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

10/26/2026

 

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 26-127, Clarification Updates [SAMM E-Change 889]

 

This memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) with clarification changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. The policy in the attachment is incorporated into the DSCA SAMM at https://samm.dsca.mil.

If you have any questions concerning this guidance or questions relating to 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.

 

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

 

ATTACHMENTS : 
1. Security Assistance Management Manual E-Change 889 - Clarification Updates 
2. Security Assistance Management Manual E-Change 889 - CAC-SAMM Clarification Updates

Attachment 1: Security Assistance Management Manual E-Change 889 
Clarification Updates

 

  1. Update Table C5.T3A. per below:

    Implementing Agency Code

    Military Department Organization with Security Cooperation Responsibilities

    Applicability

    Address for Letter of Request Submission

    D

    Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs (SAF/IA)

    Action purposes for LORs with any Space Capabilities (e.g., Satellite Communications, Space Electromagnetic Warfare, Domain Awareness), Technologies, Systems, or Spacecraft.

    MAIL:
    SAF/IARSPG (Space Division)
    1080 Air Force Pentagon
    Washington DC 20330-1080

    E-MAIL:
    SAF/IARSPG Workflow
    SAF.IARSPG.Workflow@us.af.mil

  2. Update Section C5.7.5.1.1.2. "Public Information" as follows:

    Current:

    C5.7.5.1.1.2. Public Information. Following formal notification, the full text of the unclassified CN is published in the Congressional Record, which is available to the public online. With the exception of classified notifications and classified annexes, the full texts of 36(b)(1) and 36(b)(5)(C) CNs are also posted for the public in the Federal Register after notification and the details of 36(b)(1) notifications are published in the Major Arms Sales page on the DSCA website. Therefore, unclassified CN documents may not contain any CUI, FOUO, unclassified information not authorized for public release, or classified information.

    Revised:

    C5.7.5.1.1.2. Public Information. Following formal notification, the full text of the unclassified CN is published in the Congressional Record, which is available to the public online. With the exception of classified notifications and classified annexes, the full texts of 36(b)(1) and 36(b)(5)(C) CNs are also posted for the public in the Federal Register after notification and the details of 36(b)(1) notifications are published in the Major Arms Sales page on the DSCA website State website. Therefore, unclassified CN documents may not contain any CUI, FOUO, unclassified information not authorized for public release, or classified information.

  3. Updates Section C5.8.2.6.2. to clarify that the ETP process must be used:

    Current:

    C5.8.2.6.2. NATO Support Partnership cases are permitted to be Agent Sales by exception, whether as a new basic case or as a realigned case under DSCA Policy Memorandum 22-85.

    Revised:

    C5.8.2.6.2. NATO Support Partnership cases are permitted to be Agent Sales by exception, through DSCA's Exception to Policy process (see Section C6.7.5.), whether as a new basic case or as a realigned case under DSCA Policy Memorandum 22-85.

  4. Update the SAMM to reflect the name change of the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) to Special Boat Training Command (SBTC) as follows:

    Current:

    SAMM Acronyms List: NAVSCIATTS - Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School

    C10.6.3.10. Naval Small Craft Instructional and Technical Training School Costs. NAVSCIATTS fixed costs may be paid from specific Navy appropriations (see Department of War Financial Management Regulation (DoW FMR), DoW 7000.14-R, Volume 15 Chapter 7, section 22.1.2.6.)

    C10.10.1. English Language Training. Training in U.S. military schools and installations is conducted in English, except for the U.S. Army's Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC), the U.S. Air Force's Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA), and most programs offered by the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS). International students must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English at a level of proficiency that enables them to successfully complete training.

    Table C10.T11. Daily Supplemental Living Allowances for International Military Students under United States Government Funded Security Assistance and Security Cooperation Programs

    ...

    10. Guest instructors assigned to the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC), the Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) or the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) are paid a living allowance based upon the installation's government quarters or government contracted quarters' rates by grade and a standard subsistence allowance regardless of rank. Guest instructors' allowances are paid out of the MILDEP's Operations and Maintenance account, not SC training programs.

    ...

    Revised:

    SAMM Acronyms List: NAVSCIATTS SBTC - Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School Special Boat Training Command

    C10.6.3.10. Naval Small Craft Instructional and Technical Training School Special Boat Training Command Costs. NAVSCIATTS Special Boat Training Command (SBTC) fixed costs may be paid from specific Navy appropriations (see Department of War Financial Management Regulation (DoW FMR), DoW 7000.14-R, Volume 15 Chapter 7, section 22.1.2.6.)

    C10.10.1. English Language Training. Training in U.S. military schools and installations is conducted in English, except for the U.S. Army's Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC), the U.S. Air Force's Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA), and most programs offered by the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) Special Boat Training Command (SBTC).. International students must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English at a level of proficiency that enables them to successfully complete training.

    Table C10.T11. Daily Supplemental Living Allowances for International Military Students under United States Government Funded Security Assistance and Security Cooperation Programs

    ...

    10. Guest instructors assigned to the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC), the Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) or the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) Special Boat Training Command (SBTC). are paid a living allowance based upon the installation's government quarters or government contracted quarters' rates by grade and a standard subsistence allowance regardless of rank. Guest instructors' allowances are paid out of the MILDEP's Operations and Maintenance account, not SC training programs.

    ...

  5. Update Section C10.6.7. as follows:

    Current:

    C10.6.7. Requests for International Military Education and Training Policy Waivers. Policy waiver requests will be reviewed and considered during the program review portion at the CCMD's SCETWG. Requests include complete justification and a written statement of MILGP Chief's concurrence. Requests submitted outside the SCETWG are addressed by the MILGP to the CCMD with an information copy to DSCA (DSCU/IMTE) and the appropriate IA. DSCA (DSCU/IMTE) and the CCMD jointly respond to the MILGP request with information copy to appropriate IA. Figure C10.F4. provides the format for waiver requests. A fillable PDF version is available in SC-TMS/FORMS.

    Revised:

    C10.6.7. Requests for International Military Education and Training Policy Waivers. Policy waiver requests will be reviewed and considered during the program review portion at the CCMD's SCETWG. Requests include complete justification and a written statement of MILGP Chief's concurrence. Requests submitted outside the SCETWG are addressed by the MILGP to the CCMD with an information copy to DSCA (DSCU/IMTE) and the appropriate IA. DSCA (DSCU/IMTE) and the CCMD jointly respond to the MILGP request with information copy to appropriate IA. Figure C10.F4. provides the format for waiver requests. A fillable PDF version is available in SC-TMS/FORMS.

  6. Delete Figure C10.F4. "English Comprehension Level Waiver" and renumber figures in Chapter 10 as needed.
  7. Update the Appendix 6 "Note for Lead Nation North Atlantic Treaty Organization Support Partnerships Cases" LOA note reference per below:

    Current:

    See Section C5.7.1.7.3.

    Revised:

    See Section C5.7.1.7.3. Section C5.8.2.7.3.

  8. Update the Military Assistance Program (MAP) Redistributed Property reference to Appendix 08 per below:

    Current:

    See Table DSCA 24-04 Attachment B - SPS.4.T2.

    Revised:

    See Table DSCA 24-04 Attachment B - SPS.4.T2. Table MAP.T1. End Use and Disposal Processes

Attachment 2 - CAC -SAMM Clarification Updates
 

 

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