The Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) program is designed to give cadets practical experience in their field of study and to reflect on their experiences by completing specified requirements. Current AIADs that cadets may potentially execute for credit include domestic and international staff rides and internships to areas of strategic relevance, though AIAD availability will vary by year. Instructors, students, and host agencies will develop a specific academic plan prior to executing the AIAD that will require either department or curriculum review depending on the nature of the trip. Students will normally complete specially assigned readings, a daily reflective journal based on their practical experiences, and write a term paper that benefits the host organization or expands on the AIAD's purpose. The assigned instructor will provide feedback on student submissions and assign term grades accordingly.
