Posted on Nov 24, 2014
If you could serve in a foreign military exchange program, would you?
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I have always wanted to participate in a foreign school exchange program while I was in HS, but never got to. I want to visit England, Germany, and Spain. Which foreign military would you choose? I have included a survey because it is interesting to see which is the most popular...so participate if you'd like. If you have experience serving with a foreign service, please share an awesome story.
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The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (OSD RA) coordinated international exchange programs with NATO militaries. These are the Military Reserve Exchange Program (MREP) between the United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany, the Estonia, and Australia for Reserve Training. The Office of the Chief of Army Reserve (OCAR) will hold their annual selection board 5 February 2016 to select eligible Soldiers.
Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) nominate and provide qualified Soldiers for the FY 16 Military Reserve Exchange Program (MREP). Application must be submitted to OCAR G-35 NLT 1 February 2016 to fill the allocated positions for FY16 international exchange.
MREP is an Army Reserve’s Line of Effort (LoE) supporting Cultural understanding Regional Expertise and Language Proficiency (CREL) and Interoperability. Developing regional expertise and cultural sensitivity is a vital component of enhancing the Army’s ability to be successful in the current and future operational environment; these actions are a critical components supporting the accomplishment of the Army efforts that Prevent, Shape, and Win. MREP supports the Chief of the Army Reserve’s vision of a globally responsive, regionally engaged Army Reserve possessing an expeditionary mindset that provides ready forces in support of Combatant Command requirements. Army Reserve Soldiers will use this leader development program to expand training opportunities, enhance understanding of partners, share and leverage best practices that influence bi and multi-lateral interoperability as they forge meaningful professional relationships with international partners.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/army-reserve-international-programs
Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) nominate and provide qualified Soldiers for the FY 16 Military Reserve Exchange Program (MREP). Application must be submitted to OCAR G-35 NLT 1 February 2016 to fill the allocated positions for FY16 international exchange.
MREP is an Army Reserve’s Line of Effort (LoE) supporting Cultural understanding Regional Expertise and Language Proficiency (CREL) and Interoperability. Developing regional expertise and cultural sensitivity is a vital component of enhancing the Army’s ability to be successful in the current and future operational environment; these actions are a critical components supporting the accomplishment of the Army efforts that Prevent, Shape, and Win. MREP supports the Chief of the Army Reserve’s vision of a globally responsive, regionally engaged Army Reserve possessing an expeditionary mindset that provides ready forces in support of Combatant Command requirements. Army Reserve Soldiers will use this leader development program to expand training opportunities, enhance understanding of partners, share and leverage best practices that influence bi and multi-lateral interoperability as they forge meaningful professional relationships with international partners.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/army-reserve-international-programs
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Dave - this is a fabulous program!
I did the Additional Professional Development for Education (APDE) course which is the French Senior Staff Officer's Course in Paris at Napolean's Ecole de Guerre - but not because someone told me about it; it was just a fluke that someone sent me info.
It was one of the best courses I've ever taken since it solidified my French military terminology, gave me new GREAT friends in the French Army, and really made us partners as Nations.
Let's get the word out to all 2/2 linguists about these great opportunities! I try my hardest to get folks engaged -- our 350th CACOM has 280 linguists ready to take on the challenges that are the Army Reserve's LoE. Thanks for doing what you're doing. Call me if you need linguist candidates!
I did the Additional Professional Development for Education (APDE) course which is the French Senior Staff Officer's Course in Paris at Napolean's Ecole de Guerre - but not because someone told me about it; it was just a fluke that someone sent me info.
It was one of the best courses I've ever taken since it solidified my French military terminology, gave me new GREAT friends in the French Army, and really made us partners as Nations.
Let's get the word out to all 2/2 linguists about these great opportunities! I try my hardest to get folks engaged -- our 350th CACOM has 280 linguists ready to take on the challenges that are the Army Reserve's LoE. Thanks for doing what you're doing. Call me if you need linguist candidates!
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Beth - Merry Christmas - follow the link to milsuite. Draft OPORD at the link provides the 99% solution on how to apply. Share with your soldiers.
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