Incorporated

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

 

10/12/2021

 

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 FOR SECURITY ASSISTANCE, DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE - INDIANAPOLIS OPERATIONS
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
DIRECTOR, MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY
DIRECTOR, NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL - INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
DIRECTOR OF CYBERSECURITY DIRECTORATE AND DEPUTY NATIONAL MANAGER FOR NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY

SUBJECT :

Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), Administrative Changes, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Policy 21-75 [SAMM E-Change 552

This memorandum updates the SAMM with clerical and administrative changes. This memorandum does not contain contextual policy changes. DSCA will issue contextual changes to the SAMM under a separate policy memo/SAMM E-change. These administrative changes will be included in the online version of the SAMM at https://samm.dsca.mil.

The SAMM changes identified in this memorandum are effective immediately. For questions, please contact Mr. Jason Evans, Jason.l.evans8.civ@mail.mil, 703-697-2661.

Alan Gorowitz
Assistant Director
Strategy, Plans, and Policy

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Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), E-Change 552 
Administrative Changes

 

Notice: Changes are highlighted in RED TEXT for each SAMM Admin change below.

 

  1. Update E-SAMM Appendix 7, Chapter 2, Figure 5, Rows 20, 21, and 22 to read as follows:

    Item #

    What To Review

    LOA

    DIFS

    IA System1

    Case Dir

    Case File

    Case Mgr Records

    Funding Docs

    Shipment Docs

    Voucher/ Expns

    End Of Review Timeframe

    What To Do (Reconciliation) 2

    Section 1: General Case Data

    20

    Review and resolve problem disbursements

     

    X

    X

    X

    X

    X

    X

     

    X

    Before transitioning to C3 status

    If the case has problem disbursements, review funding documents and validate commitments, obligations and expenditures against IA system. If valid and no additional OA available, prepare case mod/amend to increase case or realign funds via case mod/amend. If invalid, prepare correction package IAW local IA/Command procedures for processing.

    21

    Obtain billings and current information on reimbursable documents

     

     

    X

     

    X

    X

    X

     

    X

    C3 (final ACCP closure)/ C1 (non-ACCP closure) status

    Obtain finals on reimbursable documents within 90 days after funding document expires. Field activities should submit quarterly billing information. To avoid multiple requests, send a consolidated list of missing finals to the field activity performing the work. Keep on top of reimbursable documents.

    22

    Review and ensure all travel orders/vouchers are liquidated

     

    X

    X

     

    X

    X

    X

     

    X

    C3 (final ACCP closure)/ C1 (non-ACCP closure) status

    Travel vouchers are a reconciliation problem. Ensure that vouchers are submitted within 5 days of travel completion. Obtain copy of travel voucher when paid by DFAS. For invitational travel orders or when travel funds are sent to other activities, do not issue additional travel funds until all paid vouchers have been received. Upon receipt of paid travel voucher ensure all funds are liquidated and deobligate any excess funds.

  2. Update SAMM section C7.15.2 to read as follows in order to clarify security requirements for materiel with a Security Risk Category.
    • Current Wording:

      C7.15.2. SRC II through IV. Collectively, these categories include everything from light automatic weapons and ammunition to non-automatic weapons and ammunition. These items must be exported and moved under Delivery Term Code (DTC) 7, 8, or 9 procedures through a DoD-controlled Port of Embarkation. This requirement cannot be waived.

    • Revised Wording:

      C7.15.2. Collectively, these categories include everything from light automatic weapons and ammunition to non-automatic weapons and ammunition. These items must move through a DoD-controlled Port of Embarkation and maintain security procedures consistent with Delivery Term Code (DTC) 7, 8, or 9. This requirement cannot be waived. Please consult the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Office of Strategy, Plans and Policy, Execution Policy and Analysis (DSCA/SPP/EPA) for clarification of any requirements.

  3. Update SAMM section C5.4.12 to read as follows:
    • Current Wording:

      C5.4.12. Pre-Case Reviews (PCR) for New LOAs. DSCA may conduct a Pre-Case Review (PCR) with the IAs and other stakeholders on new LOAs during case development and before the IA submits the case to CWD for review. The purpose of the Pre-Case Review (PCR) is to identify issues and discrepancies in the LOA so that the IA can address them before the case is submitted to the Case Writing Division (CWD) for review and to reduce the amount of rework during case development. A PCR is not appropriate or necessary for all LOAs, but should be considered for cases meeting the criteria in SAMM Section C5.4.12.1. The DSCA IRT Lead or Deputy is the final decision authority for whether or not a PCR should be held. The IA may request a PCR through the DSCA Country Program Director (CPD) for cases meeting the listed criteria. If a PCR is approved, the DSCA IRT Lead or Deputy will assign an IRT representative to serve as the PCR lead. It is the responsibility of the PCR Lead to coordinate and schedule the PCR, facilitate the meeting, assign actions, capture and disseminate meeting notes and action items, and conduct follow-up actions, as appropriate.

    • Revised Wording:

      C5.4.12. Pre-Case Reviews (PCR) for New LOAs. DSCA may conduct a Pre-Case Review (PCR) with the IAs and other stakeholders on new LOAs during case development and before the IA submits the case to CWD for review. The purpose of the Pre-Case Review (PCR) is to identify issues and discrepancies in the LOA so that the IA can address them before the case is submitted to the Case Writing Division (CWD) for review and to reduce the amount of rework during case development. A PCR is not appropriate or necessary for all LOAs, but should be considered for cases meeting the criteria in SAMM Section C5.4.12.1. The DSCA IRT Lead or Deputy is the final decision authority for whether or not a PCR should be held. The IA will request a PCR through the DSCA Country Program Director (CPD) for cases meeting the listed criteria. If a PCR is approved, the DSCA IRT Lead or Deputy will assign an IRT representative to serve as the PCR lead. It is the responsibility of the PCR Lead to coordinate and schedule the PCR, facilitate the meeting, assign actions, capture and disseminate meeting notes and action items, and conduct follow-up actions, as appropriate.

  4. Update SAMM Section C15.3.6 to read as follows:
    • Current Wording:

      C15.3.6. Notes. Notes on a Pseudo LOA do not represent the terms and conditions of an international agreement, but rather they communicate case information necessary for proper handling of the case and case material. Appendix 6 lists standard notes applicable to BPC cases. The IA is responsible for adding non-standard notes, as required. Line item description notes for training, service, or technical assistance lines will include an explanation of the category of service (severable or non-severable) along with the expected period of performance for services.

    • Revised Wording:

      C15.3.6. Notes. Notes on a BPC LOA do not represent the terms and conditions of an international agreement, but rather they communicate case information necessary for proper handling of the case and case material. Appendix 6 lists standard notes applicable to BPC cases. The IA is responsible for adding non-standard notes, as required. Line item description notes for training, service, or technical assistance lines will include an explanation of the category of service stated as severable or non-severable along with the expected period of performance for services.

  5. Update LOA Note "Line Item [Insert Line Item Number] Description" in Appendix 6 as follows:

    Line Item [Insert Line Item Number] Description

    Note Usage

    FMS : Yes

    BPC : Yes

    Mandatory for each line on the FMS and BPC LOA Modifications and Amendments unless all line item description information can fit beneath the MASL description. If any one line item requires a Line Item Description note, a Line Item Description note must be included for each line item.

    References

    See Figure C5.F6. 

    Note Input Responsibility

    IA

    Note Text

    Varies - wording must be determined on a line-by-line basis. Wording must include a detailed description of items being sold or services performed.

    The IA is responsible for adding non-standard notes, as required. Line item description notes for training, service, or technical assistance lines will include an explanation of the category of service stated as severable or non-severable along with the expected period of performance for services.

  6. Update E-SAMM Chapter 15, Table 2 Economic Support Fund (ESF) Code V8 to read as follows:

    Program
    Code

    Program
    Authority

    Purpose

    Fund Source

    Appropriation
    Authority

    Funds Availability
    Ends on September 30
    Unless Otherwise Noted

    Funds Cancel
    on September 30

    V8

    FAA Section 531(a)

    Promote and advance U.S. interests by providing assistance to meet political, economic, and security needs.

    FAA Sec 632(b) MOA and Amendments

    P.L. 113-325

    2016

    2025

  7. Update E-SAMM Chapter 15, Table 2 Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Africa Code QT to read as follows:

    Program
    Code

    Program
    Authority

    Purpose

    Fund Source
    (DoD or FAA Sec 632(b) MOA)

    Appropriation
    Authority

    Reprogramming Authority
    Ends on September 30
    Unless Otherwise Noted

    Funds Cancel on
    September 30
    (without reprogramming authority)

    Funds Cancel on
    September 30
    (with reprogramming authority)

    QT

    FAA Section 551 (22 U.S.C. Section 2348)

    Build international peacekeeping capacity and promote regional security operations.

    FAA Sec 632(b) MOA and Amendments 
    (Various - use appropriation on MOA provided)

    P.L. 116-94 FY20 (2 year)

    2025

    2026

    2030

  8. Update E-SAMM Chapter 5, Table 17 Thresholds and Notification Periods under CN Threshold to read as follows:

    Lead Nation and Participants

    CN Threshold

    Notification period

    NSPA with all NATO Participating Nations

    $14M MDE or $50M Total Case Value

    15 days

    NATO member with all NATO Participating Nations

    $25M MDE or $100M Total Case Value

    15 days

    Any Lead Nation with one or more non-NATO Participating Nations

    $14M MDE or $50M Total Case Value

    30 days

  9. Update E-SAMM Policy Memorandum 21-73 Implementation Guidance to read as follows:
    • Current Wording:

      FMS Cases in "Offered" Status Prior to 1 October 2021.

      LOAs "offered" prior to 1 Oct 2021, will not reflect the lower admin surcharge Initial Deposit amount based on 35 percent. These LOAs will still reflect the 50 percent FMS Administrative Surcharge Initial Deposit amount. The partner must request a pen and ink change from their respective Country Financial Director (CFD) and Implementing Agency (IA) Case Manager if they want the initial deposit reduced. The pen and ink change will be made to the front page of the Letter of Offer and Acceptance initial deposit value, as well as the payment schedule outlined in the LOA, to reflect the 35 percent initial deposit requirement and updated payment schedule. The IA Case Manager must add a case note referencing the change for auditability. After the funds are received, DSCA will coordinate with DFAS to implement the case.

      FMS Cases in "Accepted" Status Prior to 1 October 2021.

      LOAs in "accepted" status prior to 1 Oct 2021 can no longer receive a pen and ink change. If the partner wants to pay the 35 percent initial deposit, they can request a deferment of the 15 percent difference to a later point in time through a waiver from their respective CFD and IA Case Manager. The IA Case Manager must add a case note in reference to the deferment for auditability. After the funds are received, DSCA will coordinate with DFAS to implement the case and defer the remaining initial deposit. This does not require a restatement of the LOA.

    • Revised Wording:

      FMS Cases in "Offered" Status Prior to 1 October 2021.

      LOAs "offered" prior to 1 Oct 2021, will not reflect the lower admin surcharge Initial Deposit amount based on 35 percent. These LOAs will still reflect the 50 percent FMS Administrative Surcharge Initial Deposit amount. The partner must request a pen and ink change from their respective Country Financial Director (CFD) and Implementing Agency (IA) Case Manager if they want the initial deposit reduced. The pen and ink change will be made to the front page of the Letter of Offer and Acceptance initial deposit value, as well as the payment schedule outlined in the LOA, to reflect the 35 percent initial deposit requirement and updated payment schedule. The IA Case Manager must add a case remark referencing the change for auditability. After the funds are received, DSCA will coordinate with DFAS to implement the case.

      FMS Cases in "Accepted" Status Prior to 1 October 2021.

      LOAs in "accepted" status prior to 1 Oct 2021 can no longer receive a pen and ink change. If the partner wants to pay the 35 percent initial deposit, they can request a deferment of the 15 percent difference to a later point in time through a waiver from their respective CFD and IA Case Manager. The IA Case Manager must add a case remark in reference to the deferment for auditability. After the funds are received, DSCA will coordinate with DFAS to implement the case and defer the remaining initial deposit. This does not require a restatement of the LOA.