Incorporated
Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
 | DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY | 3/4/2019 |
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 "QJ" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/2020 Coalition Readiness Support Program (CRSP), DSCA Policy DSCA 19-02 and E-Change 417
Effective immediately, Program Code "QJ" is assigned to track FY 2019/2020 Operation and Maintenance, Defense-wide funds appropriated under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) and designated for the CRSP. CRSP is funded by CSF, appropriated in the Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Division A of P.L. 115-245). CRSP funds will remain available for obligation until September 30, 2020. Activities under CRSP are authorized by Section 1233 of the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (P.L. 110-181), as amended most recently by Section 1225 of the FY 2019 NDAA (P.L. 115-232). Management and execution of FY 2019/2020 "QJ" programs must comply with guidance provided in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Chapter 15.
The SAMM Table C4.T2B, Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility, is updated as follows:
Organization | FMS | Combatant | Regional | FMS/AECA | Accel. Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coalition Readiness Support Program (CRSP), FY19/20 | QJ | NR | NR | AECA Only | No |
The appropriation available for "QJ" Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) is recorded in the SAMM, Table C15.T2, Appropriation Authority column, and must be cited on each "QJ" LOA in the Funds Expiration, Purpose, Availability, and Amount note.
The SAMM Table C15.T2, Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) Programs and Authorities, is updated to include the following:
Program | Pgm | Program | Purpose | Fund | Appn | Funds Availability | Funds Cancel on September 30 of: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coalition Readiness Support Program (CRSP), FY19/20 | QJ | Section 1233 of the FY 2008 NDAA (P.L. 110-181), as most recently amended by Section 1225 of the FY 2019 NDAA (P.L. 115-232) | Provide specialized training, supplies and loan equipment on a non-reimbursable basis to coalition forces supporting U.S. military stability operations in Afghanistan and to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant | 97 19/20 0100 | P.L. 115-245 | 2020 | 2025 |
Instructions for preparation of "QJ" LOA documents are found in the SAMM, Table C15.5. Funding associated with "QJ" LOAs will be fully expended and "QJ" cases will be reconciled and closed as soon as possible, but no later than two months before the funds cancellation date.
If you have any questions concerning this guidance, please contact Ms. Caroline Chin, DSCA-SPP/SPI, caroline.s.chin.civ@mail.mil, (703) 697-9073.
Gregory M. Kausner
Deputy Director
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