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DAFI 34-114

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FITNESS, SPORTS, AND WORLD CLASS ATHLETE PROGRAM

Reviewed by Guilherme Correia, active-duty U.S. Air Force

DAFI 34-114, "FITNESS, SPORTS, AND WORLD CLASS ATHLETE PROGRAM", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated December 15, 2022, certified current February 13, 2025.

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certified current February 13, 2025

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NumberDAFI 34-114
TitleFITNESS, SPORTS, AND WORLD CLASS ATHLETE PROGRAM
PublishedDecember 15, 2022
Certified currentFebruary 13, 2025
Office of primary responsibilityAF/A1
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionUpdateContact, September 1, 2026
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This instruction implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 34-1, Air Force Services. It has been developed in collaboration between the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1), the Chief of the Air Force Reserve (AF/RE), the Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), and the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital (SF/S1). This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), the United States Space Force (USSF), as well as the Air Force Reserve (AFR), and the Air National Guard (ANG). This publication provides directive guidance for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Fitness, Sports, and World Class Athlete programs. Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed IAW the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force

Summary of changes, as printed

This interim change revises DAFI 34-114 by correcting instruction and regulation references and prescribing DAF Form 303, Request for DAF Specialized Training as part of the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) application process. A margin bar (|) indicates newly revised material.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1—PROGRAM OVERVIEWp. 5
  2. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 8
  3. Chapter 3—FITNESS AND SPORTS CENTERSp. 15
  4. Chapter 4—WORLD-CLASS ATHLETE PROGRAMp. 32
  5. Chapter 5—SHOOTING PROGRAM AND EXCELLENCE IN COMPETITIONp. 37
  6. Chapter 6—ESPORTS AND GAMINGp. 43
  7. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 44
  8. Attachment 2—US NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIESp. 49
All 54 contents entries
  1. Chapter 1—PROGRAM OVERVIEWp. 5
  2. 1.1. Program Missionp. 5
  3. 1.2. Program Eligibilityp. 5
  4. 1.3. Fundingp. 6
  5. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 8
  6. 2.1. Air Force Services Directorate (AF/A1S):p. 8
  7. 2.2. Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)p. 8
  8. 2.3. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC):p. 8
  9. 2.4. Chief, National Guard Bureau:p. 8
  10. 2.5. Air Force Services Center Commander (AFSVC/CC):p. 9
  11. 2.6. Department of Air Force Fitness & Sportsp. 9
  12. 2.9. The Commander, National Guard Marksmanship Training Center:p. 12
  13. 2.10. Installation Commander:p. 12
  14. 2.11. Force Support Squadron Commander or Director (FSS/CC or CL):p. 12
  15. 2.12. Sustainment Services Flight Commander or Chief:p. 13
  16. 2.13. Fitness and Sports Manager:p. 13
  17. 2.14. Fitness and Sports Advisory Council:p. 14
  18. Chapter 3—FITNESS AND SPORTS CENTERSp. 15
  19. 3.1. Fitness and Sports Center Standards:p. 15
  20. 3.2. Fitness and Sports Center Staff and Trainingp. 19
  21. 3.3. Facilities, Equipment, and Suppliesp. 20
  22. 3.4. Fitness Center Programs:p. 22
  23. 3.5. Sports Programs:p. 24
  24. 3.6. Fitness and Sports Center Services:p. 28
  25. 3.7. Fitness and Sports Center Emergency Preparedness, Health and Safetyp. 30
  26. 3.8. Medical Emergencies:p. 30
  27. Chapter 4—WORLD-CLASS ATHLETE PROGRAMp. 32
  28. 4.1. Statutory Authority:p. 32
  29. 4.2. Application Proceduresp. 32
  30. 4.3. Participation and Service Commitmentsp. 33
  31. 4.4. Assignment Proceduresp. 33
  32. 4.5. Duty Locationp. 34
  33. 4.6. Removal from Programp. 34
  34. 4.7. Transportationp. 34
  35. 4.8. Travel Orders and Per Diemp. 35
  36. 4.9. Participating World Class Athlete:p. 35
  37. 4.10. Additional Requirementsp. 36
  38. Chapter 5—SHOOTING PROGRAM AND EXCELLENCE IN COMPETITIONp. 37
  39. 5.1. The Shooting Programp. 37
  40. 5.2. Shooting Teamsp. 37
  41. 5.3. Department of the Air Force Shooting Program Munitions Managementp. 37
  42. 5.4. Shooting Program Ammunition:p. 38
  43. 5.5. Dress and Personal Appearance:p. 38
  44. 5.6. Acceptance of Awards:p. 38
  45. 5.7. After-Match and Cumulative Cost Summary:p. 38
  46. 5.8. Excellence in Competition:p. 38
  47. 5.9. Air Force Shooting Team Captainsp. 41
  48. 5.10. Air Force Shooting Team Members:p. 42
  49. Chapter 6—ESPORTS AND GAMINGp. 43
  50. 6.1. Air Force Gaming and Esportsp. 43
  51. 6.2. Esports Competition:p. 43
  52. 6.3. Application Proceduresp. 43
  53. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 44
  54. Attachment 2—US NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIESp. 49

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