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

11/4/2025

 

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 Agency Policy Memorandum 25-86, Updates to Generic Codes in Appendix 4 [SAMM E-Change 783]

 

This memorandum updates Generic Codes in Appendix 4 of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) for synchronization of information within the Defense Security Assistance Management System and for improved categorization of defense articles and services provided on cases. Generic Codes are three-character codes assigned to every Military Articles and Services List (MASL) to organize defense articles and services for reporting purposes. The Implementing Agencies select the appropriate Generic Code when requesting new MASLs or updates to MASLs to DSCA. The policy in the attachment is incorporated into the DSCA SAMM at https://samm.dsca.mil.

If you have questions on this memorandum, please contact DSCA (Office of Strategy, Plans, and Policy, Execution Policy and Analysis Directorate (SPP/EPA)) at dsca.ncr.spp.mbx.epa@mail.mil.

Hussam Bader 
Acting Assistant Director 
Strategy, Plans, and Policy

ATTACHMENT : 
SAMM E-Change 783 - Updates to Generic Codes in Appendix 4

Security Assistance Management Manual E-Change 783 
UPDATES TO GENERIC CODES IN APPENDIX 4

 

  1. Update SAMM Appendix 4 "Generic Codes," AP4.2. "Generic Codes Listing" to:

    Budget Activity Code

    Activity

    ...

     

    [Expired] N

     

    ...

    [Expired] Training (Military Assistance Program (MAP) 1000 System Only)

  2. Add the following row within SAMM Appendix 4 "Generic Codes," "Budget Activity Code: B - Missiles":

    Generic Code

    Category/Description

    Federal Supply
    Classification/
    Item Identification

    Major
    Item

    Dollar
    Line

    Remarks

    B

    2

    Q

    Joint Strike Missile (JSM)

     

    X

     

     

    B

    2

    X

    Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM)

     

    X

     

     

  3. Update the following rows within SAMM Appendix 4 "Generic Codes," "Budget Activity Code: G - Ammunition":

    Generic Code

    Category/Description

    Federal Supply
    Classification/
    Item Identification

    Major
    Item

    Dollar
    Line

    Remarks

    G

    4

    Naval Ordnance Ammunition:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    K

    Miscellaneous

     

    X

    X

     

    G

    7

    D

    Miscellaneous Ammunition, Tools & Specialized Equipment

    FSC 1385, 1386, 1395, 1398, 4927

     

    X

    Miscellaneous Ammunition fall under FSC 1395. Tools & Specialized Equipment fall under FSC 1385, 1386, 1398, and 4927.

  4. Update the following rows within SAMM Appendix 4 "Generic Codes," "Budget Activity Code: H - Communications Equipment" to:

    Generic Code

    Category/Description

    Federal Supply
    Classification/
    Item Identification

    Major
    Item

    Dollar
    Line

    Remarks

    H

    1

     

    Telephone & Telegraph Equipment

    FSC 5805

    X

    X

    The alpha in the third position identifies the type of installation.

     

     

    Z

    Other Communications Equipment (Including Modifications)

    Support Equipment, Spare Parts, and Electronic Supplies

     

     

     

    Items to support, maintain, and/or repair communications equipment under H1_ category.

    H

    2

     

    Radio & Television Communications Equipment

    FSC 5820, 5821, 5895, 5985

    X

    X

    The alpha in the third position identifies the type of installation. Installation units for equipment in FSG 58XX (other than 5820, 5821) will be programmed under appropriate dollar line provided by DSCA. Installation units will be programmed under dollar lines provided by DSCA.

     

     

    F

    Miscellaneous

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Z

    Other Communications Equipment (Including Modifications)

    Support Equipment, Spare Parts, and Electronic Supplies

     

     

     

    Items to support, maintain, and/or repair communications equipment under H2_ category.

    H

    3

     

    Radio Navigation Equipment

    FSC 5825, 5826, 5827

    X

    X

    The alpha in the third position identifies the type of installation.

     

     

    Z

    Other Communications Equipment (Including Modifications)

    Support Equipment, Spare Parts, and Electronic Supplies

     

     

     

    Items to support, maintain, and/or repair communications equipment under H3_ category.

    H

    4

     

    Radar Equipment

    FSC 5840, 5841, 5895

    X

    X

    The alpha in the third position identifies the type of installation.

     

     

    F

    Miscellaneous

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Z

    Other Communications Equipment (Including Modifications)

    Support Equipment, Spare Parts, and Electronic Supplies

     

     

     

    Items to support, maintain, and/or repair communications equipment under H4_ category.

    H

    5

     

    Underwater Sound Equipment

    FSC 5845

    X

    X

    The alpha in the third position identifies the type of installation.

     

     

    Z

    Other Communications Equipment (Including Modifications)

    Support Equipment, Spare Parts, and Electronic Supplies

     

     

     

    Items to support, maintain, and/or repair communications equipment under H5_ category.

    H

    6

     

    Other Communications Equipment (Including Modifications)

    FSG 58XX, 59XX, 60XX

    X

    X

    The alpha in the third position identifies the type of installation. Installation units for equipment in FSG 58XX (other than 5820, 5821) will be programmed under appropriate dollar line provided by DSCA.

     

     

    U

    Miscellaneous

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Z

    Other Communications Equipment (Including Modifications)

    Support Equipment, Spare Parts, and Electronic Supplies

     

     

     

    Items to support, maintain, and/or repair communications equipment under H6_ category.

    H

    9

     

    Communications Support Equipment, Spare Parts, and Electronic Supplies

     

     

     

     

     

     

    A

    Communications Equipment Spare Parts and Electronic supplies

    Support Equipment, Spare Parts, and Electronic Supplies

    FSG 58XX, 59XX

     

     

    General and/or non-specific communications equipment

     

     

    B

    Non-Standard Support Equipment, Spare Parts, and Electronic Supplies

     

     

     

     

  5. Update the following rows within SAMM Appendix 4 "Generic Codes," "Budget Activity Code: L - Supply Operations" to:

    Generic Code

    Category/Description

    Federal Supply
    Classification/
    Item Identification

    Major
    Item

    Dollar
    Line

    Remarks

    L

     

     

    Supply Operations

     

     

     

     

    L

    0

    O

    Supply Operations Reserved for Costs Authorized by DSCA

     

     

    X

     

    L

    1

     

    Transportation Costs:

     

     

     

     

     

     

    O

    Other

     

     

    X

     

  6. Update the following row within SAMM Appendix 4 "Generic Codes," "Budget Activity Code: R - Special Activities" to:

    Generic Code

    Category/Description

    Federal Supply
    Classification/
    Item Identification

    Major
    Item

    Dollar
    Line

    Remarks

    R

    2

     

    International Forces Support:

     

     

     

     

     

     

    E

    Consumables and Support Services

     

     

    X

     

  7. Update SAMM Appendix 4 "Generic Codes," "Budget Activity Code: N - Training (Military Assistance Program (MAP) 1000 System Only)," header to:

    AP4 - Generic Codes - Budget Activity Code: N - Training (Military Assistance Program (MAP) 1000 System Only) [Expired]