2002 SPRING AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE,
FX-AU

SHORT FUZED OPPORTUNITY!
ACTION REQUIRED NOT LATER THAN 15 FEBRUARY 2002

1. Dates: Arrive 24 March, depart 6 April 2002

2. General: The USNSCC is authorized to send up to three (3) cadets (male or female) and one escort. Other countries invited include Canada, the UK, Sweden, Hong Kong and other ISCA member nations. Site for this exchange is Perth in Western Australia with possibility for 2 or 3 additional days in and around Sydney with the local cadet unit, probably TS Sydney, on Spectacle Island in Sydney.

3. Training/Activities: Activities during the exchange will include cadet activities with Australian Sea Cadets, and sightseeing. Accommodation is expected to be at a Naval Facility. It is summer in Australia and their program is expected to include 3 or 4 days sailing. Details will be forwarded when all is confirmed.

4. Qualifications: Sea Cadets applying for this exchange must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be 16 or older on or before the start of training
  • Must be E-3 or above, preference to senior cadets
  • Must not have participated in this exchange before
  • Recipient of the NSCC Citation Ribbon
  • Recommended by unit Commanding Officer
  • Complete and submit application IAW guidelines in accompanying application package directions (DOC) (PDF)

5. Logistics/Costs: Federal funding support IS AVAILABLE for this exchange. NSCC cadet and escort travel costs to and from Australia WILL BE PAID FOR BY THE NSCC. NSCC will also subsidize Australian registration fees so that participating cadets registration fee will not be more than $200. Adult escort fee will be fully paid for. So, cadet costs will only be $200 plus spending money. Cost of any additional add on days in Sydney will be at the expense of participants, as coordinated by the escort. Cadets must have in their possession a passport in order to complete travel and enter Australia. Officers (including Midshipmen) should be prepared to pay an extra $25 for wardroom fees. Again, all personal spending, as well as any extra tours at the end of the camp in Sydney are at the expense of the participants. All coordination will be with your SEO once he or she is identified.

6. Application Procedures: NOTE: This exchange is advertised only by this NHQ internet/1 MC posting due to short lead times. There is a selection process and all applicants, both adult and cadet will compete for selection.

  • Cadets….Complete and forward application package (DOC) (PDF) as per application package instructions and mail as per instructions. E-mail LCDR Campbell at seacadet1@aol.com and advise that you are applying.

  • Officers…. Complete and forward application package (DOC) (PDF) as per application package instructions and mail as per instructions. E-mail LCDR Campbell at seacadet1@aol.com and advise that you are applying.

  • A selection Board will convene over the weekend of 16 and 17 February (that's why you have to have the package to us by 15 February). And NSCC must advise the Australians of participants by 20 February.

  • SEO will be given Australian point of contact name, phone, and e-mail for final coordination; SEO to keep cadets advised.

7. COTC/Senior Escort Officer: To be identified.

8. Other . Parental release/indemnity forms, as might be required by all cadets, will be provided to SEO for further completion by all cadets, and further forwarding to the Australian Sea Cadet Corps prior to reporting. Again, this will be as required. Further details regarding the exchange, as provided by the Australian Sea Cadet Corps, will be provided to the SEO who in turn will keep cadets apprised.

Note: Short lead is regretted, NSCC was advised of this opportunity 8 January, but it's a great opportunity and we encourage applications soonest.