Guided by a Department of Foreign Languages French instructor, cadets conduct all daily activities in French, supplement the visits to points of interest through written and oral presentations, and maintain a journal, in French, of their experiences. Classes concentrate on improving cadets' speaking and listening comprehension in French. Instruction is tailored to cadets' needs based on a diagnostic exam given at the beginning of the course. Cadets are totally immersed in the German society and participate in many off duty cultural events. The goal of this program is to enhance the cadet's knowledge of the German culture, the Bundeswehr and to improve their overall listening and speaking skills in the German language.
Cadets attend a three-week Portuguese language and cultural immersion program in Brazil.
During the first two weeks, the cadets attend morning classes, at the Center for Personnel Studies of the Brazilian Army, in advanced language training and a cultural overview. In the afternoon, they visit historical sites and attend cultural presentations where they have an opportunity to speak Portuguese. During the third week in Brazil, the cadets travel through the five regions of Brazil and visit military and historical sites in each region. As part of their immersion experience, cadets stay with Brazilian families during the first two weeks in country. Throughout the AIAD, the cadets are under the supervision of a US Army officer.