AR 12-15 — Joint Security Cooperation Education And Training {secnavinst 4950.4b; Afi 16-105}
AR 12-15 governs policies, procedures, and responsibilities for training international personnel and managing the security cooperation education process.
- Publication number: AR 12-15
- Title: JOINT SECURITY COOPERATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING {SECNAVINST 4950.4B; AFI 16-105}
- Date: 01/03/2011
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 12-15 covers international military education and training, foreign military sales training, training teams, programming, and English language training. It includes requirements for training assessments, letters of offer and acceptance, course standards, international military student selection, and team administration.
Topics covered
- Security Cooperation Education and Training Program
- International military education and training
- Foreign military sales training
- Security assistance teams
- International military students
- English language training
- Letters of offer and acceptance
- Training standards
Questions and answers
What does AR 12-15 prescribe for international personnel training?
The Joint Security Cooperation Education and Training regulation prescribes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for training international personnel in the categories described, below. (paragraph 1-1)
What is the purpose of the Security Cooperation Education and Training Program?
The SCETP consists of U.S. military education and training conducted by DOD for international personnel from eligible countries in order to effectively advance U.S. security interests and build defense partnerships for the future. (paragraph 2)
What does the Foreign Military Sales program cover?
The FMS covers the sale of defense articles, services, and training to eligible foreign governments and international organizations. (paragraph 2)
What must each letter of offer and acceptance for training include about expiration?
Include in each LOA the date upon which the offer expires. (paragraph 2-8)
What proficiency standards apply to international military students in Air Force formal training?
The IMS enrolled in formal training courses will be required to achieve the same standards of proficiency established for USAF students as far as possible. (paragraph 3-53)