If you could serve in a foreign military exchange program, would you?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 23:51:47 -0500

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.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 1:06 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:06:12 -0500

I would jump on a job with the Czech Army in my experience they kick butt. I supported them with RCP in 2011 they can fight!

V/r

1SG Haro

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 22 at 2015 7:36 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 07:36:20 -0500

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

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Dec 24 at 2015 5:39 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 17:39:07 -0500

Australia, but hey I like beer. Also was stationed in Germany twice, Korea twice, just want to see something new

Response by SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury made Dec 24 at 2015 6:21 PM

SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 18:21:14 -0500

Absolutely!