DSCA Policy Memo 25-36 Return of Defense Articles through the Worldwide Warehouse Redistribution Services Program has been posted.

This memorandum clarifies guidance in SAMM Chapter 6 on the ability of the Department of Defense (DoD) to accept the return of defense articles purchased through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program by adding information about the Worldwide Warehouse Redistribution Services (WWRS) program to SAMM Appendix 8.

This memo:

• Adds Section 21(m) Return of Defense Articles to Appendix 8.
• Updates Figure C5.F5. Letter of Offer and Acceptance Information.
• Updates C6.4.9. Returns.
• Updates C9.4.2.4.4. Manpower Travel Data Sheets Exemptions and Table C9.T17. Initial Deposit Requirements.
• Adds LOA Note Worldwide Warehouse Redistribution Services Program Requirements to Appendix 6.
• Updates Worldwide Warehouse Redistribution Service (WWRS) in the Glossary.

DSCA Policy Memo 25-17 Recognition of Inventory and Related Property and General Property, Plant and Equipment in the Security Assistance Accounts Financial Statements has been posted.

This memorandum updates policy in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) to ensure the Security Cooperation (SC) community properly recognizes Inventory and Related Property (I&RP) and General Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E) in the Security Assistance Accounts (SAA) Financial Statements.

This memo:

• Updates: C5.4.1. Definition.
• Adds: C5.4.1.1., C5.4.1.2., and C5.4.1.2.1.
• Updates: C7.3. Title Transfer.
• Updates: C7.3.1. Procurement Items.

DSCA Policy Memo 25-63 Manpower Travel Data Sheets on Service Supply Complete Lines Using Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System Data has been posted.

This memorandum exempts the Air Force from including Manpower Travel Data Sheets (MTDS) on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case lines with manpower under specific circumstances. This is based on the Air Force generated and validated system (Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System (SAMRS)) process which vetted manpower costs during case development. This exemption is limited to Air Force FMS case lines developed using SAMRS and the line is reconciled for closure (i.e. Service Supply Complete (SSC)).

DSCA Policy Memo 25-23 Recoupment of Nonrecurring Costs on Foreign Military Sales Cases has been posted.

This memorandum updates SAMM policy on collecting nonrecurring costs (NCs) on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases under references (a), (b), and (c). The Department will implement revised guidelines for the collection of five percent of NCs on FMS cases. The five percent collection will occur at case implementation and will be transferred to the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF). This policy applies to all NC waivers submitted on or after 1 July 2025.

This memo updates:

• Appendix 8 - Special Defense Acquisition Fund
• Chapter 9 - Financial Policies and Procedures
• LOA Note Nonrecurring Costs - Waiver Approved

DSCA Policy Memo 25-65 Addition of Letter of Offer and Acceptance Note for Lead Nation Foreign Military Sales Cases in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Support Partnerships has been posted.

This policy memorandum updates the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) Appendix 6 to add a standard note for use on Lead Nation Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Support Partnerships (SPs). The standard note is to be included on all new basic cases and all amendments.

This memo:

• Adds LOA Note Note for Lead Nation North Atlantic Treaty Organization Support Partnerships Cases
• Updates C5.6.1.7. Special Notes and Formatting. (and subsections/figures)