AFI16-111 governs the USAF Academy Cadet Semester Exchange Abroad Program and its international exchange requirements.
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It covers reciprocal semester exchanges between USAFA and foreign military academies, including academic, military, athletic, and cultural integration. It requires comparable curricula, exchange agreements or arrangements, feasibility assessments, and waiver requests through designated authorities.
Applies to: This instruction does not apply to the Air Force Reserves or Air National Guard.
The C-SEAP consists of a reciprocal, semester-long, cadet exchange between USAFA and a foreign military academy during the same academic year. (paragraph 1)
During the exchange, visiting cadets are fully integrated into the academic, military, athletic, and culture of the host academy and nation. (paragraph 1)
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. (paragraph 1)
Cadet exchanges will be conducted pursuant to an appropriate exchange agreement or arrangement between the participating military services. (paragraph 1)
Following successful coordination, provide USAFA direction to conduct a feasibility assessment including, but not limited to, a review of academic programs, security, and logistical support. (paragraph 2)