scope:

This AFI provides guidance on the execution of the USAFA Cadet Semester Exchange Abroad Program. The USAFA C-SEAP is designed to respond to Air Force requirements for foreign language proficient and cross-culturally competent officer personnel in furtherance of U.S. global interests. In-country language and cultural immersion programs are the most successful approaches to achieving language fluency. Such programs, conducted at foreign military academies, have the added benefit of educating USAFA cadets on the armed forces of friendly nations. At the same time, the program affords international cadets from foreign military academies the opportunity to study at USAFA for one semester, which contributes to the increased engagement and close cooperation between air forces and provides rich, mutually beneficial educational experiences for USAFA and participating foreign military academies.

The C-SEAP consists of a reciprocal, semester-long, cadet exchange between USAFA and a foreign military academy during the same academic year. During the exchange, visiting cadets are fully integrated into the academic, military, athletic, and culture of the host academy and nation. The academic curriculum of the host military service academies must be comparable to the cadets' curriculum at their parent academy to ensure participating cadets receive academic credit for attendance at the host military academy. Cadet exchanges will be conducted pursuant to an appropriate exchange agreement or arrangement between the participating military services.

Purpose.

Provide requirements to execute the international participation in the USAF Air Force Academy Cadet Semester Exchange Abroad Program (C-SEAP).