Team reviewing academy’s athletic department

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A team arrived at the Air Force Academy here Feb. 1 to begin reviewing the school’s athletic department. The review was directed by Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James G. Roche and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper.

The review team is led by retired Air Force Gen. Michael E. Ryan and his deputy, retired Air National Guard Maj. Gen. E. Randolph Jayne II.

Team members include active-duty officers, Department of Defense civilians and consultants. The team will examine the athletic department’s leadership structure, organization, synchronization with the other departments, and its interface with the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It will also review the academy’s recruiting of athletes, privileges for athletes, and general support of the academy’s mission to graduate officers of character and integrity.

The team will present its findings and any recommendations to the secretary and chief of staff in May.