHC appointments are 30 minutes in length and you meet with the IBHC on a short-term basis (about 1 to 4 appointments). All IBHC documentation is part of your medical record and no mental health record will be created.

The Behavioral Health Care Facilitator (BHCF) is a registered nurse with specialty training in care management. The BHCF helps patients who are starting or continuing on medications prescribed by their PCM for management of depression, anxiety, and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The BHCF will contact you by phone to assess your symptoms and if your medications are working effectively. BHCF documentation is also part of your medical record and no mental health record will be created.

A Registered Dietitian and Diet Technician support an extensive nutrition program for the Cadet Wing to help cadets reach their overall dietary goals. They are committed to meeting the nutritional needs of cadets through assessment, education, and implementation of proper nutritional practices. One-on-one counseling is provided for weight loss, weight gain, eating disorders, sports nutrition, dental soft/liquid diets (when indicated), special dietary needs, and overall healthy eating. Their services also include group nutrition education to athletic teams, squadrons, and cadet clubs.

Exercise physiologists and certified fitness specialists in the Cadet Fitness Center (CFC) and Human Performance Lab (HPL) provide services, consultation and activities to enhance fitness, performance and health. The CFC staff designs individualized fitness plans, oversees recreational climbing (Monday-Thursday, 3:30 pm-6:30 pm) and group exercise classes.

The Human Performance Lab (HPL) offers services and consultation to improve performance/health through application of sports science to include Body Composition Testing, Resting Metabolic Rate Test, and Maximal Oxygen Uptake.

While chaplains ascribe to various faith traditions, they serve all military members regardless of religious preference or no religion at all. In addition to offering religious programs, chaplains counsel on a wide range of issues, including stress, relationships, life transitions, suicide, sexual assault, grief and many others. Information shared with a chaplain is treated with absolute confidentiality, offering privileged communication of personal matters without chain of command notification.

Community Center chaplains are responsible to promote spiritual fitness through religious rites, pastoral care, religious education, retreats, music programs, community service projects, and confidential counseling and after-hours care. Their staff compassionately and professionally responds to assist the individual and/or family to help meet the spiritual and religious needs of our USAFA community and assist any who find themselves in a crisis. Their interventions can include individual, marital and relationship counseling, parenting skills, anger management, stress management, grief issues, and other practical tools and techniques for similar type of needs.

The purpose of the Equal Opportunity (EO) program is to ensure members are treated with dignity and respect while promoting an environment free from personal, social, or institutional barriers that prevent Airmen and Guardians (military and civilian) from rising to the highest level of responsibility possible.

Members will be held to standards based on merit, fitness, and capability, which enhances unit cohesion, mission readiness, and mission accomplishment by ensuring equal treatment and employment opportunities for all members.

The Department of the Air Force has a zero-tolerance policy towards unlawful discrimination including sexual harassment, bullying, and hazing. This zero-tolerance policy means that once unlawful discrimination or unlawful harassment is alleged, appropriate action will be taken to investigate/resolve allegations and stop unlawful behavior.

Airmen and Guardians must not unlawfully discriminate against, harass, intimidate, or threaten another person based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. Additional protected categories for civilian employees include age (above 40), disability (mental and physical), reprisal, or genetic information. USAFA members are encouraged to address unlawful behaviors and use their chain of command.

Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is responsible to promote healthy relationship education, prevention and intervention for cadets and cadet candidates to address any concerns of intimate partner violence. When any form of domestic violence (child and/or adult) occurs, FAP compassionately and professionally responds to assist the cadet to provide the appropriate intervention in restoring and sustaining healthy and productive personal relationships. Their interventions can include individual and couples therapy, anger management, stress management, and other similar type of services.

They serve all active duty military members and their dependents, including cadets and cadet candidates. They are unable to provide direct services to DoD civilians, retirees and contractors, but can refer them to appropriate off-base agencies.

First sergeants provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They serve all military members and their dependents, cadets and cadet candidates, DoD civilians and retirees. All personnel assigned to USAFA are represented by a First Sergeant within the respective organizational structure below.

Health Promotions Program (HPP) is responsible for the promotion, coordination and evaluation of specific evidence-based interventions that support healthy behavior change(s) to make healthy living the default lifestyle choice at USAFA. They provide ways to improve and maintain healthier lifestyles through physical activity, tobacco free living and healthy eating education. They offer many personal wellness programs to include diabetes management, fitness education, healthy heart program, nutrition education and community outreach, meal planning, and guidance to prevent and/or treat chronic diseases. They provide services to individuals/groups on diet-related concerns such as weight loss, cholesterol/hypertension reduction, blood sugar control, pregnancy, and childhood nutrition.

They serve all military members and their dependents, cadets and cadet candidates, and retirees. They are unable to provide direct services to DoD civilians and contractors, but can refer them to appropriate off-base agencies.

Complaints help commanders discover and correct problems affecting the productivity and morale of assigned personnel. Resolving the underlying cause of a complaint may prevent more severe symptoms or costly consequences, such as reduced performance, accidents, poor quality work, poor morale, or loss of resources. Be the eyes and ears of the commander; be alert for and inform the commander of matters indicative of systemic, morale, or other problems impeding efficiency and mission effectiveness. Keep the commander informed of potential areas of concern as reflected by trends based on analysis of complaint data. Function as the ombudsman, fact-finder, and honest broker in the resolution of complaints.

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