 Welcome to All Hands Update, I'm Petty Officer Ian Cotter. If you've wondered what life in a foreign military is like, you might get the opportunity to find out. The Navy's Personnel Exchange Program, or PEP, allows selected sailors to do a one-for-one exchange with personnel from a foreign military. The PEP helps strengthen partnerships by sharing professional knowledge and standard operating procedures. Applicants must be able to serve as military ambassadors of the U.S. and demonstrate cultural sensitivity. Participants will receive normal pay and allowances, but may receive special allowances based on their final assignment. If this program interests you, talk to your rating detailer. For a full list of participating countries, eligibility, and application procedures, visit the PEP webpage on the Navy Personnel Command website.