DSCA Policy Memo 24-36, Title 10 Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution has been posted.

Effective immediately, DSCA Policy Memorandum (PM) 24-87 "Title 10 Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution Policy Implementation" is hereby rescinded. DSCA PM 24-36 incorporates guidance in DSCA PM 24-87 and provides updates to Chapter 15 and Chapter 5. This policy establishes two versions of SAMM Chapter 15. Chapter 15 provides guidance for T10 FY 2025 BPC appropriations, FY 2024 Women, Peace, and Security, and FY 2024 Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Train and Equip Fund, and all future year appropriations. Chapter 15-Legacy provides guidance on all other T10 BPC programs and Title 22 BPC programs. The case closure process for cases decoupled from the FMS Trust Fund will be forthcoming in a separate policy memo.

This memo:

• Reissues Chapter 15
• Issues Chapter 15-Legacy
• Revises Table C5.T6. Case Development Categories and Standards

DSCA Policy Memo 24-86, Updates for Standby Letter of Credit Change Guidance in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Chapter 9 has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum updates the Standby Letter of Credit Policy in the SAMM Chapter 9. The new policy expands eligible bank requirements for the issuance of Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC) and clarifies the circumstances under which a foreign partner may use a foreign bank as an issuing bank. Moreover, the policy updates confirming bank requirements to be consistent with changes to the issuing bank requirements.

This memo updates:

• C9.9.1.5.4.5.2.4.1. Eligibility Requirements for Issuing Bank.
• C9.9.1.5.4.1.1. Standby Letter of Credit.
• C9.9.1.5.4.5.2.4.2. Bank Credit Rating.
• C9.9.1.5.4.5.2.4.2.1.
• C9.9.1.5.4.5.2.4.3. Eligibility Requirements for the Confirming Bank.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-90, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Code "LM" for 10 U.S.C Section 346, Distribution to Certain Foreign Personnel of Education and Training Materials and Information Technology to Enhance Military Interoperability with the Armed Forces to Track Use Beginning in Fiscal Years 25/26 has been posted.

The semi-permanent program code "LM" is assigned to track the provision of training to International Military Students under the authority of 10 U.S.C. Section 346 "Distribution to Certain Foreign Personnel of Education and Training Materials and Information Technology to Enhance Military Interoperability with the Armed Forces".

This memo updates:

• Table C5.T2b. Other Department of Defense Implementing Agencies Authorized to Receive Letters of Request
• Appendix 8 - Table AP8.T2. - Security Assistance and Security Cooperation Programs Code Listing

DSCA Policy Memo 24-75, Special Defense Acquisition Fund Procurement Guidance has been posted.

This memorandum establishes Department of Defense (DoD) procurement objectives for the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) to ensure the funds are used to advance U.S. national interests as well as those of foreign partners. Effective immediately, Implementing Agencies (IAs) will apply this guidance, in conjunction with reference (c), when requesting funds in the SDAF account.

There are no SAMM changes in this memorandum.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-91, Updates to Semi-Permanent Program Codes to add Fiscal Year 2025 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act has been posted.

Semi-permanent program codes have been established for the following programs: "Section 333 - Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity," the "Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI)," "Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI)," "Section 332 - Defense Institution Capacity Building," "Counter-ISIL/Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF)," and "Section 1208 - Women, Peace, and Security." Fiscal Year 2025 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act information is being added to Table AP8.T2.

This memo updates Appendix 8 - Table AP8.T2. - Security Assistance and Security Cooperation Programs Code Listing:

• Counter-ISIL/Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF)
• Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI)
• Section 332 - Defense Institution Capacity Building
• Section 333 - Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity
• Section 1208 - Women, Peace, and Security
• Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI)

DSCA Policy Memo 24-84, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Codes "UW," "UX," "VW," and "VX" for Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Funding, to Track Funding Beginning in Fiscal Years 24/25 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution has been posted.

The semi-permanent program codes "UW" are assigned to track funds under the authority Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Funding (CTEF) for Iraq and "VW" under the authority of CTEF for Syria. Program codes "UX" for CTEF for Iraq and "VX" for CTEF for Syria are assigned for the same purposes for use when Case Designators for "UW" and "VW" are exhausted. The program codes support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution. Additionally, P.L. 118-47, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, Division A, authorizes two-year Operations and Maintenance funding for CTEF.

This memo updates:

• Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved)
• Appendix 8 - Table AP8.T2. - Security Assistance and Security Cooperation Programs Code Listing - CTEF
• Appendix 8 - CTEF - Section 8. Program Legislation and Authorities

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.

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:

• Adds Appendix 8, Section 30 Sales
• Updates C4.3.13. Department of Defense Support to Direct Commercial Sales and C6.4.10.8. Supply Discrepancy Report Financial Guidelines.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-63, Excess Defense Articles Transfer Authorization has been posted.

This memorandum updates policy on Excess Defense Articles (EDA) transfers to clarify that the EDA items in the Letter of Offer and Acceptance cannot exceed the quantity and dollar values that the Department of State has authorized for transfer to the partner. After an EDA request from a partner is approved, DSCA provides the approved quantities and dollar values to the Implementing Agency in an EDA authorization memo.

This memo updates Figure EDA.F1. Excess Defense Article Process Flow (Rows 11 and 12), and Appendix 6 - LOA Note Excess Defense Articles (EDA) - Authorization.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-61, Updates to Letter of Request Actionable Criteria has been posted.

This memorandum updates policy on Letter of Request (LOR) actionable criteria for Foreign Military Sales cases only. For Title 10 and Title 22 Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs, please reference Chapter 15 and Chapter 11, as required. The purpose of this policy is to clarify the criteria for determining when an LOR is deemed actionable. This policy also aligns processes for determining LOR actionable among the Implementing Agencies (IAs), specifies which criteria must be met prior to case development, and specifies which criteria must be met prior to determining that an LOR is complete.

This memo:

• Updates C5.1.2.1.
• Updates C5.1.7.2. Letter of Request Assessment.
• Updates C5.1.7.2.1. Letter of Request Insufficient.
• Updates C5.1.7.2.2. Letter of Request Actionable.
• Updates C5.1.7.2.3. Letter of Request Complete
• Replaces C5.T3. with Table C5.T3a. Mandatory Criteria Before LOR Actionable (Before Case Development Activities) and Table C5.T3b. Mandatory Criteria Before LOR Complete
• Updates C5.1.7.3.
• Updates C5.4.2.3.1. Requirement Changes Prior to Offer.
• Renames duplicate C5.T18. as Table C5.T20. Letter of Request Milestone Definitions and revises the table content

DSCA Policy Memo 24-04, Updates to Chapters 11, 15, and Issuance of Appendix 8 has been posted.

DSCA is excited to announce the release of "Chapter 11 - Security Assistance and Security Cooperation Programs", "Chapter 15 - Building Partner Capacity Case Development, Implementation, and Execution Process," and "Appendix 8 - Security Assistance and Security Cooperation Programs." This multi-year effort to further integrate Building Partner Capacity guidance into the SAMM. We would like to thank the members of the security cooperation (SC) and security assistance (SA) community that has helped us reach this major milestone.

Details:

• Chapter 11 contains an overview of SC/SA, explains the relationship between the two, and describes the various authorities.
• Chapter 15 has been updated to focus on the case process for Building Partner Capacity.
• The newly created Appendix 8 provides an initial listing of 19 SC and SA programs and is structured to be easily searched and updated. Appendix 8 will be expanded/backfilled with additional programs via future policy memos.

Important Notes:

• The old "Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities" has been moved into Appendix 8 and been renamed "Table AP8.T2. Security Assistance and Security Cooperation Programs Code Listing."
• DSCA is currently scrubbing the updated Chapters and Programs to verify links and references. Updates to these will be made as spot changes. Substantive changes will be issued via Standalone or SAMM Administrative update memos.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-47, Guidance for Processing Letter of Offer and Acceptance Documents to Cease use of United States Munitions List Category XXI in the Automated Export System has been posted.

On 3 March 2023, DSCA Policy Memo 23-30 advised that the Automated Export System (AES) in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) will no longer allow for the improper use of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) United States Munitions List (USML) Ref(a) Category XXI (CAT XXI) when submitting Electronic Export Information. The Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has informed the DoD that after 31 December 2024, use of CAT XXI will cause a critical error in AES.

There are no SAMM Changes as a result of this Policy Memo.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-70, International Military Education and Training Funds Availability has been posted.

This memorandum adds policy in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to provide guidance on International Military Education and Training (IMET) funds availability as specified in Department of State Memorandum, "Fiscal Year 2020 International Military Education and Training Funds, October 14, 2020."

This memo adds C10.6.15. International Military Education and Training Funds Availability to Chapter 10.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-87, Title 10 Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution Policy Implementation has been posted.

This non-eSAMM policy memorandum implements the long-term solution to fully decouple T10 BPC funds, effective October 1, 2024, and provides interim guidance to support implementation. The policy guidance in this memorandum reflects the BPC Long Term Solution e-SAMM changes DSCA adjudicated with the BPC community during a September 25, 2024, phone conference. This policy will be rescinded and replaced after the revisions of Chapters 11, 15, and Appendix 8 are implemented and DSCA Policy memo 24-36 and associated e-change are comprehensively updated.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-66, Provision of Humanitarian Assistance to Partner Security Forces has been posted.

This memorandum implements a revision to Section C12.3.4.6. of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Chapter 12 to clarify requirements for the use of a humanitarian assistance (HA) project to support ally and partner security forces.

This memo updates C12 - Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid (Sections C12.3.4.6. Assistance to Partner Security Forces, C12.3.4.6.1. Support to partner Security Force Healthcare Facilities, C12.3.4.6.1.1., and C12.3.4.6.1.2.).

DSCA Policy Memo 24-71, Guidance for Processing Letter of Offer and Acceptance in the Automated Export System has been posted.

On 3 March 2023, DSCA Policy Memo 23-30 advised that the Automated Export System (AES) in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) will no longer allow improper use of United States Munitions List (USML) Category XXI when submitting Electronic Export Information. Due to this change, Implementing Agencies (IAs) may require the addition of new case line(s) to current implemented Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) to account for those items incorrectly coded as Category XXI, as well as items missing a USML category.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-80, Establish Nonrecurring Cost for Electronic Countermeasures, AN/SLQ-32(v)6 has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo adds the AN/SLQ-32(v)6 to Appendix 1 - USML 11 - Military Electronics

DSCA Policy Memo 24-62, Administrative and Clarification Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) with clerical, administrative, and clarification changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-83, Updates to Expiration Dates for Existing Special Nonrecurring Costs Recoupment Charges has been posted.

This memorandum updates the special nonrecurring costs recoupment periods for three defense articles.

This memo updates Appendix 1, USML 8 - Aircraft and Associated Equipment and USML 11 - Military Electronics

DSCA Policy Memo 24-08, Foreign Military Sales Letter of Offer and Acceptance Scope, Amendments, and Modifications has been posted.

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to clarify appropriate use of Amendments and Modifications for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases.

This memo updates:

• C5.4.3. Types of Foreign Military Sales Cases. (and sub sections)
• Figure C5.F5. Row 2.e.
• C5.F6. Paragraph 9
• C5.4.7.5. Estimated Delivery Schedule
• C6.7. Amendments and Modifications (and sub sections)
• Adds four terms and modifies two others in the SAMM Glossary
• Adds two acronyms to the Acronyms Listing

DSCA Policy Memo 24-02, Updates to Chapter 1 to Include Implementing Agency and Military Department Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities has been posted.

Effective immediately, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Chapter 1 is updated to provide current information on authorities, roles, and responsibilities for the Military Departments and Implementing Agencies in executing security cooperation activities.

This memo updates C1.3. - Authorities, Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships - General.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-78, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Code "FW" for Section 1208 of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2023, Security Cooperation Programs to Advance Women, Peace, and Security, and to Track Funding Beginning in Fiscal Years 24/25 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution has been posted.

The semi-permanent program code "FW" is assigned to track funds under the authority of section 1208 of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2023 (Section 1208) ("Women, Peace, and Security"). The program code supports the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution.

This memo updates:

• Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved)
• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Section 1208 - Women, Peace, and Security

DSCA Policy Memo 24-15, Foreign Military Finance Direct Loans and Loan Guarantees has been posted.

The Foreign Military Financing (FMF) Direct Loan and Loan Guarantee program requires extensive coordination among the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of State (State), and other U.S. government agencies to be an effective financing tool for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. This memorandum clarifies each agency's responsibilities and details procedures for executing FMF Direct Loans and Loan Guarantees for FMS purchases.

This memo updates: Chapter 9 (Sections C9.7.2.4. Fiscal Provisions Relating to Foreign Military Sales Credits, C9.7.2.9.2.2. Implementation and Management of Foreign Military Financing Loans and Grants, Table C9.T11. Terms of Sale) and Figure C5.F5. Letter of Offer and Acceptance Information.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-69, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Codes "UW," "UX," "VW," and "VX" for Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Funding, to Track Funding Beginning in Fiscal Years 25/26 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution has been posted.

The semi-permanent program codes "UW" are assigned to track funds under the authority Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Funding (CTEF) for Iraq and "VW" under the authority of CTEF for Syria. Program codes "UX" for CTEF for Iraq and "VX" for CTEF for Syria are assigned for the same purposes to be used when Case Designators for "UW" and "VW" are exhausted. The program codes support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution.

This memo updates:

• Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved)
• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Counter-ISIL/Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF)

DSCA Policy Memo 24-68, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Codes "WL" and "WM" for the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Assistance Initiative, to Track Funding Beginning in Fiscal Years 25/26 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution has been posted.

The semi-permanent program code "WL" is assigned to track funds under the authority of Section 1263 of the fiscal year (FY) 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (P.L. 114-92), as amended most recently by Section 1241 of the NDAA for FY 2022 (P.L. 117-81). Program code "WM" is assigned for the same purposes to be used when Case Designators for "WL" are exhausted. The program codes support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution.

This memo updates:

• Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved)
• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI)

DSCA Policy Memo 24-67, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Codes "WP," "WQ," "WR," "WT, "WU," and "WV" for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, to Track Funding Beginning in Fiscal Years 25/26 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution has been posted.

The semi-permanent program codes "WP," "WQ," and "WR" are assigned to track funds under the authority of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. In addition, "WT," "WU," and "WV" are assigned for the same purposes to be used when Case Designators for "WP," "WQ," and "WR" are exhausted. The program codes support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution.

This memo updates: 

• Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved)
• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI)

DSCA Policy Memo 24-65, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Codes "ZB," "ZC," "ZD," and "ZE" for 10 U.S.C. Section 333, Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity, to Track Funding Beginning in Fiscal Years 25/26 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution has been posted.

The semi-permanent program code "ZB" is assigned to track funds under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 333 (Section 333) ("Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity"). In addition, "ZC" is assigned as an alternate code if necessary for logistics purposes if "ZB" is not sufficient. Program codes "ZD" and "ZE" are assigned for the same purposes to be used when Case Designators for "ZB" and "ZC" are exhausted. The program codes support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution.

This memo updates: 

• Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved)
• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Section 333 - Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-64, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Codes "YB" and "YC" for 10 U.S.C. Section 332, Defense Institution Capacity Building, to Track Funding Beginning in FY25/26 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution has been posted.

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 memo updates:

• Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved)
• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Section 332 - Defense Institution Capacity Building

DSCA Policy Memo 24-23, Administrative Expenses for Foreign Government Representatives has been posted.

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 memo:

• Updates: C4.5.1. Administrative Expenses for Foreign Government Representatives. and adds subsections.
• Adds row CE50 to Table C9.T2a. Foreign Military Sales Case-Related Manpower Functions and Funding Source Matrix
• Adds LOA Note Administrative Disbursing Services to Appendix 6
• Updates C10.13.2.2., C10.13.2.3., and C10.13.2.6.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-07, Communications Security Letter of Offer and Acceptance Note Change for Communications and Information Security Memorandum of Agreement Nations Joining North Atlantic Treaty Organization has been posted.

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.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-44, International Military Student Alumni Connectivity and Engagement has been posted.

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) with new policy related to International Military Student Alumni Connectivity and Engagement (ACE) program.

This memo adds Section C10.23. - Post Training Activities to Chapter 10.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-58, Pricing of Defense Articles Sold via Foreign Military Sales from Stock has been posted.

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.

This memo updates C9.3.1.1. Recovery of Cost and adds Section C9.4.8. Defense Articles Sold via Foreign Military Sales from Stock (and subsections).

DSCA Policy Memo 24-40, Update to the Definition of Delivery for Presidential Drawdown Authority has been posted.

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.

This memo:

• Updates C11.T5. Drawdown Process (row 10)
• Updates C11.2.4.2. Services
• Adds C11.2.8. Delivery of Materiel (and subsections)
• Adds term "Constructive Delivery (Presidential Drawdown Authority):" to the ESAMM Glossary

DSCA Policy Memo 24-03, Updates for Pen and Ink Change Guidance in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Chapters 5 and 6 has been posted.

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.

This memo updates:

• C5.4.15. Pen and Ink Changes.
• C5.4.15.2. Minor Changes.
• C5.4.15.3. Major Changes.
• C6.7.1.6. Pen and Ink Changes to Amendments.
• C6.7.1.6.2. Minor Changes to Amendments.
• C6.7.1.6.3. Major Changes to Amendments.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-38, Storage of Items Identified for Foreign Military Sales has been posted.

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Chapter 5 to reinforce the requirement for Implementing Agencies to include storage costs of items associated with development of an end item for Foreign Military Sales in a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA).

This memo addds section C5.4.7.10.11. Storage of Items. to Chapter 5.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-45, Mandatory Enhanced End Use Monitoring Physical Security and Accountability Note for Enhanced End Use Monitoring-designated Tomahawk Weapon System has been posted.

Effective immediately, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Appendix 6 is updated by adding the standard Enhanced End Use Monitoring (EEUM) note for the EEUM-designated Tomahawk Weapon System. This change will require Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) for the Tomahawk Weapon System to include the standard EEUM note.

This memo adds LOA Note Enhanced End Use Monitoring-Designated Tomahawk Weapon System Standard Physical Security and Accountability Note to Appendix 6.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-52, Assignment of Program Code "HE" to track Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Funding for Global Peacekeeping Operations has been posted.

Program code "HE" is assigned to track FY 2024/2025 funds for Global Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) appropriated in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Act (Division F, P.L. 118-147). PKO activities are authorized under section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. Section 2348).

This memo adds Code "HE" to:

• Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved)
• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Global

DSCA Policy Memo 24-51, Assignment of Program Code "UD" to track Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Funding for Peacekeeping Operations in Africa has been posted.

Program code "UD" is assigned to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 funds for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) in Africa appropriated in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Act (Division F, P.L. 118-47). PKO activities are authorized by section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. Section 2348).

This memo adds Code "UD" to:

• Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved)
• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Africa

DSCA Policy Memo 24-49, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Codes "GX" and "GZ" for Peacekeeping Operations - Global to Track Funding Beginning in FY25/26 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution has been posted.

The semi-permanent program code "GX" is assigned to track funds for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Global. Funds are appropriated yearly in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Acts. PKO-Global activities are authorized by section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. Section 2348). In addition, "GZ" is assigned for the same purpose to be used when Case Designators for "GX" are exhausted. The program codes support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution.

This memo adds Codes "GX" and "GZ" to:

• Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved)
• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Global

DSCA Policy Memo 24-48, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Codes "PX" and "PZ" for Peacekeeping Operations in Africa to Track Funding Beginning in FY25 has been posted.

The semi-permanent program code "PX" is assigned to track funds for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Africa. Funds are appropriated yearly in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Acts. PKO-Africa activities are authorized by section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. Section 2348). In addition, "PZ" is assigned for the same purpose to be used when Case Designators for "PX" are exhausted. The program codes support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution.

This memo adds Codes "PX" and "PZ" to:

• Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved)
• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Africa

DSCA Policy Memo 24-55, Security Cooperation Transfer of Animals Policy has been posted.

Effective immediately, DoD will not review or approve any Title 10 or Title 22 Building Partner Capacity (BPC) memorandums of request (MORs) for animal transfers for any stated purpose. For Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases, DoD will only consider Letters of Request (LORs) for working dogs. This memorandum establishes guidance for case planning and development, animal health and welfare monitoring requirements, and a mandatory note in SAMM Appendix 6 for all Foreign Military Sales (FMS) LOAs that include transfer of working dogs.

This memo:

• Adds C4.4.19. Working Dogs.
• Adds C5.1.3.6. Letter of Requests with Working Dog Requirements. and C5.1.3.6.1.
• Adds Row CS49 to Table C9.T2a. Foreign Military Sales Case-Related Manpower Functions and Funding Source Matrix
• Adds C15.2.6.1. Prohibition on Animal Requirements
• Adds LOA Note Transfer of Working Dogs to Appendix 6.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-41, Rescission of Case Closure Executive Committee has been posted.

The Case Reconciliation and Closure Executive Committee (EXCOM) established by DSCA Policy Memo 03-05 is now non-operational and being removed from the SAMM and RCG.

This memo updates an removes references to the EXCOM from:

• C16 - Case Reconciliation and Closure
• Appendix 7, Chapter 1: General Overview
• Appendix 7, Chapter 2: Execution Phase Reconciliation
• Appendix 7, Chapter 4: Closure
• Appendix 7, Chapter 6: Tools and Authorities

DSCA Policy Memo 24-24, Update to Field Studies Program Mementos (FMR Update) has been posted.

This memorandum updates the DoD 7000.14-R, Financial Management Regulation (FMR), Volume 15, Chapter 7 to update the cost for Field Studies Program mementos.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-50, Assignment of Program Code "KA" to track Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Two-Year Operations and Maintenance Funding provided for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative has been posted.

Program code "KA" the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). USAI activities are authorized under section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2016 (Public Law (P.L.) 114-92), as most recently amended by section 1241 of the NDAA for FY 2024 (P.L. 118-31). Funds were provided under Title I of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 8035)).

This memo adds code KA to:

• Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved)
• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI)

DSCA Policy Memo 24-29, Congressional Notification Update has been posted.

This memorandum updates Chapter 5 of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) regarding 36(b) congressional notifications (CNs) for major arms sales to reflect current policies and procedures and to provide revised templates.

This memo updates:

• Congressional Notification – Arms Export Control Act 36(b) for Security Assistance Programs and all included figures.
• Administrative changes in Chapters 4, 5, 8 and 9 to correct links to the new section.
• Appendix 5 - DSCA Reporting Requirements (Congressional) Rows 20, 21, and 22.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-05, Implementing Agency Disapproval Recommendation has been posted.

Effective immediately, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) is updated to clarify that a formal disapproval notification to the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) purchaser is required when Major Defense Equipment, Significant Military Equipment, support of these articles, or a Letter of Request (LOR) in its entirety will not be included in a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA).

This memo updates C5.2.2.1. Implementing Agency Disapproval Recommendation.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-70, Updates to Security Assistance Management Manual Glossary has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum updates a tranche of terms and definitions in the DSCA Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) glossary for effective understanding of security cooperation language throughout the community.

This memo updates the ESAMM Glossary

DSCA Policy Memo 24-22, Update of Chapter 13 Security Cooperation Information Technology Systems has been posted.

This memorandum updates the DSCA Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Chapter 13 Security Cooperation (SC) information technology (IT) systems. Chapter 13 provides guidance to the SC community on the management of DSCA-funded IT systems and identifies the major IT systems used by the SC community.

This memo reissues Chapter 13. Security Cooperation Information Technology Systems

DSCA Policy Memo 24-43, Establish NC for F-151A Aircraft has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment - USML 8 - Aircraft and Associated Equipment

DSCA Policy Memo 24-42, Establish Four Special NC For AN/ALQ-254 (V)1 Viper Shield has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates adds Four Special NCs to Appendix 1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment - USML 11 - Military Electronics

DSCA Policy Memo 24-12, Updates to Special Defense Acquisition Fund Contract Administrative Services Surcharge has been posted.

This memorandum updates policy in the SAMM to clarify Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) Contract Administrative Services (CAS) surcharge guidance in response to DoD Inspector General, Report Number 2020-114, Audit of Department of Defense Use of Security Assistance Funds and Asset Accountability, August 17, 2020.

This memo updates C11.9.6.5.1.4. Contract Administrative Services Surcharge and adds two sub-sections.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-09, Non-Specific Requirements Lines has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum updates and clarifies policy on the use of Non-Specific Requirements lines in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. Non-Specific Requirements lines are used only with a specific MASL, "R9B 079200N0NSPRQ, Non-Specific Requirements," on FMS cases when requested by or coordinated with the FMS purchaser as a holding place for funds budgeted, but not yet programmed.

This memo:

• Updates C5.4.9. Non-Specific Requirements Lines. (and sub sections)
• Updates LOA Note: Line Item [Insert Line Item Number] Description
• Adds "Non-Specific Requirements Line" to the SAMM Glossary

DSCA Policy Memo 24-17, Administrative and Clarification Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) with clerical, administrative, and clarification changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-26, Calendar Year 2024 Transportation Cost Look-Up Table Rates has been posted.

Attached are the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Transportation Rates to be applied to sensitive and hazardous end items that are shipped to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers via the Defense Transportation System.

This memo adds CY 2024 Transportation Cost Look-Up Table to Appendix 2.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-21, Updated Process for Submitting Data Fix Requests to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has been posted.

Chapters 5 and 6 of the Security Assistance Management Manual directs the Implementing Agencies (IAs) to forward data fix requests requiring DSCA approval to the DSCA Office of Business Operations (OBO) for review and approval decision. Effective April 1, 2024, DSCA will no longer accept IA data fix requests sent via email. Instead, IAs must submit data fix requests requiring DSCA decision through the DSCA Data Fix Tracker Tool available in SharePoint.

This memo updates C5.4.14.7. Reactivating Cancelled Offers and C6.7.1.4. Reactivating Cancelled Offers.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-37, Update Special Nonrecurring Cost Charge for F-35 A/B/C Aircraft and Engines has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the revised nonrecurring cost (NC) and special NC recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 8 - Aircraft and Associated Equipment.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-35, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 6 - Vessels of War and Special Naval Equipment.

DSCA Policy Memo 24-19, Establish Program Code "KC" for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization E-7 Wedgetail has been posted.

This memo adds code "KC" to Table C4.T2c. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

DSCA Policy Memo 24-14, Releasability and Exportability Activities Clarification has been posted.

Releasability policy decisions, including Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) decisions, are required prior to the transfer of defense articles and defense services to allies and foreign partners. These policy decisions are a U.S. government function and are intended to protect U.S. national security and support U.S. foreign policy objectives. This policy serves to clarify what activities constitute releasability activities and identify their proper funding source.

This memo updates:

1. Table C9.T2a. Foreign Military Sales Case-Related Manpower Functions and Funding Source Matrix
2. Table C9.T2b. Title 10 BPC Case-Related Manpower Functions and Funding Source Matrix

DSCA Policy Memo 24-27, Establish Special Nonrecurring Cost for Interceptor, THAAD Canister Assembly, Guided Missile, Launching Assembly has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the establishment of Special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown in the Finding table.

This memo updates: Appendix 1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment - USML 4 - Launch Vehicles, Guided Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, Rockets Torpedoes, Bombs And Mines

DSCA Policy Memo 24-01, Updates to Chapter 5, Table 2 has been posted.

Effective immediately, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) is updated to provide current information for the Military Departments (MILDEPs) and Defense Agencies that are authorized to receive Letters of Request (LORs). SAMM Chapter 5 Table 2a. provides the MILDEPs' information for LOR submissions, while Chapter 5 Table 2b. provides equivalent information for other DoD IAs.

This memo splits and updates the previous "Table C5.T2. Implementing Agencies Authorized to Receive Letters of Request" into

• Table C5.T2a. Military Department Organizations Authorized to Receive Letters of Request
• Table C5.T2b. Other Department of Defense Implementing Agencies Authorized to Receive Letters of Request

DSCA Policy Memo 24-20, Contingent Liabilities to the Security Assistance Accounts has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum implements a corrective action identified for DSCA to review Implementing Agencies' (IAs) processes, systems, and guidance to include the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) and Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) in order to document gaps that impede contingent liabilities from being reported completely and accurately in the Security Assistance Account (SAA) financial statements.

This memo adds section C14.8.2. Contingent Liability Assessments and subsection C14.8.2.1. to Chapter 14.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-55, Contract Administration Services Case Notes for the Parts and Repair Ordering System and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been posted.

This memorandum establishes case notes for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Building Partner Capacity Letters of Offer and Acceptance to ensure cases that include lines for 1) Parts and Repair Ordering System (PROS) or 2) design and construction services executed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) do not include the Contract Administration Services (CAS) surcharge as outlined in the CAS Surcharge section of Table C9.T4. Table C9.T4. is updated to clarify that the CAS surcharge rates are excluded from all USACE-executed design and construction lines to include FMS cases executed by Implementing Agencies other than USACE. It also updates C9.T4. references from PROS II to PROS as the policy is applicable to all versions of PROS.

This memo adds LOA notes:

• Contract Administration Services (CAS) Surcharge - PROS
• Contract Administration Services (CAS) Surcharge - USACE

And updates Table C9.T4. - Table of Charges

DSCA Policy Memo 23-62, Interim Case Closure for Cases with Associated Contracts in Litigation has been posted.

This memorandum updates Chapter 16 and Appendix 7 of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to allow Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases with associated contracts in litigation to be interim closed if the country is eligible for and participates in case closure under accelerated case closure procedures, and if the relevant case has reached a Supply/Services Complete (SSC) status.

This memo updates:

• Chapter 16 - Case Reconciliation and Closure
• Appendix 7, Chapter 3: Reconciliation For Closure Of Supply/Services Complete Cases
• Table A7.C3.T3. Checklist for Interim ACCP (Closure Type '2')
• Table A7.C3.T5. IA Closure Inhibitor Codes

DSCA Policy Memo 23-83, Update to the Roles and Responsibilities for Presidential Drawdown Authority has been posted.

Effective immediately, section C11.2. "Drawdowns" of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) is updated to add key stakeholders within the drawdown process. This change is in direct response to the Department of Defense Inspector General's recommendation (reference a) to specify within the SAMM the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness's roles and responsibilities.

This memo updates Chapter 11, Section 2. - Drawdowns

DSCA Policy Memo 23-88, Updated Nonrecurring Cost for Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2B Missile Variants, Telemetered, MK 47 MOD 13 and Tactical, MK 44 MOD 6 has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table. The USP002609-22 is replaced with USP002190-23 and DSCA Policy Memo 23-27 is superseded by DSCA Policy Memo 23-88.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 4 - Launch Vehicles, Guided Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, Rockets Torpedoes, Bombs And Mines.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-85, New Generic Code B1U for Appendix 4 has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum updates the Generic Code listing in SAMM Appendix 4, Table A4.2. to add a new Generic Code B1U for Switchblade as stated in the attachment.

This memo updates Appendix 4 - Generic Codes - Budget Activity Code : B - Missiles

DSCA Policy Memo 23-87, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for Weapons Control System, Tactical Tomahawk (TTWCS) has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 4 - Launch Vehicles, Guided Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, Rockets Torpedoes, Bombs And Mines.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-50, Contingent Legal Liabilities has been posted.

This memorandum implements a corrective action identified in the "Defense Security Cooperation Agency FY 2022 Financial Statement Audit Notice of Finding and Recommendations (NFR) SAA-2022-N0011" for DSCA to develop policies and procedures requiring internal control activities that identifies, assesses, and reports actual and contingent legal liabilities in the Security Assistance Account (SAA) financial statements.

This memo adds section C14.8. - Security Assistance Accounts Financial Statements to Chapter 14.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-56, Updates to Security Assistance Management Manual Chapter 10 to Remove Coronavirus 19 Guidance has been posted.

Effective immediately, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) will be updated to strike verbiage referencing Coronavirus 19 per attachment A. This guidance has been provided the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness.

This memo remvoved COVID-19 related guidance from Chapter 10 - International Training.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-67, Use of Supplemental Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid Funding has been posted.

This memorandum implements a recommendation provided by the Inspector General (IG) within the referenced audit of U.S. Southern Command's use of reprogrammed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Funding. The IG recommended that the DSCA Director require geographic combatant commands that receive reprogrammed funds with a limited and defined funding purpose to submit changes that alter the funding source of an approved humanitarian assistance project for review and approval by appropriate stakeholders to ensure that anticipated project changes are justified and comply with Federal laws and DoD policies and procedures.

This memo adds Section C12.6.9. Use of Supplemental OHDACA Funding with a Narrower Fiscal Purpose to Chapter 12.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-58, Exclusion of Production Line Shutdown Costs in Nonrecurring Cost Calculation has been posted.

This memorandum updates the policy guidance to prescribe the exclusion of production line shutdown costs from the calculation of nonrecurring cost charges on major defense equipment (MDE).

This memo updates Section C5.1.3.2. Significant Military Equipment and Major Defense Equipment Requests.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-53, Updates to Security Assistance Management Manual Glossary has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum updates a tranche of terms and definitions in the DSCA Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) glossary for effective understanding of security cooperation language throughout the community.

This memo updates the ESAMM Glossary

DSCA Policy Memo 23-63, Authorizing Designated and Appointed U.S. Personnel to Conduct Initial US Defense Article Inventories on Behalf of Security Cooperation Offices has been posted.

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to authorize designated and appointed U.S. personnel to conduct initial inventories of U.S. defense articles requiring End Use Monitoring (EUM) and report material transfers on behalf of Security Cooperation Organizations (SCOs).

This memo updates:

• C8.5.5.1.
• C15.1.2.4. Case Execution.
• C15.5.4.7. Joint Inventory.
• C15.5.5.3. Presentation.
• C15.5.5. Transfer and Receipt of Materiel and Services.
• C15.T1. Entry 6

DSCA Policy Memo 23-66, Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes.

This memo updates:

• Chapter 5
• Table C5.T2. IAs Authorized to Receive Letters of Request (LORs)
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 8
• Table C8.T2. Department of Defense End-Use Monitoring Responsibilities
• Chapter 9
• Chapter 10
• Chapter 12
• Appendix 3, Figure A3.F4. - FMF Loan Agreement
• The Status/Status notes on 37 Policy memos

DSCA Policy Memo 23-64, Updates to Program Support Charges for Commercial Repair and Return Program and Simplified Non-Standard Acquisition Program has been posted.

This memorandum supersedes DSCA Policy Memo 22-54 and updates guidance on distinguishing Program Support Charge annual report requirements for the Commercial Repair and Return (CR&R) Program and Simplified Non-Standard Acquisition Program (SNAP).

This memo adds section C9.18. - Program Support Charge to Chapter 9.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-78, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charge for the Munition, Wide Area, Top Attack, XM204 (DODIC TS10). has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment - USML 4 - Launch Vehicles, Guided Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, Rockets Torpedoes, Bombs And Mines.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-77, Updated Special Nonrecurring Cost for Aircraft Fighter F-16C Without Engines and Aircraft Fighter F-16D Without Engines has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the updated Special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment - USML 8 - Aircraft and Associated Equipment.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-59, Updates to the Major Non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization Allies Security Assistance Management Manual Entries has been posted.

Effective immediately, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) is updated to ensure the list of Major Non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allies (MNNAs) is current as designated in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2321k, and 22 U.S.C. 2403. This will update the SAMM glossary to list the MNNA countries and add the Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Major Non-NATO Ally Status Fact Sheet reference.

This memo updates the glossary entry for "Major Non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allies (MNNA)", Section C4.4.9. M-833 and Comparable Depleted Uranium Rounds, and Row 13 of A5.1. - DSCA Reporting Requirements (Congressional).

DSCA Policy Memo 23-69, Security Assistance Management Manual Name Change for the Republic of Montenegro has been posted.

Reflecting changes implemented by the U.S. Board of Geographic Names, effective immediately, SAMM Table C4.T2a. Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (Regions) is updated with the lines below to indicate the new name and maintain the historical reference to the former name.

This memo updates Montenegro's entry in Table C4.T2a. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility

DSCA Policy Memo 23-76, Updates to Security Assistance Management Manual Chapter 5, Figure 5 has been posted.

Effective immediately, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) is updated to reverse some of the changes made in DSCA Policy Memorandum 22-82, entry 7.

This memo updates: Figure C5.F5. Letter of Offer and Acceptance Information

DSCA Policy Memo 23-75, Assignment of Program Code "PB" to track Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Two-Year Operations and Maintenance Funding provided for 10 U.S.C. 333, Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "PB" is assigned to track the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 funds executed under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 333 (Section 333) ("Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity").

This memo adds code "PB" to Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities

DSCA Policy Memo 23-74, Assignment of Program Code "PV" to track Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Two-Year Operations and Maintenance Funding provided for the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Assistance Initiative has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "PV" is assigned to track the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 funds executed under the authority of Section 1263 of the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (P.L. 114-92), as amended most recently by Section 1241 of the NDAA for FY 2022 (P.L. 117-81).

This memo adds codes "PV" to Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities

DSCA Policy Memo 23-73, Assignment of Program Code "KB" to track Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Two-Year Operations and Maintenance Funding provided for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "KB" is assigned to track the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

This memo adds code "KB" to Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities

DSCA Policy Memo 23-72, Assignment of Program Code "EY" and "QR" to track Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Two-Year Overseas Contingency Operations Funding provided for Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Funding has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "EY" is assigned to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Funds (CTEF) for Syria and "QR" is assigned to track FY 2024/2025 CTEF for Iraq.

This memo adds codes "EY" and "QR" to Table C4.T2b. Security Cooperation Customer and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/Defense Finance and Accounting Service Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities

DSCA Policy Memo 23-45, Contract Administration Services Waiver for the Slovak Republic has been posted.

Effectively immediately, the Contract Administration Services (CAS) Quality Assurance and Inspection (QA&I) charges on all basic cases implemented for the Slovak Republic on or after December 8, 2015 are to be waived.

This memo updates Table C9.T5. Approved Reciprocal Country Agreement Listing.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-44, Update to Chapter 8 Enhanced End Use Monitoring Designation Process Flow based on Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General Project Number D2023-DEV0PC-0073.001 Recommendations has been posted.

This memo serves as notification of updates to the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to overhaul processes for defense articles requiring Enhanced End Use Monitoring (EEUM). These updated processes are in response to the recommendations outlined in the final report from a Department of Defense Inspector General (DoDIG) audit Report Number DODIG-2023-074, May 29, 2023, DoD Review and Update of Defense Articles Requiring Enhanced End Use Monitoring.

This memo updates:

• Figure C8.F1. Designating Defense Articles for Enhanced End Use Monitoring

• Figure C8.F2. Standard Process Flow of Defense Articles Designation for Enhanced End Use Monitoring

• Figure C8.F3. Process Flow of Defense Articles Designation for Case Unique Enhanced End Use Monitoring

• Figure C8.F4. Process Flow for Designating Defense Articles that No Longer Require Enhanced End Use Monitoring

• Figure C8.F5. Potential Section 3 Violation Reporting Process

• Figure C8.F6. Certification of Demilitarization

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DSCA Policy Memo 23-15, Building Partner Capacity Note Changes has been posted.

This policy memorandum updates the Appendix 6 Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) note "Prior Year Funds Usage." Currently the BPC LOA note states that it is mandatory for Amendment and Modifications. Modifications should be removed per above listed reference. Modifications will not be accepted by the Country Financial Management (CFM) Prior Year Approval (PYA) Team.

This memo:

• Updates: Prior Year Funds Usage LOA Note

• Adds: Current Year Funds Usage LOA Note

• Updates: Short Offer Expiration Date LOA Note

• Adds: Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Programs with Requirement to Provide Articles, Services and Training to Congressionally Notified UnitsLOA Note

• Updates: C15.5.3.4. Requests for Additional Funding After Period of Availability Expires

• Updates: C15.5.3.6.4.2. and C15.F4.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-51, Update of Program Codes "UB," "UC," "HB," and "HD." has been posted.

Effective immediately, program codes "HD" and "UC" for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO), Global, and PKO, Africa, respectively, are updated in C15.T2. to clarify that the funding identified by these codes and appropriated under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2023 (P.L. 117-328) is available for two years (Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and FY 2024). Program codes "HC" and "UB", PKO Global and PKO Africa, respectively, are updated to include funds appropriated by P.L. 117-328 with a one year period of availability.

This memo updates Program Codes "UB," "UC," "HB," and "HD" in Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. - BPC Programs and Authorities

DSCA Policy Memo 23-49, Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes.

This memo updates:

• C5.4.7.7.3.

• C6.7.1.2.

• Table C9.T7. North Atlantic Treaty Organization Reciprocal Contract Administration Services Agreements

• Table C9.T11. Terms of Sale

• C10.7.8.

• C10.T7. “National Defense University” entry

• Table C10.T9. Fast Track Countries - INDOPACOM entry

DSCA Policy Memo 23-52, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for Cartridge, 120MM Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding SABOT - Tracer, M928A3 has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment - USML 3 - Ammunition/Ordnance for Articles in Cat I and Cat II/a>.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-31, Updates to Security Assistance Management Manual Glossary has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum updates an initial tranche of terms and definitions in the DSCA Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) glossary for effective understanding of security cooperation language throughout the community.

This memo updates the SAMM Glossary.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-47, Assignment of Program Code "GK" to track Fiscal Year 2021 Two-Year Funding for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement has been posted.

Program code "GK" is assigned to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 funds for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) appropriated under the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Act (Division K, P.L. 116-260). INCLE activities are authorized under section 481 of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA), as amended (22 U.S.C. Section 2291).

This memo adds code GK to:

• Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved)

• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE)

DSCA Policy Memo 22-22, Clarification to the Requirements for Submitting a CPOHOLD Request has been posted.

The purpose of this policy memorandum is to provide additional guidance for Implementing Agencies submitting requests to utilize the CPOHOLD milestone in DSAMS during the foreign military sales (FMS) case development process.

This memo updates Section C5.4.2.2. Holds During Case Development (and subsections).

DSCA Policy Memo 23-38, Contract Administration Services Waiver for the Ministry of Defense of Japan has been posted.

Pursuant to Section 21h of the Arms Export Control Act, the President may waive charges for Government Quality Assurance (GQA) services under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases if the foreign partner provides GQA services to the United States without charge on a reciprocal basis in accordance with an agreement. The Department of Defense of the United States of America and the Ministry of Defense of Japan concluded such an agreement on April 17, 2023. Effective immediately, the Contract Administration Services Quality Assurance and Inspection (QA&I) surcharge for all new FMS cases implemented for the Ministry of Defense of Japan on or after April 17, 2023, are to be waived.

This memo adds Japan to Table C9.T5. Approved Reciprocal Country Agreement Listing.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-13, Bank Letter of Credit has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum establishes policy for implementing Bank Letters of Credit (BLOC) on Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) for eligible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners that request the use of a Letter of Credit (LC).

This memo adds C9.7.1.2. Bank Letter of Credit. (and subsections) and updates Table C5.T3. Letter of Request Actionable Criteria - Row 9.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-24, Mandatory Enhanced End Use Monitoring Physical Security and Accountability Note for Standard Missile 6 has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum incorporates E-Change 631 into the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) by adding the Enhanced End Use Monitoring (EEUM) designated Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Physical Security and Accountability note in Appendix 6 of the SAMM.

This memo adds Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) – Category III Missiles to Appendix 6 - LOA Notes

DSCA Policy Memo 23-41, Valuation of Articles and Services Provided Under Presidential Drawdown Authority has been posted.

The attached memorandum updates the policy guidance for valuing defense articles and defense services when being provided to foreign partners under the Presidential Drawdown authority (section 506(a)(1) and (2) and section 552(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended. This memo also clarifies the proper sources of funding for the Military Services to support PD execution.

This memo updates teh following sections in Chapter 11.2. - Drawdowns:

• C11.2.4.2. Transportation and Packing, Crating, and Handling

• C11.2.5. Value of Drawdowns

• C11.2.5.1. Value of Articles

• C11.2.6. Drawdown Process

• C11.T5. Drawdown Process (Row 8)

DSCA Policy Memo 23-20, 21st Theater Sustainment Command Transportation Issue and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has been posted.

Effective immediately, this policy provides the 21st TSC an interim solution to enable the continued movement of stalled cargo. By January 1, 2024, the 21st TSC will use the established Transportation Account Code (TAC) processes in accordance with transportation policies outlined in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) and the Defense Transportation Regulations (DTR).

DSCA Policy Memo 23-46, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for Cartridge, 120MM Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding SABOT - TRACER, M928A2 has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates: Appendix 1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment - Table 3 - Ammunition and Ordnance

DSCA Policy Memo 23-12, Title 10 Building Partner Capacity Case-Related Manpower and Funding Source Matrix has been posted.

This memorandum provides clarifying guidance for Title 10 (T10) Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) case-related manpower activities and their proper funding source. This policy is in direct response to referenced policy memorandum which articulated FMS Administrative funds are no longer authorized for T10 BPC programs. Implementing Agencies (IAs) are directed to follow the guidance in this policy when determining the funding source for T10 BPC case-related manpower activities.

This memo updates Chapter 5, Chapter 9, and Chapter 15. Table C9.T2. has been renamed to Table C9.T2a. Foreign Military Sales Case-Related Manpower Functions and Funding Source Matrix and Table C9.T2b. T10 BPC Case-Related Manpower Functions and Funding Source Matrix has been added to Chapter 9.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-14, Updates on the Transfer of Authorized Offsetting Collections to the Special Defense Acquisition Fund has been posted.

This memorandum provides replacement guidance to clarify the type of offsetting collections that may be transferred to the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) and outlines the process by which these offsetting collections are to be transferred to the SDAF.

This memo updates Chapter 11 - Special Programs and Services - Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) - C11.9.3.5. Account Capitalization (and subsections/tables).

DSCA Policy Memo 23-09, Update of Chapter 14 Security Assistance Forecasting, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution, and Audit has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Chapter 14 Security Assistance Forecasting, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution, and Audit, as attached. Chapter 14 provides guidelines for the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and audit of Title 22 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Administrative funds, Foreign Military Financing (FMF) Administrative funds, and Contract Administrative Surcharge (CAS) funds.

This memo:

• Reissues Chapter 14

• Updates C2.1.3.4. FMF/IMET Budget Requests.

• Updates C2.1.3.5. Javits and FMS Forecasting.

• Updates C9.15.3.1.

• Updates C10.5.1.2.2.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-29, Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-17, Contract Administration Services Fee for Air Force Installation Contracting Center Foreign Military Sales Contracts has been posted.

Based on a review of "Memorandum of Agreement Between the U.S. Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate and the U.S. Air Force Installation Contracting Agency F4FHES-19-0001", DSCA determined Contract Administration Services (CAS) elements, including quality assurance and inspection, and contract administration management, should not be applied to U.S. Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation (AFSAC)-managed case lines with the Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) design and construction contracts. Effective immediately all new AFSAC-managed FMS cases shall not include surcharges related to quality assurance and inspection, and contract administration management, on lines with design and construction contracts assigned to AFICC.

This memo:

• Updates Table C9.T4. Table of Charges - Contract Administration Services (CAS) Surcharge row

• Adds LOA Note Contract Administration Services (CAS) Surcharge - AFICC to Appendix 6.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-35, Establish Special Non-Recurring Cost (NC) Charge for Aircraft Fighter F-16C & F-16D (Without Engines) for Bahrain has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the establishment of Special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment - Table VIII - Aircraft and Related Articles

DSCA Policy Memo 23-16, DoD Component Cost Recovery of Security Assistance Functions has been posted.

This memorandum is a direct response to DoDIG-2020-114, "Audit of the Department of Defense Use of Security Assistance Funds and Asset Accountability," August 17, 20200. In this memo, the Deputy Secretary of Defense (DSD) directed the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USDP) to perform a comprehensive analysis of Security Assistance functions performed by the DoD Components. This memorandum updates the SAMM with policy changes in response to the policy gaps concerning cost recovery, materiality, leases/facilities, Department of Defense certifications, and the Manpower Travel Data Sheet (MTDS).

This memo updates:

• Updated C6.7.5.3. Request for FMS and BPC Exceptions.

• Updated C9.3.1. Sales from Stock.

• Added Section C9.3.1.1. Recovery of Cost.

• Added Section C9.3.1.2. Materiality.

• Updated Section C9.3.4.6. Use of Appropriated Funds.

• Added Section C9.4.2.4.1.1.1. Reasonable Assessment of Personnel Costs.

• Added Section C9.4.2.4.1.1.2. Reasonable Assessment of Travel Costs.

• Added Exemption #10 to C9.4.2.4.4. MTDS Exemptions.

• Updated Section C9.14.2.1. Background.

• Updated Section C9.14.2.2. Purpose.

Updates Table C9.T2. Case-Related Manpower Functions and Funding Source Manpower Matrix by:

• Updated Row 31c to (now CD14c)

• Updated Row 106 (now SA6)

• Updated Row 107 (now SA7)

• Deleted Row 108

• Updated Row 109 (now SA8)

• Updated Row 110 (now SA9)

• Updated Row 112 (now SA11)

• Update Row 115 (now SA14)

• Renumbered and Relabeled sections of the table.

  • Pre LOR begins with "L": row numbers 1 - 17 will be replaced with L1 – 17

  • Case Development begins with "CD": CD1 - CD26 replaces row numbers 18 – 43

  • Case Execution begins with "CE": CE1 - CE48 replaces row numbers 44 – 91

  • Case Closure begins with "CC": CC1 - CC2 replaces row numbers 92 - 93

  • Case Reviews begins with "CR": CR1 - CR7 replaces row numbers 94 – 100

  • Business Sustainment Activities begins with "SA": SA1 - SA14 replaces row numbers 101 - 114

DSCA Policy Memo 23-33, Assignment of Program Code "UC" to track Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Funding for Peacekeeping Operations in Africa has been posted.

Program code "UC" is assigned to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 funds for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) in Africa appropriated in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Act (Division K, P.L. 117-328). PKO activities are authorized by section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. Section 2348).

This memo adds PKO Code "UC" to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Africa.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-32, Assignment of Program Code "HD" to track Fiscal Year 2023/2024Funding for Global Peacekeeping Operations has been posted.

Program code "HD" is assigned to track FY 2023/2024funds for Global Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) appropriated in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Act (Division K, P.L. 117-103). PKO activities are authorized under section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. Section 2348)

This memo adds PKO Code "HD" to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Global.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-30, Security Cooperation and Security Assistance Advisory on the use of United States Munition List Category XXI in the Automated Export System for Other Services Data has been posted.

Beginning 7 March 2023, Automated Export System (AES) users utilizing the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) database system will receive a warning if United States Munitions List (USML) Category XXI is improperly entered when submitting Electronic Export Information (EEI). Subsequently, but no earlier than 30 April 2023, entering Category XXI without a State-issued validation code will result in a fatal error in EEI submissions.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-28, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for Cartridge, 30MM, XM1182 High Explosive Air Burst W/ Tracer (HEAB-T) has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 3 - Ammunition and Ordnance.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-25, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for Cartridge, 120 Millimeter Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding SABOT Tracer has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 3 - Ammunition and Ordnance.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-26, Establish Nonrecurring Cost for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AGM-88E/AARGM), Variant 2 (AGM-88E2/AARGM), (AGM-88E2/AARGM/CATM), and Extended Range (AGM-88G AAREM-ER) (AGM-88G AAREM-ER/CATM) has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 4 - Launch Vehicles, Guided Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, Rockets Torpedoes, Bombs And Mines.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-27, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2B Guided Missile Round Pack (GMRP), Telmetered, MK 47 MOD 13 and Tactical, MK 44 MOD 6 has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 4 - Launch Vehicles, Guided Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, Rockets Torpedoes, Bombs And Mines.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-22, Assignment of Program Code "NY" to track Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Two-Year Operations and Maintenance Funding provided for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative has been posted.

Program code "NY" is assigned to track the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). USAI activities are authorized under section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2016 (Public Law (P.L.) 114-92), as most recently amended by section 1241 of the NDAA for FY 2023 (P.L. 117-263). Funds were provided under Section 8110 (Division C - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328)).

This memo adds USAI Code "NY" to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - USAI.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-21, Assignment of Program Code "NW" to track Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Two-Year Operations and Maintenance Funding provided for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative has been posted.

Program code "NW" is assigned to track the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). USAI activities are authorized under Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2016 (Public Law (P.L.) 114-92), as most recently amended by Section 1241 of the NDAA for FY 2023 (P.L. 117-263). Funds were provided under Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (Division M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328)).

This memo adds USAI Code "NW" to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - USAI.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-98, Guidance Concerning Reductions to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cases in Supply/Services Complete (SSC) Status has been posted.

This memorandum updates the policy guidance for reducing the value of an FMS case once it has reached SSC status. It clarifies the circumstances in which instructions to the FMS purchaser is needed to transfer residual funds from an FMS case to the FMS purchaser's holding account.

This memo:

• Updates Chapter 16 Sections C16.2.13.1. and C16.2.13.2.

• Adds Chapter 16 Section C16.2.13.1.1.

• Updates RCG Chapter 2 Sections A7.C2.13.3. and A7.C2.13.4..

DSCA Policy Memo 23-18, Transfer of Animals Under Title 10 Building Partnership Capacity Authorities has been posted.

Effective immediately, the Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, must review and approve all Title 10 BPC programs that transfer ownership of animals, such as military work dogs, to benefitting countries.

DSCA Policy Memo 23-01, Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. DSCA will issue contextual changes to the SAMM under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change.

This memo updates various sections of Chapter 10 - International Training, updates the LOA Note Fund Source and Availability - Non-DoD Funding - [Name of Program] FY[##], and updates the status of 64 Policy Memos.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-47, New Term of Sale, Credit Assured Payment Schedules (CAPS) has been posted.

Effective immediately, a new term of sale titled "Credit Assured Payment Schedules" (CAPS) is available for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases with eligible FMS partners. This memorandum establishes the policy for offering and implementing CAPS on Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) for eligible FMS partners that request the term of sale, and updates Chapter 9 of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) accordingly.

This memo adds section C9.8.5. Credit Assured Payment Schedules (and sub-sections), updates Table C9.T11. Terms of Sale, and updates Table C9.T17. Initial Deposit Requirements.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-96, Descriptive Language Update for Unliquidated Obligations has been posted.

This memorandum updates Appendix 7 of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) with additional descriptive language pertaining to types of activity that may be classified as Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) when moving a case from Supply/Services Complete (SSC) status to interim/final closure.

This memo updates Appendix 7, Chapter 3: Reconciliation For Closure Of Supply/Services Complete Cases, A7.C3.3.1. ACCP. and A7.C3.13.1. .

DSCA Policy Memo 22-79, Special Defense Acquisition Fund has been posted.

This memorandum updates policy in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to ensure the Security Cooperation community properly recovers costs and accounts for assets purchased with the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF).

This memo updates Chapter 11 - Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF)

DSCA Policy Memo 22-97, Establish NC Cost for Cooperative Engagement Capability Shipboard, AN/USG-8B Unclassified Components has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo adds the Cooperative Engagement Capability, Shipboard, AN/USG-8B Unclassified Components to Appendix 1 - USML 11 - Military Electronics.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-87, Conducting End Use Monitoring in a Hostile Environment has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum incorporates guidance into Chapter 8 of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to establish policy and procedures for conducting End Use Monitoring (EUM) in a hostile environment.

This memo:

• Adds Section C8.5.5. - Conducting EUM in a Hostile Environment

• Updates Table C8.T2. DoD End-Use Monitoring Responsibilities

• Updates Section C8.4.3. Site Surveys/Certification of Storage Facilities

• Updates Section C8.6.2. Reporting End-Use Violations

DSCA Policy Memo 22-71, Air Force and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Sub-Allocation Holder Identifier Implementation Guidance has been posted.

This policy memorandum provides the U.S. Department of the Air Force (DAF) and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) guidance on implementation of the Sub-Allocation Holder Identifier (SAHI) for Security Assistance Accounts (SAA) distributed by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency

DSCA Policy Memo 22-95, Update to Appendix 6 note "Availability of Funds to Cross Fiscal Years" has been posted.

The purpose of this policy memorandum is to amend the Appendix 6 LOA note entitled, "Availability of Funds to Cross Fiscal Years", to provide guidance for utilizing 10 U.S.C. 2571 to obtain reimbursable support for building partnership capacity efforts under 10 U.S.C. 333.

This memo updates Appendix 6 LOA Note Availability of Funds to Cross Fiscal Years.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-90, Assignment of Program Code "DY" to track Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Two-Year Operations and Maintenance Funding provided for 10 U.S.C. § 332, Friendly Foreign Countries; International and Regional Organizations: Defense Institution Capacity Building has been posted.

Program code "DY" is assigned to track the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 funds executed under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 332 (Section 332) ("Friendly Foreign Countries; International and Regional Organizations: Defense Institution Capacity Building"). Funds were provided under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 (Division A of the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2023 (P.L. 117-180)).

This memo adds 332 code DY to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Section 332 - Defense Institution Capacity Building.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-85, Interim Guidance on Multinational Foreign Military Sales cases with North Atlantic Treaty Organization Supply and Procurement Agency has been posted.

This memorandum provides updated, temporary guidance on certain Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Supply and Procurement Agency (NSPA) that are in support of NATO Support or Procurement Partnerships (SP).

There are no SAMM Changes as a result of this Policy Memo.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-35, Targeting Infrastructure Policy has been posted.

This memorandum incorporates changes to the requirements for targeting infrastructure found in Chapter 4 of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), to reflect current U.S. policy as outlined at reference a) DSCA Policy Memorandum Targeting Infrastructure Policy Update, January 28, 2021 (CUI / Not for Public Release). The memorandum updated U.S. policy regarding the provision of targeting infrastructure to foreign partners in conjunction with the transfer of certain munitions and delivery systems.

This memo updates:

• C4.4.18. Air-to-Surface and Indirect Fire Surface-to-Surface Munitions and their Delivery Systems and subsections/tables.

• Table C5.T4. Defense Articles or Services that Require Item-specific LOR Advisories or Review

• Table C5.T1h. Additional CTA Elements for Air-to-Surface and Indirect Fire Surface-to-Surface Munitions and their Delivery Systems row 17

• Figure C5.F1b. Air-to-Surface (A/S) Munitions Greater Than or Equal to 105mm in Diameter, Ship-to-Shore Munitions, Indirect Fire Surface-to-Surface (S/S) Munitions, and the Associated A/S and S/S Delivery Systems Letter of Request (LOR) Advisory Format

• LOA Note Target Coordinate Mensuration Capability

This memmo adds:

• Adds LOA note Air-to-Surface (A/S) Munitions Greater Than or Equal to 105mm in Diameter, Ship-to-Shore Munitions, Indirect Fire Surface-to-Surface (S/S) Munitions, and the Associated A/S and S/S Delivery Systems

• C15.2.4.7. Targeting Capabilities.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-49, Update to Travel and Living Allowance on Foreign Military Sales and Foreign Military Financing Cases and Clarification of Training Lines and Training Tracks has been posted.

Effective immediately, SAMM Chapter 10 is updated to create efficiencies in the processing of Travel and Living Allowance (TLA) requests for International Military Students (IMSs) and to increase the accuracy of reporting training provided through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Building Partner Capacity (BPC) cases.

This memo:

• Updated C10.13.2. Travel and Living Allowance on Foreign Military Sales and Foreign Military Financing Funded Letters of Offer and Acceptance and subsections

• Updated C10.13.6. Living Allowance for Security Assistance/Security Cooperation Training Program Students in Training Status

• Added C10.7.8.

• Updated C2.1.6.2.2.

• Updated C4.5.1. Administrative Expenses for Foreign Government Representatives

• Updated Appendix 6 LOA Note Training – Blanket Order

• Updated Table C5.T8. General Letter of Offer and Acceptance Preparation Responsibilities

DSCA Policy Memo 22-82, Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. DSCA will issue contextual changes to the SAMM under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change.

This memo updates:

• Chapter 4: C4.3.1.2. Lead Agency for Advocacy and C4.4.12. Stinger/Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS).

• Chapter 5: Figure C5.F3. Sample Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), Figure C5.F5. Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) Information, and Table C5.T9. LOA Preparation Milestones

• Chapter 9: Table C9.T11. Terms of Sale

• Chapter 10: C10.10.2. Responsibility for English Language Training and Table C10.T4. Exempt Short Duration Courses

• Appendix 6 Notes: Administrative Surcharge and Availability of Funds to Cross Fiscal Years

• The status of 300 Policy Memos

and Removes:

• Code "C7 - FAA Section 481 for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE), FY12/13" from C4.T2b.

• Code "C8 - Counterterrorism Assistance For East Africa (1203 EA), FY13" from C4.T2b.

• Code "C9 - Counterterrorism Assistance For Yemen (1203 YE), FY13" from C4.T2b.

• Section C12.8.7.5. from Chapter 12.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-92, Assignment of Program Codes "QV" and "EL" to track Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Two-Year Overseas Contingency Operations Funding provided for Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Funding has been posted.

Program code "QV" is assigned to track the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Funds (CTEF) for Iraq and "EL" is assigned to track FY 2023/2024 CTEF for Syria. CTEF activities are authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2015 (Public Law (P.L.) 113-291), as most recently amended by the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2022 (P.L. 117-81). Funds were provided under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 (Division A of the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2023 (P.L. 117-180)).

This memo adds USAI code QV and EL to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Counter-ISIL/Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF).

DSCA Policy Memo 22-91, Assignment of Program Code "PQ" to track Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Two-Year Operations and Maintenance Funding provided for the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Assistance Initiative has been posted.

Program code "PQ" is assigned to track the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 funds executed under the authority of Section 1263 of the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (P.L. 114-92), as amended most recently by Section 1241 of the NDAA for FY 2022 (P.L. 117-81). Funds were provided under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 (Division A of the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2023 (P.L. 117-180)).

This memo adds MSI code PQ to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI).

DSCA Policy Memo 22-89, Assignment of Program Code "DT" to track Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Two-Year Operations and Maintenance Funding provided for 10 U.S.C. § 333, Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity has been posted.

Program code "DT" is assigned to track the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 funds executed under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 333 (Section 333) ("Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity"). Funds were provided under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 (Division A of the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2023 (P.L. 117-180).

This memo adds USAI code DT to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Section 333 - Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity..

DSCA Policy Memo 22-88, Assignment of Program Code "NX" to track Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Two-Year Operations and Maintenance Funding provided for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative has been posted.

Program code "NX" is assigned to track the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). USAI activities are authorized under section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2016 (Public Law (P.L.) 114-92), as most recently amended by the NDAA for FY 2022 (P.L. 117-81).

This memo adds USAI code "NX" to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

DSCA Policy Memo 22-77, DoD Component Cost Recovery of Security Assistance Functions Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum is a direct response to a DoDIG-2020-114, "Audit of the Department of Defense Use of Security Assistance Funds and Asset Accountability" August 17, 2020. In this memo, the Deputy Secretary of Defense (DSD) directed the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USDP) to perform a comprehensive analysis of Security Assistance functions performed by the DoD Components. This review required us to determine if the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) administrative surcharge rate is adequate to allow DoD to recover all costs.

This memo updates teh folowing section from Chapter 9:

• C9.1.1.

• C9.3.4. Pre-Letter of Request and Case Development Activities.

• C9.3.5. LOA Pricing.

• C9.4.3.2.1. Leave and Holiday Factor.

• C9.4.3.2.2. Fringe Benefits Factor.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-86, Assignment of Program Code "EX" to track Fiscal Year 2022/2023/2024/2025 Four-Year Overseas Contingency Operations Funding provided for Afghanistan Security Forces Fund has been posted.

Program code "EX" is assigned to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023/2024/2025 Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF). ASFF activities were originally authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2006 (Public Law (P.L.) 109-163), as most recently amended by the NDAA for FY 2021 (P.L. 115-232).

This memo adds code "EX" to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - ASFF.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-30, Department of Defense Appropriated Building Partner Capacity Interim Solution Packing, Crating, and Handling Direct Charges has been posted.

As part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Interim Solution, this policy memorandum instructs U.S. Implementing Agencies (IAs) how to charge and be compensated for Packing, Crating, and Handling (PC&H) activities in support of Title 10 (T10) BPC cases.

This memo adds: C15.3.1.1.6., C15.3.1.1.6.1., C15.3.1.1.6.2., C15.3.1.1.6.2.1., C15.3.1.1.6.2.2., and updates C15.3.1.2.1.1. Transportation and Packing Crating and Handling, C15.3.1.2.1.1.1., and C15.3.1.2.2.1. Transportation and Packing Crating and Handling.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-41, Delayed Case Implementation has been posted.

This policy memorandum establishes guidance on delayed case implementation, clarifies the emergency implementation process, and updates policy on the process for collecting the initial deposit from Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.

This memo:

• Updates C6.1.2. Emergency Case Implementation.

• Adds C6.1.3. Delayed Case Implementation (and subsection).

• Updates C6.7.1.6.1. OED Changes to Amendments.

• Updates C9.11.7. Initial Deposit Follow-Up.

• Updates C9.11.7.1. Follow-Up Process.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-83, Assignment of Program Code "EJ" and "QY" to track Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Two-Year Overseas Contingency Operations Funding provided for Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Funding has been posted.

Program code "EJ" is assigned to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023 Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Funds (CTEF) for Syria and "QY" is assigned to track FY 2022/2023 CTEF for Iraq. CTEF activities are authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2015 (Public Law (P.L.) 113-291), as most recently amended by the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2022 (P.L. 117-81), and are funded under Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (P.L. 117-103).

This memo adds CTEF codes EJ and QY to

• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities

• Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved)

DSCA Policy Memo 22-38, Revision of the Program Execution Requirements under 10 U.S.C. § 333 and Section 1263 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 has been posted.

The purpose of this policy memorandum is to provide programmatic guidance for the execution of Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) programs under the authority of 10 U.S.C. Section 333 and Section 1263 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-81, Establish Special Nonrecurring Cost for JSF Drogue Chute System Integration Kit has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the establishment of Special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 8 - Aircraft and Associated Equipment.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-80, Assignment of Program Code "TA" to track Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Two-Year Operation and Maintenance Funding Provided for the Coalition Readiness Support Program has been posted.

Program code "TA" is assigned to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Defense-wide funds appropriated under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) and designated for the Coalition Readiness Support Program (CRSP).

This memo adds CRSP code "TA" to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-69, Listing of Transportation Codes in C4.T2B. and Rescission and Replacement of Security Cooperation Customer Code "L3" with "UB" for Peacekeeping Operations in Africa has been posted.

Effective immediately, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Chapter 4, Table 2B. is updated to list Security Cooperation (SC) Customer Codes "L0," "L1," "L2," "L3," "L4," "L5," "L6," and "L7" as the codes were established in References a-d for use by the Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) in the Defense Integrated Finance System (DIFS) to track transportation funded for Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Programs and cannot be used for any other purpose in DIFS. This memo also rescinds "L3" for Africa Peacekeeping Operations as established in DSCA 22-55 and replaces it with "UB."

This memo updates:

• Table C4.T2b to inclide codes {L0, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7}

• Table C4.T2b to revise code "L3" issued under DSCA 22-55 to read "UB"

• Table C15.T2. to revise code "L3" issued under DSCA 22-55 to read "UB"

DSCA Policy Memo 22-42, Afghanistan Security Forces Fund Existing Obligations has been posted.

This memo provides guidance regarding whether an existing Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF) obligation requires corrective action, based on the date an ASFF obligation was incurred.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-72, Security Assistance Management Manual Name Change for Turkey has been posted.

On June 14, 2022, the U.S. Board of Geographic Names approved English short-form and long-form names for Turkey.

This memo updates SAMM Table C4.T2A. and RCG Table A7.C3.T1.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-74, Establish Special Nonrecurring Cost for Japan for Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability F-15 System (EPAWSS) AN/ALQ-250 has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 11 - Military Electronics.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-53, Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the SAMM with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. DSCA will issue contextual changes to the SAMM under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change.

This memo updates:

• Chapter 2

• Chapter 4

• Chapter 6

• Chapter 7

• Chapter 9

• Chapter 10

• Chapter 11

• Chapter 13

• Chapter 15

• Chapter 16

• LOA Note: Principles of Use of Military Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) - BPC

• LOA Note: Principles of Use of Military Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) - FMS

• RCG Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

• Figure C5.F6. Instructions for Preparing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA)

• Table C9.T2. Case-Related Manpower Functions and Funding Source Manpower Matrix

• Table C9.T4. Table of Charges

• And the status of 293 Policy Memos

DSCA Policy Memo 22-76, Establish Nonrecurring Cost for the Tactical Operations Station (TOS) has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 12 - Fire Control, Range Finder, Optical and Guidance and Control Equipment.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-73, Establish Nonrecurring Cost for the P-8A Increment 3 BLK 2 Capabilities Retrofit Kits has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 8 - Aircraft and Associated Equipment.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-75, Establish Nonrecurring Cost for the Launch Control Station (LCS) has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo adds the LCS to Appendix 1 - USML 11 - Military Electronics.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-78, Clarification to the Effective Date of Policy Memorandum 22-20 has been posted.

This memorandum updates the effective date of DSCA Policy Memorandum 22-20 from "effective immediately" to effective October 1, 2022 in order to reduce disruption of end of fiscal year 2022 case activities.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-54, Program Support Charges for Commercial Repair and Return Program and Simplified Non-Standard Acquisition Program has been posted.

This memorandum updates Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Table C9.T2. to include the Program Support Charge (PSC) for the Army's Commercial Repair and Return (CR&R) Program and Simplified Non-Standard Acquisition Program (SNAP). This policy annotates the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD(C)) approval of PSCs pursuant to DoD 7000.14-R, "Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation", Volume 15, Chapter 7, Paragraph 071202, for the Army's CR&R Program and SNAP as a non-standard expense.

This memo:

• Updates Table C9.T2. Case-Related Manpower Functions and Funding Source Manpower Matrix rows 72 and 76.

• Adds to Army Program Support Charge to Table C9.T4. Table of Charges.

• Adds LOA Note Army Program Support Charge to Appendix-6.

• Updates LOA Note Line Item [Insert Line Item Number] Description in Appendix-6.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-60, Standard Financial Information Structure Use of Object Classification for Reimbursable Agreements has been posted.

This memorandum updates SAMM policy to ensure the SC community is using object classifications to properly record reimbursable work order transactions. This policy is in direct response to the Notice of Findings Recommendation 2021-12, Reimbursable Activities which recommends DSCA, in coordination with the Implementing Agencies, identify Reimbursable Work Order activity by object class, including those related to personnel compensation.

This memo adds section C14.3.2. Reimbursable Agreements to Chapter 14 - Forecasting, Programming, Budgeting, and Audits.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-58, Clarification of Minimal-Dollar Value Lines on Foreign Military Sales and Building Partner Capacity Cases has been posted.

This memorandum provides clarifying guidance for minimal-dollar value lines in the Security Assistance Management Manual, Chapter 6 (Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case Implementation and Execution) for Foreign Military Sales and Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Cases. Specifically, this policy identifies exceptions to the general prohibition against the use of minimal-dollar value lines on FMS and BPC cases that will not require the Implementing Agency (IA) to submit a request for an exception to policy (ETP).

This memo updates SAMM Sections C6.7.5.2. Minimal-Dollar Value Lines on LOAs. and C6.7.5.3. Request for FMS and BPC Exceptions..

DSCA Policy Memo 22-70, Assignment of Program Code "NM" to track Fiscal Year 2022 One-Year Operation and Maintenance Funding Provided for 10 U.S.C. 333, Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity ("Section 333") Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "NM" is assigned to track FY 2022 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds executed pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 333, Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity ("Section 333").

This memo adds Code NM to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Section 333.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-39, Amendment to 10 United States Code § 2571 Authority for Section 333 and Section 345 Cross Fiscal Year Authority and Full Operational Capability has been posted.

The purpose of this policy memorandum is to provide guidance on using the authority provided under 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) 2571, as amended (Section 2571), to execute Building Partner Capacity (BPC) assistance under 10 U.S.C. 333 (Section 333) and 10 U.S.C. 345 (Section 345).

This adds C15.3.4.7. 10 U.S.C. § 2571 - Authority for Certain Reimbursable Interchange of Supplies and Services (and sub sections) to Chapter 15.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-20, Clarification to 10 United States Code § 333 has been posted.

The guidance contained replaces the prior guidance for Cross Fiscal Year (CFY) and Full Operational Capability (FOC) authorities of Section 333 and updates the Availability of Funds case note text and input responsibility in Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Appendix 6.

This memo updates C15.3.4.3. Exceptions to the Bona Fide Need Rule. through C15.3.4.6.4. and LOA Note: Availability of Funds Across Fiscal Years.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-61, Mandatory Note for all "JU" (Joint Ukraine Multinational Program - Services, Training and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART)) Letter of Offer and Acceptance has been posted.

The purpose of this memorandum is to incorporate a new note to Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with the program code "JU". In accordance with reference (a), program code "JU" is established for the JUMPSTART Fund for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) LOAs that are funded by donations from third party foreign countries.

This adds the Joint Ukraine Multinational Program - Services, Training, and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART) note to Appendix 6.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-65, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for AN/ARC-231A, RT-1987, SOFTWARE DEFINED AVIATION TACTICAL RADIO, VHF/UHF/SATCOM AND EMBEDDED, ARC-231A has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 11 - Military Electronics.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-64, Establish NC Cost for Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability F-15 EPAWSS (ALQ)-250) has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 11 - Military Electronics.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-66, Establish Nonrecurring Cost for AN/WSN-12 System Inertial Navigation System Shipboard, (With Fiber Optic Gyro Technology) has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 12 - Fire Control, Range Finder, Optical and Guidance and Control Equipment.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-51, Return of Unobligated Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Funds has been posted.

This policy memorandum establishes policy on executing and closing Building Partner Capacity (BPC) cases funded by the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund (PCCF).

There are no SAMM update associated with this memo.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-59, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charge for 1B M982A1 Excalibur, DODAC 1320-DA39 has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - USML 3 - Ammunition/Ordnance for Articles in Cat I and Cat II.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-63, Interim Guidance for Program Codes "PH" and "PI" for The Philippines has been posted.

Until further notice, Implementing Agencies should use the guidance in this memo when selecting program codes "PH" or "PI" to identify Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases for The Philippines.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-57, Assignment of Program Code "HB" to track Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Overseas Contingency Operations and Fiscal Year 2022 Funding for Global Peacekeeping Operations has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "HB" is assigned to track FY 2021/2022 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funding and FY 2022 funding for Peacekeeping Operations and the Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative (GPOI) appropriated by the Department of State (State), Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Act, 2021 (Division K, P.L. 116-260) and the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Act, 2022 (Division K, P.L. 117-103), respectively.

This memo updates Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities

DSCA Policy Memo 22-56, Assignment of Program Code "HC" to track Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Funding for Global Peacekeeping Operations has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "HC" is assigned to track FY 2022/2023 funds for Peacekeeping Operations and the Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative (GPOI) appropriated by the Department of State (State), Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Act (Division K, P.L. 117-103).

This memo updates Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities

DSCA Policy Memo 22-55, Assignment of Program Codes "L3" to track Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Funding for Peacekeeping Operations in Africa has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "L3" is assigned to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023 funds appropriated for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) pursuant to the Department of State (State), Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Act (Division K, P.L. 117-103) and that the State has programmed for PKO activities in Africa.

This memo updates Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities

DSCA Policy Memo 22-33, Building Partner Capacity Funds Return Guidance has been posted.

Effective immediately, DSCA Policy 18-33, "Force Closure of BPC Funded Cases", is hereby rescinded. This memorandum provides guidance to the Implementing Agencies (IAs) and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) on the requirement to return funds on Building Partner Capacity (BPC) cases and from BPC Transportation Accounts during the funds' appropriation lifecycle.

This memo updates SAMM Sections C15.6.5.2. Reopening a Closed Case and C16.4.8. Case Closure Certificate.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-45, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charge for Stryker Vehicles, M1129-M1134 has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates A1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment - USML 7 - Tanks and Military Vehicles

DSCA Policy Memo 22-44, Sweden, Special Nonrecurring Cost Charge for 1B M982A1 Excalibur has been posted.

The attached Finding, approves the Special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates A1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment - USML 3 - Ammunition/Ordnance for Articles in Cat I and Cat II

DSCA Policy Memo 22-52, Establish Program Code “JU” for the Joint Ukrainian Multinational Program – Services, Training and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART) Fund has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code “JU” is established for the Joint Ukrainian Multinational Program – Services, Training and Articles Rapid Timeline (JUMPSTART) Fund for Foreign Military Sales Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) that are funded by donations from third party foreign countries.

This memo adds code "JU" to Table C4.T2A. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-46, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charge for PGK M1156A1, DODAC 1390-NA37 has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates Appendix 1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment, Table 3 - Ammunition and Ordnance

DSCA Policy Memo 22-19, Clarification to Department of Defense Appropriated Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Contract Administration Service (CAS) Policy has been posted.

This memorandum provides clarifying guidance for the specific requirements for CAS activities in support of Title 10 (T10) BPC cases. Beginning October 1, 2021 (FY22), all CAS are to be directly charged to a line and case.

This memo updates section C15.3.1.1. Title 10 Building Partner Capacity Accounting Interim Solution and section C15.3.1.2. Title 10 BPC Accounting Interim Solution Authority/Program Guidance.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-21, Update to Enhanced End-Use Monitoring physical security and accountability notes for Security Risk Category-III Enhanced End Use Monitoring designated defense articles. has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum incorporates E-Change 574 into the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) by updating the Enhanced End Use Monitoring (EEUM) designated Security Risk Category-III (SRC-III) physical security and accountability notes in Appendix 6 of the SAMM.

This memo updates the following LOA Notes in Appendix 6:

• Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) Classified Defense Articles

• Air Intercept Missile-9X (AIM-9X); Category III Missile

• Harpoon Block II - Category III Missile

• Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) - Category III Missile

• Joint Standoff Weapon System (JSOW) - Category III Missile

• Small Diameter Bomb, Increment Two (SDB-II), All Up Round (AUR) / GBU-53; Security Risk Category III munition

• Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) - Category III Missiles

• Standoff Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) - Category III Missile

DSCA Policy Memo 22-28, Financial Statement Audit Note for International Partner Awareness has been posted.

The purpose of this memorandum is to incorporate a new note to Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to inform international partners that Security Assistance Accounts (SAAs) are subject to U.S. government financial audits. This note is mandatory on all Foreign Military Sales (FMS) LOAs implemented after the date of this memorandum.

This memo adds LOA Note Financial Statement Audit to Appendix 6.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-01, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the SAMM with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. DSCA will issue contextual changes to the SAMM under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-24, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Delegation of Authority to the Implementing Agencies to Sign Letters of Offer and Acceptance has been posted.

This memorandum delegates signature authority to Directors of the IAs. This will enable IA Directors to sign Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with foreign governments, including amendments and modifications, executed under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Title IO Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) programs.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-16, Update Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Table C8.T2, "DoD End-Use Monitoring (EUM) Responsibilities." has been posted.

Effective immediately, the SAMM is revised to include language that more accurately describes the Combatant Command (CCMD) EUM oversite responsibilities. This change is a direct result of a Department of Defense Inspector General (DoDIG) audit completed in July 2021.

This memo updates the following tables/sections of Chapter 8 - End-Use Monitoring (EUM):

• Table C8.T2. DoD End-Use Monitoring Responsibilities

• C8.5.3. EUM Compliance Assessment Visit (CAV) Guidance

• Table C8.T6. EUM Compliance Assessment Visit Timeline and Requirements

DSCA Policy Memo 22-43, Establish Program Code "PH" for The Philippines and list the Program Code in SAMM Table C4.T2. has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code “PH” for The Philippines is established for Foreign Military Sales Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) and C4.T2 is updated per the attachment. “PI” LOAs will continue to be executed until case closure.

This memo updates Table C4.T2A. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility

DSCA Policy Memo 22-29, Business Process Review Procedures Update has been posted.

This memorandum updates policy on Business Process Reviews to ensure the Security Cooperation community is appropriately spending Foreign Military Sales (FMS) administrative funds. This policy is in direct response to recommendation six of the referenced United States GAO report, which requires DSCA to conduct periodic reviews of other Department of Defense Components’ business processes for administrative funds based on a risk-based approach.

This memo updates SAMM Sections C9.14.2.3. Procedures. and C9.14.2.4. Deliverables.

The following Nonrecurring Cost Charges memos have been posted:

• DSCA Policy Memo 22-10, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charge ffor AN/ALQ-99, Government Furnished Export (GFX)

• DSCA Policy Memo 22-14, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charge for the Cyclone Class Patrol Craft

The attached Findings in each memo approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown in each Finding table.

These memos update A1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment.

The following Nonrecurring Cost Charges memos have been posted:

• DSCA Policy Memo 22-09, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charge for AN/PRC-162(V) Satellite Communications Radio System

• DSCA Policy Memo 22-11, Establish Special Nonrecurring Cost Charges for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER)

• DSCA Policy Memo 22-13, Establish Special Nonrecurring Cost Charges for Joint Standoff Weapon-Extended Range (JSOW-ER), All Up Round, Tactical, AGM-154E

The attached Findings in each memo approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown in each Finding table.

These memos update A1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-03, Closure Guidance for Certain Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF)-Funded Building Partner Capacity Cases has been posted.

Effective immediately, Implementing Agencies (IAs) are directed to follow guidance attached to this policy when closing BPC cases involving ASFF-funded articles or services that were not delivered, or ASFF-funded equipment returned to the DoD after title transfer. DSCA will issue a separate memorandum that delineates the IAs responsible for disposition of specific ASFF-funded equipment now treated as DoD stocks. This policy memorandum supersedes Defense Security Cooperation (DSCA) Policy Memorandum 21-67, “Immediate Return of Unobligated Afghanistan Security Forces Funds”.

The following Nonrecurring Cost Charge has been posted:

• DSCA Policy Memo 22-06, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charge for AN/TQP-50 (V)1 LIGHTWEIGHT COUNTER MORTAR RADAR

The attached Finding in the memo approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown in each Finding table.

This memo updates A1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment.

The following Nonrecurring Cost Charges memos have been posted:

• DSCA Policy Memo 22-04, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for Digital Modular Radio (DMR) AN/USC- 61 (C)

• DSCA Policy Memo 22-05, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charge for Fuse, Multi-Option Precision Guidance Kit (PGK), DODAC's 139-NA28, 1390-NA29, and 1390-NA36

• DSCA Policy Memo 22-07, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for the AN/TPQ-36(V12) ENHANCED RADAR

• DSCA Policy Memo 22-12, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for AN/ALQ-249 NEXT GENERATION JAMMER MID-BAND (NGJ-MB)

• DSCA Policy Memo 22-15, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for Vertical Launch Anti-Submarine Rocket (ASROC)

The attached Findings in each memo approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown in each Finding table.

These memos update A1 - Nonrecurring Cost Recoupment Charges for Major Defense Equipment.

DSCA Policy Memo 22-02, Update to SAMM Appendix 6 - LOA Notes Listing for Supply Discrepancy Report has been posted.

This memorandum revises existing Building Partner Capability (BPC) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) case notes in Appendix 6 as applicable to Supply Discrepancy Report (SDR) processing for BPC cases in accordance with reference SAMM Policy Memorandum 21-74. The SDR is no longer used by the Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) to report deficiencies for BPC cases.

This memo updates Appendix 6 LOA Notes:

• Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Materiel Transfer

• Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Materiel Transfer for Afghanistan

DSCA Policy Memo 22-27, Assignment of Program Code "ND" to track Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance Funding and "NB" to track Fiscal Year 2022 Operation and Maintenance Funding Provided for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code “ND” is assigned to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds, and program code “NB” is assigned to track FY 2022 O&M funds executed pursuant to Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2016 (P.L. 114-92), as amended (“Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative”). Funding is provided under the “Further Extending Government Funding Act”, (Public Law (P.L.) 117-70). Funds are available for obligation until February 18, 2022.

This memo adds Codes "NB" and "ND" to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

DSCA Policy Memo 21-90, Mandatory Enhanced End-Use Monitoring (EEUM) physical security and accountability note for EEUM-designated Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or UAS EEUM-designated components has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum incorporates E-Change 563 into the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) by adding the EEUM-designated UAS or UAS EEUM-designated components in Appendix 6 of the SAMM. This change will require Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) for the UAS or related components designated as enhanced to include the standard EEUM note.

This memo adds the folowing notes to Appendix 6 - LOA Notes:

• EEUM - Designated UAS Or UAS EEUM - Designated Components Standard Physical Security And Accountability Note.

• EEUM - Designated UAS Or UAS EEUM - Designated Components Standard Physical Security And Accountability Note - BPC

DSCA Policy Memo 21-19, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charge for 155MM Extended Range, M982 has been posted.

The attached Finding, approves the Special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the "Projectile, 155 Millimeter: Extended Range, Precision Guide, Unitary, High Explosive - M982A1." Additionally, the Defense Security Assistance Management System will be updated to reflect the Special NC Charge as stated in the attachment.

This memo updates USML 3 - Ammunition/Ordnance for Articles in Cat I and Cat II.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-100, Establish Program Codes "KL" for Curacao, "TB" for Saint-Barthelemy, and "RN" for Saint-Martin, and list Program Codes "MH" for Montserrat and "QN" for Sint Maarten in SAMM Table C4.T2A. has been posted.

Effective immediately, program codes “KL” for Curacao, “TB” for Saint-Barthelemy, and “RN” for Saint-Martin, are assigned to track nationally-funded programs executed and reimbursed by the United States Coast Guard under section 607 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended. In addition to including these new program codes in SAMM Table C4.T2A., previously-established program codes under the section 607 authority, “MH” for Montserrat and “QN” for Sint Maarten, will also be added to the table for tracking purposes.

This memo adds all 5 listed codes to Table C4.T2A. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-78, Student Medical Examination Screening Update has been posted.

This memorandum updates policy on International Military Students’ (IMS) medical screening procedures and COVID-19 responses in accordance with USD(P) and DSCA policy. The attached policy, effective immediately, applies to all DoD organizations and IMSs participating in DoD provided international training or education, and to all authorized dependents who accompany an IMS during the education or training activity.

This memo updates Secton C10.8.5. Student Medical Examination Screening (and subsections) and adds Section C10.20.11. SARS/Coronavirus (COVID-19) (and subsections) to Chapter 10 - International Training.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-79, Diplomas and Certificates of Training Completion vs. Qualification and Certification Update has been posted.

This memorandum clarifies policy on the issuance of certificates of training and diplomas to International Military Students (IMS) and on the limits of DoD’s responsibility and liability for IMS’s post-training actions. The policy in the attachment applies to all DoD organizations and IMSs participating in DoD provided international training or education.

This memo adds C10.20.10. Diplomas and Certificates of Training Completion vs. Qualification and Certification. and subsections to Chapter 10 - International Training.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-97, Calendar Year 2022 Transportation Cost Look-Up Table Rates has been posted.

Memo includes the Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Transportation Rates to be applied to sensitive and hazardous end items that are shipped to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers via the Defense Transportation System. This policy memo supersedes DSCA Policy Memo 20-87, CY 2021 Transportation Costs Look Up Table Rates.

This adds Calendar Year 2022 Transportation Rates to Appendix 2.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-99, Rescission of Security Assistance Management Manual Policy Memorandum 21-81 and Establishment Program Code "FN" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Funding Provided for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation has been posted.

Effective immediately program code “FK” is rescinded and program code “FN” is assigned to track FY 2021 funds authorized for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation by section 3101 of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (Public Law (P.L.) 116-283)).

This memo adds Code "FK" in Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation).

DSCA Policy Memo 21-98, Assignment of Program Code "U9" to track Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance Funding Provided for 10 Section 332 has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code “U9” is assigned to track FY 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds executed pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 332. Funding is provided under the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law (P.L.) 117-70). Funds are available for obligation until February 18, 2022.

This memo adds Code "U9" in Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Section 332 - Defense Institution Capacity Building.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-96, Assignment of Program Code "PD" to track Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance Funding Provided for 10 U.S.C. § 333, Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity ("Section 333") has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "PD" is assigned to track FY 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds executed pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 333, Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity ("Section 333"). Funding is provided under the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law (P.L.) 117-70). Funds are available for obligation until February 18, 2022. The program code applies to funds designated for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) and will apply to "Enduring Base" funds as referenced in the final FY 2022 appropriations bill, once enacted.

This memo adds Code "PD" in Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Section 332 - Defense Institution Capacity Building.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-23, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for AFATDS has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates AP1 - USML 12 - Fire Control, Range Finder, Optical and Guidance and Control Equipment.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-91, Leahy Prohibition for Foreign Military Financing and Excess Defense Article Letters of Offer and Acceptance has been posted.

This memorandum establishes a new mandatory case note for all Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and Excess Defense Article (EDA) Letters of Offer and Acceptance implemented after December 31, 2021. Reference (a) prohibits the U.S. Government (USG) from furnishing assistance authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA) or the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) to units of foreign security forces if the Secretary of State has credible information that the unit has committed a gross violation of human rights.

This memo

• Adds "Failure to Complete Written Agreement Regarding Provision of U.S. Grant Assistance to Leahy Prohibited Units" to table Table C4.T3. Reasons for Change of Eligibility Status (not inclusive)

• Updates Guideline #8 in section C5.1.2.1.

• Adds terms "Leahy Law" and "Leahy Vetting" to the SAMM Glossary

• Adds AP6 LOA Note Leahy Prohibition for Foreign Military Financing and Excess Defense Article Cases

DSCA Policy Memo 21-82, Establish Nonrecurring Cost Charges for WGU-59B Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II Guidance Sections (GS) (Single Variant) has been posted.

The attached Finding approves the nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table.

This memo updates AP1 - USML 12 - Fire Control, Range Finder, Optical and Guidance and Control Equipment.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-81, Assignment of Program Code "FK" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Funding Provided for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation has been posted.

Effective immediately program code "FK" is assigned to track FY 2021 funds authorized for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation by section 3101 of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (Public Law (P.L.) 116-283)). Funds were appropriated under Division D of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L.116-260) and obligated via an Economy Act transfer from the Department of Energy to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency on September 24, 2021. Funds are available until expended.

This memo adds Code "FK" in Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation).

DSCA Policy Memo 21-74, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Policy Memorandum 21-74, Update to SAMM Section C6.4.10., C15.T1., C15.5.4.8., C15.6.3.1., and C16.4.20. has been posted.

This memorandum revises and clarifies existing policies as it relates to the applicability of Supply Discrepancy Report (SDR) processing and Building Partner Capacity (BPC) cases. Specifically, this memorandum clarifies that the SDR process, that is available to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers and described in Chapter 6 of the SAMM, does not apply to BPC cases.

This memo updates:

• C6.4.10. Supply Discrepancies,

• Table C15.T1. SCO Responsibilities for BPC Programs (ROW 7),

• C15.5.4.8.,

• C15.6.3.1. Reconciling Balances , and

• C16.4.20. Closure of BPC cases.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-87, Assignment of Program Code “TE” to Track Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance Funding Provided for Section 332 has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code “TE” is hereby assigned to track FY 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds executed in support of Section 332 programs. Funding is provided under the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law (P.L.) 117-43).

This memo adds Code "TE" in Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Section 332 - Defense Institution Capacity Building).

DSCA Policy Memo 21-86, Assignment of Program Code “PJ” to track Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance Base Funding Provided for the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code “PJ” is assigned to track FY 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Base funds provided to conduct or support programs utilizing the authority provided by section 1263 of the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (Public Law (P.L.) 114-92), as amended by section 1289 of the NDAA for FY 2017 (P.L. 114-328), section 1252 of the NDAA for FY 2019 (P.L. 115-232) re-designating the authority as "the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI)"; and section 1251 of the NDAA for FY 2020 (P.L. 116-92). Funds for code "PJ" are provided under the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law (P.L.) 117-43).

This memo adds Code "PJ" in Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI).

DSCA Policy Memo 21-85, Assignment of Program Code “NV” to track Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance Base Funding Provided for 10 U.S.C. § 333, Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity (“Section 333”) has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code “NV” is assigned to track FY 2022/2023 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Base funds executed pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 333, Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity (“Section 333”). Funding is provided under the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law (P.L.) 117-43).

This memo adds Code "NV" in Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Section 333 - Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-65, Requirement to use the Standard Line of Accounting (SLOA) for Security Assistance Accounts (SAA) has been posted.

This memorandum establishes policy directing the Security Cooperation community to use the Standard Line of Accounting (SLOA) / Accounting Classification when executing Security Assistance Accounts (SAA) financial transactions. The use of SLOA will enhance interoperability, link budget to execution, improve reconciliations, and reduce unsupported accounting adjustments.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-43, Military Articles and Service List (MASL) Standardization Process has been posted.

This memorandum updates Chapter 5 of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to establish roles, responsibilities, and timeline standards for processing MASL creation requests.

This memo adds the folowing to Chapter 5:

• C5.4.7.11. Military Articles and Services List (MASL) Requests. (and sub-sections),

• Table C5.T19. - General MASL Responsibilities SAMM, and

• Figure C5.F21. - MASL Form and Instruction Sheet

DSCA Policy Memo 21-60, International Military Student (IMS) Security Vetting Requirements Update has been posted.

DSCA has updated Chapter 10 of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to comply with recent statutory changes and to standardize IMS policy regarding DoD Security Vetting, Local security Screening, and Leahy Vetting. This policy memorandum applies to all DoD organizations and IMSs participating in DoD provided international training or education, and to all authorized dependents who accompany or join an IMS during the education or training activity.

This memo updates C10.8. - International Military Student (IMS) Screening Requirements, sections C10.8.1., C10.8.2., C10.8.3., and C10.8.4.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-64, DSCA DoD Golden Sentry End-Use Monitoring (EUM) Virtual Compliance Assessments (VCA) has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum incorporates E-Change 544 into the SAMM to establish policy and procedures for conducting virtual DSCA EUM compliance assessments (VCA). The purpose of a VCA is to verify Security Cooperation Office (SCOs) compliance with DSCA Golden Sentry EUM policy and partner nations’ compliance with the end-use terms and conditions of sale and other transfer agreements.

This memo updates Chapter 8- End-Use Monitoring (EUM).

DSCA Policy Memo 21-75, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the SAMM with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. DSCA will issue contextual changes to the SAMM under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-62, International Military Education and Training (IMET) Offsetting Collections Guidance has been posted.

This memorandum updates Chapter 10 of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to add guidance to the Implementing Agencies (IAs) in order to increase accountability of inaccurate IMET Offsetting Collections transactions in its accounting systems. To remediate findings from Period of Performance 1 identified in reference (a) NFR 2019-03, on inaccurate postings explained in reference (b), DSCA developed a monitoring process to review offsetting collections transactions posted by the IAs to the Security Assistance Accounts (SAA) unadjusted trial balance.

This memo adds C10.6.13.6. IMET Offsetting Collections to Chapter 10 - International Training.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-49, Offsetting Collection Vouchers to the Special Defense Acquisition Fund has been posted.

This memorandum provides accounting guidance for the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF), expanding on DSCA Policy 20-20 for the authorized offsetting collections under Section 51(b) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) of 1976, as amended (22 U.S.C. Chapter 39), and SDAF guidance found in the current DFAS Manual 7097.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-73, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Policy Memorandum 21-73, Reduction to the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Administrative Surcharge Initial Deposit Rate has been posted.

This policy memorandum updates the FMS Administrative Surcharge initial deposit rate in SAMM Chapter 9, Section C9.6., Section C9.9., and Table C9.T17. This policy reduces the FMS Administrative Surcharge initial deposit from 50 percent to 35 percent when the total computed FMS Administrative Surcharge for the FMS case is greater than $30,000. Effective 1 October 2021, the revised FMS Administrative Surcharge initial deposit rate of 35 percent will be applied to all Letters of Offer and Acceptance for which the total assessed FMS Administrative Surcharge is greater than $30,000. Any cases implemented prior to October 1, 2021, will continue to be assessed the initial deposit rate of 50 percent when the total computed FMS Administrative Surcharge for the case is greater than $30,000.

This memo updates Section C9.6.1.2.5., Section C9.9.1.5.2.8. FMS Administrative Surcharge and Accessorial Charges, and Table C9.T17. Initial Deposit Requirements.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-25, Sweden, Special Nonrecurring Cost Charges for 155MM Extended Range, M982 has been posted.

The attached Finding, approves the Special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the "Projectile, 155mm Extended Range, Precision Guide, Unitary, High Explosive - M982A1." Additionally, the Defense Security Assistance Management System will be updated to reflect the Special NC Charge as stated in the attachment.

This memo updates USML 3 - Ammunition/Ordnance for Articles in Cat I and Cat II.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-72, Revision of Accelerated Case Closure Procedures Timeline for Training Cases has been posted.

This memorandum revises the Accelerated Case Closure Procedures (ACCP) timeline for training cases from 24 months to 36 months. Case closure guidelines for all other case types remains 24 months.

This memo updates:

• Chapter 16, Section C16.4.1.1.3.,

• Appendix 6, Case Closure - FMS Note Text, and

• Appendix 7, Chapter 3, Section C3.3.1. ACCP.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-76, Update of Program Code "EP" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021 Global Peacekeeping Operations (PKO)- Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funds and FY2021 Global PKO Funds has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code “EP” is updated to track, in addition to FY2021 funds provided for GPOI and PKO, funds provided for all FY2020/2021 OCO and FY2021 Global PKO programs (GPOI, Global Defense Reform Program, Security Force Professionalization, etc.). The FY2020/2021 OCO funds were provided by Division G of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-94) and obligated via transfer from the Department of State (DOS) to DSCA via signature of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) pursuant to section 632(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as amended.

This memo updates Code "EP" in Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - PKO Global.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-66, Revision to Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) Document Processing Performance Metric has been posted.

DSCA establishes milestones and standards for the length of time Implementing Agencies (IAs) should take to prepare LOAs, Amendments, and Modifications using Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes. DSCA and the IAs collectively analyze actual performance against established standards to inform, develop and execute changes to improve speed, flexibility, and responsiveness of FMS document preparation processes. Recent analysis shows the community is meeting the standards for Category A (45 days - blanket order), Category B (100 days - defined order), and Category D (60 days - Building Partner Capacity [BPC] or other non-FMS programs that use FMS processes) documents. However, research also indicates that the community is not meeting the standard for preparation of Category C documents (150 days – more complex cases). DSCA and the Military Departments (MILDEPs) evaluated recent LOA document development data to identify issues impacting the preparation of Category C documents and identified issues and solutions.

This memo updates

• Section C2.1.4.3.2. LOA Document Preparation Time,

• Section C5.1.2.1.,

• Section C5.1.2.2. ,

• Section C5.1.7. Implementing Agency LOR Review (inclucing subsections and tables/figures),

• Section C5.4.2. LOA Document Preparation Timeframe (inclucing subsections and tables/figures),

• Section C5.4.13.1. Preparation of LOA Documents, and adds

• Table C5.T18. LOR Milestone Definitions

DSCA Policy Memo 21-67, Immediate Return of Unobligated Afghanistan Security Forces Funds has been posted.

This memorandum establishes policy on Building Partner Capacity (BPC) cases funded with Afghanistan Security Forces Funds (ASFF). Effective immediately, the Implementing Agencies (IAs) are directed to identify any close-out activities for ASFF-related BPC cases and return any unobligated funds not required to support close-out activities, and when possible, ensure FY 2020/2021 ASFF funded cases are closed at zero-dollar value.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-58, Limitations of Material Delivery, Training or Defense Services of Enhanced End-Use Monitoring (EEUM) Defense Articles Under Title 10 Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs). has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum incorporates E-Change 540 into the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) by adding the mandatory note (Limitations of Material Delivery, Training, or Defense Services of Enhanced End-Use Monitoring Defense Articles) for Title 10 BPC LOAs that contain EEUM defense articles in Appendix 6 of the SAMM. In addition, this E-Change updates the existing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) "principle of use" BPC note to include instructions to ensure benefitting country provides written agreements prior to transfer. Finally, this memorandum updates the policy contained at SAMM C8.T2. pertaining to the DoD EUM responsibilities for the Security Cooperation Organizations (SCOs) that identifies their additional role of obtaining a signed EEUM control plan or UAS letter of intent from the benefitting country.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-71, Update of Program Code "QT" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Funding Provided for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "QT" is updated to track FY2021 O&M funds, in addition to FY 2020/2021 OCO funds, provided for PKO. Funds were provided by Division K of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L.116-260) and obligated via transfer from the Department of State to the DSCA via signature of a Memorandum of Agreement pursuant to section 632(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

This memo updates Code "QT" in Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - PKO Africa.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-70, Update of Program Code "7E" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Funding Provided for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "7E" is updated to track FY2020 O&M funds, in addition to FY 2019/2020 OCO funds, provided for PKO. Funds were provided by Division G of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L.116-94) and obligated via transfer from the Department of State to the DSCA via signature of a Memorandum of Agreement pursuant to section 632(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

This memo updates Code "7E" in Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - PKO Africa.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-61, Remove Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW-2B) Missiles from the Enhanced End-Use Monitoring (EEUM) list and monitor under Routine End-Use Monitoring has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum incorporates E-Change 542 into the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) by removing the TOW-2B from the list of defense articles identified for EEUM in Table C8.T4. In addition, the required physical security and accountability note for TOW-2B Missiles is removed from Appendix 6 of the SAMM.

This memo removes "Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided Missiles (TOW-2B)" from C8.T4. "Defense Articles Designated for EEUM for all FMS-eligible Countries" and removes the LOA note "Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW-2B) Missiles Physical Security and Accountability" from Appendix 6.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-13, Manpower Reporting Requirements Update has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum incorporates E-Change 505 into the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) by updating Implementing Agencies’ reporting requirements of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Building Partner Capacity (BPC) case-funded manpower. The purpose of this policy change is to ensure that the Manpower Travel Data Sheet (MTDS) is in a standardized format for capturing and auditing all case-funded civilian or contracted full-time equivalent manpower, travel, and personnel support costs.

This memo updates section C9.4.2.4. Manpower Reporting Requirements, Row 101 of Table C9.T2. Case-Related Manpower Functions and Funding Source Manpower Matrix, Figure C9.F2. LOA Manpower and Travel Data Sheet (MTDS), and adds "Embedded Manpower" to the ESAMM Glossary

DSCA Policy Memo 21-57, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the SAMM with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. DSCA will issue contextual changes to the SAMM under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-59, Norway, Special Nonrecurring Cost Charges for JSM Integration Kit has been posted.

The attached Finding, signed by the Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency approves the Special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the memo's Finding table.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-37, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Special Nonrecurring Cost Charges for ADCP II, Digital Computer; Digital Electronic Warfare System; Aircraft, Fighter, F-15SA; and Aircraft, Fighter, F-15QA, and Modify the recoupment period beyond 10 years has been posted.

The attached Finding, signed by the Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency approves the Special nonrecurring cost (NC) recoupment pro rata charges for the sale, coproduction, or licensed production of the items shown on the Finding table. Additionally, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy approved the request beyond 10 year extension period for the special NC from February 21 2022-February 21, 2032

DSCA Policy Memo 21-42, Prohibitions on Certain Third-Party Funds has been posted.

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Chapter 9 as detailed in the attachment to clarify and further define policy related to prohibitions on certain third-party funds as outlined in the reference. This SAMM change specifically adds language further defining third-party funds; clarifies that there are prohibited sources for third-party funds; advises where to find a list of certain sources in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR); advises that using a prohibited funding source may delay or stop progress of a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) case; and informs FMS Partners how to seek clarification on U.S. policy regarding third-party funds.

This memo updates Chapter 9 by updating C9.7.1. National Funds, and adding subsections . C9.7.1.1. Private or Third-Party, and C9.7.1.1.1.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-46, Transportation Updates for Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF) has been posted.

The withdrawal of U.S. forces and U.S.-contracted support from Afghanistan requires updates to the terms and conditions for Title 10 Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) implemented for the benefit of Afghanistan. Effective immediately, this memorandum incorporates the attachment E-Change 533 into Appendix 6 of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) by adding the "Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Materiel Transfer for Afghanistan" note.

This memo adds the Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Materiel Transfer for Afghanistan LOA Note to Appendix 6.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-48, Assignment of Program Code "FH" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 Operation and Maintenance Defense-wide Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funding Provided for the Coalition Readiness Support Program (CRSP) has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "FH" is assigned to track FY 2021/2022 Operation and Maintenance Defense-wide OCO funds appropriated under the Coalition Support Funds and designated for the CRSP. Funds were provided by Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) and remain available for obligation until September 30, 2022.

This memo adds code FH to:

• Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved)

• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Coalition Readiness Support Program (CRSP)

DSCA Policy Memo 21-54, Assignment of Program Code "EU" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funding Provided for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Africa has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "EU" is assigned to track FY 2021/2022 OCO funds provided to execute PKO - Africa programs under the authority of Section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as amended. Funds were provided by Division K of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

This memo adds code EU to:

• Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved)

• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Africa

DSCA Policy Memo 21-50, Guidance for Recording Non-Program of Record Case Line Items in DSAMS, has been posted.

This memorandum directs the Implementing Agencies (IAs) of the U.S. Department of Defense to appropriately mark each case line item in development within the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) as either a Program of Record (POR) or Non-Program of Record (NPOR).

DSCA Policy Memo 21-07, Requirement of the Standard Financial Information Structure (SFIS) Implementation has been posted.

This memorandum establishes policy directing the Security Cooperation community to use Standard Financial Information Structure (SFIS) compliant systems executing Security Assistance Accounts (SAA) financial transactions. The SFIS is a comprehensive data structure that supports requirements for budgeting, financial accounting, cost/performance, and external reporting across the Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise.

This memo updates C14.3. - Standard Financial Information Structure, and renumbers existing sectons.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-47, Assignment of Program Code "EP" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021Funding Provided for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) and Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "EP" is assigned to track FY 2021 funds provided to execute PKO and GPOI programs under the authority of section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as amended. Funds were provided by Division K of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L 116-260).

This memo adds code EP to:

• Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved)

• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Global

DSCA Policy Memo 21-09, Milestone Entry During Case Development has been posted.

The prompt and accurate entry of case data is critical to ensuring accuracy and consistency in measuring and reporting case development performance. This memorandum reiterates and clarifies existing Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) milestone entry policy and guidance established in the SAMM. It also updates the SAMM to add a requirement for the Implementing Agencies (IAs) to establish internal controls and oversight mechanisms to ensure timely and accurate entry of case information.

This memo updates:

• C5.1.7. LOR Validation and Acknowledgement of Receipt

• C5.1.7.1.2. LOR Evaluation.

• C5.5.7.1.2. DSCA Prepares Notification.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-11, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the SAMM with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. DSCA will issue contextual changes to the SAMM under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-40, Mandatory Enhanced End-Use Monitoring (EEUM) physical security and accountability note for Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System, or any combination of LAIRCM Small Laser Transmitter Assembly (SLTA), Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly (GLTA), LAIRCM System Processor (LSP), LAIRCM System Processor Replacement (LSPR), or the LAIRCM classified User Data Module (USD) card has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum incorporates E-Change 528 into the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) by adding the LAIRCM system and other related defense articles to the list of those identified for Enhanced End-Use Monitoring in Appendix 6 of the SAMM. This change will require Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) for the LAIRCM system to include the standard EEUM note.

This memo adds the following two notes to Appendix 6:

• Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System or any combination of LAIRCM Small Laser Transmitter Assembly (SLTA), Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly (GLTA), LAIRCM System Processor (LSP), LAIRCM System Processor Replacement (LSPR), or the LAIRCM classified User Data Module (USD) card- FMS

• Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System or any combination of LAIRCM Small Laser Transmitter Assembly (SLTA), Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly (GLTA), LAIRCM System Processor (LSP), LAIRCM System Processor Replacement (LSPR), or the LAIRCM classified User Data Module (USD) card- BPC

DSCA Policy Memo 21-04, Revision to Drawdowns has been posted.

Effective immediately, section C11.2. "Drawdowns" of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) provides amplifying guidance for required operational readiness impact assessments within the planning process and other administrative updates. This change is in direct response to a recommendation within the Government Accountability Office report completed in October 2016.

This memo updates C11.2. - Drawdowns (and all subsections).

DSCA Policy Memo 21-34, Clarification of "Accepted Case" and "Implemented Case" Definitions has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to clarify the definitions of a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) “accepted case” and “implemented case” for consistency in use. The distinction between these two case status types is important as it impacts the inclusion of cases in annual sales figures and the official starting point of case execution.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-06, Administrative Change to Appendix 6 Case Notes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the SAMM with administrative changes to the Fund Source case note for non-DoD funding and the Administrative Surcharge case note.

This memo updates the following Appendix 6 Notes:

• Administrative Surcharge

• Fund Source and Availability - Non-DoD Funding - [Name of Program] FY[##]

DSCA Policy Memo 21-31, Cancellation and Reassignment of Program Code "DU" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Funding Provided for 10 U.S.C. § 332, Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity ("Section 332"); Assignment of Program Code "AB" to Track FY 2021/2022 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funding Provided for Section 332 has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code “DU”, originally assigned to track FY 2021 O&M funds used to support Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) programs executed under 10 U.S.C. § 333 is hereby cancelled. Program code “DU” is hereby reassigned to track FY 2021/2022 O&M funds executed pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 332, Friendly Foreign Countries; International and Regional Organizations: Defense Institution Capacity Building (“Section 332"). Program code “AB” is hereby assigned to track FY 2021/2022 OCO funds executed in support of Section 332 programs.

This memo revised and adds codes to:

• Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved)

• Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - Section 333 - Defense Institution Capacity Building

DSCA Policy Memo 20-64, Physical Security Certification of Foreign Partner Storage Facilities for Defense Articles Designated for Enhanced End-Use Monitoring has been posted.

This memorandum updates the policy contained at SAMM Section C8.4.3. and Table C8.T2. pertaining to the physical security certification of foreign partner storage facilities for defense articles designated for Enhanced End-Use Monitoring (EEUM) designated technologies and/or case-unique weapon system transfers designated for EEUM.

This memo updates C8.4.3. Site Surveys/Certification of Storage Facilities. and Table C8.T2. DoD End-Use Monitoring Responsibilities.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-02, Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) Project Types has been posted.

This memorandum incorporates E-Change 519 into the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) by replacing paragraph C12.3.2. Project Types with the attached revised paragraph. The revised paragraph C12.3.2. increases the minimal-cost project amount from $15,000 to $30,000 and introduces the OHDACA-funded multi-lateral training (MLT) project type.

This memo updates C12.3.2. Project Types (and subsections).

DSCA Policy Memo 21-36, Update to SAMM Section C10.8.2. and Appendix 6, "Training - Homeland Security Information and Forfeiture Charges" Case Note has been posted.

New vetting procedures for International Military Students (IMS) and Accompanying Family Members (AFM) are in development and will change processing requirements and associated timelines. This change is a necessary interim step while the guidance and comprehensive pending revisions to SAMM Chapter 10 are underway.

This memo updates C10.8.2. IMS and Authorized Dependent Data Requirements for All DoD Provided Training (and sub sections), and adds/revises the following LOA notes to Appendix 6:

• CONUS Training
• Training - Homeland Security Information and Forfeiture Charges

DSCA Policy Memo 21-32, Update to the Mandatory Enhanced End Use Monitoring (EEUM) Note for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) - Security Risk Category III Missile in Appendix 6 of the Security Assistance Management Manual 5105.38-M (SAMM) has been posted.

This memorandum updates the mandatory Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) - Category III note required for all Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) that include the JASSM in accordance with DODM 5100.76 of April 12, 2012 Incorporating Change 2, Effective October 5, 2020.

This memo revises Appendix 6 - Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) - Category III Missile and Table C8.T4. Defense Articles Designated for EEUM for all FMS-eligible Countries (JASSM Row).

DSCA Policy Memo 20-65, DSCA Oversight of Annual Case Reviews has been posted.

Implementing Agencies (IAs) are required to conduct Annual Case Reviews (ACRs) in accordance with the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) Vol 15, Chapter 7, Section 070204 and DSCA Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Chapter 16, C16.2.3.1, and Appendix 7, Chapter 2, A7.C2.5, Figures A7.C2.F6 and A7.C2.F7. Effective immediately, on a quarterly basis, DSCA will request and review a sampling of the signed ACR Checklist (A7.C2.F7).

This memo adds Section C16.2.3.1.1. DSCA Oversight of Annual Case Reviews to Chapter 16 and Section A7.C2.5.2. DSCA Oversight of Annual Case Reviews to Appendix 7, Chapter 2.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-15, Guidance on the Reimbursement Process for the Special Defense Acquisition Fund has been posted.

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide financial guidance on the process and timeliness of reimbursements to the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) account. This applies to all reimbursements of SDAF funds for defense articles and services sold on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases.

This memo updates SDAF Sections C11.9.6.5. Pricing Rules, C11.9.6.6. Payment Schedules, C11.9.6.7. Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDRs), and C11.9.6.8. Reimbursement to the SDAF. and subsections within.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-30, Assignment of Program Code “ED” to Track FY 2021/2022 O&M Funds Provided for the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code “ED” is assigned to track funds provided to conduct or support programs utilizing the authority provided by section 1263 of the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (Public Law (P.L.) 114-92), as amended by section 1289 of the NDAA for FY 2017 (P.L. 114-328), section 1252 of the NDAA for FY 2019 (P.L. 115-232) re-designating the authority as "the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative"; and section 1251 of the NDAA for FY 2020 (P.L. 116-92).

This memo adds code ED to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - MSI.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-80, Acquisition Policies Pertinent to Security Cooperation has been posted.

This memorandum highlights recent updates to Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition policies pertinent to the security cooperation enterprise. Security Cooperation programs rely heavily upon the DoD capability requirements and acquisition processes. It is DoD policy to consider international requirements including interoperability and exportability when making acquisitions decisions on its own behalf.

There are no SAMM changes as a result of this memo.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-85, Updates to Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) Inventory Reporting has been posted.

Effective immediately, C11.9.5 Inventory Control and Reporting of Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) Assets of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) is revised to update the annual physical inventory inspections of DoD and contractor facilities requirements. This change is a direct result of a Department of Defense Inspector General audit completed in May 2019.

This memo updates C11.9.5.1. Custodial Responsibility.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-86, Clarification to Department of Defense Appropriated Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Accounting Interim Solution has been posted.

This memorandum provides clarifying guidance for the specific requirements-generating (pre-Memorandum of Request (MOR)) activities in support of Title 10 (T10) BPC cases, and clarifies scenarios related to amendments and modifications of T10 BPC cases financially implemented prior to August 14, 2020.

This memo updates LOA Note Administrative Surcharge, LOA Note Indirect Charges - Title 10 BPC - LOAs Implemented Prior to 14 Aug 2020, and C15.3.1.2.6.1. Transportation and PC&H.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-08, Assignment of Program Code "EW" to Track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funding for Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) Programs in Syria and Program Code "QM" to Track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funding for CTEF Programs in Iraq has been posted.

Effective immediately, program codes “EW” and “QM” are assigned to track Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Train and Equip Fund programs executed pursuant to Section 1221 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 (Public Law (P.L.) 116-283). Funds for codes “EW” and “QM” are provided under Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260).

This memo adds codes EW and QM to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - CTEF.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-83, Dormant Account Review-Quarterly has been posted.

Effective October 1, 2019, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD(C)) policy referenced in (a), requires all DoD components to replace their Triannual Review process with the Dormant Account Review-Quarterly (DAR-Q) process. This change was implemented to demonstrate DoD's commitment to effective stewardship of financial resources through improved execution of budgetary resources, to include timely reconciliation and closure of Foreign Military Sales related financial transactions.

This memo adds C14.4. - Dormant Account Review-Quarterly and removed C16.2.3.2. Triannual Review.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-89, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the SAMM with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. DSCA will issue contextual changes to the SAMM under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change.

This memo updates:

• LOA Note Principles of Use of Military Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) - FMS

• Table C8.T4. Defense Articles Designated for EEUM for all FMS-eligible Countries

• LOA Note Standoff Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) - Category III Missile

• Table C4.T2A. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility

• C9.11.8.2. Delinquent Accounts Procedures.

DSCA Policy Memo 21-03, Assignment of Program Code “DX” to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Funding and Program Code “EO” to track FY 2021/2022 O&M funding provided for Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) has been posted.

Effective immediately, program codes “DX” and “EO” are assigned to track Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) programs executed pursuant to Section 1235 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 (Public Law (P.L.) 116-283). Funds for codes “DX” and “EO” are provided under Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260).

This memo adds codes DX and EO to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities - USAI.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-74, Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) and Communications Security (COMSEC) Policy Update has been posted.

This memorandum rescinds DSCA Policy 18-52, 13-12, and 09-36 and updates the relevant chapters of the SAMM as detailed in the attachment to clarify and further define policy pertaining to Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) and Communications Security release, transfer, and transportation.

This memo:

• Updates C3.7.3. Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) (and sub sections)

• Adds C3.7.7. Network Enabled Weapons (NEW)(and sub sections)

• Adds C3.7.8. Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)(and sub sections)

• Updates C4.4.17. Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR)

• Updates C5.1.7. LOR Validation and Acknowledgement of Receipt

• Updates C6.4.8.2. Repair and Return (R&R) (and sub section)

• Updates C7.3.5.1. Information Security (INFOSEC)/Communications Security (COMSEC) products (and sub sections)

• Updates C7.13.1. General

• Updates C7.13.2. Transportation Plan Preparation

• Updates C7.13.3. Transportation Plan Review (and sub sections)

• Updates C7.13.4. Transportation Plan Usage.

• Adds Figure C7.F4. CCI Transportation Plan Requirements(and renumbers existing figures)

• Updates C7.15.4. CCI (and sub sections)

• Updates C8.4.1.4. (and sub sections)

• Adds C8.8.5. (and sub sections)

• Adds 5 additional terms to the ESAMM Glossary

DSCA Policy Memo 20-88, Updates to Transportation Policy has been posted.

This memorandum revises the Appendix A2.1 procedures to formally include USTRANSCOM in the rate setting process, provide additional guidance to clarify and standardize the methodology used to set rates, and provides for DSCA to request documentation to verify use of these procedures.

This memo updates A2.1. - Procedures.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-43, Update of Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Table C4.T2, Country, International Organization, and Regional Codes and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Eligibility has been posted.

Effectively immediately, the Philippine National Police - Special Action Force is eligible to enter into Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for defense articles and services.

This memo updates Table C4.T2A. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility to add Code EH.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-58, Mandatory Enhanced End-Use Monitoring (EEUM) for Small Diameter Bomb, Increment Two (SDB-II), All Up Round (AUR) / GBU-53 has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum incorporates E-Change 499 into the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) by adding the SDB-II (AUR) / GBU-53 to the list of defense articles identified for Enhanced End-Use Monitoring in Table C8.T4. In addition, Appendix 6 of the SAMM will include the attached physical security and accountability note for the SDB-II (AUR) / GBU-53.

This memo updates Table C8.T4. Defense Articles Designated for EEUM for all FMS-eligible Countries and adds LOA Note Small Diameter Bomb, Increment Two (SDB-II), All Up Round (AUR) / GBU-53; Security Risk Category III munition to Appendix 6 - LOA Notes Listing.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-71, Assistance for Relocation of Facilities in Israel, Executive Account to be closed has been posted.

The Assistance for Relocation of Facilities in Israel, Executive Account was established on the Camp David Accord in September 17, 1978 to pay for the transactions to construct two Airfields in Israel. Effective Fiscal Year 2021, DSCA will close the TAS 11X1088 Assistance for Relocation of Facilities in Israel, Executive Account under DSCA purview.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-87, Calendar Year (CY) 2021 Transportation Costs Look Up Table Rates has been posted.

CY21 Transportation Rates are to be applied to sensitive and hazardous end items that are shipped to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers via the Defense Transportation System. These CY21 rates will be published as E-Change 515 to the Security Assistance Management Manual, Appendix 2, A2.2. DFAS-Indianapolis will update the Defense Integrated Financial System (DIFS) with the new rates effective 4 January 2021.

This memo updates Appendix 2, A2.2., and supersedes DSCA Policy Memo 20-03

DSCA Policy Memo 20-77, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Appendix 6 Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the SAMM with administrative changes to several case notes, as per the attachment, which are based on pending contextual policy revisions to SAMM chapters 11 and 15, for which DSCA will issue under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-56, Pre-Case Review (PCR)* Policy --- Objectives and Requirements has been posted.

In response to concerns raised by the security cooperation community and in an effort to support continuous process improvement within the FMS process, this memorandum revises the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to establish criteria for convening Pre-Case Review (PCR) meetings, previously called Pre-Countersignature Meetings (PCMs), for Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) documents in development. The new policy also clarifies PCR stakeholder responsibilities, scheduling processes, and attendance requirements.

This memo revises section C5.4.12. Pre-Case Reviews (PCR) for New LOAs, and superseeds DSCA Policy 04-16, DSCA Policy 13-61, and DSCA Policy 15-44.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-78, Deputy Secretary of Defense-Directed Comprehensive Analysis of DoD Component Cost Recovery of Security Assistance Functions has been posted.

Deputy Secretary of Defense (DSD) directed the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USDP) to perform a comprehensive analysis of Security Assistance functions performed by the DoD Components and determine if the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) administrative surcharge rate is adequate to allow DoD to recover all costs. To that end, DSCA requests each DoD Component perform an internal comprehensive analysis of all FMS security assistance costs from FY2014 to FY2019. Components should reach out to the DSCA/DBO/FPA representative listed below for clarification or additional guidance on costs included in the FMS administrative rate and associated SA cost recovery procedures.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-82, Update the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Appendix 4, to add new Generic Code B3A has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum updates Appendix 4, Table A4.2. to add new Generic Code B3A to the Generic Code listing.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-12, Clarification of DSCA Policy on Prior Year Adjustment (PYA) Requests has been posted.

This policy clarifies the circumstances when a change in period of performance (PoP) on a BPC case would not warrant the U.S. Military Department submitting a PYA request to DSCA. This policy also clarifies the processing time for PYA Requests. This policy is effective immediately and supplements DSCA policy 19-03.

This memo adds C15.5.3.6.3. (and sub sections) and C15.5.3.6.4. (and sub sections) to Chapter 15.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-39, C5.6. Multinational Foreign Military Sales (FMS) has been posted.

This policy memorandum introduces formal guidance to the SAMM as Chapter 5, Section C5.6. Multinational Foreign Military Sales. Noteworthy additions to the previously issued policies include extension of the Lead Nation model to permit, and to provide guidance on, sales of defense articles requiring Enhanced End-Use Monitoring (EEUM), and the addition of Figures providing language for required supporting documents.

This memo updates Chapter 5 by adding section C5.6. - Multinational Foreign Military Sales and LOA Note FMS Agent Sale to Appendix 6.

This policy memorandum supersedes DSCA Policy 14-24, DSCA Policy 17-11,and DSCA Policy 18-08.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-62, Clarification of Zero-Dollar Value Lines on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Cases has been posted.

The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify policy on zero-dollar value lines in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Chapter 6 (Foreign Military Sales Case Implementation and Execution). The Implementing Agencies (Ias) are not authorized to have case lines with zero-dollar value (or any other non-executable dollar value (i.e., $1, $2 etc.)) for the sole purpose of serving as a placeholder for unidentified requirements.

This memo revises C6.7.5. Reduction of Value on Unused FMS and BPC Cases and sub-sections.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-72, Monthly Oversight and Review of Performance Reporting has been posted.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) noted in audit report 20-386 that, although there is a requirement for the Ias to report performance/delivery within a 30-day timeframe to DFAS, the agencies and DSCA lacked a review mechanism to ensure deliveries were reported timely and accurately. Based on the GAO audit and recommendation, DSCA/DBO/FPA is implementing a process to review the DFAS/Security Cooperation Accounting (SCA) monthly report “IA Delivery Report Card” to monitor the accuracy and timely reporting of deliveries.

This adds C9.13.3. Performance/Delivery Reporting Monthly Review to Chapter 9.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-40, Mandatory Note Regarding Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) information has been posted.

This memorandum establishes a mandatory note required for all Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) requesting REACH information for the EU. This mandatory note is consistent with DSCA Policy 15-19. Effectively immediately, the DSCA Case Writing Division will add the attached note to all FMS LOAs requesting REACH information.

This memo adds the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) note to Appendix 6 - LOA Notes.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-66, Closure of Building Partner Capability (BPC) Transportation Accounts has been posted.

This memorandum provides guidance on closing a BPC transportation account after all funds within an account have cancelled.

This memo adds C15.5.5.5. BPC Transportation Accounts to Chapter 15.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-67, Assignment of Program Code “EM” to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funding Provided for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF) has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code “EM” is assigned to track FY 2021/2022 OCO funds provided for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF). Funds were provided under Division D of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law. (P.L.) 116-159) and are available for obligation until December 11, 2020.

This memo updates Table C4.T2b - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved and Table C15.T2. - Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF).

DSCA Policy Memo 20-68, Assignment of Program Code “DU” to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Funding, Program Code “DV” to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Funding, and Program Code “DW” to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funding Provided for 10 U.S.C. § 333, Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity (“Section 333”) has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code “DU” is assigned to track FY 2021 O&M funds, program code “DV” is assigned to track FY 2021/2022 O&M funds, and program code “DW” is assigned to track FY 2021/2022 OCO funds provided for executing Section 333 programs. Funds were provided under Division D of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law (P.L.) 116-159). Funds from this Continuing Resolution (CR) are available for obligation until December 11, 2020.

This memo updates Table C4.T2b - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved and Table C15.T2. - Section 333.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-57, Security Assistance and International Programs Deposit Account (SAIP) Deposit Account added to the Security Assistance Accounts (SAA) Financial Statements has been posted.

The Security Assistance and International Programs Deposit Account was established in 1978 to support the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) E-3A Program deposit account. Currently, the SAIP Deposit Account is not part of the SAA Financial Statements and therefore it does not comply with the requirement for all SAA activities to be reported in the SAA Financial Statements. Effective Fiscal Year 2021, DSCA will include SAIP Deposit Account under DSCA purview of the SAA Financial Statements to report all SAA activities.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-47, Department of Defense Appropriated Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Accounting Interim Solution has been posted.

Title 10 (T10) BPC authorities leverage the existing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process and infrastructure to procure authorized defense articles and defense services, as well as track and report BPC case execution to support Department of Defense security objectives. To utilize the FMS process, T10 BPC funds are transferred to the FMS Trust Fund under the authority of the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. § 1535). Based upon recent guidance from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Comptroller (OUSD-C) and DoD Office of General Counsel (DoD OGC) Fiscal, DSCA determined that BPC case funds transferred to the FMS Trust Fund for indirect charges (i.e. FMS Administrative surcharges, Contract Administration Services (CAS) surcharges, transportation, and Packing Crating and Handling (PC&H) costs) do not conform to U.S. Government (USG) accounting and appropriation fiscal requirements. The interim solution will be implemented on October 1, 2020 (Fiscal Year 2021).

This memo:

• Adds C15.3.1.1. Title 10 (T10) BPC Accounting Interim Solution. and sub sections

• Modifies Table C9.T2. Case-Related Manpower Functions and Funding Source Manpower Matrix

• Modifies LOA Note Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Materiel Transfer

• Adds LOA Note Indirect Charges - Title 10 BPC

• Adds LOA Note Packing, Crating & Handling (PC&H) - Title 10 BPC Note

• Adds LOA Note Transportation - Title 10 BPC Note

• Adds LOA Note Transportation Charges Not Included - BPC

DSCA Policy Memo 20-46, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the SAMM with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. DSCA will issue contextual changes to the SAMM under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-14, Dependable Undertaking Update and Clarification has been posted.

The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify and standardize how Dependable Undertaking (DU) eligibility status is established, managed, and terminated. DU is authorized by the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) Sections 22(a) and 29 and requires that FMS Partners authorized to use DU are able and willing to pay at such times and in such amounts as required by the USG for procurement purchases.

This memo updates C9.8.3. Dependable Undertaking Status.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-45, Revised List for Accelerated Case Closure Procedures (ACCP) Participants has been posted.

Per the referenced letter (France Ministry of Defense Letter dated 20 May 2020 signed by Colonel (Acquisition) Nicolas Tessaud, Defense Cooperation Attaché the France Ministry of Defense requests to participate in the Accelerated Case Closure Procedures (ACCP) Program. Effective immediately, all cases for this customer will be included in the ACCP program. All Implementing Agencies (IAs) must ensure their Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system(s) reflect this revised information. Likewise, DSCA will update the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) accordingly.

This memo updates:

• SAMM Table C4.T2A.
• SAMM Table C4.T2B.
• SAMM Appendix 7, RCG Table A7.C3.T1.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-01, Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) Standardization Guide has been posted.

In an effort to standardize and improve the quality of LOA documents, the Military Departments (MILDEPs) and DSCA developed the attached LOA Standardization Guide to facilitate LOA development across the Security Cooperation Enterprise. All LOA document developers will follow this guide when developing their LOA documents using the Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS), which will promote consistency and accuracy.

The LOA Standardization Guide is posted on DSCA.mil.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-29, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Administrative Changes has been posted.

This memorandum updates the SAMM with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. DSCA will issue contextual changes to the SAMM under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change.

This memo updates 16 LOA notes found in Appendix 6, adds Risk Assessed Payment Schedules Conditions to Table C9.T14. Initial Deposit Requirements, and revises C11.3.4. EDA Pricing.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-42, Assignment of Program Code QS to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021 Operation and Maintenance Funds Provided for the Coalition Readiness Support Program (CRSP) has been posted.

Effective immediately, program code "QS" is assigned to track FY 2020/2021 Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide funds appropriated under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) and designated for the CRSP. CRSP is funded by CSF and appropriated under Division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116-93). CRSP funds will remain available for obligation until September 30, 2021.

This memo add CRSP Code QS to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and to Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities

DSCA Policy Memo 20-31, Revised Notes on Principles of Use of Military Unmanned Aerial Systems has been posted.

In accordance with the "Policy on the Export and Transfer of Unmanned Aerial Systems" of April 25, 2018, the attached change to the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) revises notes to be used on Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) documents for sale of Military Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) to remove references to use of strike-enabling technologies on UASs.

This memo updates Appendix 6 LOA notes Principles of Use of Military Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) - FMS and Principles of Use of Military Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) - BPC

DSCA Policy Memo 20-38, Guidance on COVID-19-related Restriction of Movement for Title 10-Funded Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Training has been posted.

This memorandum provides clarifying guidance applicable to T10-funded BPC training conducted inside the United States at United States Government (USG) and contractor facilities, training conducted outside of the United States and training conducted via distance learning. Applicable T10 BPC authorities include Section 333, Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF), Coalition Readiness Support Program (CRSP), Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Fund (CTEF), Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI), and Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

DSCA Policy Memo 20-37, Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Exception to Policy (ETP) Standardization Process has been posted.

This memorandum updates chapter 6 of the SAMM to establish new requirements and procedures for the Implementing Agencies (IAs) to request an Exception to Policy (ETP) in order to facilitate more timely case development. Effective immediately, an ETP is required for all policy exceptions including, but not limited to FMS, Building Partner Capacity (BPC), training, and financial policies, except requests associated with prior year adjustment and case closure. IAs must submit ETPs at the earliest possible point in the LOA development process to avoid delays. The DSCA Strategy, Plans, Programs/ Strategic Planning and Integration (SPP/SPI) division is the DSCA office of primary responsibility for this effort.

This memo updates Sections C6.7.4. Request for Exceptions to Policy (ETPs) and C6.7.5. Reduction of Value on Unused FMS and BPC Cases.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-22, Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) Standard Payment Schedule Update has been posted.

Effective 30 June 2020, CWD will apply the new payment schedules to all new basic cases entering the writing phase. Payment schedules for Amendments and Modifications will continue to be prepared using the payment schedule contained in their respective basic case. These payment schedule revisions, along with more accurate delivery schedules and requisitioning estimates, should help reduce the over-collection of cases.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-35, Update to Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Table C9.T4. Table of Charges has been posted.

This memorandum updates Table C9.T4. Table of Charges to reflect changes to the FMS Administrative Surcharge and Contract Administration Services (CAS) Surcharge issued by DSCA 19-23 and DSCA 19-43 respectively.

This memo revises Table C9.T4. Table of Charges

DSCA Policy Memo 20-18, Update to Financial Management of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Administrative Surcharge Trust Fund Account and the FMS Contract Administrative Services (CAS) Cost Clearing Account has been posted.

This memorandum updates SAMM Chapter 9, Sections C9.15 and C9.16, clarifying changes provided in reference (b), to further define the Defense Security Cooperation Agency's (DSCA) financial management of the FMS Administrative Surcharge Trust Fund Account and the FMS Contract Administrative Services (CAS) Cost Clearing Account. This update supports DSCA's efforts to fulfill GAO recommendations to ensure that comprehensive reviews of the FMS Administrative fee rate and CAS fee rate are completed at least every 5 years.

This memo revises Sections C9.15.3.3. Comprehensive Review (FMS Administrative Surcharge Rate) and C9.16.3.3. Comprehensive Review (CAS Surcharge Rate) of Chapter 9.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-02, Note on Physical Security and Accountability Plans for JAVELIN, NATO Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS), Non-NATO MANPADS and other defense articles designated for Enhanced End Use Monitoring for Building Partner Capacity Letters of Offer and Acceptance has been posted.

Effective immediately, four additional notes applicable to BPC Letters of Offer and Acceptance are added to Security Assistance Management Manual, Appendix 6, LOA Notes Listing. The attached e-change adds a requirement for inclusion of a usage note for all future BPC Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) that transfer Javelin Missile Systems, NATO+3 MANPADS, non-NATO MANPADS, and other defense articles designated for Enhanced End Use Monitoring.

This adds the following notes to Appendix 6: LOA Notes:

1. Javelin Physical Security and Accountability Plan (BPC LOAs)

2. Man-Portable Air Defense Systems - Non-NATO (BPC LOAs)

3. Man-Portable Air Defense Systems - NATO+3 (BPC LOAs)

4. Physical Security and Accountability Plan for Other Defense Articles Designated for Enhanced End Use Monitoring (BPC LOAs)

DSCA Policy Memo 20-30, Revision Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Section C11.3.6. "Joint Visual Inspection of Excess Defense Articles" has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum revises the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) process for Joint Visual Inspection of Excess Defense Articles in Chapter 11 Special Programs and Services. Allowing inspection of an excess item in advance of the authorized transfer provides prospective partners and the cognizant Implementing Agency with useful information when deciding how to proceed with a possible transfer.

This memo updates C11.3.6. Joint Visual Inspection (JVI) of EDA.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-34, Assignment of Program Code "EB" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funding Provided for Assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (AEECA) has been posted.

Effective immediately program code "EB" is assigned to track FY 2018 OCO funds provided for Assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (AEECA). Funds were provided by Division K, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L . 115-141) and were obligated via transfer from the Department of State to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency via signature of a Memorandum of Agreement pursuant to section 632(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 , as amended, on September 30. 2019. Funds are available for reprogramming and expenditure until September 30, 2023.

This memo adds Assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia (AEECA) code EB to Table C4.T2B. - Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved) and Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities

DSCA Policy Memo 20-23, Mandatory Note Regarding Modifications of U.S. Defense Articles has been posted.

This memorandum revises the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to establish a mandatory note that will be required in all Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) to expand on requirements of the LOA Standard Terms and Conditions relating to modifications and unauthorized uses of defense articles provided through FMS. Effectively immediately, all FMS LOAs providing defense articles will include the attached note related to modifications and unauthorized use of those defense articles.

This memo add LOA Note Modifications of U.S. Defense Articles to Appendix 6.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-26, Assignment of Program Code “QT” to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021 Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funding Provided for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) has been posted.

Effective immediately program code “QT” is assigned to track FY 2020/2021 OCO funds provided for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO). Funds were provided by Division G of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L.116-94) and will be obligated via transfer from the Department of State to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency via signature of a Memorandum of Agreement pursuant to section 632(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Upon obligation, funds are available for reprogramming and expenditure until September 30, 2025.

This memo updates Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) table.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-27, Assignment of Program Code “QK” to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Funding Provided for the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) has been posted.

Effective immediately program code “QK” is assigned to track FY 2020 O&M funds provided for the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI). Funds were provided by Division G of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L.116-94) and will be obligated via transfer from the Department of State to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency via signature of a Memorandum of Agreement pursuant to section 632(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Upon obligation, funds are available for reprogramming and expenditure until September 30, 2024.

This memo updates Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) table.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-20, Updated and Clarifying Memorandum for the Transfer of Authorized Offsetting Collections to the Special Defense Acquisition Fund has been posted.

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide clarifying and updated reporting and accounting guidance for the recoupment of authorized offsetting collections under Section 51(b) of the Arms Export Control Act of 1976, as amended (22 U.S.C. Chapter 39) (hereafter referred to as Section 51(b)), for the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF).

This memo updates C11.9.3.5.2. and C11.9.3.5.2.1.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-19, Update of Program Code "P9" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Funding Provided for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) has been posted.

Effective immediately program code “P9” is updated to track, in addition to FY 2018/2019 OCO funds, FY 2019 O&M funds provided for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO). Funds were provided by Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L.116-6) and obligated via transfer from the Department of State to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency via signature of a Memorandum of Agreement pursuant to section 632(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, on September 30, 2019. Funds are available for reprogramming and expenditure until September 30, 2023.

This memo updates Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) table.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-21, Update of Program Code "C5" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF) Country Contribution (CTRB) Programs has been posted.

Effective immediately, Program Code "C5" is assigned to track FY 2020 partner contributions to the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF) that will be used to provide assistance to the security forces of Afghanistan. Funds provided to support "C5" programs will remain available until expended.

This memo updates Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF)/CTRB table.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-11, Prior Coordination of Adjusting Entries in Transportation Sub-Accounts has been posted.

Effective immediately, 15 day prior written notice must be given to DSCA before entering any adjusting entry affecting a DSCA Building Partner Capacity (BPC) Transportation Sub-Account (L109 to L709), where the total of adjustments in a single batch exceeds $100,000.00.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-15, Program Execution Requirements under 10 USC Section 333 has been posted.

Effective immediately, this memorandum implements the attached program execution requirements for programs pursuant to Title 10, Chapter 16, Section 333 (Section 333, Train & Equip) authority. The attached program execution requirements will be included in a future comprehensive revision to Chapters 11 and 15 of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to reflect Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Defense Authorization Act consolidation of multiple authorities and its impact on execution.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-16, Updates to Transportation Policy has been posted.

This memorandum revises the Section C.7.12. Defense Transportation System Costs policy to clarify that non-premium one-time-only transportation costs may be used below-the-line. This language does not change the requirement that any premium one-time-only transportation must be placed above-the-line on a separate line item.

This memorandum adds Section C.9.17. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Trust Fund Transportation Cost Clearing Account. This language defines account upper and lower controls and provides for daily, monthly and annual reviews of this account.

DSCA Policy Memo 20-17, Modification and Updates to Program Code "Z5" Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Funds Provided for the Iraq Train and Equip Fund (ITEF) Program has been posted.

Effective June 23, 2018 all Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Iraq Train and Equip Fund “Z5” cases were cost transferred to the newly created FY 2017/2018 Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Fund (3t) holding account. The funds availability and case closure notes for all “Z5” Letters of Offer and Acceptance created during the 2017 Continuing Resolution should be amended to reflect the 2017 annual appropriation information.

This memo updates Table C15.T2. BPC Programs and Authorities Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) table and Iraq Train and Equip Fund (ITEF) table.