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
8/1/2024
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 24-68, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Codes "WL" and "WM" for the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Assistance Initiative, to Track Funding Beginning in Fiscal Years 25/26 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution [SAMM E-Change 714]
The semi-permanent program code "WL" is assigned to track funds under the authority of Section 1263 of the fiscal year (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). Program code "WM" is assigned for the same purposes to be used when Case Designators for "WL" 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 "WL" and "WM" 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 "WL" and "WM" 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 714 - Updates to C4.T2b. and to C15.T2.
Attachment: SAMM E-Change 714 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI), FY 2025 and subsequent years until exhausted | WL | PA | NR | AECA Only | No |
Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI), upon exhaustion of WL and subsequent years until exhausted | WM | PA | NR | AECA Only | No |
2) The SAMM Table C15.T2., Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) Programs and Authorities, Table "Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative (MSI)" is updated as follows:
Pgm | Program | Purpose | Fund Source | Appropriation | Appropriation | Funds Availability Ends on September 30 | *Funds Cancel on September 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WL | P.L. 114-92 as amended by P.L. 114-328 and P.L. 115-232, P.L 116-92 and P.L. 117-81 | Increase maritime security and maritime domain awareness for foreign countries along the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean | 97 XX/XX 0100 | Yearly Appropriation Public Laws | FYXX/XX (Two-Year O&M) | Fiscal year after appropriation authority | Five years after period of availability ends |
WM |