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
6/1/2026
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 26-82, Establish Program Code "ZH" for Joint Acquisitions for Defense Enhancements - Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative [SAMM E-Change 852]
The semi-permanent program code "ZH" is assigned to track funds received under the authority of Section 1208 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 (P.L. 118-159), which authorizes the Secretary of War to accept foreign partner contributions to fund Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative (TSCI) and other security cooperation activities. Joint Acquisitions for Defense Enhancements - TSCI ("JADE-T") is established as the program name for tracking foreign partner contributions in support of TSCI. Table C4.T2A. 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 "ZH" 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 852 - Updates to C4.T2A. and AP8.T2.
SAMM E-Change 852 - Updates to C4.T2A. and AP8.T2.
1) The SAMM Table C4.T2A., Country and International Organization Codes and Foreign Military Sales Eligibility, is updated as follows:
Organization | FMS | Combatant | Regional | FMS/AECA | Accel. Case | EX Number Suffix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Joint Acquisitions for Defense Enhancements - Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative (JADE-T) | ZH | PA | EPA | AECA Only | No | - |
2) The SAMM Table AP8.T2. is updated to establish the code ZH and add the Joint Acquisitions for Defense Enhancements - Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative (TSCI) table as follows:
Program | Program | Purpose | Fund Source | Appropriation | Appropriation | Funds Availability Ends on September 30 | Funds Cancel on September 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZH | Section 1208 of P.L. 118-159 | For mutually agreed upon purposes as consistent with Section 1323 of P.L. 118-159. | 97 ## 5748 | Yearly Appropriation Public Laws | FYXXXX (Three-Year Special Fund- TSCI) | Final fiscal year of the appropriation's period of availability | Five fiscal years after period of availability ends |
97 26/27/28 5748 | Section 1208 of P.L. 118-159 | FY26/27/28 (Three-Year Special Fund- TSCI) | 2028 | 2033 |