DSCA 23-01 | Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Incorporated

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

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

1/30/2023

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 23-01, Administrative Changes [SAMM E-Change 622]

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. DSCA will issue contextual changes to the SAMM under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change. The attached administrative changes will be included in the online version of the SAMM at https://samm.dsca.mil.

The SAMM changes identified in this memorandum are effective immediately. For questions, please contact Mr. Jason Evans, DSCA (Office of Strategy, Plans, and Policy, Execution Policy and Analysis Directorate (SPP/EPA)), Jason.l.evans8.civ@mail.mil, 703-697-2661.

David Ferrari
Assistant Director
Strategy, Plans, and Policy

ATTACHMENT :
Security Assistance Management Manual E-Change 622

Attachment: Security Assistance Management Manual E-Change 622
SAMM Admin Change Memo

Revise C5.F6., Instructions for Preparing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance, entry 5., concerning Offer Expiration Dates, to extend the Offer Expiration Date for the country of Kuwait from 140 to 180 days.

C10.3.1. is revised as follows:

Current Wording:
1. C10.3.1. Combatant Duties. The Arms Export Control Act (AECA), section 21(c) (22 U.S.C 2761(a)(1)(C)), prohibits personnel providing defense services (including training) from performing duties of a combatant nature. Training and advising activities that may engage U.S. personnel in combat activities outside of the United States are prohibited.
Revised Wording:
1. C10.3.1. Combatant Duties. The Arms Export Control Act (AECA), section 21(c) (22 U.S.C 2761(a)(1)(C)), prohibits personnel providing defense services (including training) from performing duties of a combatant nature. Training and advising activities that may engage require U.S. personnel to engage in combat activities outside of the United States are prohibited.

C10.17.6.4. is revised as follows:

Current Wording:
1. C10.17.6.4. Global Peacekeeping Operation Initiative (GPOI). GPOI promotes burden sharing and enhances national and regional capability to support PKO using core curriculum for PKO education and training and procurement of non-lethal defense-related training equipment. An FMS case is used to purchase this type of training with the GPOI funding identified. See Chapter 15.
Revised Wording:
1. C10.17.21. Global Peacekeeping Operation Initiative (GPOI). GPOI promotes burden sharing and enhances national and regional capability to support PKO using core curriculum for PKO education and training and procurement of non-lethal defense-related training equipment. An FMS case is used to purchase this type of training with the GPOI funding identified. See Chapter 15.

C10.20.6.1. is revised as follows:

Current Wording:
1. C10.20.6.1. Weight Allowances. The weight allowance for RIM is reduced to 100 pounds for PME, postgraduate education, language instructor training, and 50 pounds for all other courses.
Revised Wording:
1. C10.20.6.1. Weight Allowances. The weight allowance for RIM is limited to 100 pounds for PME, postgraduate education, language instructor training, and 50 pounds for all other courses.

C10.22.1. is revised as follows:

Current Wording:
1. C10.22.1. Definition and Purpose. SCET teams consist of U.S. Military, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian, and/or contractor personnel deployed to a foreign country on Temporary Duty (TDY - 179 days or less), or Permanent Change of Station (PCS - more than 179 days) status. These teams provide advice, training, technical assistance, or support to personnel of the host nation. This assistance is provided to meet specific objectives in connection with the development of a country's capabilities. Prior to programming these teams, planners should take into consideration all of the advantages and disadvantages inherent in the use of this type of assistance in a particular country. Deployment of SCET teams should also be consistent with DoD, Combatant Command (CCMD), and the U.S. Embassy Country Team Mission Strategic Plan (MSP). Table C10.T1., provides a listing of the various authorities for education and training.
Revised Wording:
1. C10.22.1. Definition and Purpose. SCET teams consist of U.S. Military, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian, and/or contractor personnel deployed to a foreign country on Temporary Duty (TDY - 179 days or less), or Permanent Change of Station (PCS - more than 179 days) status. These teams provide advice, training, technical assistance, or support to personnel of the host nation. This assistance is provided to meet specific objectives in connection with the development of a country's capabilities. Prior to programming these teams, planners should take into consideration all of the advantages and disadvantages inherent in the use of this type of assistance in a particular country. Deployment of SCET teams should also be consistent with goals and objectives outlined in both Combatant Command (CCMD) campaign plans and the State Department Integrated Country Strategies. Table C10.T1., provides a listing of the various authorities for education and training.

C10.22.1.1. is revised as follows:

Current Wording:
1. C10.22.1.1. Constraints. Teams deploy and function under authority of the relevant section of either Title 10 USC, Title 22 USC or other relevant legislation are subject to procedures and constraints included in the authorizing legislation and/or established policy. Procedures and constraints vary greatly from one legislative authority to another and all concerned with a particular team's deployment must fully understand those differences. See Section C10.8.3.1. Security Screening for Security Cooperation Education and Training Teams (SCETs)/Mobile Education Teams (METs) and Mobile Training Teams (MTTs).
Revised Wording:
1. C10.22.1.1. Constraints. Teams that deploy and function under authority of the relevant section of either Title 10 USC, Title 22 USC or other relevant legislation are subject to procedures and constraints included in the authorizing legislation and/or established policy. Procedures and constraints vary greatly from one legislative authority to another and all stakeholders concerned with a particular team's deployment must fully understand those differences. See Section C10.8.3.1. Security Screening for Security Cooperation Education and Training Teams (SCETs)/Mobile Education Teams (METs) and Mobile Training Teams (MTTs).

Update Appendix 6 Fund Source and Availability - Non-DoD Funding - [Name of Program] FY[##] as below:

Current Wording:

Note Text
Funds are provided in support of authority to [insert purpose as listed in Chapter 15, Table 2]. The funds are subject to all the requirements and restrictions specified under Program Authority P.L. [XXX-XXX] and Appropriation Authority P.L. [XXX-XXX, FYXX]. The funds carry the same time, purpose, and availability restrictions associated with the Interagency Agreement (IAA) / Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) ["(Basic)" -or- "(Amend #)"], using obligation number [insert obligation number]. The period of performance runs through [mmmm dd, yyyy], as identified in the IAA/MOA. Funds are available for expenditure until funds cancel at midnight on September 30, [XXXX]. This is the only source of funding for costs associated with this LOA and funds are limited to the total estimated cost of this LOA. Neither DSCA nor the IA have other funds legally available to them for this requirement for any costs that exceed the value of this LOA.

Note Text

Funds are provided in support of authority to [insert purpose as listed in Chapter 15, Table 2].

The funds are subject to all the requirements and restrictions specified under Program Authority P.L. [XXX-XXX] and Appropriation Authority P.L. [XXX-XXX, FYXX].
The funds carry the same time, purpose, and availability restrictions associated with the Interagency Agreement (IAA) / Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) ["(Basic)" -or- "(Amend #)"], using obligation number [insert obligation number].
The period of performance runs through [mmmm dd, yyyy], as identified in the IAA/MOA.
Funds are available for expenditure until funds cancel at midnight on September 30, [XXXX].
This is the only source of funding for costs associated with this LOA and funds are limited to the total estimated cost of this LOA. Neither DSCA nor the IA have other funds legally available to them for this requirement for any costs that exceed the value of this LOA.

Revised Wording:

Note Text
Funds are provided in support of authority to [insert purpose as listed in Chapter 15, Table 2]. The funds are subject to all the requirements and restrictions specified under Program Authority P.L. [XXX-XXX] and Appropriation Authority P.L. [XXX-XXX, FYXX]. The funds carry the same time, purpose, and availability restrictions associated with the Interagency Agreement (IAA) / Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) ["(Basic)" -or- "(Amend #)"], using obligation number [insert obligation number]. Funds are available for expenditure until funds cancel at midnight on September 30, [XXXX]. This is the only source of funding for costs associated with this LOA and funds are limited to the total estimated cost of this LOA. Neither DSCA nor the IA have other funds legally available to them for this requirement for any costs that exceed the value of this LOA.

Note Text

Funds are provided in support of authority to [insert purpose as listed in Chapter 15, Table 2].

The funds are subject to all the requirements and restrictions specified under Program Authority P.L. [XXX-XXX] and Appropriation Authority P.L. [XXX-XXX, FYXX].
The funds carry the same time, purpose, and availability restrictions associated with the Interagency Agreement (IAA) / Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) ["(Basic)" -or- "(Amend #)"], using obligation number [insert obligation number].
Funds are available for expenditure until funds cancel at midnight on September 30, [XXXX].
This is the only source of funding for costs associated with this LOA and funds are limited to the total estimated cost of this LOA. Neither DSCA nor the IA have other funds legally available to them for this requirement for any costs that exceed the value of this LOA.

8. The following Policy Memo statuses are updated as shown:

POLICY MEMO #	CURRENT STATUS	UPDATED STATUS
DSCA 04-31	ACTIVE	SUPERSEDED Superseded by 2012 SAMM Rewrite. Refer to the Joint Travel Regulations
DSCA 05-13	ACTIVE Supersedes DSCA 04-38	SUPERSEDED No SAMM changes as a result of this policy memo. This policy memo had been superseded by DSCA 11-43. This policy memo had superseded DSCA 04-38.
DSCA 05-28	ACTIVE	SUPERSEDED Superseded by 2012 SAMM Rewrite
DSCA 06-15	ACTIVE Announces changes implemented by DSCA 06-19, 06-25, and 06-47	RESCINDED Rescinded by 12-37. Message announced changes implemented by DSCA 06-19, DSCA 06-25, and DSCA 06-47.
DSCA 06-31	ACTIVE	SUPERSEDED Superseded by 2012 SAMM Rewrite
DSCA 07-24	ACTIVE	SUPERSEDED Superseded by 2012 SAMM Rewrite
DSCA 07-40	ACTIVE	SUPERSEDED Superseded by 2012 SAMM Rewrite
DSCA 07-44	ACTIVE	SUPERSEDED Superseded by 2012 SAMM Rewrite
DSCA 08-16	ACTIVE	SUPERSEDED Superseded by 2012 SAMM Rewrite
DSCA 12-45	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 12-53	ACTIVE References DSCA 12-37	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. References DSCA 12-37.
DSCA 13-07	ACTIVE	SUPERSEDED Superseded by DSCA 20-62
DSCA 13-17	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 13-36	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 13-37	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 13-53	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Partially rescinded DSCA 13-26.
DSCA 13-57	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 13-58	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 13-59	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 13-62	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 13-65	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 14-01	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 14-27	ACTIVE References DSCA 02-14.	ACTIVE Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Implementation Instructions provided in Attachment 2 are Active. References DSCA 02-14.
DSCA 15-20	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 16-02	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 16-13	ACTIVE	ACTIVE Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Policy guidance in attachment B is Active.
DSCA 16-17	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 17-47	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 18-53	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 19-10	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Policy Guidance in Attachment 2 is Active.
DSCA 19-16	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 19-23	ACTIVE Rescinds DSCA 18-48. Revises DSCA 18-27.	ACTIVE There are no SAMM Changes as a result of this Policy Memo. FMS admin surcharges no longer apply to BPC cases, effective October 1, 2020. See DSCA 20-47 and DSCA 20-86. Rescinded DSCA 18-48. This policy memo updated implementation guidance that accompanied DSCA 18-27.
DSCA 19-29	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 19-42	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 19-43	ACTIVE Rate Change Effective February 1, 2020	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Rate change was effective February 1, 2020
DSCA 19-55	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 20-07	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 20-12	ACTIVE Supplements DSCA 19-03	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Supplements DSCA 19-03.
DSCA 20-14	ACTIVE Rescinds DSCA 09-07 and DSCA 16-72.	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Rescinded DSCA 09-07 and DSCA 16-72.
DSCA 20-16	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 20-18	ACTIVE Supplements DSCA 19-31	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Supplements DSCA 19-31.
DSCA 20-35	ACTIVE References DSCA 19-23 and DSCA 19-43	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. References DSCA 19-23 and DSCA 19-43.
DSCA 20-47	ACTIVE	ACTIVE Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Policy Guidance in Attachment 3 is Active.
DSCA 20-62	ACTIVE References DSCA 20-37.	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. References DSCA 20-37.
DSCA 20-65	ACTIVE	ACTIVE Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Implementation guidance found in Attachments 2 and 3 are Active.
DSCA 20-66	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. References DSCA 19-03 and DSCA 20-47.
DSCA 20-77	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 20-83	ACTIVE	ACTIVE Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Policy guidance in Attachments 2 and 3 are Active.
DSCA 20-85	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 20-86	ACTIVE Rescinds DSCA 19-09	ACTIVE Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Policy guidance in Attachment 2 is Active. References DSCA 20-47. Rescinded DSCA 19-09.
DSCA 20-88	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 21-06	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 21-07	ACTIVE	ACTIVE Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Policy guidance in Attachment 2 and 3 is Active.
DSCA 21-13	ACTIVE Memo supersedes DSCA 13-24, 08-07, and 07-43.	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Superseded DSCA 13-27, DSCA 08-07, and DSCA 07-43.
DSCA 21-42	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 21-43	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 21-72	ACTIVE Memo rescinds DSCA 06-03 and USP020014-08	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Rescinded DSCA 06-03 and USP020014-08.
DSCA 21-73	ACTIVE	ACTIVE Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. Implementation guidance provided in Attachment B is Active.
DSCA 21-74	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 21-97	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 22-02	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. References DSCA 21-74.
DSCA 22-19	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM. References DSCA 22-47.
DSCA 22-28	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.
DSCA 22-29	ACTIVE	INCORPORATED Policy changes from this SAMM E-Change memo have been incorporated into the SAMM.