Superseded
This policy memo has been superseded by the 2012 SAMM Rewrite.
 | DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY | 9/26/2008 |
MEMORANDUM FOR :
SEE DISTRIBUTION
SUBJECT :
New Mandatory Note for Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) in Chapter 5, Table C5.T5. of the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) (DSCA 08-31) [SAMM E-Change 118]
This memorandum revises Chapter 5, Table C5.T5., of the SAMM by adding a new standard security and accountability note for Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) documents transferring Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI). This note should be added to LOA documents that are being amended or modified; however, there is no need to amend or modify the LOA document only to add this note.
The guidance in this memorandum is effective 30 days from the date of signature. This change will be included in the automated version of the SAMM found on the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Web Page as SAMM E-Change 118. If you have any questions concerning requirements for CCI, please contact Mr. Daniel Beam, Foreign Military Sales Division, National Security Agency, at 301-688-5031 or email: d.beam@radium.ncsc.mil. For questions relating to the SAMM, please contact Mr. Mike Slack, DSCA/STR-POL, at 703-601-3842 or e-mail: michael.slack@dsca.mil.
Freda J. Lodge
Principal Director
Strategy
ATTACHMENT :
As stated
DISTRIBUTION :
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
DEFENSE EXPORTS AND COOPERATION (DASA-DEC)
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (NAVIPO)
DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (SAF/IA)
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
DIRECTOR, NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE REUTILIZATION AND MARKETING SERVICE
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS INFORMATION SERVICE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR INFORMATION ASSURANCE,
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
DIRECTOR FOR SECURITY ASSISTANCE,
DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE - INDIANAPOLIS OPERATIONS
CC :
STATE/PM-RSAT
DISAM
USASAC
SATFA TRADOC
NAVICP
NETSAFA
AFSAC
AFRICOM
TRANSCOM
AFSAT
JFCOM
SOCOM
EUCOM
CENTCOM
NORTHCOM
PACOM
SOUTHCOM
Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), E-Change 118
Addition to Table C5.T5.
Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI)
Note Usage |
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A CCI is secure telecommunications or information handling equipment or associated cryptographic item which is unclassified but controlled. It requires release authority and approval for sale and transfer from the National Security Agency (NSA), DP23 Foreign Military Sales and Export Review Office, before release to purchaser country or alliance. Mandatory for LOAs that include CCI. Mandatory for Amendments and Modifications that add CCI. Application Responsibility: Case Writing Division |
Note Text |
"Unkeyed Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) equipment and components may be transported within the continental United States by any means that provide continuous accountability and protection against losses and unauthorized access while in transit; i.e., constant surveillance system, signature service required. For transportation to an overseas location, Communication Security (COMSEC) items must be handled via COMSEC accounting channels, and shipped via a security-cleared freight forwarder to the customer's National Distribution Authority (NDA). COMSEC items must be transferred from COMSEC account to COMSEC account. CCI equipment and components will be stored in a manner that ensures protection against losses and unauthorized access and that maintains accounting integrity." |