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

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

9/8/2026

 

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 26-109, New Generic Codes for Satellites and Associated Equipment [SAMM E-Change 875]

 

Effective immediately, this memorandum updates SAMM Appendix 4 by adding new Generic Codes to support tracking of satellites and associated equipment transferred through security cooperation and security assistance activities. Generic Codes are used on every Military Articles and Services List (MASL) to categorize defense articles and defense services provided on Letters of Offer and Acceptance.

If you have questions on this memorandum or general questions on 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. Please reference the DSCA policy number and memorandum subject.

Hussam H. Bader 
Acting Assistant Director 
Strategy, Plans, and Policy

ATTACHMENT : 
SAMM E-Change 875 - New Generic Codes for Satellites and Associated Equipment

Security Assistance Management Manual E-Change 875 
NEW GENERIC CODES FOR SATELLITES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

 

  1. Add new Generic Codes to SAMM Appendix 4, Budget Activity Code: "H - Communications Equipment" as follows:

     

    Generic Code

    Category/Description

    Federal Supply
    Classification/
    Item Identification

    Major
    Item

    Dollar
    Line

    Remarks

    H

      

    Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

        
     

    8

     

    Satellite Space Vehicles & Equipment

    FSC 18XX

    X

    X

     
      

    A

    Satellites

        
      

    B

    Satellite Components

        
      

    C

    Satellite Remote Control Systems

        
      

    D

    Satellite Launchers

        
      

    E

    Satellite Handling and Service Equipment

        
      

    F

    Space Survival Equipment

        
      

    G

    Satellite Communications Equipment

        
      

    Z

    Support Equipment, Spare Parts, and Electronic Supplies

       

    Items to support, maintain, and/or repair communications equipment under H8_ category.

  2. Add the following Generic Codes within the dropdown list for Generic Code in SAMM Figure C5.F12. "Military Articles and Services List Form and Instruction Sheet":

    • H8A
    • H8B
    • H8C
    • H8D
    • H8E
    • H8F
    • H8G
    • H8Z