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
8/14/2026
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 FOR SECURITY ASSISTANCE, DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE - INDIANAPOLIS OPERATIONS
DIRECTOR OF CYBERSECURITY DIRECTORATE AND DEPUTY NATIONAL MANAGER FOR NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
SUBJECT :
Security Assistance Management Manual Policy Memorandum 26-110, Assignment of Semi-Permanent Program Code "LF" for Section 8034 of Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 2026, Lebanese Armed Forces Assistance Program Two-Year Funds, to Track Funding Beginning in Fiscal Year 2026 to Support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution [SAMM E-Change 876]
The semi-permanent program code "LF" is assigned to track funds under the authority of the Lebanese Armed Forces Assistance Program (LAFAP) as established, along with appropriation authority in Division A, Section 8034 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (P.L. 119-75). Table C4.T2B. and Table AP8.T2. are updated per the attachment. The semi-permanent program code follows Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution procedures. The policy in the attachment is incorporated into the SAMM at https://samm.dsca.mil.
Instructions for preparation of "LF" Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) and training grant documents are located in Chapter 15. Standard notes applicable to Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs are found in Appendix 6, LOA Notes Listing. The partner will work with DSCA (Office of Business Operations, Financial Policy & Regional Execution Directorate (OBO/FPRE)) for information for establishing the funds for this effort via wire transfer.
If you have any questions concerning this guidance or for general questions about the SAMM, please contact SPP/EPA at dsca.ncr.spp.mbx.epa@mail.mil.
Hussam Bader
Acting Assistant Director
Strategy, Plans, and Policy
ATTACHMENT :
SAMM E-Change 876 - Updates to C4.T2B. and AP8.T2.
SAMM E-Change 876 - Updates to C4.T2B. and AP8.T2.
1) The SAMM Table C4.T2B., Country and International Organization Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility (DSCA/DFAS Reserved), is updated as follows:
Country/Territory | SC Customer Code | Combatant Command \1 | Regional Grouping \2 | FMS/AECA Eligible \3 | Accel. Case Closure Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lebanese Armed Forces Assistance Program (LAFAP) Two-Year Funds, FY 2026 and subsequent years until exhausted | LF | CE | NR | AECA Only | No |
2) The SAMM Table AP8.T2. is updated to establish the code LF and add the Lebanese Armed Forces Assistance Program (LAFAP) table as follows:
Program | Program | Purpose | Fund Source | Appropriation | Appropriation | Funds Availability | Funds Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LF | Section 8034 of P.L. 119-75 | To provide assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces, including training, equipment, logistics support, supplies and services, stipends, infrastructure repair and renovation, and sustainment | 97 ## XX/XX 0100 | Yearly Appropriation Public Laws | FYXXXX (Two-Year O&M) | Final fiscal year of the appropriation's period of availability | Five fiscal years after period of availability ends |
97 26/27 0100 | FY26/27 (Two-Year O&M) | 2027 | 2032 |