Incorporated
Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
 | DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY | 1/28/2019 |
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 Codes "QH" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/2020 Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) Programs in Syria and "QI" to track FY 2019/2020 CTEF Programs for Iraq, DSCA Policy DSCA 18-67, [SAMM E-Change 415]
Effective immediately, Program Code "QH" is assigned to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/2020 funds appropriated for the Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) program in Syria and "QI" is assigned to track FY 2019/2020 funds appropriated for the CTEF program for Iraq. Funds are provided under Division A of the Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (P.L. 115-245) and will remain available for obligation until September 30, 2020. Management and execution of FY 2019/2020 "QH" and "QI" programs must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) Syria, FY19/20 | QH | CE | NR | AECA Only | No |
Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) Iraq, FY19/20 | QI | CE | NR | AECA Only | No |
The appropriation available for "QH" and "QI" Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) is recorded in the SAMM, Table C15.T2, Appropriation Authority column, and must be cited on each QI and QH LOAs 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 | Funds Availability | Funds Cancel on September 30 of: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) in Syria, FY19/20 | QH | P.L. 113-291, as amended by P.L. 115-232 | To provide assistance to meet urgent operational or force protection requirements and sustainment, to foreign forces as described in P.L. 113-291 and as amended by P.L. 115-245 and P.L.115-232. | 2099 19/20 | P.L. 115-245 | 2020 | 2025 |
Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) Iraq, FY19/20 | QI | P.L. 113-291, as amended by P.L. 115-232 | To provide assistance to meet urgent operational or force protection requirements and sustainment, to foreign forces as described in P.L. 113-291 and as amended by P.L. 115-245 and P.L.115-232. | 2099 19/20 | P.L. 115-245 | 2020 | 2025 |
Instructions for preparation of "QH" and "QI" LOA documents are found in the SAMM, Table C15.5. Funding associated with "QH" and "QI" LOAs will be fully expended and "QH" and "QI" 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.
Gregory M. Kausner
Deputy Director
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