Incorporated
Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
This memo references DSCA 22-33 and DSCA 24-36.
DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
2800 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-2800
6/4/2025
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 25-61, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Codes "LW" and "LZ" for Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Train and Equip Funding for Lebanon, to Track Funding Beginning in Fiscal Years 24/25 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution [SAMM E-Change 765]
REFERENCE :
- Building Partner Capacity Funds Return Guidance, DSCA Policy Memo 22-33
Program codes "LW" and "LZ" are assigned to track funds under the authority Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) Train and Equip Funding (CTEF) for Lebanon. "LZ" will not be utilized until Case Designators for "LW" are exhausted. Use of these program codes is in accordance with DSCA Policy Memo 24-36 and the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution. CTEF programs are currently being funded under Public Law (P.L.) 118-47, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, Division A, which made available two-year Operations and Maintenance funding for CTEF and P.L. 119-4, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which appropriated additional amounts for FY 2025 and FY 2026 at the rate specified in P.L. 118-47. The policy in the attachment is incorporated into the DSCA Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) at https://samm.dsca.mil.
Instructions for preparation of "LW" and "LZ" Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) documents will be provided along with additional Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution Guidance. Standard notes applicable to Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs are found in the Appendix 6, LOA Notes Listing. Funding associated with "LW" and "LZ" LOAs will be expended, and cases will be reconciled and closed in accordance with DSCA Policy Memo 22-33, Building Partner Capacity Funds Return Guidance.
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 765 - Updates to C4.T2B. and Appendix 8
Attachment: SAMM E-Change 765 - Updates to C4.T2B. and Appendix 8
1. Update the SAMM globally the ensure the name Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Train and Equip Fund is being used.
2. The SAMM Table C4.T2B., Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved), is updated to add the following:
Organization | SC Customer | Combatant | Regional | FMS/AECA | Accel. Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) Lebanon, FY 2024/2025 and subsequent fiscal year appropriations until the code is exhausted. | LW | CE | NR | AECA Only | No |
Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) Lebanon, upon exhaustion of LW and will be utilized for subsequent fiscal year appropriations until exhausted. | LZ | CE | NR | AECA Only | No |
3. The SAMM Table AP8.T2., Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) Programs and Authorities, Table "Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Train and Equip Fund" is updated to add the following:
Pgm | Program | Purpose | Fund Source | Appropriation | Appropriation | Funds Availability Ends on September 30 | *Funds Cancel on September 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LW (Lebanon) | P.L. 113-291 as amended most recently by P.L. 118-159 | To provide assistance to meet urgent operational or force protection requirements and sustainment to military and other security forces, as described in P.L. 113-291, as amended. | 21 XX/XX 2099 | Yearly Appropriation Public Laws | FYXX/XX (Two-Year O&M) | Fiscal year after appropriation authority | Five years after period of availability ends |
21 24/25 2099 | FY24/25 (Two-Year O&M) | FY25 | FY30 | ||||
21 25/26 2099 | FY25/26 (Two-Year O&M) | FY26 | FY31 | ||||
LZ (Lebanon) | 21 XX/XX 2099 | Yearly Appropriation Public Laws | FYXX/XX (One or Two-Year O&M) | Fiscal year after appropriation authority | Five years after period of availability ends |
4. Update "Appendix 8 - Counter-Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Train and Equip Fund" program area to read as:
Current:
Iraq, including Kurdish and tribal security forces, or other local security forces fighting Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Iraq and Syria
Revised:
Iraq, including Kurdish and tribal security forces, or other local security forces fighting Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon