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

8/27/2024

 

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 24-78, 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 [SAMM E-Change 722]

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. Additionally, P.L. 118-47, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, Division F, authorizes two-year Operations and Maintenance funding. The policy in the attachment is incorporated into the DSCA Security Assistance Management manual (SAMM) at https://samm.dsca.mil.

Instructions for preparation of "FW" grant training programs will be provided along with the rest of the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution Guidance in the SAMM. 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 722 - Updates to C4.T2b. and to C15.T2.

Attachment: SAMM E-Change 722 - 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 
Code

Combatant 
Command 
\1

Regional 
Grouping 
\2

FMS/AECA 
Eligible 
\3

Accel. Case 
Closure Eligible

Section 1208 of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2023 and subsequent years until exhausted

FW

NR

NR

AECA Only

No

2) The SAMM Table C15.T2., Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) Programs and Authorities, Table "Section 1208 - Women, Peace, and Security" is added as follows:

Program
Code

Program
Authority

Purpose

Fund Source
(DoD or FAA Sec 632(b) MOA)

Appropriation
Authority

Appropriation
Account

Funds Availability
Ends on September 30
Unless Otherwise Noted

Funds Cancel
on September 30

FW

P.L. 117-263

Advise, train, and educate such forces or personnel with respect to the recruitment, employment, development, retention, promotion, and meaningful participation in decision making of women; sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic abuse, and other forms of violence that disproportionately impact women; the requirements of women, including providing appropriate equipment and facilities; and the implementation of activities described in this subsection, including the integration of such activities into security-sector policy, planning, exercises, and training, as appropriate.

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

97 24/25 0100

P.L. 118-47 FY24

FY24/25 (Two-Year O&M)

FY25

FY30