International Air Cadet Exchange

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The International Air Cadet Exchange is an annual student exchange program designed to promote character, good-will, and cooperation among the world's civilian auxiliary aviation programs. Participants come from organizations such as the Air Training Corps, Girls Venture Corps Air Cadets, Australian Air force Cadets, United States Civil Air Patrol, Turkish Aeronautical Association, Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Singapore National Cadet Corps, along with sixteen other equivalent groups in other nations. Cadets spend approximately two weeks every summer with their foreign counterparts. The first exchange occurred in 1947, between the United Kingdom and Canada.

During the exchange, cadets are provided housing by volunteer families and on military installations in their host nation. Scheduled activities vary depending on the host nation, but often include tours of famous landmarks and cultural institutions, tours of local aviation facilities or factories, lectures with local aviation figures and visits to military units. Financially, each nation is responsible for its own cadets, and often comes from governments, civilian aviation enthusiasts, or aerospace industry.

According to its mission statement, the Exchange exists to promote more than a love of aviation. Character development is equally important. Cadets develop a better perspective on the challenges other countries face. The friendships they make through the Exchange help the world combat hatred and intolerance. Through the Exchange, cadets grow to understand and appreciate the roles different nations play in aerospace, as well as build international understanding, goodwill, and friendship among young people who have a common interest in aviation.

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[edit] IACE in the United States

CAP Cadets who attend IACE are awarded this ribbon

Perhaps the premier National Cadet Special Activity of the Civil Air Patrol, IACE is an opportunity for two weeks of international travel to countries around the world and meet cadets of other cadet aerospace organizations. A CAP Cadet must have earned the Amelia Earhart award and have a minimum grade of Cadet Captain to apply for IACE. CAP, the U.S. Air Force, and the host country cover the cost of meals, lodging, and airfare. Each participant is responsible for the cost of his/her IACE uniform, an activity fee, and other incidentals.

[edit] Eligibility

To travel abroad through IACE, Civil Air Patrol cadets and senior members must:

  • (cadets) be at least 17 years old by 1 July of the year in which they hope to participate in IACE, and must have earned the Earhart Award by 31 December of the previous year.
  • (seniors) be at least 25 years old by 1 July of the year in which they hope to participate in IACE, and must have earned the senior-rating in the Cadet Programs Officer Specialty Track by 31 December of the previous year.
  • Meet any special requirements the host country may impose.

[edit] Past Locations of International Air Cadet Exchange

Great Britain, Canada, Denmark, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain, France, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Turkey, Norway, Austria, The United States, Israel, China, Australia, and Ghana.

[edit] External links

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