Purpose:
The goals of IMET are to:
Train future leaders
Create a better understanding of the United States
Establish a rapport between the U.S. military and the country’s military to build alliances for the future
Enhance interoperability and capabilities for joint operation
Focus on professional military education
Allow countries to use their national funds to receive a reduced cost for other DoD education and training
Provide English Language Training assistance
Who:
Secretary of State determines which countries will have programs. Secretary of Defense executes the program.
Funding:
Annual appropriation