"Beginning with the Class of 2017, the Academy will admit approximately 1,165 cadets in each class. In addition, normal attrition from the Academy will aid in bringing the cadet end strength to 4,000."
http://www.usafa.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123240940"
Nobody here has the answer.
We ALO's were told "...smallest class envisioned right now...smaller than 2016." FYI...2016 entered with 1,037 if I remember correctly.
I personally, FWIW, think we'll see "about" the same as 2016...but I would be SHOCKED to see 1,165.
Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83