Incorporated

Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.

Rescinds DSCA 21-47.

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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
2800 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-2800

 

9/20/2021

 

MEMORANDUM FOR :

COMMANDERS OF THE COMBATANT COMMANDS
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 OF CYBERSECURITY DIRECTORATE AND DEPUTY NATIONAL MANAGER FOR NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY

SUBJECT :

Update of Program Code "EP" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/2021 Global Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funds and FY2021 Global PKO Funds, DSCA Policy 21-76 [SAMM E-Change 553]

REFERENCE :

  1. DSCA Policy 21-47, Assignment of Program Code "EP" to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Funding Provided for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) and Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI), 26 October 2020

Effective immediately, program code "EP" is updated to track, in addition to FY2021 funds provided for GPOI and PKO, funds provided for all FY2020/2021 OCO and FY2021 Global PKO programs (GPOI, Global Defense Reform Program, Security Force Professionalization, etc.). The FY2020/2021 OCO funds were provided by Division G of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-94) and obligated via transfer from the Department of State (DOS) to DSCA via signature of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) pursuant to section 632(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as amended. FY2021 funds for Global PKO programs were appropriated in Division K of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-260) and obligated via transfer from DOS to DSCA via signature of an MOA pursuant to section 632(b) of the FAA, as amended. Funds are available for reprogramming and expenditure until September 30, 2025, and if re-classified, would be available for expenditure until September 30, 2030.

Instructions for preparation of "EP" 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 "EP" LOAs will be fully expended and "EP" cases will be reconciled and closed two months before the funds cancellation date.

If you have any questions concerning this guidance, please contact Mr. Jason Evans, DSCA/SPP/EPA, Jason.l.evans.8.civ@mail.mil, (703) 697-2661.

Alan Gorowitz
Assistant Director
Strategy, Plans, and Policy

ATTACHMENT :
- SAMM E-Change 553 - Updates to C4.T2. and to C15.T2.

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SAMM E-Change 553 - Updates to C4.T2. and to C15.T2.

1) The following updates the "EP" FMS Code information in SAMM Table C4.T2, Country and International Organization Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility:

Organization

FMS
Code

Combatant
Command
\1

Regional
Grouping
\2

FMS/AECA
Eligible
\3

Accel. Case
Closure Eligible

Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) FY 2020/2021, FY 2021

EP

NR

NR

AECA Only

No

2) The following updates the "EP" Program Code information in SAMM Table C15.T2, Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) Program Codes and Authorities:

Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Global

Pgm
Code

Program
Authority

Purpose

Fund
Source

Appn
Authority

Reprogramming
Authority
Ends on
September 30

Funds Cancel on
September 30
(without reprogramming authority)

Funds Cancel on
September 30
(with reprogramming authority)

EP

FAA Section 551 (22 U.S.C. Section 2348) for Global PKO

Build international peacekeeping capacity and promote regional security operations

FAA Sec 632(b) MOA and Amendments

P.L. 116-94 FY20 (2-year)

2025

2026

2030

P.L. 116-260 FY21(1-year)