Table A-1. Title 10 U.S.C. and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Security Cooperation Authorities Show Authority Secretary of State Concurrence Required by Legislation? Other State Department Collaboration Required by Legislation? Required Congressional Notifications (CN) or Reports and Recipients Contingency Operations and Related Coalition Operational Support: Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Ukraine, Africa Support of Special Operations to Combat Terrorism: FY2005 NDAA, Section 1208, P.L. 108-375, as amended. Expires Sept. 30, 2017. Authorizes Secretary of Defense to aid foreign forces, irregular forces, groups or individuals who support the operations of U.S. special forces to combat terrorism up to $85 million in any fiscal year. No Concurrence of Chief of Mission. CN submitted 15 days prior to exercising authority or no later than 48 hours if extraordinary circumstances exist. Annual report required no later than 180 days after close of fiscal year and every 180 days thereafter. Both to CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Section "1233" Coalition Support Funds (CSF), including the Coalition Readiness Support Program (CRSP): FY2008 NDAA, P.L. 110-181, Section 1233, as amended. Expires Sept. 30, 2016. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to reimburse key cooperating countries for logistical, military, and other support, including access, to or in connection with U.S. military operations in Iraq or in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and to assist such nations with U.S. funded equipment, supplies and training. Aggregate amount of reimbursements may not exceed $1.16 billion during FY2016. No more than $900 million of the aggregate amount of reimbursements may be used for Pakistan in FY2016. Yes No CN submitted 15 days in advance of reimbursement or other support. Quarterly report. Report due no later than December 31, 2017 on expenditure of funds in support of stability activities in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) All to SASC, SFRC, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HAC. (Special requirements apply to support to Pakistan.) Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF): FY2008 NDAA, P.L. 110-181, Section 1513, as amended. Expires Sept. 30, 2016. FY2016 appropriations legislation (P.L. 114-113) makes $3.65 billion available through September 30, 2017. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide assistance to the security forces of Afghanistan, which may include provision of equipment, supplies, services, training, facility and infrastructure repair, renovation, and construction and funding. Also to accept contributions to the ASFF from non-U.S. government sources, and to transfer ASFF funds to other accounts. Yes No CN submitted 5 days prior to obligation or to transfer of ASFF funds. Report on equipment transfers to Afghan security forces submitted no later than 60 days after enactment of FY2014 NDAA and then no later than 30 days after first two quarters of FY2014 and each fiscal half-year thereafter. Quarterly reports on equipment disposition submitted no later than 90 days after enactment of NDAA FY2016. All three above to CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). CN submitted 15 days prior to the receipt of contributions. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D), SFRC, HFAC. Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Semiannual report on enhancing security and stability in Afghanistan. (SASC, SFRC, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HAC) "1234" Logistical Support for Coalition Forces Supporting Operations in Afghanistan and Iraq: FY2008 NDAA, P.L. 110-181, Section 1234, as amended. Expires Sept 30, 2016. Authorizes the use of DOD funds (up to $450 million) to provide supplies, services, transportation, and other logistical support to coalition partners supporting U.S. military and stabilization operations in Afghanistan and Iraq to be provided in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and other U.S. export laws. No No Quarterly report submitted no later than 15 days after end of each fiscal year. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund (AIF): FY2011 NDAA, P.L. 111-383, Section 1217.
Authorized the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State jointly to develop and carry out infrastructure projects in Afghanistan. Not Applicable, as this is a joint DOD-State Department authority. Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense shall jointly develop infrastructure projects in Afghanistan to be implemented by the Secretary of State except Secretary of Defense if jointly determined. CN submitted 15 days prior to obligating or expending funds. Report required no later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year in which funds are obligated, expended, or transferred. Both to SASC, SFRC, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HAC. Commander's Emergency Response Program (CERP): FY2012 NDAA, P.L. 112-81, Section 1201, as amended. Expires Sept. 30, 2016 Section 1201 authorizes U.S. military commanders in Afghanistan to carry out small-scale projects to address urgent humanitarian relief or urgent reconstruction needs within their areas of responsibility. For FY2016, Congress has authorized $10 million. No No Semi-annual report no later than 45 days after the end of each half fiscal year of 2016. CN submitted 15 days prior to obligating or expending funds for a CERP project in Afghanistan with a cost of $500,000 or more. Revised guidance concerning CERP submitted no later than 15 days after enactment of FY2016 NDAA. Report submitted 30 days prior to exercising authority for certain payments to redress authority and loss in Iraq. All to CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Transfer of Defense Articles and Services to Military and Security Forces of Afghanistan: FY2013 NDAA, P.L. 112-239, Section 1222, as amended. Expires Dec. 31, 2016. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to transfer of up to $250 million (replacement value) per fiscal year in U.S. non-excess defense articles and associated services to the military and security forces of Afghanistan from articles present in Afghanistan. Yes No Revised guidance submitted Report estimating types and quantities of available equipment submitted 15 days before exercise of authority. CN on proposed transfers 15 days prior to such transfers. Quarterly report no later than 90 days after transfers begin and at end of each calendar quarter thereafter through March 31, 2017. All three to SASC, SFRC, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HAC. Authority to Conduct Activities to Enhance the Capabilities of Foreign Countries to Respond to Incidents Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction: FY2014 NDAA, P.L. 113-66, Section 1204. Expires Sept. 30, 2019. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide training, equipment, and supplies to military and civilian first responder organizations of countries that border Syria to enhance their capabilities to respond effectively to potential incidents involving weapons of mass destruction; DOD may provide such assistance to other countries after providing written notification, using funds available to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Yes Mandates DOD compliance with "all applicable requirements for coordination and consultation within the Executive Branch." Written notifications to permit assistance to countries not bordering Syria. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Written notification of the expectation of spending more than $4 million per fiscal year. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Report due no later than 90 days after authority is first exercised and 60 days after the end of a fiscal year in which it is exercised. SASC, HASC, SFRC, HFAC, SAC, HAC. Support of Foreign Forces Participating in Operations to Disarm the Lord's Resistance Army: FY2014 NDAA, P.L. 113-66, Section 1208. Expires Sept. 30, 2017. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide up to $50 million per fiscal year in logistic support, supplies, services, and intelligence support to foreign forces participating in operations to mitigate or eliminate the threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army. Yes No CN submitted 15 days in advance prior to obligation of funds. SASC, SFRC, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HAC. Iraq Train and Equip fund (ITEF): FY2015 NDAA, P.L. 113-291, Section1236, as amended. Expires Dec. 31, 2016. FY2016 appropriations legislation (P.L. 114-113) makes funds remain available until September 30, 2017. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide up to $715 million in assistance to Iraq and partner nations to defend against the Islamic State and its allies, which may include training, equipment, logistics support, supplies, services, stipends, facility and infrastructure repair and renovation, and sustainment. No Secretary of Defense in coordination with Secretary of State. Not more than 25% of funds may be obligated or expended until (1) 15 days after the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, submits a report on plans for the funding, and (2) the President submits a report on how the plan supports a larger regional strategy. Quarterly progress report to be submitted no later than 90 days after CN and every 90 days thereafter. All three reports above to SASC, SFRC, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HAC, Senate and House leadership. Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to jointly submit assessments on the Government of Iraq's efforts to increase political inclusiveness, the first due 120 days after enactment of FY2016 NDAA and the next 180 days after submission of initial assessment. Secretary of Defense to submit a report within 30 days of learning that provided equipment or supplies have been acquired by a violent extremist organization. Both to CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D), SFRC, HFAC. Assistance to the Vetted Syrian Opposition: FY2015 NDAA, P.L. 113-291, Section 1209. Expires Dec. 31, 2016. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide assistance, including equipment, supplies, training, stipends, construction of training and associated facilities, and sustainment to appropriately vetted elements of the Syrian opposition and other appropriated vetted Syrian groups and individuals. No Secretary of Defense in coordination with Secretary of State. Report submitted 15 days prior to provision of assistance in conjunction with a report on regional strategy submitted by president. Quarterly progress report submitted no later than 90 days after initial report and every 90 days thereafter. All to SASC, SFRC, SAC, SSCI, HASC, HFAC, HAC, HPSCI. European Reassurance Initiative (ERI): FY2015 NDAA, P.L. 113-291, Section 1535. Amounts appropriated will remain available for obligation through September, 30, 2016. FY2016 enacted funding is $789 million. The FY2017 DOD budget request is $3.4 billion. Transfer authority expires September 30, 2016. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide assistance to reassure NATO allies and improve the security and capacity of U.S. partners. The Initiative permits an increased U.S. military presence in Europe, additional exercises and training with allies and partners, improvements to infrastructure to enhance responsiveness, prepositioning U.S. equipment in Europe, and increasing efforts to build partner capacity for newer NATO members and other partners. Total amount authorized for ERI purposes is $1 billion. No No CN 15 days prior to transfer of funds to carry out ERI programs under specified authorities or any other authority available to the Secretary of Defense or Secretary of State. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, FY2016 NDAA, P.L. 114-92, Section 1250. Expires December 31, 2017. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide up to $300 million in FY2016 for security assistance and intelligence support, including training equipment, as well as logistics support, supplies and services to military and other security forces of Ukraine. Up to $50 million is authorized for certain types of defense lethal assistance and assistance to the other Partnership for Peace nations against Russian aggression. No Secretary of Defense in coordination with Secretary of State Report submitted every 180 days, as outlined by Section 1275 of FY2015 NDAA (P.L. 113-291). All to CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Support for National Military Forces of Allied Countries for Counterterrorism Operations in Africa, FY2016 NDAA, Section 1207, P.L. 114-92. Expires September 30, 2018. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide up to $100 million per fiscal year, on a non-reimbursable basis, in logistic support, supplies, and services to the national military forces of an allied country conducting counterterrorism operations in Africa. No Secretary of Defense in coordination with Secretary of State CN no later than 15 days after provision of support. Report due biannually. All to CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Assistance to the Governments of Jordan and Lebanon for Border Security Operations, FY2016 NDAA, P.L. 114-92, Section 1226. Expires December 31, 2018. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide support on a reimbursement basis to the armed forces of Jordan and Lebanon to increase and sustain security along the border of Jordan and the border of Lebanon with Syria and Iraq. Total amount of support may not exceed $150 million from Coalition Support Funds (CSF) or the Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund (CTPF) for any country in any fiscal year. Yes No CN due 15 days prior to providing support. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D), SFRC, HFAC. Global and Regional, Non-Contingency Train and Equip, and Other Assistance Foreign Cryptologic Support: 10 U.S.C. 421. Original legislation: FY1981 Intelligence Authorization Act, P.L. 96-450. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to use funds appropriated to DOD for intelligence and communications purposes to pay for the cryptologic support expenses of foreign countries. No No CN if any funds expended. SSCI, HPSCI. Special Operations Forces: Training with Friendly Foreign Forces (JCETs): 10 U.S.C. 2011. Original legislation: FY1992 and FY1993 NDAA, P.L. 102-190. Authorizes the commander of the special operations command and commander of any other unified or specified combatant command to pay the training and some related expenses incurred by special operations forces in conjunction with training, and training with, armed forces or other security forces of a friendly foreign country. Also authorizes the payment of incremental expenses incurred by a friendly developing country in the course of training with special forces. The primary purpose of the training is to train U.S. Special Operations Forces. (JCETs generally occur within the context of military exercises.) No No Report due no later than April 1 of each fiscal year. Congress. Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Imagery Intelligence and Geospatial Information: Support for Foreign Countries, Regional Organizations, and Security Alliances: 10 U.S.C. 443. Original legislation: FY1997 NDAA, P.L. 104-201. Authorizes the Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to use funds appropriated to the NGA to provide foreign countries with imagery intelligence and geospatial information support. The Director may use funds other than those appropriated to provide foreign countries with imagery intelligence and geospatial information support under certain conditions. Coordination with Director of National Intelligence is required. No No None Building Capacity of Foreign Security Forces, 10 U.S.C. 2282 (formerly known as "Section 1206 Train and Equip"). Original legislation: FY2006 NDAA, P.L. 109-163. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to build the capacity of a foreign country's national military forces to enable such forces to conduct counterterrorism operations or to support or participate in military, stability and peace support operations which benefit U.S. national security interests. Also to enable a foreign country's maritime or border security forces, and other national-level security forces with counterterrorism responsibilities, to conduct counterterrorism operations. The FY2016 NDAA authorizes up to $350 million in FY2015 or FY2016 funding for 10 U.S.C. 2282 programs. Yes Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to jointly formulate programs and coordinate their implementation. CN submitted 15 days prior to the initiation of activities. Annual report submitted no later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, FY2015 through FY2020. Biennial comptroller audits submitted no later than March 31 of 2016, 2018, and 2020. All three above to SASC, SFRC, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HAC. FMT Report. Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Global Security Contingency Fund (GSCF): FY2012 NDAA, P.L. 112-81, Section 1207, as amended. Expires Sept. 30, 2017. Authorizes a joint DOD-State Department fund to provide assistance to enhance the capabilities of a country's military or other national security forces to conduct border and maritime security, internal defense, and counterterrorism operations, or participate in military, stability, or peace support operations. Also authorizes support of the justice sector in countries where conflict or instability challenges the capacity of civilian providers. Provides authority for DOD to transfer up to $200 million per fiscal year to the fund, but caps DOD contributions to each project at 80% of the cost. Not applicable. Secretary of State in the lead on this authority, with Secretary of Defense concurrence required for some programs and consultation for others. Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to jointly formulate programs. CN submitted 15 days prior to initiation of GSCF activity. CN submitted 15 days after all guidance and procedures for exercising this authority has been issued and processes for implementation are established and fully operational. Annual report no later than October 30. All three above to SASC, SFRC, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HAC. Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Training of General Purpose Forces of the United States Armed Forces with Military and Other Security Forces of Friendly Foreign Countries: FY2014 NDAA, P.L. 113-66, Section 1203. Expires Sept. 30, 2017. Authorizes U.S. general purpose military forces to train with the military forces or other security forces of a friendly foreign country and DOD to pay up to $10 million per fiscal year in incremental expenses incurred by participating foreign forces. Yes No CN submitted no later than 15 days before a training event begins. SASC and HASC. Annual report due April 1. SASC, SFRC, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HAC. Logistics Support to Foreign Forces Training with U.S. Armed Forces: FY2015 NDAA, P.L. 113-291, Section 1210. Expires Sept. 30, 2016. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide up to $10 million per fiscal year in logistic support for the conveyance of certain defense articles in Afghanistan to the armed forces of a country with which U.S. Armed Forces plan to conduct bilateral or multilateral training overseas during FY2015 and FY2016. Yes Authority to be exercised in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act and other relevant export control laws, and with Section 516(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Report no later than 30 days after the last day of a fiscal year during which this authority is exercised. SFRC, HFAC, CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). South China Sea Initiative, Section 1261, FY2016 NDAA, P.L. 114-92. Expires September 30, 2020. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to increase maritime security and maritime domain awareness of specific foreign countries along the South China Sea by providing assistance and training to national military or other security forces whose functional responsibilities include maritime security missions. For FY2016, $50 million for assistance and training is authorized. Yes No CN 15 days prior to exercising authority. SASC, SFRC, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HAC. Multi-purpose Combatant Commander Initiative Fund (CCIF): 10 U.S.C. 166a. Original legislation: FY1992 and FY1993 NDAA, P.L. 102-190. Authorizes discretionary funding for combatant commanders to conduct various activities, especially in response to unforeseen contingencies. A few permitted uses are related to foreign assistance. These humanitarian and civic assistance, urgent and unanticipated humanitarian relief and reconstruction. Permitted activities also include force training, contingencies, selected operations, command and control, joint exercises, military education and training for military and related civilian personnel of foreign countries, including transportation, translation, and administrative expenses (up to $5 million per year). Up to $10 million per year may be spent to sponsor the participation of foreign countries in joint exercises. The statute itself authorizes the fund, but activities are carried out under other authorities. No For Humanitarian and Civic Assistance, Chief of Mission coordination is required "to the extent practicable." Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund (CTPF): FY2016 NDAA, P.L. 113-235, Section 1510. No amounts may be transferred from the Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund after December 31, 2016. FY2016 appropriations legislation (P.L. 114-113) makes $1.1 billion available until September 30, 2017. Authorizes the appropriation of funds for the Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund, which provides support and assistance to foreign security forces or other groups or individuals to conduct, support, or facilitate counterterrorism and crisis response activities pursuant to Section 1534 of the FY2015 NDAA. Section 1510 of the FY2016 NDAA authorizes $750 million. Section 1534 of FY2015 NDAA stipulates that funds may be transferred to other accounts for use under existing DOD authority established by "any other provision of law." DOD may conduct CTPF activities only in areas of responsibility of the U.S. CENTCOM and AFRICOM, unless Secretary of Defense determines that authority needs to be applied elsewhere to address threats to U.S. national security. Required if required by authorities under which it is used. Required if required by authorities under which it is used. Plan on intended management and use of CTPF no later than 60 days after enactment of FY2015 NDAA. Semi-annual reports submitted no later than 60 days after the end of the first half of fiscal years 2015, 2016, and 2017, and the second half of 2015 and 2016. All to CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Global Operational Support, including Lift and Sustain, and Logistics Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA): 10 U.S.C. 2342. Original legislation: NATO Mutual Support Act of 1979, signed into law in 1980 (P.L. 96-323). Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into reciprocal agreements on logistic support, supplies, and services with NATO countries and subsidiary organizations, the United Nations or any regional international organization, and the non-NATO countries designated as eligible by the Secretary of Defense. No Secretary of Defense designates eligible non-NATO countries in consultation with the Secretary of State. CN submitted 30 days prior to the intended eligibility designation of a non-NATO country. SASC, SFRC, HASC, HFAC. Cooperative Military Airlift Agreements: Allied Countries: 10 U.S.C. 2350c. Original legislation: FY1983 NDAA, P.L. 97-252. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into cooperative military airlift agreements with the government of any allied country for the transportation of the personnel and cargo of the military forces of that country on aircraft operated by or for U.S. military forces in return for reciprocal transportation of personnel and cargo of U.S. military forces, subject to appropriations, and on terms specified by the statute. Defines "allied country" as: a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK); and, any country designated by the Secretary of Defense as an allied country for the purposes of this authority. Also authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into nonreciprocal military airlift agreements with NATO subsidiary bodies, on terms the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate. Yes for any country designated as an allied country for the purposes of this authority. Yes, requires consultation with the Secretary of State for agreements with NATO members, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, ROK, and NATO subsidiary bodies. None Cooperative Logistic Support Agreements: NATO Countries: 10 U.S.C. 2350d. Original legislation: FY1990 and FY1991 NDAA, P.L. 101-189. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into bilateral or multilateral agreements, called Support Partnership Agreements, with one or more of other member countries of NATO participating in the operation of the NATO Support Organization. No No None Logistic Support for Allied Forces in Combined Operations: 10 U.S.C. 127d. Original legislation: FY2007 NDAA, P.L. 109-364. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide up to $105 million in any fiscal year of logistics, supplies, and services to allied forces participating in a combined operation with the United States, as well as to a nonmilitary logistics, security, or similar agency of an allied government if it would benefit U.S. armed forces. Yes No Annual report due December 31. SASC, SFRC, HASC, HFAC. Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Administration of the American, British, Canadian and Australian Armies' Program: FY2013 NDAA, P.L. 112-239, Section 1274. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into five-year agreements with other countries participating in the American, British, Canadian and Australian Armies' Program for funds, personal property, or services required by the program. Yes No Report due no later than 60 days before the expiration date of an agreement. SASC, HASC. DOD Participation in European Program on Multilateral Exchange of Air Transportation and Air Refueling Services (ATARES Program): FY2013 NDAA, P.L. 112-239, Section 1276. Arrangement or agreement expires five years after the date on which Secretary of Defense first enters into the arrangement or agreement, as described in the legislation. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to allow DOD participation in the Movement Coordination Center Europe Air Transport, Air-to-Air Refueling and other Exchanges of Services (ATARES) program, which provides mutual airlift and inflight refueling services. Yes No Annual report submitted no later than 30 days after end of each fiscal year. Comptroller report submitted no later than one year after enactment of NDAA FY2013. Both to CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Cross Servicing Agreements for Loan of Personnel Protection and Personnel Survivability Equipment in Coalition Operations: FY2015 NDAA, P.L. 113-291, Section 1207. Expires Sept. 30, 2019. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to loan, under an ACSA (10 U.S.C. 2342) agreement, certain equipment for personnel protection and survivability to coalition forces participating in coalition or peacekeeping operations with the United States or training for such operations. Yes No CN submitted 15 days prior to loan of equipment. Report due no later than October 30 following the fiscal year in which equipment was loaned. Both to SASC, SFRC, HASC, HFAC. Logistics Support for Conveyance of Defense Articles in Afghanistan to Foreign Forces Training with the U.S. FY2015 NDAA, P.L. 113-291, Section 1210. Expires Sept. 30, 2016. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide up to $10 million per fiscal year in logistic support for the conveyance of certain defense articles in Afghanistan to the armed forces of a country with which U.S. Armed Forces plan to conduct bilateral or multilateral training overseas during FY2015 and FY2016. Authority is to be exercised in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act and other relevant export control laws, and with Section 516(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. No No Report no later than 30 days after end of fiscal year. SFRC, HFAC, CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Counternarcotics, Counter-Transnational Organized Crime, and Counterproliferation Authorities Maintenance and Operation of Equipment for Law Enforcement: 10 U.S.C. 374. Original legislation regarding current Secretary of State role, FY1989 NDAA, P.L. 100-456, Section 1104. [The first version of 10 U.S.C. 374 (P.L. 97-86) provided for operations outside the U.S. land area only in emergency circumstances; a subsequent version permitted assistance to foreign governments, but required the Secretary of State's approval only for emergency assistance (P.L. 99-570).] Authorizes the use of DOD personnel to maintain equipment for federal, state, and local civilian law enforcement officials and, upon request from the head of a federal law enforcement agency, to operate equipment, for counterdrug, counterterrorism, and other anti-crime operations. No Operation of equipment for specified purposes for law enforcement operations outside the U.S. land area requires joint approval of the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State. Specified purposes are the transport of specified personnel, operation of a base of operations, and the transport of suspected terrorists from foreign countries to the United States for trial. None "1004" Additional Support for Counter-Drug Activities and Activities to Counter Transnational Organized Crime: FY1991 NDAA, P.L. 101-510, Section 1004 as amended. Expires Sept. 30, 2017. Authorizes DOD-funded assistance in the form of defense articles and services to U.S. and foreign counter-drug and counter- transnational organized crime law enforcement agencies. Assistance may include maintenance of equipment, transportation services, aerial and ground reconnaissance, and counter-drug and counter-transnational organized crime related training. No No 21 day advance CN of facilities projects. Biennial Report. All to CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D) FMT Report. "Section 1033" Assistance for Additional Counternarcotics Support for Specified Countries: FY1998 NDAA, P.L. 105-85, Section 1033, as amended. Expires Sept. 30, 2016. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide counter-drug support including the transfer of selected non-lethal equipment, maintenance, repair, and upgrades to thirty-nine countries. In the case of Afghanistan, the transfer of specified lethal weapons and ammunition is authorized. Beginning in FY2015, funding may not exceed $125 million per fiscal year. No Support provided in consultation with the Secretary of State. 15 day advance written certification for fiscal year; 15 day advance CN; counter-drug plan submitted 60 days in advance each fiscal year in which support is provided. All to SASC, SFRC, HASC, HFAC. Biannual expenditure reports on direct or indirect support of counter-drug activities of foreign governments to be submitted until October 1, 2017. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). "1022" Joint Task Forces Support to Law Enforcement Agencies to Counter Transnational Organized Crime and Counter-Terrorism: FY2004 NDAA, P.L. 108-136, Section 1022, as amended. Expires Sept. 30 2020. Authorizes a joint task force of DOD that provides support to law enforcement agencies conducting counter-drug activities to also provide support to law enforcement agencies conducting counterterrorism or counter-transnational organized crime activities. Funds made available for counter-drug activities made available to a joint task force to support counter-drug activities may also be used for counterterrorism and counter-transnational organized crime support, during fiscal years 2006 through 2020. No No Annual report due December 31 of year in which the authority is in effect. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). "1021" Unified Counter-Drug and Counterterrorism Campaign in Colombia: FY2005 NDAA, P.L. 108-375, Section 1021, as amended. Expires Sept. 30, 2016. Authorizes the use of funds provided to Colombia to support a unified campaign by the Colombian government against narcotics trafficking and terrorist organizations. No No CN submitted 15 days prior to providing assistance. DOD Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR): FY2015 NDAA, P.L. 113-291, Sections 1301-1352. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program to (1) facilitate the elimination and safe and secure transport and storage of chemical, biological, or other weapons (and weapons components, related materials, and delivery vehicles), and (2) facilitate the safe and secure transport and storage of nuclear weapons, nuclear weapons-usable or high-threat radiological materials, nuclear weapons components, and delivery vehicles, as well as the elimination of nuclear weapons, components, and delivery vehicles. Also authorizes the Secretary to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, components, and related materials, technology, and expertise, as well as of weapons of mass destruction-related materials. $358.5 million is authorized to be available for obligation in FY2016, FY2017, and FY2018. Yes, for certain provisions. No Report submitted 15 days before obligation of funds; CN submitted 15 days before use of funds for unspecified purposes; CN submitted 15 days before obligation or expenditure of funds in excess of authorized amount; CN submitted no later than 30 days after Secretary of Defense directs on-site manger to resume U.S. participation in a project; annual certifications on use of facilities being constructed for CTR projects due first Monday in February of a year. All to CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). CN submitted when funds are obligated to address certain emergent threats or opportunities; CN submitted when funds are obligated for urgent threat reduction activities in governed areas; CN submitted when President obligates funds for urgent threat reduction activities in ungoverned areas. Both to SFRC, HFAC. CN submitted no later than 30 days after receiving funding contributions for activities conducted under CTR; CN submitted 15 days prior to obligation of funds received from contributions; annual report on contributions due first Monday in February of a year; implementation plan submitted prior to obligation or expenditure of funds from contributions; summary of amounts requested, obligated or expended by project category to be included in annual report and budget notification materials; annual report on activities and assistance carried out due first Monday in February. All to CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D), SFRC, HFAC. Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Humanitarian Aid: 10 U.S.C. 2557. Original legislation: FY1986 DDAA, P.L. 99-145. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to make DOD nonlethal excess supplies available for humanitarian relief and other specified purposes. No Excess supplies for humanitarian relief are transferred to Secretary of State for distribution. None Humanitarian and Civic Assistance: 10 U.S.C. 401. Original legislation: FY1987 NDAA, P.L. 99-661. Authorizes the secretary of a military department, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, to carry out specified types of humanitarian and civic assistance activities in conjunction with authorized military operations. See next column Secretary of State to "specifically approve" assistance. Annual report due March 1. SASC, SFRC, HASC, HFAC. Transportation of Humanitarian Relief Supplies to Foreign Countries: 10 U.S.C. 402. Original legislation: FY1988 and FY1989 NDAA, P.L. 100-180. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to transport to any country, without charge, supplies that have been provided by nongovernmental sources and which are intended for humanitarian assistance. The President has delegated responsibility to the Secretary of State for ensuring that the transfer of humanitarian supplies meets specific criteria related to U.S. foreign policy goals and provision of humanitarian assistance. Supplies may only be transported if space is available. No Yes (Secretary of Defense in consultation with Secretary of State to ensure specific conditions are met.) Report due July 31 of each year. SASC, SFRC, HASC, HFAC. Humanitarian Assistance: 10 U.S.C. 2561. Original legislation FY1993 NDAA, P.L. 102-484. Authorizes the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for providing transportation of humanitarian relief and for other humanitarian purposes worldwide. No No Report on transportation of relief to unauthorized countries submitted 15 days in advance. SASC, SAC, SFRC, HASC, HAC, HFAC. Annual report on provision of humanitarian assistance submitted at the time of budget submission by the President. SASC, SFRC, HASC, HFAC. Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Foreign Disaster Relief (FDR): 10 U.S.C. 404. Original legislation: FY1995 NDAA, P.L. 103-337. Authorizes the President to direct the Secretary of Defense to provide disaster assistance outside of the United States for manmade or natural disasters to prevent loss of lives or serious harm to the environment. No No No later than 48 hours after the commencement of disaster assistance, the President shall submit a report to Congress. Humanitarian Demining Assistance and Stockpiled Conventional Munitions Assistance: 10 U.S.C. 407. Original legislation FY1995 NDAA, P.L. 103-337. Authorizes the secretary of a military department, under Secretary of Defense regulations, to carry out humanitarian demining assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions assistance to promote both the security interests of the U.S. and the recipient country, and the operational readiness skills of participating military personnel. See next column. Secretary of State to "specifically approve" assistance. Information on 10 U.S.C. 407 activities included in the annual 10 U.S.C. 401 report (discussed above). Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DMHA): 10 U.S.C. 182. Original legislation: FY1998 NDAA, P.L. 105-85. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to operate a Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance. The Center provides and facilitates education, training, and research in civil-military operations, particularly operations that require international disaster management and humanitarian assistance and operations that require coordination between the Department of Defense and other agencies. The Center is also authorized to pay, or authorize payment for, the expenses of providing or facilitating education and training for appropriate foreign military and civilian personnel of foreign countries in disaster management, peace operations, and humanitarian assistance. No No FMT Report. Exercises Unspecified Minor Construction: 10 U.S.C. 2805. Original legislation: Military Construction Codification Act of 1982, P.L. 97-214. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to carry out unspecified minor military construction projects, up to $3 million, in support of a combined exercise not otherwise authorized by law, with an amount equal to 125% of the amount authorized by law for such purpose. If the military project is intended to correct a deficiency that is a threat to life, health, or safety, the project may have an approved cost up to $4 million. No No 21 day advance CN (or 14 days if CN submitted electronically) required for projects costing more than $1 million. No committees specified. Joint Staff-Sponsored Exercise Program: 10 U.S.C. 153. Original legislation: Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986, P.L. 99-433. Periodic or one-time combined command post or field training exercises to be conducted by combatant commands and their component commands with foreign military forces, under the authority of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. No No None Participation of Developing Countries in Combined Exercises: Payment of Incremental Costs: 10 U.S.C. 2010. Original legislation: FY1987 NDAA, P.L. 99-661. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide payment to a developing country for incremental expenses incurred as a direct result of participation in a bilateral or multilateral military exercise if the exercise is undertaken to enhance U.S. security interests and the country's participation is necessary to achieve exercise objectives. No Payment may be made after consultation with the Secretary of State. Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Training for Eastern European National Military Forces in the Course of Multilateral Exercises, FY2016 NDAA, P.L. 114-92, Section 1251. Expires September 30, 2017. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide certain types of training in the course of multilateral exercises and pay incremental expenses up to $28 million incurred by a country as the direct result of participation in a multilateral exercise. Yes (to determine eligibility for and appropriateness of training opportunities) No CN indicating list of countries eligible for training submitted prior to providing training. Briefing on use of authority no later than 90 days after end of each fiscal year. SASC, HASC International Armaments Cooperation Research and Development Projects: 10 U.S.C. 2358. Original legislation: Armed Forces--Codification of Laws, 1962, P.L. 87-651. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department to engage in basic research, applied research, advanced research, and development projects related to weapons systems and other military needs or are of potential interest to the Department of Defense. The Information Exchange Program conducted under this authority involves the exchange of technical data with other countries to enhance research, development, testing, and evaluation of U.S. weapon systems. No No None Cooperative Research and Development Agreements: 10 U.S.C. 2350a. Original legislation: FY1990 and FY1991 NDAA, P.L. 101-189. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into agreements with NATO, a NATO organization, a NATO member, a major non-NATO ally, or any other friendly foreign country to conduct cooperative research and development projects on defense equipment and munitions. No No None Availability of Funds for Co-Production of Iron Dome Short-Range Rocket Defense System in the United States: FY2014 NDAA, P.L. 113-66, Section 234. Authorizes the appropriation of no more than $15 million to be obligated or expended for nonrecurring engineering costs in connection with the establishment of a capacity for co-production in the United States for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense program. No No Report due no later than 30 days after obligations or expenditures of funds. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Cooperative Agreements for Reciprocal Use of Test Facilities: Foreign Countries and International Organizations: 10 U.S.C. 2350l. Original legislation: FY2002 NDAA, P.L. 107-107. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into formal agreements, such as memoranda of understanding, with a foreign country or international organization to utilize testing facilities for the testing of defense equipment, on a reciprocal basis. Yes No None Anti-Tunnel Capabilities Program with Israel: FY2016 NDAA, P.L. 114-92, Section 1279. Expires December 31, 2018. Upon request of the Ministry of Defense of Israel, authorizes the Secretary of Defense to carry out research, development, testing, and evaluation, on a joint basis with Israel, to establish capabilities to detect, map, and neutralize underground tunnels that threaten the United States or Israel. The amount of maintenance and sustainment support to Israel may not exceed $25 million. No Secretary of Defense in consultation with Secretary of State and Director of National Intelligence Activities permitted by the authority can only be carried out once a report, including a memorandum of agreement between the United States and Israel, has been submitted. Report due 15 days prior to providing maintenance and sustainment support to Israel for research, development, testing, and evaluation activities. Semiannual report. SASC, SFRC, SSCI, SCHS, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HPSCI, HCHS, HAC. Education and Exchange Programs Aviation Leadership Program (ALP): 10 U.S.C. 9381-9383. Original legislation: FY1994 NDAA, P.L. 103-160. Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to establish an Aviation Leadership Program to provide undergraduate pilot training and related training to personnel of air forces of less developed foreign nations. Training shall include language training and programs to improve understanding of the democratic institutions and social framework of the United States. No No FMT Report. Senior Military College International Student Program: 10 U.S.C. 2111b. Original legislation: FY2000 NDAA, P.L. 106-65. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish a program to facilitate the enrollment and instruction of persons from foreign countries as international students at the senior military colleges. No No FMT Report. Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Studies (WHINSEC), 10 U.S.C. 2166. Original legislation: FY2001 NDAA, P.L. 106-398. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to operate the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, in order to provide professional education and training to eligible military, law enforcement, and civilian personnel of countries in the Western Hemisphere. No Secretary of State shall be consulted in the selection of foreign personnel for education or training at the Institute. CN submitted when foreign gifts or donations to the Institute exceed $1 million in any fiscal year. Annual report to Congress due March 15 of each year. FMT Report. Payment of Foreign National Liaison Officer Expenses, 10 U.S.C. 1051a. Original legislation: FY2003 NDAA, P.L. 107-314. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide administrative services and support, including payment of expenses in connection with an assignment, for the performance of duties by a foreign liaison officer assigned to the headquarters of a U.S. combatant command, component command, subordinate operational command, or to the Joint Staff. The amount of unreimbursed support for any liaison officer may not exceed $200,000 (in FY2014 constant dollars). No Secretary of Defense in coordination with the Secretary of State. None Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program: 10 U.S.C. 2249c. Original Legislation: FY2004 NDAA, P.L. 108-136. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to use funds appropriated to DOD to pay any costs associated with the education and training of foreign military officers, ministry of defense officials, or security officials at military or civilian educational institutions, regional centers, conferences, seminars, or other training programs conducted under the Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program. The total amount of funds spent under this authority may not exceed $35 million. No No Annual report due December 1st of each year. To Congress (no committees specified). FMT Report. Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Distribution to Certain Foreign Personnel of Education and Training Materials and Information Technology to Enhance Military Interoperability with the Armed Forces: 10 U.S.C. 2249d. Original legislation: FY2007 NDAA, P.L. 109-364. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to distribute education and training materials, as well as information technology, to foreign military and civilian personnel, in order to enhance interoperability with U.S. forces. Yes No Annual report due October 31. SASC, SFRC, HASC, HFAC. Tuition Waiver for Department of Defense Regional Centers: FY2009 NDAA, P.L. 110-417, Section 941, as amended. Expires Sept. 30, 2019. Permits the Secretary of Defense to waive reimbursement of costs of activities of Regional 1236Centers for personnel of nongovernmental international organizations up to $1 million per fiscal year. Yes No FMT Report. Non-Reciprocal Exchange of Defense Personnel: FY2010 NDAA, P.L. 111-84, Section 1207, as amended. Expires December 31, 2021. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into nonreciprocal international defense personnel exchange agreements with an ally of the United States or another friendly foreign state. No No Report due no later than 90 days after end of fiscal year in which authority is exercised. SASC, SFRC, HASC, HFAC. Temporary Assignment of Foreign Personnel for Information Security: 10 U.S.C. 1051c. Original legislation: FY2012 NDAA, P.L. 112-81. Authorizes the temporary assignment and payment of certain expenses of a foreign military member to a DOD organization to participate in education and training opportunities to improve the member's ability to respond to security threats, vulnerabilities of information security systems, and the consequences of information security incidents. No No None Attendance at Military Academies: 10 U.S.C. 4344(a)(1); 10 U.S.C. 6957(a)(1); 10 U.S.C. 9344(a)(1). Authorizes the attendance of international students at U.S. military academies. No No FMT Report. Attendance at the Naval Post-Graduate School: 10 U.S.C. 7046. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to allow commissioned officers of foreign military services to attend the Naval Postgraduate School. Presidential authorization is required. No No FMT Report. Inter-European Air Forces Academy: FY2015 NDAA, P.L. 113-291, Section 1268. Expires Sept. 30, 2019. Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to operate the Inter-European Air Forces Academy to provide military education and training to military personnel of countries that are NATO Members or signatories to the Partnership for Peace Framework Documents, and provide transportation, billeting, food, health services, supplies, equipment, and a living allowance to such personnel. Yes No Annual report due no later than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year in which the Secretary of the Air Force operates the Academy. SFRC, HFAC, CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). FMT Report. Training of Security Forces and Associated Security Ministries of Foreign Countries to Promote Respect for the Rule of Law and Human Rights: FY2015 NDAA, P.L. 113-291, Section 1206. Expires Sept. 30, 2020. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to conduct human rights training of security forces and associated security ministries of foreign countries. Yes No Annual report due March 31. SASC, SFRC, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HAC. Military-to-Military Contacts Latin American (LATAM) Cooperation: Payment of Personnel Expenses: 10 U.S.C. 1050. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department to pay for the expenses of officers and students of Latin American countries and other expenses that the Secretary considers necessary for Latin American cooperation. No No None Payment of Expenses to Attend Bilateral, Multilateral, or Regional Cooperation Programs: 10 U.S.C. 1051. Original legislation: FY1987 NDAA, P.L. 99-661. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to pay the travel, subsistence, and similar expenses of defense personnel of developing countries to attend multilateral, bilateral, or regional conferences, seminars, or similar meetings if the Secretary of Defense deems the attendance of such personnel in the national security interests of the United States. No No None Military-to-Military Contacts and Related: 10 U.S.C. 168. Original legislation: FY1995 NDAA, P.L. 103-337. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to conduct and provide funds for eight specified types of military-to-military contacts and comparable activities. See next column. Secretary of State approval required for the conduct of an activity in a foreign country. Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Defense Personnel Exchange Program: FY1997 NDAA, P.L. 104-201, Section 1082. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into international defense personnel exchange agreements with the government of a U.S. ally or another friendly foreign country. DOD conducts the Engineers and Scientists Exchange Program (ESEP) under this authority, which involves the mutual exchange of military or civilian engineers and scientists between the U.S. and a foreign country's military RDT&E communities. No No None Presentation of Awards and Mementos to Foreign Personnel. 10 U.S.C. 1051b. Original legislation: FY2004 NDAA, P.L. 108-136. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to present awards and mementos purchased with funds appropriated for the operation and maintenance of U.S. armed forces to members of friendly foreign forces and other foreign nationals who significantly enhance or support the National Security Strategy of the United States. No No None Participation in Multinational Military Centers of Excellence: 10 U.S.C. 2350m. Original legislation: FY2009 NDAA, P.L. 110-417. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to permit the participation of U.S. armed forces and DOD civilian personnel in any multinational military center of excellence in order to: enhance the ability of military forces and civilian personnel of countries participating in such centers to engage in joint exercises or coalition or international military operations; improve interoperability between U.S. armed forces and the military forces of friendly foreign states. Yes No Annual report due October 31st of each year. SASC, HASC. Center for Complex Operations, 10 U.S.C. 409. Original Legislation: FY2009 NDAA, P.L. 110-417. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish the Center for Complex Operations to facilitate coordination among DOD personnel and other USG personnel for complex operations; to foster unity of effort among the U.S. government departments and agencies, foreign governments and militaries, international organizations and international nongovernmental organizations, and domestic nongovernmental organizations; to conduct research in matters relating to complex operations; and to identify and address gaps in the education and training of DOD and other USG personnel relating to complex operations. Yes (when the Center's efforts and activities involve foreign governments and militaries, and international organizations and NGOs) No None African Cooperation: Payment of Personnel Expenses, 10 U.S.C. 1050a. Original legislation: FY2011 NDAA, P.L. 111-383. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department to pay for the expenses of officers and students of African countries and other expenses that the Secretary considers necessary for African cooperation. No No None United States Participation in Headquarters Eurocorps: FY2013 NDAA, P.L. 112-239, Section 1275. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to allow the participation of U.S. military personnel as staff members of the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Eurocorps headquarters. Yes No Assignment of more than two members of the U.S. Armed Forces requires Secretary of Defense report and certification and assignment of more than 10 members requires Secretary of Defense notice. SASC, HASC. National Guard State Partnership Program: FY2014 NDAA, P.L. 113-66, Section 1205, as amended. Expires Sept. 30, 2021. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish a program of activities to support security cooperation objectives of the United States between members of a National Guard of a U.S. state or territory and foreign military forces, security forces, or foreign governmental organizations whose primary functions include disaster response or emergency response, and makes available funds to cover related costs of U.S. and foreign participation (up to a total of $10 million for the latter). Yes No Report assessing previous programs due no later than 180 days after enactment. CN submitted 15 days before initiating an activity that it is in the national security interests of the United States. Annual report due January 31. All three above to SASC, SFRC, SAC, HASC, HFAC, HAC. Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Defense Institution Building and Support Ministry of Defense Advisors (MODA) Program: FY2012 NDAA, P.L. 112-81, Section 1081, as amended. Expires Sept. 30, 2017. FY2016 enacted funding is $10.8 million. The FY2017 budget estimate is $9.2 million. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to assign civilian Department of Defense employees as advisors to foreign ministries of defense or security agencies serving a similar defense function to provide advice and other training and to assist in building core institutional capacity, competencies, and capabilities. Yes No CN submitted 15 days prior to assignment of Department of Defense civilian employee to a regional organization with a security mission. Annual report due December 30. SASC, SFRC, HASC, HFAC. Comptroller General report submitted no later than December 30, 2014. SASC, SFRC, HASC, HFAC. Biennial Report. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Regional Centers for Security Studies (RCSS): 10 U.S.C. 184. Original legislation: FY2001 NDAA, P.L. 106-398. Authorizes the administration of DOD Regional Centers for Security Studies for bilateral and multilateral research, communications, and exchange of ideas involving military and civilian participants. Allows the Secretary of Defense to waive reimbursement of costs activities of Regional Centers for foreign participants from developing countries if the Secretary determines that attendance is in the national security interest of the United States. (The five regional centers are: the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Germany; the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Hawaii; the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies; the Africa Center for Strategic Studies; and the Near East-South Asia Center for Strategic Studies.) No No FMT Report. Defense Institution Reform Initiative: 10 U.S.C. 168; 10 U.S.C. 1051. The Defense Institution Reform Initiative (DIRI) is conducted through the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Rule of Law program under 10 U.S.C. 168, military-to-military contacts authority, and 10 U.S.C. 1051, developing country participation in multilateral, bilateral, or regional events. DIRI supports foreign defense institutional by determining institutional needs and developing projects to meet them. DIRI both scopes out projects for execution under the MODA and conducts its own military-to-military informational engagements. No Yes, as mandated by 10 U.S.C. 168. Reporting and notification requirements determined by underlying authorities (10 U.S.C. 168 and 10 U.S.C. 1051). Wales (formerly Warsaw) Initiative Fund. The Wales Initiative Fund (WIF) was formerly named the Warsaw Initiative Fund, but was renamed after the Wales NATO summit in September 2014. It supports the participation of 16 developing countries in the State Department-led Partnership for Peace Program. Activities funded by WIF are conducted using the authority of three statutes (10 U.S.C. 168, 10 U.S.C. 1051, and 10 U.S.C. 2010). This fund has enabled a wide range of assistance, including equipment and training, but is currently used primarily for defense institution building, according to DSCA officials. No Yes, as mandated by 10 U.S.C. 168 and 10 U.S.C. 2010. Notification and reporting requirements determined by underlying authorities (10 U.S.C. 168, 10 U.S.C. 1051, and 10 U.S.C. 2010). Recovery and Accounting of Missing Personnel Assist in Accounting for Missing USG Personnel: 10 U.S.C. 408. Original legislation FY2008 NDAA, P.L. 110-181. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide equipment supplies, services, and training to any foreign nation assisting Department of Defense with recovery of and accounting for missing U.S. government personnel. Yes No Report whenever assistance is provided. CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). Non-Conventional Assisted Recovery Capabilities (NCARC) Assistance: FY2009 NDAA, Section 943, P.L. 110-417, as amended. Expires Sept. 30, 2016. Authorizes the expenditure of not more than $25 million, upon a determination by a commander of a combatant command that an action is necessary in connection with a nonconventional assisted recovery effort, to establish, develop, and maintain nonconventional assisted recovery capabilities. Includes authority to provide, in limited and special circumstances, equipment, supplies, training, transportation or other logistical support or funding to foreign forces, groups, or individuals in order to facilitate the recovery of U.S. personnel. No Concurrence of Chief of Mission. CN submitted 30 days in advance. Quarterly report. Both to CDCs (SASC, HASC, SAC-D, HAC-D). What is an international cooperative program?International Cooperative Programs (ICPs), sometimes referred to as International Armaments Cooperation (IAC), involves the establishment and implementation of defense acquisition partnership arrangements with allied and friendly nations and international organizations.
What is the purpose of the international cooperative R&D program?International cooperative research and development (R&D) is a technology transfer mechanism that can reduce the development costs of U.S. weapons systems and combat support equipment and enhance interoperability with our allies.
What are the elements of international acquisition and exportability?The term "International Acquisition and Exportability (IA&E)" refers to DoD efforts in the following four complementary areas: • International Cooperative Programs; • Sales and Transfers; • Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure; and, • Defense Exportability Integration.
What is the purpose of the Milestone C decision?Milestone C (MS C) is a Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) led review at the end of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Phase of the Defense Acquisition Process. Its purpose is to make a recommendation or seek approval to enter the Production and Deployment (PD) Phase.
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