International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE)

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International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE)

• Selection Process, Escorting, Hosting and Myths
• Lt Col Beverly L. Scoggins Mr. Steven J. Trupp
• IACE Activity Director CAP NHQ Program Manager

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IACE Overview

• The IACE Ambassador Mission -
• To promote international fellowship and goodwill
  through a shared interest in aviation.
• With a common value -
• leadership development with a global
  perspective.

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Overview Continued

• Cadet Selection Process
• Escorting
• Hosting
• Common Myths

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Cadet Selection Process

• Requirements
• At least 17 years old by 1 July, but not over 21
  years old by 5 August of the activity year.
• Earhart Recipient by date of application
• Selection Process
• Applications go through the normal NCSA
  application process
• A special selection board scores the supplemental
  questions
• Applicants are notified in mid-March

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Escort Selection Process

• Requirements
• At least 25 years old by 1 July
• Documented CP Experience (e.g., CP Senior Rating)
• Must be physically fit in order to take part in
  all group activities
• Selection Process
• Applications go through the normal NCSA
  application process
• A special selection board scores the supplemental
  questions
• CAP National Commander personally approves escorts

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Common Issues

• Passports Alcohol
• Paperwork Deadlines

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Duties of an Escort

• Escorts serve as liaison officers between the
  organization of the host county and the group of
  cadets.
• Escorts may be called upon to assume
  responsibility of the group under the authority
  of host in charge of the exchange.
• Escorts must cop with emergencies that might
  arise.
• Escorts must ensure each CAP cadet projects a
  favorable image as a US citizen.

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Wing Hosting Requirements

• The ability to seek out the best of your state
  and communities
• A dedicated project officer and staff
• Support from your wing leadership
• Support from local squadrons

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Hosting Notes

• Host Families Priority
• CAP Senior Members (not single households)
• CAP Cadets in household, parents not members
• USAF members
• Know nonmembers
• One cadet, one bed (Not shared beds, sleeping
  bags or on the floor)

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Hosting Administration

• NHQ provides 50 a day per participant
• Remainder of funds needs to be raised locally
  (real dollars or in-kind/discounts)
• Can share the responsibility with another Wing
  (splitting the time between two states)

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Myths

• You can only become an escort if you know
  someone.
• You have to be a Spaatz cadet in order to get a
  slot as a cadet.
• Canada is a consolation prize.
• It costs too much money to attend.
• IACE is nothing more than a party.