Incorporated
Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
Updated by DSCA 19-41.
 | DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY | 1/17/2018 |
MEMORANDUM FOR :
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR DEFENSE EXPORTS AND COOPERATION
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY
DIRECTOR, SECURITY ASSISTANCE, DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
DIRECTOR, NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
DIRECTOR, MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS INFORMATION SERVICE
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DISPOSITION
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR INFORMATION ASSURANCE, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
SUBJECT :
Assignment of Program Code "P8" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Funds Provided for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO), DSCA Policy 18-01 [SAMM E-Change 346]
Effective immediately, Program Code "P8" is assigned to track FY 2018 funds provided for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO). Funds were provided by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (Div. A, P.L. 115-90) (FY 2018 CR) and obligated via transfer from the Department of State to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency via signature of a 632(b) Memorandum of Agreement on January 8, 2018. Funds are available for reprogramming and expenditure until September 30, 2022.
Once an appropriations bill is enacted, the instructions for preparing "P8" Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), case notes and the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) will be revised to cite the appropriate public law. All implemented cases should be modified prior to case closure to reflect the full-year appropriation legislation.
Management and execution of FY 2018 "P8" programs will comply with guidance provided in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Chapter 15.
The SAMM Table C4.T2B, Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility, is updated as follows:
Organization | FMS | Combatant | Regional | FMS/AECA | Accel. Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Peacekeeping Operations, FY 18 | P8 | NR | NR | AECA Only | No |
The appropriation available for "P8" Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) is recorded in the SAMM, Table C15.T2, Appropriation Authority column, and shall be cited on each "P8" LOA in the Funds Expiration, Purpose, Availability, and Amount note.
The SAMM Table C15.T2, Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) Programs and Authorities, is updated to include the following:
Program | Pgm | Program | Purpose | Fund | Appn | Appn | Re-programming Authority | Funds Cancel on September 30 of: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Peacekeeping Operations, FY 18 | P8 | FAA Section 551 (22 U.S.C. Section 2348) | Build international peacekeeping capacity and promote regional security operations. | FAA Sec 632(b) MOA and Amendments (Various--use appropriation on MOA provided) | P.L. 115-96 | FY18 Base (one year funds) | 2022 | 2027 |
Instructions for preparation of "P8" LOA documents are found in the SAMM, Table C15.5. Funding associated with "P8" LOAs will be fully expended and "P8" cases will be reconciled and closed as soon as possible, but no later than two months before the funds cancellation date.
If you have any questions concerning this guidance, please contact Ms. Caroline Chin, DSCA-STR/SPI, caroline.s.chin.civ@mail.mil, (703) 697-9073.
Holly Haverstick
Acting Principal Director
Strategy
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