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

10/28/2022

MEMORANDUM FOR :

DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR DEFENSE EXPORTS AND COOPERATION 
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY 
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY 
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY 
DIRECTOR, MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY 
DIRECTOR, NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY 
DIRECTOR FOR SECURITY ASSISTANCE, DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE - INDIANAPOLIS OPERATIONS 
DIRECTOR OF CYBERSECURITY DIRECTORATE AND DEPUTY NATIONAL MANAGER FOR NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY

SUBJECT :

Defense Security Cooperation Agency Policy Memorandum 22-91, Assignment of Program Code "PQ" to track Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Two-Year Operations and Maintenance Funding provided for the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Assistance Initiative [SAMM E-Change 613]

Program code "PQ" is assigned to track the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 funds executed under the authority of Section 1263 of the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (P.L. 114-92), as amended most recently by Section 1241 of the NDAA for FY 2022 (P.L. 117-81). Funds were provided under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 (Division A of the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 2023 (P.L. 117-180)). The policy in the attachment is incorporated into the DSCA Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) at https://samm.dsca.mil.

Because this program code was created while the United States Government is operating under a Continuing Resolution (CR), this policy memo will not be rescinded if there is a new CR or full appropriation. The "PQ" program code entry in SAMM Table C15.T2. will be updated to reflect the current appropriation authority information and the program authority when the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act is enacted. DSCA (Office of Strategy, Plans, and Policy, Execution Policy and Analysis Directorate (SPP/EPA)) will notify the DSCA (Office of International Operations, Global Execution Directorate, Case Writing and Development Division (IOPS/GEX/CWD) of any updates to the "PQ" entry in SAMM . Table C15.T2. so (IOPS/GEX/CWD) may update the applicable case notes.

Instructions for preparation of "PQ" Letter of Offer and Acceptance (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 "PQ" LOAs will be fully expended and cases will be reconciled and closed no later than two months before the funds cancellation date. See SAMM Section C15.6. for complete closure guidance.

If you have any questions concerning this guidance, please contact Mr. Jason Evans, DSCA (SPP/EPA), jason.l.evans8.civ@mail.mil, (703) 697-2661.

Alan Gorowitz 
Assistant Director 
Strategy, Plans, and Policy

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