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
4/1/2025
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 Policy Memorandum 25-38, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Code "ZL" for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative, to Track Funding Beginning in Fiscal Year 25 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution [SAMM E-Change 753]
The semi-permanent program code "ZL" is assigned to track funds under the authority of the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative as established in Section 1323 of the DoD Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-159) with appropriation authority for Fiscal Year 2025 provided in the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (H.R. 1968). The semi-permanent program code follows Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution procedures. The policy in the attachment is incorporated into the DSCA SAMM at https://samm.dsca.mil.
Instructions for preparation of "ZL" Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) documents are located in the SAMM, Chapter 15. Standard notes applicable to Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs are found in the SAMM, Appendix 6, LOA Notes Listing.
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 753 - Updates to C4.T2b. and to AP8.T2.
Attachment: SAMM E-Change 753 - Updates to C4.T2b. and to AP8.T2.
1) The SAMM Table C4.T2b., Security Cooperation (SC) Customer and Regional Codes and FMS Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved), is updated as follows:
Country/Territory | SC Customer Code | Combatant | Regional | FMS/AECA | Accel. Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative (TSCI), FY 2025 and subsequent years until exhausted | ZL | PA | NR | AECA Only | No |
2) Table AP8.T2., Security Assistance and Security Cooperation Programs Code Listing, Table "Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative (TSCI)" is updated to add:
Pgm | Program | Purpose | Fund | Appn | Appn | Funds Availability | *Funds Cancel on September 30 of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZL | Section 1323 of P.L. 118-159 | To enable Taiwan to maintain sufficient self-defense capabilities, including through one or more of the following: (A) The capabilities of the military, central government security forces, and central government security agencies of Taiwan to defend against coercion and aggression; or (B) The ability of the civilian central governmental institutions of Taiwan to provide oversight and support, ensure accountability of, or manage, such forces. | 97 XX 0100 | Yearly Appropriation Public Laws | FYXXXX (One-Year O&M) | Fiscal year of appropriation authority | Five fiscal years after period of availability ends |
97 25 0100 | FY2025 (One-Year O&M) | 2025 | 2030 |