FMS
PURSUIT
a game of fOREIGN MILITARY SALES KNOWLEDGE
start
FMS
PURSUIT
who's in charge here?!
Are Wethere yet?
FMS "Finally making sense" .... sort of
The FMSpipeline...
The FMSfine print!
can't skipthe process!
Question 1/4 - Who's in charge here?!
Question 1/4 - Who's in charge here?!
ANSWER
The Implementing Agency for the Army is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation(DASA (DE&C)).
QUESTION 2/4 - who's in charge here?!
QUESTION 2/4 - who's in charge here?!
ANSWER
The Army Implementing Activities are the Army Materiel Command (AMC), Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
QUESTION 3/4 - who's in charge here?!
QUESTION 3/4 - who's in charge here?!
ANSWER
The Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) is the organization responsible for chairing Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
QUESTION 4/4 - who's in charge here?!
QUESTION 4/4 - who's in charge here?!
ANSWER
DASA DEC falls under the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)). ASA(ALT) is the Army’s principal organization responsible for all matters related to acquisition, logistics, and technology—including oversight of Foreign Military Sales, armaments cooperation, and modernization initiatives that DASA (DE&C) leads.
FMS
PURSUIT
who's in charge here?!
Are Wethere yet?
FMS "Finally making sense" .... sort of
The FMSpipeline...
The FMSfine print!
can't skipthe process!
QUESTION 1/4 - are we there yet?!
QUESTION 1/4 - are we there yet?!
ANSWER
The System Description is the document that the USASAC FDO request from the PEO/PM, via SIPR, to determine the specific sections of the TSFD checklist that that piece of equipment requires action for (MTCR, COMSEC, etc.).
QUESTION 2/4 - are we there yet?!
QUESTION 2/4 - are we there yet?!
ANSWER
PCC 743 is used by the Army when contractor labor, travel, and/or equipment are being procured on an LOA. This PCC is not limited to either services or hardware, but may be applied to both.
QUESTION 3/4 - are we there yet?!
QUESTION 3/4 - are we there yet?!
ANSWER
The SAMD is the organization that prepares Congressional Notification (CN) input and provides to the USASAC Country Program Manager (CPM).
QUESTION 4/4 - are we there yet?!
QUESTION 4/4 - are we there yet?!
ANSWER
It is SAMD's responsibility with assistance from the PEO/PM to ensure the partner nation receives Total Package Approach which encompasses everything needed for a complete operational capability - equipment, training, support, and sustainment.
FMS
PURSUIT
who's in charge here?!
Are Wethere yet?
FMS "Finally making sense" .... sort of
The FMSpipeline...
The FMSfine print!
can't skipthe process!
QUESTION 1/4 - the fms pipeline
QUESTION 1/4 - the fms pipeline
ANSWER
Pre-LOR activities are executed under the general policy guidance of DASA DE&C.
QUESTION 2/4 - the fms pipeline
QUESTION 2/4 - the fms pipeline
ANSWER
The USASAC CPM is responsible for transmitting the Non-Recurring Cost (NRC) Waiver to DASA DE&C and as of 1 July 2025, unless a partner nation receives a full waiver, 5% of this surcharge will be transferred to the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF).
QUESTION 3/4 - the fms pipeline
Question 1/6 - SHOWS
ANSWER
DASA DE&C is the organzation responsible for distributing FMS Admin funds to the Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE).
QUESTION 4/4 - the fms pipeline
QUESTION 4/4 - the fms pipeline
ANSWER
The USASAC CPM is responsible for ensuring that CTA is included in the ENDP and CN packages.
FMS
PURSUIT
who's in charge here?!
Are Wethere yet?
FMS "Finally making sense" .... sort of
The FMSpipeline...
The FMSfine print!
can't skipthe process!
QUESTION 1/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
QUESTION 1/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
ANSWER
An Exception to National Disclosure Policy (ENDP) is required once a determination is made that a partner nation's request exceeds their delegated disclosure level.
QUESTION 2/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
QUESTION 2/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
ANSWER
Table C9.T2a. in the ESAMM is the table used by the ASAE to determine if manpower for a particular effort should be FMS admin or FMS case funded.
QUESTION 3/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
QUESTION 3/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
ANSWER
DSCA's LOA Standardization Guide is required to be utilized by the ASAE during case development to improve quality and standardize LOA document development across the entire enterprise.
QUESTION 4/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
QUESTION 4/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
ANSWER
The USASAC Commanding General signs the sole source approval memo for the Army when a purchaser submits a Sole Source request.
FMS
PURSUIT
who's in charge here?!
Are Wethere yet?
FMS "Finally making sense" .... sort of
The FMSpipeline...
The FMSfine print!
can't skipthe process!
QUESTION 1/4 - the fms fine print!
QUESTION 1/4 - the fms fine print!
ANSWER
The Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) must review any information being provided to the partner nation to avoid false impressions.
QUESTION 2/4 - the fms fine print!
QUESTION 2/4 - the fms fine print!
ANSWER
USASAC is the Army organization responsible for developing Blanket Order LOAs (including blanket order training); Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangements (CLSSAs), and associated Amendments and Modifications.
QUESTION 3/4 - the fms fine print!
QUESTION 3/4 - the fms fine print!
ANSWER
The Implementing Activity must submit the 18-18 Notification in writing to DASA DE&C when a situation arises that may prevent the USG from fulfilling a commitment to a foreign partner, ensuring DSCA can provide a coordinated response.
QUESTION 4/4 - the fms fine print!
QUESTION 4/4 - the fms fine print!
ANSWER
The Army Regulation (AR) 12-1 and the Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet (PAM) 12-1 should be your first stop for policy and procedure as a member of the ASAE.
FMS
PURSUIT
who's in charge here?!
Are Wethere yet?
FMS "Finally making sense" .... sort of
The FMSpipeline...
The FMSfine print!
can't skipthe process!
QUESTION 1/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
QUESTION 1/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
ANSWER
The USASAC FDO uses the Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) Checklist to review Army LORs and determine if a partner nation's request exceeds the US Army's delegated disclosure level for specific systems.
QUESTION 2/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
QUESTION 2/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
ANSWER
The USASAC Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) has up to 5 working days to complete a Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) review of an AOD Category C Letter of Request (LOR).
QUESTION 3/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
QUESTION 3/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
ANSWER
DASA DE&C is the Army organization that reviews, staffs, and then forwards the Army's coordinated Congressional notification position to DSCA.
QUESTION 4/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
QUESTION 4/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
ANSWER
Delivery Term Code (DTC) 4 indicates that transportation is not applied to the case line. It is typically used when the purchaser assumes responsibility for transportation—most commonly by designating a Freight Forwarder to manage shipment from the point of origin.
FMS
PURSUIT
congratulations!
You've officially collected all the color wedges and conquered the FMS knowledge gauntlet.
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FMS
PURSUIT
a game of fOREIGN MILITARY SALES KNOWLEDGE
start
FMS
PURSUIT
who's in charge here?!
Are Wethere yet?
FMS "Finally making sense" .... sort of
The FMSpipeline...
The FMSfine print!
can't skipthe process!
Question 1/4 - Who's in charge here?!
Question 1/4 - Who's in charge here?!
ANSWER
The Implementing Agency for the Army is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation(DASA (DE&C)).
QUESTION 2/4 - who's in charge here?!
QUESTION 2/4 - who's in charge here?!
ANSWER
The Army Implementing Activities are the Army Materiel Command (AMC), Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
QUESTION 3/4 - who's in charge here?!
QUESTION 3/4 - who's in charge here?!
ANSWER
The Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) is the organization responsible for chairing Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
QUESTION 4/4 - who's in charge here?!
QUESTION 4/4 - who's in charge here?!
ANSWER
DASA DEC falls under the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)). ASA(ALT) is the Army’s principal organization responsible for all matters related to acquisition, logistics, and technology—including oversight of Foreign Military Sales, armaments cooperation, and modernization initiatives that DASA (DE&C) leads.
FMS
PURSUIT
who's in charge here?!
Are Wethere yet?
FMS "Finally making sense" .... sort of
The FMSpipeline...
The FMSfine print!
can't skipthe process!
QUESTION 1/4 - are we there yet?!
QUESTION 1/4 - are we there yet?!
ANSWER
The System Description is the document that the USASAC FDO request from the PEO/PM, via SIPR, to determine the specific sections of the TSFD checklist that that piece of equipment requires action for (MTCR, COMSEC, etc.).
QUESTION 2/4 - are we there yet?!
QUESTION 2/4 - are we there yet?!
ANSWER
PCC 743 is used by the Army when contractor labor, travel, and/or equipment are being procured on an LOA. This PCC is not limited to either services or hardware, but may be applied to both.
QUESTION 3/4 - are we there yet?!
QUESTION 3/4 - are we there yet?!
ANSWER
The SAMD is the organization that prepares Congressional Notification (CN) input and provides to the USASAC Country Program Manager (CPM).
QUESTION 4/4 - are we there yet?!
QUESTION 4/4 - are we there yet?!
ANSWER
It is SAMD's responsibility with assistance from the PEO/PM to ensure the partner nation receives Total Package Approach which encompasses everything needed for a complete operational capability - equipment, training, support, and sustainment.
FMS
PURSUIT
who's in charge here?!
Are Wethere yet?
FMS "Finally making sense" .... sort of
The FMSpipeline...
The FMSfine print!
can't skipthe process!
QUESTION 1/4 - the fms pipeline
QUESTION 1/4 - the fms pipeline
ANSWER
Pre-LOR activities are executed under the general policy guidance of DASA DE&C.
QUESTION 2/4 - the fms pipeline
QUESTION 2/4 - the fms pipeline
ANSWER
The USASAC CPM is responsible for transmitting the Non-Recurring Cost (NRC) Waiver to DASA DE&C and as of 1 July 2025, unless a partner nation receives a full waiver, 5% of this surcharge will be transferred to the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF).
QUESTION 3/4 - the fms pipeline
Question 1/6 - SHOWS
ANSWER
DASA DE&C is the organzation responsible for distributing FMS Admin funds to the Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE).
QUESTION 4/4 - the fms pipeline
QUESTION 4/4 - the fms pipeline
ANSWER
The USASAC CPM is responsible for ensuring that CTA is included in the ENDP and CN packages.
FMS
PURSUIT
who's in charge here?!
Are Wethere yet?
FMS "Finally making sense" .... sort of
The FMSpipeline...
The FMSfine print!
can't skipthe process!
QUESTION 1/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
QUESTION 1/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
ANSWER
An Exception to National Disclosure Policy (ENDP) is required once a determination is made that a partner nation's request exceeds their delegated disclosure level.
QUESTION 2/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
QUESTION 2/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
ANSWER
Table C9.T2a. in the ESAMM is the table used by the ASAE to determine if manpower for a particular effort should be FMS admin or FMS case funded.
QUESTION 3/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
QUESTION 3/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
ANSWER
DSCA's LOA Standardization Guide is required to be utilized by the ASAE during case development to improve quality and standardize LOA document development across the entire enterprise.
QUESTION 4/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
QUESTION 4/4 - FMS "Finally making sense".... sort of
ANSWER
The USASAC Commanding General signs the sole source approval memo for the Army when a purchaser submits a Sole Source request.
FMS
PURSUIT
who's in charge here?!
Are Wethere yet?
FMS "Finally making sense" .... sort of
The FMSpipeline...
The FMSfine print!
can't skipthe process!
QUESTION 1/4 - the fms fine print!
QUESTION 1/4 - the fms fine print!
ANSWER
The Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) must review any information being provided to the partner nation to avoid false impressions.
QUESTION 2/4 - the fms fine print!
QUESTION 2/4 - the fms fine print!
ANSWER
USASAC is the Army organization responsible for developing Blanket Order LOAs (including blanket order training); Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangements (CLSSAs), and associated Amendments and Modifications.
QUESTION 3/4 - the fms fine print!
QUESTION 3/4 - the fms fine print!
ANSWER
The Implementing Activity must submit the 18-18 Notification in writing to DASA DE&C when a situation arises that may prevent the USG from fulfilling a commitment to a foreign partner, ensuring DSCA can provide a coordinated response.
QUESTION 4/4 - the fms fine print!
QUESTION 4/4 - the fms fine print!
ANSWER
The Army Regulation (AR) 12-1 and the Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet (PAM) 12-1 should be your first stop for policy and procedure as a member of the ASAE.
FMS
PURSUIT
who's in charge here?!
Are Wethere yet?
FMS "Finally making sense" .... sort of
The FMSpipeline...
The FMSfine print!
can't skipthe process!
QUESTION 1/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
QUESTION 1/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
ANSWER
The USASAC FDO uses the Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) Checklist to review Army LORs and determine if a partner nation's request exceeds the US Army's delegated disclosure level for specific systems.
QUESTION 2/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
QUESTION 2/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
ANSWER
The USASAC Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO) has up to 5 working days to complete a Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) review of an AOD Category C Letter of Request (LOR).
QUESTION 3/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
QUESTION 3/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
ANSWER
DASA DE&C is the Army organization that reviews, staffs, and then forwards the Army's coordinated Congressional notification position to DSCA.
QUESTION 4/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
QUESTION 4/4 - CAN'T SKIP THE PROCESS
ANSWER
Delivery Term Code (DTC) 4 indicates that transportation is not applied to the case line. It is typically used when the purchaser assumes responsibility for transportation—most commonly by designating a Freight Forwarder to manage shipment from the point of origin.
FMS
PURSUIT
congratulations!
You've officially collected all the color wedges and conquered the FMS knowledge gauntlet.