International Sea Cadet Association (ISCA)

First U.S. cadet "exchange" was with Canada in late 1950's
ISCA was established in 1995 with USA as an original founding member
Presently has 20 member countries
Voluntary association of independent Sea Cadet Corps or corresponding organizations

NSCC International Exchange Program (IEP)

Founded in 1998 with assignment of IEP Director
Mission for International Exchange:
- To provide specialized education, training and the opportunity to travel abroad for qualified US Naval Sea Cadets who have an interest in learning about the cultural differences and nautical traditions that strengthen us as a global community
US IEP has a volunteer staff of four NSCC officers administering 15 exchanges around the world
Cadets selected for the International Exchange Program have all their expenses paid by the program
James M. Hannan Division has sent cadets to Scotland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand