Incorporated
Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
2800 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-2800
8/1/2024
MEMORANDUM FOR :
DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR DEFENSE EXPORTS AND COOPERATION
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
DIRECTOR, MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY
DIRECTOR, NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
DIRECTOR, SECURITY COOPERATION ACCOUNTING DIRECTORATE, DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE, INDIANAPOLIS OPERATIONS
DIRECTOR OF CYBERSECURITY DIRECTORATE AND DEPUTY NATIONAL MANAGER FOR NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
SUBJECT :
Defense Security Cooperation Policy Memorandum 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 [SAMM E-Change 711]
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. The policy in the attachment is incorporated into the DSCA SAMM at https://samm.dsca.mil.
Instructions for preparation of "ZB," "ZC," "ZD," and "ZE" Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) documents will be provided along with the rest of the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution Guidance. Standard notes applicable to Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs are found in the SAMM, Appendix 6, LOA Notes Listing. Funding associated with "ZB," "ZC," "ZD," and "ZE" LOAs will be fully expended, and cases will be reconciled and closed two months before the funds' cancellation date.
If you have any questions concerning this guidance or for general questions about the SAMM, please contact DSCA (Office of Strategy, Plans, and Policy, Execution Policy and Analysis Directorate (SPP/EPA)) at dsca.ncr.spp.mbx.epa@mail.mil.
David Ferrari
Assistant Director
Strategy, Plans, and Policy
ATTACHMENT :
SAMM E-Change 711 - Updates to C4.T2b. and to C15.T2.
Attachment: SAMM E-Change 711 - Updates to C4.T2b. and to C15.T2.
1) The SAMM Table C4.T2b., Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved), is updated as follows:
Organization | FMS | Combatant | Regional | FMS/AECA | Accel. Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Section 333 of Title 10, United States Code, FY 2025 and subsequent years until exhausted | ZB | NR | NR | AECA Only | No |
Section 333 of Title 10, United States Code, FY 2025 and subsequent years until exhausted (additional code for logistical purposes if needed) | ZC | NR | NR | AECA Only | No |
Section 333 of Title 10, United States Code, upon exhaustion of ZB and subsequent years until exhausted | ZD | NR | NR | AECA Only | No |
Section 333 of Title 10, United States Code, upon exhaustion of ZC and subsequent years until exhausted (additional code for logistical purposes if needed) | ZE | NR | NR | AECA Only | No |
2) The SAMM Table C15.T2., Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) Programs and Authorities, Table "Section 333 - Foreign Security Forces: Authority to Build Capacity" is updated as follows:
Pgm | Program | Purpose | Fund Source | Appropriation | Appropriation | Funds Availability Ends on September 30 | *Funds Cancel on September 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZB | Build the capacity of foreign security forces per the functional capabilities listed in 10 U.S.C. Sec. 333 | 97 XX/XX 0100 | Yearly Appropriation Public Laws | FYXX/XX (Two-Year O&M) | Fiscal year after appropriation authority | Five years after period of availability ends | |
ZC | |||||||
ZD | |||||||
ZE |