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
5/16/2024
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, SECURITY COOPERATION ACCOUNTING DIRECTORATE, 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 Policy Memorandum 24-48, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Codes "PX" and "PZ" for Peacekeeping Operations - Africa to Track Funding Beginning in FY25/26 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution [SAMM E-Change 697]
The semi-permanent program code "PX" is assigned to track funds for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Africa. Funds are appropriated yearly in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Acts. PKO-Africa activities are authorized by section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. Section 2348). In addition, "PZ" is assigned for the same purpose to be used when Case Designators for "PX" are exhausted. The program codes support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution. The policy in the attachment is incorporated into the DSCA SAMM at https://samm.dsca.mil.
Instructions for preparation of "PX" and "PZ" Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) documents will be provided along with the rest of the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution Guidance. Standard notes applicable to Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs are found in the SAMM, Appendix 6, LOA Notes Listing. Funding associated with "PX" and "PZ" LOAs will be fully expended, and cases will be reconciled and closed two months before the funds' cancellation date.
If you have any questions concerning this guidance or for general questions about the SAMM, please contact DSCA (Office of Strategy, Plans, and Policy, Execution Policy and Analysis Directorate (SPP/EPA)) at dsca.ncr.spp.mbx.epa@mail.mil.
David Ferrari
Assistant Director
Strategy, Plans, and Policy
ATTACHMENT :
SAMM E-Change 697 - Updates to C4.T2b. and to C15.T2.
Attachment: SAMM E-Change 697 - Updates to C4.T2b. and to C15.T2.
1) The SAMM Table C4.T2b., Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved), is updated as follows:
Organization | FMS | Combatant | Regional | FMS/AECA | Accel. Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FAA Section 551 Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Africa, FY 2025 and subsequent years until exhausted | PX | NR | NR | AECA Only | No |
FAA Section 551 Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Africa, upon exhaustion of PX and subsequent years until exhausted | PZ | NR | NR | AECA Only | No |
2) The SAMM Table C15.T2., Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) Programs and Authorities, Table "Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Africa" is updated as follows:
Pgm | Program | Purpose | Fund | Appn | Reprogramming | Funds Cancel on | Funds Cancel on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PX | FAA Section 551 (22 U.S.C. 2348) for Peacekeeping Operations | Build international peacekeeping capacity and promote regional security operations | FAA Sec 632(b) MOA and Amendments | Various (refer to Interagency Agreement (IAA)) | Determined by IAA | Determined by IAA | Determined by IAA |
PZ |