Welcome to DSCA's E-SAMM and
Policy Memoranda Distribution Portal
This site provides an updated method to accessing the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) and the Policy Memorandums that are issued by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
This memorandum provides guidance to the Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and the Implementing Agencies (IA) on the transfer of Communications Security (COMSEC) materials for new North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members.
There are no SAMM Changes as a result of this Policy Memo.
This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) with new policy related to International Military Student Alumni Connectivity and Engagement (ACE) program.
Effective immediately the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) is updated to incorporate the guidance outlined in Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pricing of Defense Articles Sold via Foreign Military Sales from Stock, 30 April 2024.
Effective immediately, section C11.2. "Drawdowns" of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) is updated to clarify when services and articles are considered delivered and when title transfers. This change is in direct response to the Government Accountability Office's recommendation that the Secretary of Defense clarify the definition of delivery used to populate the Department of Defense system of record for Presidential Drawdown Authority.
Effective Immediately, this memorandum updates Pen and Ink change guidance in SAMM Chapter 5 and Chapter 6. The new policy does not allow Implementing Agencies (IA) to change the initial deposit or payment schedules without DSCA approval. Country Finance Directors (CFD) will now approve all initial deposit and payment schedule changes.