[American Soldier]

The international slots, set by law, do not take opportunities away from domestic students, said Maj. Robert Romans, head of the academy's international cadet program.

No. He's not going to be a U.S. officer -- so he's not slotted against U.S. authorizations. This is "in addition to" not "instead of".

[ccmay]

He's not going to be a U.S. officer -- so he's not slotted against U.S. authorizations. This is "in addition to" not "instead of".

These foreign cadets are the "rock stars" of their respective militaries. They often end up in positions of great influence, and are typically important liasions between our nation and theirs. It is a good program that helps the US look after its interests around the world.

-ccm