Incorporated
Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
 | DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY | 10/30/2019 |
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 Code "CQ" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/2020 Operation and Maintenance Funds Provided for Southeast Asia Maritime Security Initiative (MSI), DSCA Policy 19-49 [SAMM E-Change 452]
Effective immediately, Program Code "CQ" is assigned to track FY 2019/2020 funds provided to conduct or support programs utilizing the authority provided by section 1263 of the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (Public Law (P.L.) 114-92), as amended by section 1289 of the NDAA for FY 2017 (P.L. 114-328) and section 1252 of the NDAA for FY 2019 (P.L. 115-232) re-designating the authority as "the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative" (MSI)). Funds are provided under Division A of the Continuing Appropriations, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 (P.L. 116-59) and will remain available for obligation until November 21, 2019.
Once the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2020 and the full-year appropriations bill are issued, the instructions for preparing CQ cases and Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) notes, and relevant Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) sections, will be revised to cite the appropriate public laws. All implemented cases should be modified prior to case closure to reflect the FY 2020 NDAA authorization legislation and the full-year appropriations legislation. Management and execution of FY 2020 MSI (CQ) programs will comply with guidance provided in the SAMM, Chapter 15.
The SAMM Table C4.T2, Country and International Organization Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility, is updated as follows:
Organization | FMS | Combatant | Regional | FMS/AECA | Accel. Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) programs, (MSI), FY 2020 | CQ | PA | NR | AECA Only | No |
The SAMM Table C15.T2, Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) Program Codes and Authorities, is updated as follows:
Program | Pgm | Program | Purpose | Fund | Appn | Funds Availability | Funds Cancel on September 30 of: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSI | CQ | P.L. 114-92, as amended by P.L. 114-328 and P.L. 115-232 | Increase maritime security and maritime domain awareness for foreign countries along the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean | 97 20/21 0100 | P.L. 116-59 FY 2020 | November 21, 2019 | September 30, 2026 |
Instructions for preparation of CQ LOA documents are found in the SAMM, Table C15.T5. Standard notes applicable to BPC programs are found in the SAMM, Appendix 6, LOA Notes Listing. Funding associated with CQ LOAs will be fully expended and CQ cases will be reconciled and closed two months before the funds cancellation date.
If you have any questions concerning this guidance, please contact Ms. Caroline Chin, DSCA-SPP/SPI, caroline.chin.civ@mail.mil, (703) 697-9073.
Alan Gorowitz
Principal Director
Strategy, Plans and Programs
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