Incorporated

Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.

 
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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
2800 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-2800

12/6/2013

MEMORANDUM FOR :

DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR DEFENSE EXPORTS AND COOPERATION
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY
DIRECTOR, SECURITY ASSISTANCE, DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
DIRECTOR, NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
DIRECTOR, MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS INFORMATION SERVICE
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DISPOSITION
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR INFORMATION ASSURANCE, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY

SUBJECT :

Assignment of Program Code "J3" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Funds Provided for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF), DSCA Policy 13-64 [SAMM E-Change 243]

Effective immediately, Program Code 'J3' is assigned to track FY14 ASFF funds provided for the Afghanistan National Security Forces. The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014, provided additional funding for this authority through January 15, 2014. Management and execution of FY14 ASFF (J3) programs will comply with guidance provided in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Chapter 15.

The SAMM Table C4.T2, Country and International Organization Codes and FMS Eligibility, is updated as follows:

Organization

SC
Customer
Code

Combatant
Command
\1

Regional
Grouping
\2

FMS/AECA
Eligible
\3

Accel. Case
Closure Eligible

Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF), FY 14

J3

CE

NR

AECA Only

No

Appropriations available for J3 Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) are recorded in the SAMM, Table C15.T2B, Appropriation Authority column, and shall be cited on each J3 LOA in the Funds Expiration, Purpose, Availability, and Amount note. FY14 funds expire for new obligations in compliance with the terms of the appropriation authority.

The SAMM Table C15.T2, BPC Program Codes and Authorities, is updated as follows:

Program

Pgm
Code

Program
Authority

Purpose

Fund
Source

Appn
Authority

Funds Availability
Ends on September 30 of:
Unless Otherwise Noted

Funds Cancel on September 30 of:

ASFF

J3

P.L. 112-239

Provide assistance to the Afghanistan National Security Forces

21 14/15 2091

CR P.L. 113-46, FY14

January 15, 2014

2019

Funds availability for J3 programs ends on January 15, 2014. Subsequent legislation may extend the period of availability.

Instructions for preparation of J3 LOA documents are found in the SAMM, Table C15.T5. Standard notes applicable to BPC programs are found in the SAMM, Appendix 6, LOA Notes Listing. Funding associated with J3 LOAs will be fully expended, and J3 cases will be reconciled and closed two months before fund cancellation date.

If you have any questions concerning this guidance, please contact Mr. Kent Bell, DSCA-STR/POL, kent.bell@dsca.mil, (703) 604-6612.

Jennifer N. Zakriski
Principal Director
Strategy

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