Additionally, it provides current Olympians an avenue to serve the United States in a uniformed service capacity between training seasons.

The program is falls under the DAF Fitness and Sports Division, Air Force Service Center, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

[1] This program enables selected Department of the Air Force military athletes to focus on training and competing in a full-time status in preparation for Olympic competition.

The selection process ensures participants are viable Olympic contenders who will serve as Department of the Air Force ambassadors as they compete nationally and internationally.

Program management operating location, updated recruitment strategy, refined entry standards and branding refresh reflect significant milestones in 2021–2022.

The DAF WCAP is currently governed by Department of the Air Force Instruction 34-114, Fitness, Sports and World Class Athlete Program.

Several Department of the Air Force Athlete of the Year award winners were WCAP alumni or program hopefuls.

PL 84-11 afforded any Armed Forces service members an opportunity to perform at the international level while maintaining a military career.

Recent WCAP Finish: Airman First Class Kelly Curtis (Women's Skeleton, 21st Place) 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

This allowed more time for athletes to train for trials and Olympic qualifications increasing likelihood of selection to TEAM USA.