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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

10/22/2026

 

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 26-94, Addition of Appendix 8 Entry for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative [SAMM E-Change 862]

 

This memorandum establishes Appendix 8 Entry "Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative." The policy is incorporated into the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) at https://samm.dsca.mil. If you have questions concerning this guidance, 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

 

ATTACHMENT : 
SAMM E-Change 862

Attachment: Security Assistance Management Manual E-Change 862

 

  1. Update Chapter 15 per below:

    From:

    C15.1.2. Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation During the Title 10 Funded Building Partner Program Lifecycle. BPC programs authorized under Title 10 must comply with Assessment, Monitoring, & Evaluation (AM&E) policies and guidance. Assessments must be conducted prior to BPC case and training grant development and implementation, monitored during execution, and evaluated after BPC case or training grant closure. AM&E is conducted at the Initiative, Program, and Authority levels.

    To:

    C15.1.2. Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation During the Title 10 Funded Building Partner Program Lifecycle. BPC programs authorized under Title 10 must comply with Assessment, Monitoring, & Evaluation (AM&E) policies and guidance. Assessments must be conducted prior to BPC case and training grant development and implementation, monitored during execution, and evaluated after BPC case or training grant closure. AM&E is conducted at the Initiative, Program, and Authority levels. The conduct of AM&E activities provides flexibility to support BPC efforts through collaboration with other security cooperation stakeholders on program activities and status. DSCA AM&E works with DSCU and BPC program managers to gather lessons learned and best practices.

  2. Add the below to AP8.T3. and C11.T2.

    Title

    Program Acronym

    Program Authority Status

    Program Duration

    Legal Citation

    SC or SA

    Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative

    TSCI

    Active

    Temporary

    Section 1323 of P.L. 118-159 and Section 1208 of P.L 118-159

     

  3. Add the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative (TSCI) program entry to Appendix 8. See AP8.TSCI. for content.