E-SAMM

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).

Policy Memos

Latest Updates:

2024 - October 30a

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October 30, 2024

2024 - October 25b

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October 25, 2024

2024 - October 25a

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October 25, 2024

  • DSCA Policy Memo 24-72, Updates to Security Assistance Management Manual Glossary has been posted.

    This memorandum updates a tranche of terms and definitions in the DSCA Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) glossary for enhanced clarity on security cooperation language throughout the community. The SAMM glossary updates are a result of the DSCA Data Management program that includes updating and designating official security cooperation terms within DSCA's data related products.

    This memo updates the SAMM Glossary.

2024 - October 24b

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October 24, 2024

  • DSCA Policy Memo 24-30, DoD Sales to U.S. Companies for Incorporation into End Items has been posted.

    This memorandum updates general policy and process guidance on Section 30 sales agreements, including moving this guidance from DSCA 24-04 Attachment B to SAMM Appendix 8. Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Section 30 (22 U.S.C. 2770) authorizes the USG to sell defense articles and defense services to U.S. companies in support of direct commercial sales pursuant to an approved export license. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 382(b), the DSCA Director has the authority to execute, administer, and delegate approval authority of all security cooperation programs and activities of the Department of Defense involving the provision of defense articles, military training, and other defense-related services by grant, loan, cash sale, or lease.

    This memo:

2024 - October 24a

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October 24, 2024