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).
The semi-permanent program code "YB" is assigned to track funds under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 332 (Section 332) ("Defense Institution Capacity Building"). Program code "YC" is assigned for the same purpose to be used when Case Designators for "YB" are exhausted. The program codes support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution.
This memorandum updates policy on administrative expenses for foreign government representatives to allow limited disbursing agent services in support of a dedicated foreign training detachment, located on a DoD installation in the United States, whose foreign training mission is sustained by a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case funded solely by national funds.
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.