PEP

The Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) enhances international and interservice relationships by providing exchange opportunities for U.S. Navy officer and enlisted personnel, both foreign and domestic.
 

The Navy currently conducts 208 exchanges with 20 foreign nations and 40 interservice exchanges with USAF, USA, USMC and USCG.

Navy participants receive foreign language training, if required, and normally serve two-year tours as a fully-integrated member of the host nation's military or U.S. service.  Existing partners include:

• MILPERSMAN 1306-921, Personnel Exchange Program (PEP)
• OPNAVINST 5700.7J, U.S. Navy Personnel Exchange Program
• PEP FAQs