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
12/16/2025
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 Agency Policy Memorandum 25-32, Military Assistance Program Administrative Updates [SAMM E-Change 748]
This memorandum establishes SAMM Appendix 8 entry "Military Assistance Program" by formatting and administratively updating verbiage currently in DSCA Policy Memorandum 24-04 Attachment B and updating a reference in SAMM Chapter 9. The policy in the attachment is incorporated into the SAMM Appendix 8 at https://samm.dsca.mil. If you have questions concerning this guidance, please contact DSCA (Office of Strategy, Plans, and Policy, Execution Policy and Analysis Directorate (SPP/EPA)) at dsca.ncr.spp.mbx.epa@mail.mil.
Hussam Bader
Acting Assistant Director
Strategy, Plans, and Policy
ATTACHMENT :
SAMM E-Change 748 - Military Assistance Program Administrative Updates
Security Assistance Management Manual E-Change 748
Military Assistance Program Administrative Updates
Add SAMM Appendix 8:
See Appendix 8, Military Assistance Program for content.
Update SAMM C9.7.2.9.1.
Current:
C9.7.2.9.1. Military Assistance Program Merger Funds. Prior to FY 1982, defense articles and services provided to allied governments or international organizations by grant aid were administered through the Military Assistance Program (MAP). In FY 1982, unused MAP funding was merged into the purchaser's FMS Trust Fund account. The funds are identified within the purchaser's account as MAP Merger and may only be used to finance FMS cases. There are still open FMS cases that cite these "MAP Merger" funds. See DSCA Policy Memo 24-04 Attachment B - SPS.4.T2. for more information.
Revised:
C9.7.2.9.1. Military Assistance Program Merger Funds. Prior to FY 1982, defense articles and services provided to allied governments or international organizations by grant aid were administered through the Military Assistance Program (MAP). In FY 1982, unused MAP funding was merged into the purchaser's FMS Trust Fund account. The funds are identified within the purchaser's account as MAP Merger and may only be used to finance FMS cases. There are still open FMS cases that cite these "MAP Merger" funds. See Section MAP.1. for more information.