Army Regulation 12–7

Security Assistance and International

Logistics

Security
Assistance
Teams

Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
23 June 2009

UNCLASSIFIED
 SUMMARY of CHANGE
AR 12–7
Security Assistance Teams

This administrative revision, dated 17 March 2025––

o Replaces the word "gender" with the word “sex” in accordance with Executive
Order 14168, section 3(c) (para 2–6a).

This major revision, dated 23 June 2009--

o Expands responsibilities of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for

Defense Exports and Cooperation (para 1-4b).

o Limits the Security Assistance Team duration to a period not to exceed 3 years
(para 3-2).

o Modifies procedures for requesting and approving permanent change of station

and temporary duty teams (chaps 3 and 4).

o Makes administrative changes (throughout).

Headquarters *Army Regulation 12–7
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
23 June 2009 Effective 23 July 2009

Security Assistance and International Logistics

Security Assistance Teams

Proponent and exception authority. this regulation and establishment of com-

The proponent of this regulation is Assist- mand and local forms are prohibited with-
ant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, out the prior approval from the Assistant
Logistics & Technology). The proponent Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Lo-
has the authority to approve exceptions or gistics & Technology) (SAAL–ZA), 1777
waivers to this regulation that are consis- North Kent Street, Suite 8200, Arlington,
tent with controlling law and regulations. Virginia 22209.
The proponent may delegate this approval
authority, in writing, to a division chief Suggested improvements. Users are
within the proponent agency or its direct invited to send comments and suggested
reporting unit or field operating agency, in improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recom-
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pected benefits and must include formal
H i s t o r y . T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s an review by the activity’s senior legal offi- Distribution. This regulation is available
administrative revision. The portions cer. All waiver requests will be endorsed in electronic media only and is intended
affected by this administrative revision are by the commander or senior leader of the for command levels A, B, C, D, and/or E
listed in the summary of the change. requesting activity and forwarded through for the Active Army, the Army National
their higher headquarters to the policy Guard/Army National Guard of the United
Summary. This regulation implements proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific
changes in procedures and responsibilities guidance. States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
for security assistance teams.
Army management control process.
Applicability. This regulation applies to This regulation contains management con-
t h e A c t i v e A r m y , t h e A r m y N a t i o n a l trol provisions in accordance with AR
Guard/Army National Guard of the United 11–2, but it does not identify key manage-
States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless ment controls that must be evaluated.
otherwise stated. It also applies to Depart-
ment of the Army civilians and contracted Supplementation. Supplementation of
employees serving on teams deployed by
the U.S. Army.

Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1
General, page 1
Purpose  1–1, page 1
References  1–2, page 1
Explanation of abbreviations and terms  1–3, page 1
Responsibilities  1–4, page 1
Scope  1–5, page 4

Chapter 2
General Security Assistance Team Administration, page 4
General  2–1, page 4
Security Assistance Team command relationships  2–2, page 4
Security Assistance Team Chief  2–3, page 5

*This regulation supersedes AR 12–7, dated 15 June 1998.

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UNCLASSIFIED
Contents—Continued

Security cooperation officer or designated security cooperation representative (in–country)  2–4, page 5
U.S. Army Security Assistance Training Management Organization  2–5, page 7
Selection of personnel  2–6, page 7
Language requirements/interpreter support  2–7, page 7
Country and area clearances  2–8, page 7
Passports and visas  2–9, page 7
Civilian clothing  2–10, page 7
Mission-related travel  2–11, page 8
Pre-deployment team activities  2–12, page 8
Support for security assistance teams  2–13, page 8
Mission funding  2–14, page 8
Disclosure of classified information  2–15, page 9
Medical services for team personnel  2–16, page 9
Correspondence  2–17, page 9
Personnel evaluation reports  2–18, page 9
Reports  2–19, page 9
Relationships  2–20, page 10
U.S. Army Aviation Team  2–21, page 10
Non-United States equipment  2–22, page 10
Military justice jurisdiction  2–23, page 10

Chapter 3
Permanent Change of Station Teams, page 10
General  3–1, page 10
Permanent change of station security assistance team request and authorized use  3–2, page 11
Permanent change of station team process  3–3, page 11
Request for team continuation  3–4, page 12
Support requirements and authorized Family members  3–5, page 12
Overseas tour lengths  3–6, page 12
Team members and authorized dependents legal status  3–7, page 13
Pre-deployment activities  3–8, page 13
Permanent change of station orders  3–9, page 13
Flight physicals  3–10, page 14

Chapter 4
Temporary Duty Teams, page 14
General  4–1, page 14
Temporary duty security assistance team request and authorized use  4–2, page 15
Drawdown decision security assistance team requirements  4–3, page 16
Family members  4–4, page 16
Temporary duty orders  4–5, page 16
Pre-deployment activities  4–6, page 16
Team members legal status  4–7, page 16

Chapter 5
Contractor-Staffed Teams, page 17
General  5–1, page 17
Provisions specific to contractors  5–2, page 17

Appendixes
A. References, page 18
B. Permanent Change of Station Team Dates and Actions, page 19
C. Temporary Duty Team Dates and Actions, page 20
D. Format for Security Assistance Team Request/Call-up, page 21

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Contents—Continued

E. Instructions and Format for Security Assistance Team Effectiveness Evaluation, page 23
F. Format for Quarterly Assessment Report, page 25
G. Operation Reporting–3 Report Procedures and Format, page 26

Figure List

Figure 1–1: Types of security assistance teams, page 3

Figure 1–2: Criteria for team composition, page 4
Figure 3–1: Initial and continuation request for PCS teams, page 13
Figure 4–1: Initial and extension requests for TDY teams, page 15
Figure D–1: Team Request Memorandum (TRM), page 21
Figure D–2: Format for submitting request for TRM, page 22
Figure D–2: Format for submitting request for TRM- continued, page 23
Figure F–1: Quarterly assessment format, page 25
Figure G–1: OPREP-3 Report Procedures & Format, page 26
Figure G–1: OPREP-3 Report Procedures & Format-continued, page 27
Figure G–1: OPREP-3 Report Procedures & Format-continued, page 28

Glossary

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Chapter 1
General
1–1. Purpose
This regulation establishes policies and assigns responsibilities for providing U.S. Army Security Assistance Teams
(SAT) to foreign governments and international organizations under the provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act as
amended, and the Arms Export Control Act as amended. This regulation also defines types of SAT teams (fig 1–1),
discusses the process for requesting, programming, deploying teams, highlights quality of life and mission sustainment
issues associated with team deployment. The SAT consists of U.S. Military, Department of the Army (DA) civilians, or
contractor personnel, deployed to a foreign country on temporary duty (TDY) less than 180 days, or permanent change
of station (PCS)/ temporary change of station (TCS) more than 179 days status. An exception to this would be
deployment in continental United States (CONUS) to support training on major equipment purchases.

1–2. References
Required and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms are listed in appendix A.

1–3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms

Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are explained in the glossary.

1–4. Responsibilities
a. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics & Technology). The ASA (ALT) acts for the Secretary of
the Army (SA) in team policy matters.
b. Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation. The DASA–DE&C discharges
ASA (ALT) responsibilities for SAT and will—
(1) Develop, coordinate, and promulgate Army-wide SA policy, including the development of Army-wide input to
specific country SA programs in support of Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) missions.
(2) Exercise policy responsibility for SAT under international military education and training (IMET); Foreign
Military Sales (FMS), and Foreign Military Financing (FMF), and other applicable authority as directed by the
Department of Defense (DoD).
(3) Receive, staff, and serve as final HQDA decision authority for resourcing requests for Army SAT from
authorized command and agencies.
(4) Request and coordinate with Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G–3/5/7 for tasking responsible Army for approved
SAT agencies and commands for execution.
(5) Return disapproved requests to the requesting command or agency.
(6) Be the final decision authority on discrepancies that occur between U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
(TRADOC) and AMC on letter of request (LOR) and letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) issues.
(7) Use this regulation in conjunction with AR 12–1 and AR 12–15 for guidance in budgeting and programming.
c. U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. The TRADOC will—
(1) Serve as the Army lead command for the operation, development, offer and execution of security cooperation
training LOAs (LOA are also called cases).
(2) Serve as the Army lead for the management and mission execution of HQDA approved SATs.
(3) Task TRADOC, CONUS Army Commands (ACOMs) (less U.S. Army Special Operations Command
(USASOC)) and other Direct Reporting Units (DRUs) to provide personnel, supplies, and equipment to countries and/
or to task training support materiel program of instruction (POI), and foreign disclosure in according with HQDA
taskings.
(4) Provide centralized financial management and distribution of FMS and IMET program training funds for all
operating agencies and training providers.
(5) As required, provide case/program funding to combatant commands (COCOMs) or Army Service Component
Commands (ASCC) that resource SAT from their internal assets.
(6) Maintain security cooperation training execution data sufficient to reply to standard request for information
(RFI).
(7) Maintains a capability to contract Army SAT.
(8) Comply with HQDA tasking suspense and requirements.
d. Army Materiel Command. The AMC will—
(1) Serve as the Army lead for the operation and execution of security assistance materiel LOA.
(2) Coordinate and advise TRADOC for training request to support United States Army-procured equipment.
(3) Serve as the Army central manager for all approved Army SA cases and exercise sole source approval for
contracted Army SA training requirements.

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 (4) Develop, plan, deploy, and support all new equipment training (NET), quality assurance teams (QAT), calibra-
tion teams, repair and return teams.
(5) Coordinate all Army security assistance training team requirements with TRADOC during LOA development,
except as listed in (4), above.
(6) Before conducting training, provide Airworthiness assessment and certification for SA flight training when host
nation aircraft will be flown by U.S. DoD/contractor personnel. Provide funding by case or other Government sources.
(7) Provide timely response, and comply with tasking suspense and requirements from HQDA, DCS, G–3/5/7
designated SAT lead. If unable to support outside continental United States (OCONUS) SAT missions under this
regulation, must respond to lead agent by memorandum signed by a general officer.
(8) Comply with HQDA tasking suspense and requirements.
e. Deputy Chief of Staff, G–3/5/7. The DCS, G–3/5/7 will—
(1) Set Army policy for international security cooperation to ensure compliance with Secretary of Defense
Guidance.
(2) Develop, coordinate, and publish the Army Security Cooperation Plan and the Army Campaign Support Plan.
(3) Receive, assess, and provide DCS, G–3/5/7 position for Army security assistance team requests.
(4) At the request of DAS DE&C, tasks HQDA, Army Commands, and DRU as appropriate for the sourcing and
support to TRADOC for execution of approved Army SAT.
(5) For HQDA approved Reserve Component and National Guard sourced teams, coordinates temporary tour of
active duty (TTAD) funding for non-FMS (cash) SAT.
f. Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1. The DCS, G–1 will—
(1) Participate in the HQDA review and approval process for Army security assistance team requests.
(2) Provide guidance throughout the Army on the availability and provision of military (except Army Medical
Department officers) and DA civilians to support PCS SAT.
(3) Comply with HQDA tasking suspense and requirements.
g. The Chief, Army Reserve. The CAR will—
(1) As directed by the DCS, G–3/5/7, identify and activate Security Assistance Training Management Organization
(SATMO) Soldiers to execute SAT missions in accordance with AR 135–210.
(2) Coordinate with TRADOC G–3/ Security Assistance Training Field Activity (SATFA) and other Army agencies
to fund temporary tours of Active Duty (TTAD) funding and travel costs.
(3) Comply with HQDA tasking suspense and requirements.
h. The Chief, National Guard Bureau. The CNGB will—
(1) As directed by DCS, G–3/5/7, identify and activate National Guard Soldiers to execute SAT mission in
accordance with AR 135–210.
(2) Coordinate with SATMO and other Army agencies to fund TTAD and travel costs.
(3) Comply with HQDA tasking suspense and requirements.
i. The Surgeon General. The Surgeon General will—
(1) Participate in the HQDA review and approval process for Army medical SAT requests.
(2) Assist and provide guidance to TRADOC regarding HQDA approved medical team missions, composition, and
training support requirements based on the SAT request.
(3) Comply with HQDA tasking suspense and requirements.
j. The United States Army Corps of Engineers. The COE will be the overall supervisor and coordinator for all
engineering activities associated with, and in support of, assigned security cooperation programs and projects.
k. Army Service Component Commands.
(1) Receive, review, and assess requests for Army SAT and recommend to the COCOM for approval, disapproval or
execution within ASCC assets.
(2) If the COCOM approves internal ASCC execution, coordinate any requirements external to the ASCC. For
external funding, coordinate with the Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) and TRADOC.
(3) For ASCC-executed teams, the ASCC is responsible for all team preparation, pre-deployment, team support and
re-deployment requirements.
l. Other Army Commands, Army Staff agencies, and Direct Reporting Units. For HQDA DCS, G–3/5/7 designated
SAT lead tasking will—
(1) Provide military and DA civilian SAT members who meet qualifications specified in the taskings, and afford
them sufficient time, guidance, and support to prepare for their OCONUS missions.
(2) Comply with HQDA tasking suspense and requirements.

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Figure 1–1. Types of security assistance teams

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 Figure 1–2. Criteria for team composition

1–5. Scope
a. This regulation authorizes the SAT to conduct training, education, and assistance to the Security Assistance (SA)
community. The completion of the SAT missions contributes to the U.S. security interests and building partnership
capacity objective. This training is conducted within the CONUS, primarily at military training facilities and outside
the CONUS by mobile education or training teams and at selected U.S. facilities overseas.
b. This regulation covers the types of SAT and provides the policy and procedures of mission execution of SAT.
Chapter 2 contains all administrative data relevant to all types of SAT. Chapter 3 covers issues specific to PCS teams.
Chapter 4 covers issues specific to TDY teams, and chapter 5 covers issues specific to contract field service (CFS)
teams.
c. This regulation will be used in conjunction with the DoD 5105.38–M (SAMM), AR 12–1, and AR 12–15 for
guidance in budgeting and programming and does not apply to Army Title X programs.

Chapter 2
General Security Assistance Team Administration
2–1. General
This chapter provides administrative information applicable to all SAT.
a. Except for Army Service Component Command executed teams, HQDA will approve all security assistance
training. For HQDA approved teams, TRADOC is the primary execution agent. For TRADOC executed teams,
TRADOC is given tasking authority to fill teams from supporting ACOMs and DRU. Final approval authority and
conflict resolution resides with the ASA ALT (DASA DE&C).
b. Prohibited security assistance team activities. The SAT shall not engage in or provide assistance or advice to
foreign forces in a combat situation. Additionally, SAT will not perform operational duties of any kind except as may
be required in the conduct of on-the-job training in the operation and maintenance of equipment, weapons, or
supporting systems. The SAT shall not perform SCO functions or be used to augment the SCO, except where
specifically authorized by the host country in the LOA. Teams will not perform follow-on retraining or advisory roles,
except in rare instances when the recipient country cannot provide qualified personnel from its own resources or hire
qualified personnel from non-indigenous sources, or the SCO recommends it as in the best interest of the United States.

2–2. Security Assistance Team command relationships

a. The Chief of the U.S. Diplomatic Mission through the SCOs, oversees SAT in-country activities to ensure that
the SAT receives required administrative and logistical support for mission accomplishment. The SCO is required to
monitor SAT and host nation activities to ensure that the stated mission is accomplished, and that the SAT is not

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diverted from its specified mission for activities or purposes outside the specific terms of the LOA, governing statutes,
or other legal agreements.
b. The SCO is responsible for coordinating the teams’ activities to ensure compatibility with other DoD elements in
or directly related to other ongoing in-country activities. The SCO ensures compliance with directives and keeps the
Combatant Commander informed of SAT activities and progress. The SCO will identify problems and recommend
solutions to the SATMO.

2–3. Security Assistance Team Chief

The SAT chief is the senior team member and assigns duties and responsibilities to team personnel. In accordance with
the Security Assistance Management manual (SAMM), paragraph C11.13.4.1 the SAT chief is under the operational
oversight of the SCO while in-country and is an integral part of the SCO in support of the overall SA mission. The
team chief is responsible to the SATMO for the accomplishment of the SAT technical and/or training mission. Ensure
Security Assistance Team chief is adequately trained. Responsibilities to supervise military, DoD civilian (General
Schedule, National Security Personnel System, and other) and contracted personnel.
a. Before deployment, communicate directly with the SCO to obtain additional information required to prepare for
deployment and to successfully complete the mission.
b. Prepare and execute the mission and be responsible for actions of team members.
c. Work closely with the SCO to resolve any problems that may develop while in country. The team chief will
report problems that cannot be resolved in country to SATMO commander. The SATMO will refer problems that it
cannot resolve to other appropriate commands or agencies for resolution.
d. Enforce force protection measures throughout the mission.
e. Ensure SAT personnel are not used by the foreign country for purposes beyond the scope of the approved mission
statement. The SAT personnel will not provide office services, chauffeuring services, messenger services, or services of
a purely personal nature. Teams will not augment the SCO or the U.S. Embassy. If the team chief determines that the
team’s mission has been altered, he will prepare an objective assessment of the situation by message or memorandum
to TRADOC/SATMO, with copy of the assessment to the SCO.
f. Maintain property accountability and use properly in accordance with procedures established by SATMO, DOD
and United States Army regulations.
g. Take appropriate measures to ensure the SAT case-funded property is appropriately controlled and transferred to
the foreign country representative or follow-on SAT.
h. Manage and maintain proper accountability of all in-country support funds in accordance with SATMO policy,
DoD and Army regulations. Provide monthly reports of fund use to SATMO.
i. Provides quarterly assessments to the SCO. Upon completion of the mission, and before departing country, brief
SCO authorities and appropriate country team leadership and complete a mission after action report in the format at
appendix E. The team chief will present the original to the SCO before leaving the country and a copy to SATMO.
When completing the report while in country is not possible, complete the report no later than (NLT) 30 days from re-
deployment.

2–4. Security cooperation officer or designated security cooperation representative (in–country)

The SCO exercises operational oversight and provides administrative and logistical support to the in-country SAT and
is responsible for coordinating the teams’ activities to ensure compatibility with other ongoing activities in country
under the oversight of the United States diplomatic mission. The SCO—
a. Assists foreign countries in planning and programming SAT requirements, submitting validated requirements to
appropriate agencies, administering approved programs in country and determining required skills and the duration of
the assistance, consistent with the coordinated country’s objectives.
b. Evaluates the request for training assistance by the foreign government, validates the request, and ensures
conformance with U.S. policy and compliance with National Security Decision Directive (NSDD) 38, in coordination
with the Chief of the U.S. Diplomatic Mission. This specifically includes increases and decreases to team sizes or
durations.
c. Makes recommendations concerning SAT.
d. The SCO-developed annual country combined education and training plan (CETP) to identify future SAT
requirements and provide the Army long lead-time planning notification.
e. As specific SAT requirements solidify, as far in advance as possible, prepares a draft form team request
memorandum (TRM) for coordination with the COCOM, ASCC and or TRADOC/SATMO.
f. In accordance with timelines at figures 3–1 and 4–1, submits final TRM for specific SAT for validation by the
COCOM and Army decision. (See app D.)
g. Coordinates possible Special Operations Forces (SOF) SAT in accordance with paragraph 3–2b for PCS or
paragraph 4–2e(4) for temporary duty (TDY).
h. Performs initial planning and coordination of in-country SAT activities.

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 i. Conducts and completes vetting requirements on all trainees prior to training, to ensure they meet prerequisites
outlined in DoD/Department of State (DOS) policies and regulations, and maintains required trainee documentation.
j. Enforces the chief of mission’s weapons policy for SAT.
k. Notifies the Combatant Commander and SATMO within 24 hours of the arrival and departure of the SAT
members and dependents.
l. Orients SAT personnel thoroughly on (as a minimum): training objectives; organization and capabilities of the
forces to be trained; terms of reference; legal status in relation to the foreign country; political situation; history, culture
and customs of the country; guidelines for official and personal associations with foreign personnel; currency control;
logistics and administrative support international cooperative administrative support services (ICASS), general support
office (GSO), civilian personnel office (CPO), and so forth); threat level, force protection, individual and collective
security requirements, and ROE as appropriate, within 24 hours of their arrival in country.
m. Deliberately and specifically evaluates the need to arm SAT members, and if so, coordinates with the in-country
diplomatic leadership and the COCOM. States clearly in the TRM, all related rules of engagement (ROE) and force
protection considerations.
n. Ensures each SAT performs only the missions specified in the TRM. Strongly emphasizes to the country
requesting a SAT that the purpose of the team is to provide training or technical assistance and instruction only and not
to provide administrative support or labor-intensive technical assistance such as installation or repair of equipment.
Security Assistance Team personnel will not provide office services, chauffeuring services, messenger services, or
services of a purely personal nature.
o. Provides or arranges in-country support (for example, medical/dental support) for SAT personnel and family
members.
p. Coordinates with the SATMO commander prior to taking any unfavorable personnel action on a SAT member.
Prepares a full report and forwards to SATMO commanders (for example, team personnel relieved for cause).
q. Establishes policy and procedures for the accountability and use of team property. Ensures the team chief
establishes supply and/or equipment accountability records that provide a complete audit trail from item acquisition to
disposal, and that all non-expendable, durable property costing $50.00 or more is recorded on a property record.
r. Periodically reviews team property and inventory records for accuracy. Maintains continuous in-country accounta-
bility by conducting a physical inventory prior to team and/or team chief departure from country. As a minimum,
conducts an annual 100 percent physical inventory for all PCS teams.
s. Ensures SAT case-funded property is appropriately controlled and transferred to foreign country representatives or
to follow-on SAT.
t. Acquaints the SAT personnel with specific U.S. Embassy requirements to make certain that security violations do
not occur.
u. Assists SAT personnel in receiving, dispatching, storing, and safeguarding military information, including classi-
fied information.
v. Ensures SAT personnel have quarters in accordance with U.S. Embassy policy. Reviews residential leases to
ensure quarters are appropriate for rank and dependent status of team members and comply with DoD and DOS
standards. Ensures each lease request is submitted to the Embassy Interagency Housing Board for approval prior to
signature by the appropriate contracting officer. If higher headquarters approval is required, ensure Embassy Inter-
agency Housing Board reviews request before forwarding lease to the implementing agency.
w. Submits a request to SATMO when a replacement for a SAT member is required, the reasons for the replacement
and a recommended timeline to replace the SAT member.
x. Submits all personnel actions for SAT members to SATMO.
y. Oversees SAT in-country operational funds.
z. At least monthly, the SCO or their designated representative will review the teams’ monthly advice of obligation
authority (AOA) report, ensuring they are adequately protected. Ensures all cash management is in accordance with
U.S. Embassy budget and fiscal procedures. Assists SAT chief in establishing procedures with the Embassy for payroll
support of any Foreign Service employees hired to support the SAT.
(1) Ensures completion of quarterly assessments and forwards to DASA–DE&C. Ensures completion of the SAT
after action report (AAR) (see app E) by the team chief, preferably before the team’s departure from the country, but
not later than 30 days after.
(2) Performs surveillance and quality control as the Government point of contact for contractor-staffed teams; sends
requests for revisions, cancellations and terminations to SATMO in a timely manner to minimize or avoid penalties.
(3) For a contract SAT, ensures all support specified in the contract is provided to the SAT. The American Embassy
does not provide logistical or administrative support for a contract team, unless it is expressly specified in the contract.
(4) Establishes procedures to review all team TDY and approves requests for in and out-of-country travel.
(5) Reviews SAT team chief’s request for annual funding prior to submission to SATMO.
(6) Provides to SATMO and the combatant commander a list of recommended and/or required quality of life (QOL)
and/or mission sustainment (MS) items to be included in the LOA. Reviews all purchase requests for items required to

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execute the missions and ensures that all QOL and MS items are authorized by the LOA. Ensures that commercial
vendor discussions and purchases are made through a United States Government contracting office.
(7) Ensures all host nation trainees are properly vetted prior to training execution and preferably prior to SAT arrival
in country.
(8) The SCO in conjunction with the country is responsible for the aircraft air worthiness certification in accordance
with AR 70–62.

2–5. U.S. Army Security Assistance Training Management Organization

Implements the OCONUS portion of the Commanding General of TRADOC’s training missions. Plan, form, prepare,
deploy, sustain and redeploy CONUS-based SATs to execute OCONUS Security Assistance missions in support of
Secretary of Defense Security Cooperation Guidance, Combatant Command’s Theater Security Cooperation Plan and
Ambassadors’ Mission Performance Plans. Manage all financial transactions in support of SATs. For HQDA approved
and DCS, G–3/5/7 tasked SAT, TRADOC, through SATMO, is delegated tasking authority to further task lateral
United States Army Commands, except SOC, and Direct Reporting Units for TDY teams, and Human Resources
Command (HRC) for PCS teams. In addition, SATMO can request team members for both PCS and TDY teams from
Army Reserves, National Guard, the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and other U.S. government entities such as the
Coast Guard. The SATMO commander is authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the
country for the purpose executing SAT missions.

2–6. Selection of personnel

a. The furnishing command (HRC, ACOM, or DRU) will ensure Soldiers selected for SAT duties have the
experience, technical ability, maturity, and personality to accomplish their duties in the best interests of the United
States. Accordingly, furnishing organizations will select only the best-qualified for this duty. Consistent with country-
specified requirements, sex, race, ethnicity, religion and other factors bearing no relation to mission performance
will not be selection criteria. Commanders will—
(1) Make maximum effort to select personnel who meet the desirable, as well as mandatory, qualifications.
(2) Select personnel who are highly qualified in their respective fields. They should be the best available who meet
all other qualifications.
(3) Select personnel who are capable of working with others and have demonstrated their abilities to train and
supervise effectively and conscientiously.
(4) Ensure selected personnel are fully qualified for overseas deployment before departing home station.
(5) Schedule selected SAT members for school as required to meet special qualifications for the mission.
(6) Select team members who are medically fit to perform duty with the SAT in the designated country. Personnel
with known physical disorders that may require medical attention or hospitalization will not be selected.
(7) Select Soldiers with enough time remaining in their service before separation or retirement to complete the
required period of their contract.
b. Commander, SATMO, exercises final approval authority for all SAT members, and will ensure that all SAT
members meet the qualifications of the TRM.

2–7. Language requirements/interpreter support

The TRM may indicate a desire for language capability, but will not state a mandatory requirement. Furnishing
organizations will to the extent possible, furnish team members with requested foreign linguistic ability. If team
members with linguistic ability are not available, the SCO must coordinate for the necessary interpreter support to meet
mission requirements.

2–8. Country and area clearances

The SATMO will process requests for theater or area clearances as specified in DODD 4500.54.

2–9. Passports and visas

Upon SATMO selecting the SAT members, they will submit passport and visa applications through their home station
passport agencies. The SATMO will provide specific instructions and assistance with processing passport and visa
requests.

2–10. Civilian clothing

An initial clothing allowance, in accordance with AR 700–84, chapter 8, may be authorized when civilian clothing is
required for mission accomplishment. Civilian clothing requirements must be stated in the TRM under uniform and
clothing requirements. Costs, when approved, will be paid from case or program funds. The SATMO will validate the
requirement and will process the civilian clothing allowance request.

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2–11. Mission-related travel
The SATMO will issue travel instructions and provide funding information to team members for all mission-related
travel.

2–12. Pre-deployment team activities

a. The SATMO will orient team members before departure for overseas assignment. The SATMO will designate a
location for the SAT members to assemble to—
(1) Confirm that the persons selected are capable of performing the mission.
(2) Familiarize the team with the SAT mission.
(3) Permit SAT members to become acquainted with each other and to form a cohesive training unit.
(4) Obtain orientation on the history and culture of the country and the organization and capabilities of the forces to
be trained.
(5) Review training material or equipment to be used and set up methods of instruction.
(6) Prepare the program of instruction and lesson plans, and collect and prepare training aids.
(7) Review terms of reference and rules of engagement, if applicable.
b. All SAT members deployed OCONUS under the SA program must attend the Security Assistance Training Team
Orientation Course (SATTOC) at Fort Bragg, NC. This training exposes SAT members to training on anti-terrorism,
survival, escape, resistance, and evasion techniques (SERE), country intelligence/threat orientation, country-specific
cross cultural considerations, medical and legal conditions of the country, counter-surveillance and driving techniques.
The Commander, SATMO is authorized to waive attendance at SATTOC for individual SAT members when circum-
stances dictate. Should the combatant commander, or the host country team request that the entire team not attend
SATTOC, a request with justification will be forwarded through Commander SATMO to TRADOC G–3 for decision.
c. The SATMO will provide the following information to the SCO prior to the SAT deploying to the country.
(1) Estimated time of departure from CONUS.
(2) Estimated time of arrival in the host country.
(3) Travel/flight information.

2–13. Support for security assistance teams

a. Unless otherwise provided, SATMO, in coordination with TRADOC G-3/SATFA, the SCO, the U.S. Diplomatic
Mission, and other appropriate agencies, will ensure mission support of the SAT. The SCO must identify team support
items in the SAT TRM. Such support will be fully reimbursable in accordance with the LOA. Mission support items
that will be consumed or turned over to the country at mission completion, that is, training aids, publications, training
equipment and materials, must be purchased using case/program funds. When the SAT is completed, the SCO will
transfer all items purchased with case funds in support of the SAT mission to the host nation in accordance with the
SAMM (DoD 5105.38–M). The level and quality of support provided to SAT members shall be equivalent to that
provided to other in-country DoD personnel of equivalent grade.
b. Equipment and support materials required to support IMET-funded SAT must be approved prior to use of IMET
funds. Requests for waiver to use IMET funds must be forwarded to DSCA. Such requests should be included with the
initial IMET waiver request for the SAT, if possible. See AR 12–15, chapters 4 and 13 for additional information
concerning IMET-funded SAT and use of IMET funds to purchase SAT support materiel.
c. Quality of life items may be purchased in accordance with AR 12–15, chapter 13 and morale, welfare, and
recreation (MWR) policies. Prior approval by the country SCO and Combatant Command is required before QOL
items can be purchased. The IMET funds will not be used for the purchase of QOL items. The QOL items are not
authorized for TDY SAT.
d. The SCO must ensure that all host nation equipment on which training or technical assistance is to be conducted
is available and operational, and that necessary tools, equipment, and facilities for operations and on-the-job training
(OJT) are readily available at the training site. The team will not deploy until these conditions are met. The furnishing
command may agree, in some instances, to provide limited specialized support items for team use. Such support is
coordinated on a case-by-case basis.
e. The host country will furnish necessary interpreter support or fund this support in accordance with the LOA.

2–14. Mission funding

The TRADOC G–3/SATFA centrally manages all OCONUS training case funds and other SA program funds for
HQDA approved SAT.
a. For IMET-funded SAT, the SCO and/or Combatant Commander will get DSCA approved waiver prior to
submitting the TRM to HQDA. See DoD 5105.38.M (SAMM) for waiver format.
b. The DoD Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program (CTFP) and DoD Counter Narcotics Program (CNP) funded
teams require HQDA approval for personnel sourcing and DCS, G–3/5/7 tasking to TRADOC for execution.

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 c. The TRADOC provides pricing and availability (P&A) data to the SCO, and the SCO provides that information
to the host country.
d. The TAFT/ETSS LOA will specify any support costs to be incurred by designated supporting activities in
accordance with DoD 7000.14–R, Vol 15. Supporting organizations will be reimbursed from the LOA for such costs.
e. The LOA, TRM, type of funds or other agreements will determine which expenses the foreign government will
bear as mission cost elements. These expenses may include—
(1) Personnel pay, allowances, and differentials.
(2) Special training of personnel needed to satisfy peculiar requirements of the SAT.
(3) Transportation and full range of support.
(4) Temporary duty travel.
(5) Training aids, supplies, and equipment needed for mission sustainment and QOL items that the LOA or SAT
request/call-up message specify.
(6) Foreign national personnel, and/or local hires in accordance with U.S. Embassy policies.
(7) Department of State ICASS Expenses.
(8) The AOA is a financial instrument, which allows a team to establish a “line of credit” with the in-country
financial officer at the U.S. Embassy (or USMTM in the case of Saudi Arabia) to pay for authorized expenses. Team
chiefs will be issued an AOA and will be responsible for authorizing expenditures. You may delegated daily
custodianship to a team member, but delegation must be in writing with prior coordination with the SATMO Resource
Management Office (RMO). A copy of the memorandum is to be forwarded to the U.S. Embassy and the SATMO
RMO. The team chief must retain and maintain receipts for all expenses incurred against the AOA for five years in
electronic media form. Identify any doubtful or specific situations not covered by this memorandum to the SATMO
RMO for further guidance or clarification. The team chief is responsible for the accountability of funds issued.

2–15. Disclosure of classified information

Should the HQDA approved SAT mission include the use of U.S. classified information, TRADOC will obtain
disclosure authorization preferably before the SAT deploys, but definitely before training begins. In such cases, SCO
must ensure the recipients of classified information are properly cleared.

2–16. Medical services for team personnel

a. The LOA or other appropriate agreements will contain a standard note on medical and dental care.
b. The U.S. Embassy’s regional medical officer will make any referral decisions. When time permits they should
contact the U.S. Embassy physician for a referral.
c. If a military team member requires routine or emergency health and dental services and does not have ready
access to the U.S. Embassy health or if the services required are not available at the health unit, the LOA authorizes
the government to pay all costs incurred for medical and dental care.

2–17. Correspondence
All significant communications concerning SAT will include as addressees the SCO, Combatant Command, ASCC,
TRADOC G–3/SATFA/SATMO, furnishing command (for all TDY SAT), and ASA(ALT) (SAAL–ZN) as information
or action addressees, as appropriate.

2–18. Personnel evaluation reports

a. The SCO, in coordination with Commander, SATMO, will establish an officer evaluation report/noncommis-
sioned officer evaluation report rating scheme, and provide it to the military team members immediately upon their
arrival in country. The SCO will report initial rating chain information and changes as they occur to Commander
SATMO.
b. Unless otherwise stated in memorandum of understanding (MOU)/MOA, Commander USASATMO will be
included in the rating scheme of SAT chiefs.
c. For all Army SAT’s greater than 90 days in duration, the military members will receive ratings per the rating
scheme at the intervals specified by AR 623–3 and the suspense established by USA SATMO HRM. For any
assistance, the SCO should contact Chief, SATMO HRM.

2–19. Reports
a. The operation reporting (OPREP) 3- Serious Incident Report.
b. Monthly Situation Reports, appendix F.
c. The SAT chief will submit a quarterly assessment reports to Commander SATMO (see app F).
d. Upon completion of an OCONUS SAT assignment, the team chief will prepare an AAR in accordance with
appendix E on the effectiveness of the training or technical assistance rendered, and submits the original report to the
SCO before the SAT returns to CONUS.
(1) The SCO will endorse and forward the AAR to the Combatant Command and HQDA, furnishing a copy to

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SATMO, SATFA and to SATMOSAC. The endorsement will address any problems or make recommendations within
the SCO’s purview, and will evaluate the team’s overall effectiveness and performance.
(2) The SCO will forward a copy of the team’s evaluation and the after-action report through the Combatant
Command and the service component headquarters to SATMO with information copies to SATFA and SATMOSAC.
(3) Addressees will take action, as required, when the comments of the SCO and combatant commands are received.
e. The SCO is encouraged to make progress reports on team performance to Commander, SATMO.

2–20. Relationships
The SAT members will retain the title and rank held in the U.S. Army. They will conform to uniform and clothing
regulations as prescribed by Army regulations and guidance from the SCO in country.
a. Department of Defense civilians’ personnel administration will be in accordance with U.S. Office of Personnel
Management (OPM) and DoD civilian personnel regulations.
b. The American Embassy staff and the host nation government will assist with local civilian labor to meet team
requirements. The SAT will ensure that any directly hired local national’s employment conditions, including pay and
benefits, conform with U.S. Embassy policies and those established by the host nation government.
c. The SAT members will have no command or directive authority or responsibility over personnel of the host
nation armed services.

2–21. U.S. Army Aviation Team

a. Aircrew assigned to SAT will meet Flight Activity Category 2 (FAC 2) requirements, in accordance with
Training Circular 1–210, Aircrew Training Program. If all available time and resources have been appropriately
utilized, and some Aircrew Training Manual (ATM) requirements are still not met, Commander, SATMO may waive
those specific ATM requirements as authorized by AR 95–1.
b. United States Army aviation team members and/or contractor aircrew members will not perform flight duties
without aircraft airworthiness certification in accordance with DCMA Instruction 8210.1/AR 70–62 and/or CFR, Title
14.

2–22. Non-United States equipment

A SAT does not normally provide training or assistance on non-standard or non-United States end items. The DASA
DE&C must approve requests for exception to policy for training on non-standard or non-U.S. equipment.

2–23. Military justice jurisdiction

The combatant commander has general courts martial convening authority over all military personnel under his or her
command, that is, personnel assigned to the command’s Joint Manning Document or attached for Uniform Code of
Military Justice (UCMJ) purposes. However, since disciplinary action is normally administered by a commander of the
same Service as the offender, the combatant commander should direct the Army Service Component Commander, or
that commander’s designee, to take courts-martial jurisdiction over PCS team personnel. If the Army Service Compo-
nent Commander believes a case within their discretion should be referred to a court-martial at a level he is not
authorized to convene, he should inform the combatant commander. In these situations, the combatant commander will
have the authority to take disciplinary action or return the case back to the component commander for disposition. The
combatant commander reserves the right to exercise military justice jurisdiction in those cases impacting the mission,
or affecting external relations. Personnel assigned permanent change of station orders and carried on the authorization
document (table of distribution and allowances (TDA), modification table of organization and equipment (MTOE), and
so forth.) of the team management agency will remain under the military jurisdiction of that agency unless attached to
the Combatant Command. The UCMJ jurisdiction over TDY team members resides with their parent organization
commander, normally the SATMO commander. Article 15 jurisdiction for all personnel (both TDY and PCS) shall be
exercised in accordance with Army regulations.

Chapter 3
Permanent Change of Station Teams
3–1. General
a. This chapter provides specific information on the initial request for and continuation of U.S. Army PCS SA
teams. A PCS team is a long duration team (more than 179 days) which may contain any mix of military, government
civilian or contractor personnel. An example of a PCS sequence of dates and actions is outlined in appendix B. There
are two types of PCS teams—
(1) Technical assistance field team. The TAFT provides in-country technical support to foreign personnel on
specific equipment, technology, doctrine, weapons, and supporting systems when mobile training teams (MTT),
technical assistance teams (TAT), and extended training services specialist (ETSS) are not appropriate. The TAFT is

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often the bridge between purely technical assistance and pure training. The TAFT members are technical experts in
their fields and often provide formal and informal training to their counterparts as part of their primary mission of
ensuring the continued operation of the equipment or support system. Additionally, TAFT is often used to set up
operational maintenance and supply systems that will interface effectively with CONUS activities. In this sense, TAFT
members are both doers and trainers. Also, TAFT set up and operates the systems, as well as trains their counterparts
to assume full operational control as quickly as possible.
(2) Extended training services specialist. The ETSS provides advice, instruction, and training in the installation,
operation, and maintenance of weapons, equipment, and systems. Unless specifically approved by the DSCA, ETSS
teams will be provided for no longer than 1 year.
b. These teams provide advice, training, technical assistance, or support to personnel of the hosting country. This
assistance is provided to meet specific objectives in connection with development of a country’s capability and the
Combatant Commander’s Security Cooperation Strategy. The deployment of these teams should be based on considera-
tion of all of the advantages and disadvantages inherent in the use of this type of assistance, at a particular time, in a
particular country, and should be consistent with DoD, Combatant Command, and Service security cooperation
guidance or strategy. (SAMM), DoD 5105.38–M, table C10.T1- (Legislation for International Training), provides a
listing of the various authorities for deploying teams.
c. The HQDA governing personnel sourcing principle is that all teams can be totally contractor, given that any team
position that does not require military will be filled by a contractor or DA civilian.
d. The TRM must provide compelling justification why military personnel are required in lieu of contractors and/or
DA civilians. The justification must include why each individual team member’s task cannot be accomplished using a
contractor or a DA civilian; and jeopardizes the team’s overall mission success. The selection considerations for team
composition and priority of fill are at figure 1–2.

3–2. Permanent change of station security assistance team request and authorized use
A TAFT or ETSS will deploy for periods greater than 179 days and will not exceed three years in duration. A TAFT or
ETSS team will be considered only if a short duration (less then 179 days) SAT cannot satisfy the requirement (see
chap 4). Also, if the training requirement is too extensive for a short duration (less than 179 days) SAT, a TAFT or
ETSS will replace the use of repetitive short duration SAT.
a. The primary purpose of a TAFT or ETSS is to support a FMS case by providing training or technical assistance
to a host nation that result in a specific military capability. The AMC/USASAC works in coordination with TRADOC/
SATFA in the development of the LOA to implement either a single case or separate materiel and training cases that
support a total package approach (TPA).
b. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, Chapter 167 (10 USC 167), the SCO will direct any requests for
Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) personnel to the theater Special Operations Command (SOC) for validation,
then to the theater combatant commander, who will then forward the request to USSOCOM for approval. Upon
approval, USSOCOM will direct team sourcing.

3–3. Permanent change of station team process

a. The PCS team request and Army decision process is depicted in figure 3–1. The process starts with the country
team receiving a LOR or a country’s request for a training team for an Army mission under an existing LOA. The
country team will assist the country by preparing a detailed TRM. The TRM format is provided at appendix D.
(1) Before submitting the TRM, the SCO may request assistance from TRADOC concerning team composition,
training concept, cost information and general guidance on the availability of specific skills.
(2) The TRM must be submitted 15 months prior to PCS team deployment.
(3) The requirements must be written to achieve a specific objective during a specific timeframe.
(4) The requirements must be tied into the current Combatant Commander’s Theater Security Cooperation Plan or
the country CETP to ensure specified objectives are achieved. Here are some examples of current COCOM and Army
Strategic objectives:
(a) Enhance partner capability to conduct internal stability operations.
(b) Build partner capability to support COCOM missions with a focus on regional interoperability and stabilization
operations, peace keeping operations, and humanitarian assistance.
(c) Deter aggression and counter coercion, and defeat adversaries.
(d) Develop capabilities of key allies and partners to dissuade potential adversaries.
(5) Requests for P&A must use the TRM format (draft) containing the planning information necessary to estimate
costs and survey availability.
b. The country team will then submit a detailed TRM through the COCOM for validation to HQDA for decision.
The TRM will clearly state the mission, training goals, end state of the mission, and the qualifications the team
members should possess per paragraph 3–1. The SCO should also identify geographic or climatic conditions to be
considered in selection of team members. For contractor-staffed SAT, the SCO will include, as part of the TRM, a
statement of work (SOW) to be coordinated with TRADOC.

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 (1) The TRM will be submitted through the appropriate COCOM authority that works Security Cooperation
programs to validate the requirements.
(2) Upon COCOM validation of the TRM, it will then be forwarded to HQDA for coordination and decision. The
Army action agency address is DASA DE&C Suite 8200 (SAAL–NP), 1777 North Kent Street, Arlington, VA 22209.
(3) The DASA DE&C will coordinate with the DCS, G–1 and DCS, G–3/5/7 and make a decision on the TRM. If
the TRM is disapproved, it will be sent back through the COCOM to the country team with applicable justification. If
the TRM is approved, DASA DE&C will draft an Execution Message to DCS, G–3/5/7 ODO with a mission statement,
metrics for measuring success, and a timeline for completion.
(4) The DCS, G–3/5/7 ODO upon receiving the draft execution message from DASA DE&C will send a tasker to
the TRADOC G–3/5/7 Central Tasking Office, which sends to TRADOC G-3/5/7 SATD/SATMO to fill the request.
c. Given an approved and implemented LOA, TRADOC will execute the fill of the team and prepare them for
deployment.
(1) The SCO, in coordination with TRADOC ensures that all necessary equipment, supplies, instruction facilities,
and technical publications are on hand or available for the arrival of the team. Tools and ancillary equipment needed
for the training or technical assistance must be on-hand and available for the team use when the SAT team arrives in
country.
(2) The SCO ensures that foreign personnel to be trained meet the prerequisites necessary to comprehend the
technical level of presentation and must vet them for training.
(3) The SCO programs the in-country arrival date in accordance with appendix B, and must consider the availability
of trainees, facilities, and equipment.
d. The team chief, in coordination with SATMO and the SCO, will meet reporting requirements in paragraph 2–3.

3–4. Request for team continuation

Continuation of the duration of an Army non-contractor PCS SAT beyond 3 years requires HQDA approval. If a PCS
team requires a continuation beyond 2 years, the SCO will submit a team continuation request memorandum (TCRM)
through the same process as the TRM for approval. To meet Army personnel management timelines, the TCRM must
be submitted by the end of the first year. No continuations will be granted without the HRC approval.

3–5. Support requirements and authorized Family members

In addition to Army PCS SAT support commitments provided in the TRM and LOA, supporting agencies will pay
particular attention to the support requirements of authorized and approved team member dependents. If on an
authorized accompanied tour, team members will complete all Family member pre-deployment screenings according to
AR 600–8–11. Family travel decisions (concurrent or deferred) will be based upon the response from the overseas
commander.

3–6. Overseas tour lengths

Non-contractor PCS teams’ tour length will be in accordance with AR 614–30 and LOAs. If the Army regulation is in
conflict with the LOA, the Army regulation will take precedence unless an exception is granted. The joint federal travel
regulations govern overseas tours for DoD civilian personnel.

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 Figure 3–1. Initial and continuation request for PCS teams

3–7. Team members and authorized dependents legal status

The SCO will provide in the TRM the legal status to include any substantiating documents required for team members
and their dependent while deployed in country. Additionally, the LOA may contain an appropriate standard note or
footnote on the legal status of SAT personnel.

3–8. Pre-deployment activities

Pre-deployment activities will include but not limited to SATTOC, Soldier readiness processing (SRP), POI develop-
ment, refresher training and any specific activities as identified by SATMO.

3–9. Permanent change of station orders

The SATMO will provide HRC with a funding citation and assignment instructions that are peculiar to the TAFT/

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ETSS to include in the PCS orders. The personnel service battalion (PSB) of the TAFT/ETSS team member’s
installation will issue PCS orders with the appropriate funding citation, assignment instructions and any TDY en route.

3–10. Flight physicals

All aircrew personnel will complete a comprehensive annual flying duty medical examination (FDME) prior to
departing home base. When aircrew are on duty at an OCONUS station with limited medical facilities, they will
accomplish the FDME to the extent possible, and, In accordance with AR 40–501, paragraph 6–8d, attach a cover letter
explaining facility limitations. They will accomplish a comprehensive FDME within 90 days of return to a station with
adequate medical facilities. See AR 40–501, paragraph 6–8d for additional guidance.

Chapter 4
Temporary Duty Teams
4–1. General
This chapter provides information specific to TDY SAT. Temporary duty teams perform services for specific purposes
and periods of time not to exceed 179 days under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the Foreign Assistance
Act (FAA). They provide in-country technical assistance and training to the armed forces of a friendly foreign
government in doctrine and on specific equipment, technology, weapons, and supporting systems. There are 4 types of
TDY teams which can be deployed into country; MTT, requirements survey teams (RST), TAT, and pre-deployment
site surveys (PDSS). The TDY team request process is outlined in figure 4–1. The selection considerations for team
composition and priority of fill are at figure 1–2.
a. Mobile training teams. The MTT are composed of personnel on TDY for the purpose of training foreign
personnel. The MTT conduct in-country training when it is more effective to bring the training to the country. The
MTT provide training, rather than technical assistance. The MTT may be drawn from CONUS or within theater. Under
exceptional circumstances, MTT may train foreign recipients at U.S. installations and facilities. Equipment used for this
training must be either owned by, or allocated for, delivery to the recipient country. When the SCO does not have the
subject matter expertise or capability to perform pre-deployment survey functions, and with concurrence of the SCO,
PDSS will deploy before MTT.
b. Requirements survey teams. The RST deploy TDY to an OCONUS location to determine specific country needs.
The RST assesses the country’s capabilities and determines requirements for equipment, team composition, and
duration of future training or assistance missions.
c. Technical assistance teams. The TAT deploys TDY to provide technical assistance other than training. The TAT
maintains or repair U.S. equipment that has been provided to the host government. These teams may set up and place
into operation such things as repair parts warehouses, personnel records systems, technical libraries and English
language laboratories. The TAT often helps a country to maintain U.S. equipment or adopt U.S. management
techniques. For the purposes of this regulation, OJT that is incidental to TAT activities is not considered training
assistance. The SAMM, chapter 10, provides basic guidance on TAT.
d. Pre-deployment site survey. The PDSS are generally five-day TDY by the team chief that precede deployment of
a SAT to ensure preparations (such as billeting, classrooms, ranges, interpreters, training equipment, so forth.) are in
place, and to perform other advance party functions. The PDSS may inspect the training site, determine requirements
for special tools, equipment, and other support materials, and discuss the proposed training program with the SCO and
host nation representatives. The PDSS can occur from three months to 30 days before the SAT deploys.

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 Figure 4–1. Initial and extension requests for TDY teams

4–2. Temporary duty security assistance team request and authorized use
a. The TDY team request and Army decision process is depicted in figure 4–1. The process starts with the country
team receiving a LOR or a country’s request for an Army SAT under an existing LOA. The country team will assist
the country by preparing a detailed TRM. The TRM format is provided at appendix D. The SCO must send the TRM
(see app D) for a TDY team in accordance with figure 4–1 through the COCOM to HQDA a minimum of 10 months
before the date of deployment. The COCOM will validate and endorse TRM that do not meet the timeline in paragraph
4–1(a), above and submit them with justification (operational requirements) to DASA DE&C for review and staffing to
the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army (VCSA) for decision. Copies should be provided to TRADOC/SATFA and
SATMO.
(1) Before submitting the TRM, the SCO may request assistance from SATMO concerning team composition,
training concept, cost information and general guidance on the availability of specific skills.
(2) The requirements must be written to achieve a specific objective during a specific timeframe.
(3) The requirements must be tied into the current Combatant Commander’s Theater Security Cooperation Plan or

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the country CETP to ensure specified objectives are achieved. Here are some examples of current COCOM and Army
Strategic objectives—
(a) Enhance partner capability to conduct internal stability operations.
(b) Build partner capability to support COCOM missions with a focus on regional interoperability and stabilization
operations, peace keeping operations, and humanitarian assistance.
(c) Deter aggression and counter coercion, and defeat adversaries.
(d) Develop capabilities of key allies and partners to dissuade potential adversaries.
(4) Requests for P&A must use the TRM format (draft) containing the planning information necessary to estimate
costs and survey availability.
b. The Country Team will then submit a detailed TRM through the COCOM for validation. The TRM will clearly
state the mission, training goals, end state of the mission, and the qualifications the team members should possess per
paragraph 3–1. The SCO should also identify geographic or climatic conditions to be considered in selection of team
members. The SCO will include a Statement of Work to be coordinated with SATMO as a part of the TRM.
c. The applicable COCOM authorities will coordinate with the ASCC to determine if the mission can be satisfied
from internal theater assets. If so, the mission is executed intra-theater with no HQDA involvement required.
d. If not, the COCOM will forward the TRM to HQDA for decision. The Army action agency address is DASA
DE&C Suite 8200 (SAAL–NP), 1777 North Kent Street, Arlington, VA 22209.
(1) The DASA DE&C will coordinate with the DCS, G–1 and DCS, G–3/5/7 and make a decision on the TRM. If
the TRM is disapproved, it will be sent back through the COCOM to the country team with applicable justification. If
the TRM is approved, DASA DE&C will draft an Execution Message to DCS, G–3/5/7 ODO with a mission statement,
metrics for measuring success, and a timeline for completion.
(2) The DCS, G–3/5/7 ODO upon receiving the draft execution message from DASA DE&C will send a tasker to
the TRADOC G–3/5/7 Central Tasking Office to fill the request.
e. Given an approved and implemented LOA, SATMO will execute the fill of the team and prepare them for
deployment.
(1) The SCO, in coordination with USA SATMO ensures that all necessary equipment, supplies, instruction
facilities, and technical publications are on hand or available for the arrival of the team. Tools and ancillary equipment
needed for the training or technical assistance must be on-hand and available for the team use when the SCT team
arrives in country.
(2) The SCO ensures that foreign personnel to be trained meet the prerequisites necessary to comprehend the
technical level of presentation and must vet them for training.
(3) The SCO programs the in-country arrival date in accordance with appendix C, and must consider the availability
of trainees, facilities, and equipment.
(4) In accordance with 10 USC 167, the SCO will direct any requests for ARSOF personnel to the theater SOC for
validation, then to the theater combatant commander, who will forward the request to USSOCOM for approval. Upon
approval, USSOCOM will direct team sourcing.
f. Approval to use IMET funds for SATs requires that the combatant commander forward a request for waiver to
DSCA for consideration and approval before sending the TRM to HQDA. The waiver request should include a cost
estimate for training aids and training materials. The SCO can request P&A assistance from SATMO for the cost
estimate for the IMET waiver.

4–3. Drawdown decision security assistance team requirements

Training and technical assistance related to presidential drawdown determinations will be programmed and conducted
in accordance with the Execution Order.

4–4. Family members

Family members are not authorized to accompany or join military TDY team members in country.

4–5. Temporary duty orders

The SATMO will provide furnishing commands with coordinating instructions and financial information for the
preparation of TDY team orders.

4–6. Pre-deployment activities

Pre-deployment activities will include but not limited to SATTOC, SRP, POI development, refresher training and any
specific activities as identified by SAMTO.

4–7. Team members legal status

The SCO will provide in the TRM the legal status to include any substantiating documents required for team members

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while deployed in country. Additionally, the LOA may contain an appropriate standard note or footnote on the legal
status of SAT personnel.

Chapter 5
Contractor-Staffed Teams
5–1. General
This chapter provides information specific to SAT staffed by one or more contractors. Contractor staffed teams are the
preferred means for filing a team unless specific circumstances and requirements dictates otherwise. The priority of fill
for the team is contractor, DoD civilian and then military. Follow procedures in chapters 3 and 4 respectively for
contractor staffed PCS and TDY teams, xontractors may comprise all or part of a team. The SCO must obtain
authorization from the requesting country before accepting a contractor staffed SAT. A statement of work (SOW) must
accompany the TRM.

5–2. Provisions specific to contractors

a. Contractors and their employees cannot—
(1) Work in policy-making positions or in positions of command, supervision, administration, or control over DoD
personnel or personnel of other contractors.
(2) Become part of the foreign government organization.
b. Contract team members are entitled to privileges and support equivalent to that furnished to GS–12 grade
civilians, where available. When agreements between the U.S. and the foreign government do not expressly authorize
the U.S. to accord these privileges to such personnel, they will be extended only with the consent of the foreign
government.
c. Security clearance for employees of contractors will conform to the requirements of DoD 5220.22–R and as
specified in the contract. Other administrative requirements such as those involving non-disclosure statements, certifi-
cates of performance, logistical support, travel, identification, privileges, and reports will conform to the appropriate
provisions of Army regulations as incorporated within the contract for the services.
d. In accordance with the terms of the contract, the contracting officer may require the contractor to remove from
the job site any CFS employee who endangers persons or property or whose continued employment under the contract
is inconsistent with the interests of the U.S. Government as determined by the SCO.
e. Costs depend on the value of a negotiated contract with the civilian firm involved and include such costs as
salary, in-country maintenance, travel, and overhead. The contract cost will be reflected as unit cost in the country
program.
f. Commander, SATMO will ensure personnel furnished by the contractor meet, as closely as possible, the qualifica-
tions and skills expected of their military counterparts.
g. Contract team members will be medically fit to perform duty in the designated country.
h. Routine health services and emergency medical evacuation are responsibilities of the U.S. contractor under
provisions of the contract signed by the contractor and the contracting officer.
i. The SCO must forward requests for extending contractor-staffed SAT duration through the combatant commander
and HQDA. The HQDA will forward approve requests to TRADOC (SATFA & SATMO), and SATMO will
coordinate a contract modification with the contracting officer.

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Appendix A
References
Section I
Required Publications

AR 11–31
Army Security Cooperation Policy (Cited in para 1–3b(7).)

AR 12–1
Security Assistance, Training, and Export Policy (Cited in para 1–3e(1).)

AR 12–15
Joint Security Cooperation Education and Training (Cited in para 2–13.)

Section II
Related Publications
A related publication is a source of additional information. The user does not have to read it to understand this
regulation.

AR 11–2
Risk Management and Internal Control Program

AR 40–501
Standards of Medical Fitness

AR 40–562
Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases

AR 55–46
Travel Overseas (MPE)

AR 60–72
Airworthiness of Aircraft Systems

AR 70–57
Army Technology Transfer

AR 95–1
Flight Regulations

AR 135–210
Order to Active Duty as Individuals for Other Than a Presidential Reserve Call-up, Partial or Full Mobilization

AR 380–10
Foreign Disclosure and Contacts with Foreign Representatives

AR 600–8–11
Reassignment

AR 600–8–14
Identification Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, their Family Members, and Other Eligible
Personnel

AR 600–8–105
Military Orders

AR 614–30
Overseas Service

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AR 623–3
Evaluation Reporting System

AR 700–84
Issue and Sale of Personal Clothing

Training Circular 1–210

Aircrew Training Program Commander’s Guide to Individual and Crew Standardization

DoD 5105.38–M
Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM)

DoD 7000–14–R, vol. 15

Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR); Security Cooperation Policy

DoDD 4500.54G
DoD Foreign Clearance Guide (Available at: https://apacs.milcloud.mil/fcg/loginForm.cfm) (An Aircraft and
Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) account is REQUIRED to access the DoD FCG)

FORSCOM Regulation 350–12

Procedures for Tasking and Support From Active Component Installations and Units

Joint Federal Travel Regulations

Available at: https://media.defense.gov/

Section III
Prescribed Forms
This section contains no entries.

Section IV
Referenced Forms

DD Form 2060
FMS Obligation Authority (Available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/formsprogram.htm.)

Appendix B
Permanent Change of Station Team Dates and Actions
B–1. D–18 Months
C o n c e p t A p p r o v a l b y D O S . S C O s u b m i t s T R M t o C O C O M . S C O f o r w a r d s r e q u es t f o r L O A ( i f n o t a l r e a d y
implemented).

B–2. D–15 Months

COCOM submits TRM to HQDA. LOA Preparation.

B–3. D–14 Months

Receipt/acceptance of LOA by host country.

B–4. D–12 Months

LOA implemented and funding authorization granted. HQDA tasks TRADOC to support SAT. TRADOC sends request
for military personnel to AHRC.

B–5. D–10 Months

TRADCO initiates contract procedures and/or DoD civilian term hire procedures.

B–6. D–90 Days

Team Chief PDSS in country. POI/program support requirements sent to SCO.

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B–7. D–30 Days until D–Day
Training materials prepared and shipped. Administrative processing completed. SATTOC completed at Fort Bragg.
Final deployment preparation for completed.

B–8. D–Day
Team departure for mission.

Appendix C
Temporary Duty Team Dates and Actions
C–1. D–12 Months
Concept Approval by DOS. DoD HQDA finalization of cost estimate. SCO submits LOR & TRM to COCOM.

C–2. D–10 Months

COCOM submits TRM to HQDA. LOA Preparation.

C–3. D–09 Months

HQDA tasks TRADOC to support SAT. LOA processed/implemented.

C–4. D–210 Days

TRADOC tasks supporting command/agency.

C–5. D–120 Days

SAT source(s) identified. Team members selected.

C–6. D–90 Days

POI/program development training support requirements determined. POI/program support requirements sent to SCO.

C–7. D–30 Days

Training materials prepared and shipped. Administrative processing completed. SATTOC completed at Fort Bragg.
Final deployment preparation completed.

C–8. D–Day
Team departure for mission.

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Appendix D
Format for Security Assistance Team Request/Call-up
D–1. Instructions
The following format is from AR 12–15, figure 4–1. For the purpose of this format, the term “training” is used;
however, requests must specifically state whether training or technical assistance or both will be required.

D–2. Requests for teams

The format in figure D–1 provides guidance for officially requesting TRM.

Figure D–1. Team Request Memorandum (TRM)

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 Figure D–2. Format for submitting request for TRM

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Appendix E
Instructions and Format for Security Assistance Team Effectiveness Evaluation
E–1. Instructions
The following format is taken from AR 12–15.

E–2. Security Assistance Team effectiveness

The SAT effectiveness evaluation format is as follows:
a. Team information. Include team type, designation number, and composition by name, grade, MOS/specialty, and
parent unit/location.
b. Relevant dates.
(1) Date departed home station.
(2) Dates and location of team assembly and orientation.
(3) Date of arrival in host country.
(4) Dates on which training/technical assistance started and ended.
(5) Date of departure from host country.
(6) Date of return to parent unit/agency.
c. Mission.
d. Training goals. Restate goals.
e. End state. Restate end state. Discuss the mission’s success or failure in achieving the end state and list reason
why.

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 f. Locations. Indicate the locations at which training/technical assistance was conducted.
g. Number of trainees. Indicate the number of indigenous personnel trained by type, such as maintenance, supply,
instructor, so forth. Indicate whether trainees were officers, enlisted, or civilians. Use actual number of individuals
rather than unit designations such as battalion, company, so forth.
h. Installations. Indicate schools, courses, or training installations/other facilities that were used or established.
i. Adequacy. Indicate the adequacy of foreign country training installations/other facilities relating to the mission of
the team.
j. Materiel. Indicate the type, quantity, condition, and state of maintenance of materiel on which training/technical
assistance was provided.
k. Interpreter support. Indicate the adequacy and effectiveness of interpreter support provided.
l. Training conditions. Provide a summary of training conditions as existed on arrival.
m. Effectiveness Evaluate the effectiveness of training/technical assistance. Provide a summary of the success of the
team effort to improve the effectiveness of the training program in the foreign country and qualification of foreign
country personnel to carry on.
n. Problems. Discuss problems encountered that affected the mission.
o. Preparation. Indicate preparation for the mission. Answer the following questions:
(1) Did notification of the selection of the team provide adequate guidance on mission, type and level of training/
assistance desired, training material, and training aids required?
(2) Were special or unusual problems anticipated?
(3) Was the lead-time adequate for proper preparation for the mission?
p. Support. Indicate the adequacy of the country team’s support. Indicate any comments considered appropriate
concerning accommodations, meals, medical facilities, transportation and overall treatment.
q. Conclusions. Indicate conclusions and recommendations. Provide the following:
(1) The necessity for the team as requested to accomplish the mission.
(2) Indicate if the mission was accomplished and how the team could have been more useful.
(3) The follow-up actions the SCO might take.
(4) Recommendations for the further improvement of the foreign country’s military that can be furnished by
programs.
(5) Essential information that should be passed on to future SAT to make the teams more effective.

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Appendix F
Format for Quarterly Assessment Report
Requesters must provide the information stated in the figure F–1.

Figure F–1. Quarterly assessment format

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Appendix G
Operation Reporting–3 Report Procedures and Format
Provides guidance for Oprep-3 Report Procedures and format.

Figure G–1. OPREP-3 Report Procedures & Format

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 Figure G–1. OPREP-3 Report Procedures & Format-continued

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Glossary
Section I
Abbreviations

AAR
after action review

ACOM
Army Command

AECA
Arms Export Control Act

AMC
Army Materiel Command

AMEDD
Army Medical Department

AOA
advice of obligation authority

ARNG
Army National Guard

ARSOF
Army Special Operations Forces

ARSTAF
Army Staff

ASA (ALT)
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics & Technology)

ASA (FM&C)
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management & Comptroller)

ASCC
Army Service Component Command

ATM
aircrew training manual

AV
aviation

BN
battalion

CAR
Chief, Army Reserve

CDR
commander

CETP
combined education training plan

CFS
contract field services

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CG
commanding general

CNP
Counter Narcotics Program

COCOM
combatant commander; combatant command

COE
Corps of Engineers

CONUS
continental United States

CPO
civilian personnel office

CTFP
Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program

DA
Department of the Army

DAMO–ODM
Department of the Army military operations – Office of Deployment Management

DASA–DE&C
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation

DCS, G–1
Deputy Chief of Staff , G–1

DFAS
Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DoD
Department of Defense

DOS
Department of State

DRU
Direct Reporting Unit

DSCA
Defense Security Cooperation Agency

DSN
defense switched network

E-mail
electronic mail

ETSS
extended training services specialist

FAA
Foreign Assistance Act

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FAC2
flight activity category two

FAX
facsimile

FDME
flight duty medical exam

FMF
foreign military financing

FMFP
Foreign Military Financing Program

FMS
foreign military sales

FORSCOM
Forces Command

FSTE
foreign service tour extension

FTS
field training services

GSO
general service office

HRC
Human Resources Command

HRM
human resources management

HQ
Headquarters

HQDA
Headquarters, Department of the Army

ICASS
international cooperative administrative support services

IMET
international military education and training

IMS
international military student

INL
international narcotics and law enforcement

ITO
invitational travel order

JCS
Joint Chiefs of Staff

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JSCET
Joint Security Cooperation Education and Training

JTR
joint travel regulations

LOA
letter of offer and acceptance

LOR
letter of request

LV
leave

MICC
Mission and Installation Contracting Center

MILDEP
military department

MIPR
military inter-departmental purchase request

MOA
memorandum of agreement

MOS
military occupational specialty

MOU
memorandum of understanding

MPP
mission performance plan

MS
mission sustainment

MTOE
modification table of organization and equipment

MTT
mobile training team

MWR
morale, welfare, and recreation

NADR
nonproliferation, antiterrorism, demining and related matters

NET
new equipment training

NGB
National Guard Bureau

NRCC
North Region Contracting Center

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NSDD
National Security Decision Directive

OA
obligational authority

OCAR
Office Chief of the Army Reserve

OCONUS
outside continental United States

OJT
on-the-job training

OPM
Office of Personnel Management

OPR
office of primary responsibility

OPREP
operation reporting

OSD
Office of the Secretary of Defense

OTSG
Office of the Surgeon General

P&A
price and availability

PCS
permanent change of station

PDSS
pre-deployment site survey

PDST
pre-deployment survey teams

POC
point of contact

POI
program of instruction

POM
program objective memorandum

PPBES
Planning Programming Budget Execution System

PSB
personnel service battalion

QAT
quality assurance team

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QOL
quality of life

RFI
request for information

RMO
Resource Management Office

ROE
rules of engagement

RST
requirements survey team

SA
security assistance

SAAL–NI
Director, Security Cooperation Integration

SAAL–NP
Director, Policy for Security Cooperation, Resources and Exports

SAAL–ZN
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA–DE&C)

SAMM
Security Assistance Management Manual

SAT
Security Assistance Team

SATFA
Security Assistance Training Field Activity

SATMO
Security Assistance Training Management Organization

SATP
Security Assistance Training Program

SATTOC
Security Assistance Team Training and Orientation Course

SC
security cooperation

SCO
Security Cooperation Organization

SCETP
Security Cooperation Education and Training Program

SCETWG
Security Cooperation Education and Training Working Group

SECDEF
Secretary of Defense

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SERE
survival, escape, resistance and evasion

SJA
Staff Judge Advocate

SOF
Special Operations Forces

SOC
Special Operations Command

SOW
statement of work

SPT
support

SRP
Soldier readiness processing

SSN
social security number

TAFT
technical assistance field team

TAT
technical assistance team

TCRM
team continuation request memorandum

TCS
temporary change of station

TDA
table of distribution and allowances

TDY
temporary duty

TJAG
theater judge advocate general

TLA
travel and living allowances

TPA
total package approach

TRADOC
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

TRM
team request memorandum

TSG
The Surgeon General

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TSOC
theater special operations center

TTAD
temporary tour of active duty

UCMJ
uniform code of military justice

USAJFKSWCS
U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School

USAR
U.S. Army Reserve

USASAC
U.S. Army Security Assistance Command

USASOC
U.S. Army Special Operations Command

USG
United States Government

USSOCOM
U.S. Special Operations Command

VCSA
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army

Section II
Terms
A contractual sales agreement between the USG and an eligible foreign country or internal organization.

Collections
Receipt in U.S. dollar currencies, checks, or other negotiable instruments from the purchasing foreign country to pay
for defense articles, services, or training based on accepted FMS cases.

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency is the principal DoD organization through which the Secretary of Defense
carries out responsibilities for SA. The agency that performs administrative, management, and operational functions for
SA programs at the DoD level under the policy direction of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global
Security Affairs.

Disclosure authorization
Authorization by proper U.S. authority for the disclosure of U.S. classified information to international military student
(IMS) who are appropriately cleared and certified by their government for access to classified information, as required,
and in accordance with AR 380–10.

Extended training service specialists

Those services performed by DoD personnel (normally on a PCS basis) who are technically qualified to provide
instruction and training in the engineering, installation, operation, and maintenance of DoD weapons, equipment, and
systems. The ETSS are not the same as mobile training teams.

Familiarization training
Practical experience and job-related training for specific systems, subsystems, functional areas, or other operations that
require hands-on experience, to include maintenance training conducted at the depot level. This training does not
provide for skill-level upgrading, which is provided under OJT when special procedures are required.

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Follow-on-training
Sequential training following an initial course of training.

Foreign military sales

That portion of U.S. authorized by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the Arms Export Control Act
as amended. This assistance differs from the Foreign Military Financing and the International Military Education and
Training Program in that the recipient provides reimbursement for defense articles and services transferred.

Formal training
For the purpose of this regulation only, an officially designated course of instruction conducted or administered
according to an approved course outline and training objectives.

In-country training
Training offered within the geographic boundaries of a recipient country and conducted by members of the U.S.
Defense Department, other organizations, or contractors.

Installation
For the purpose of this regulation, the term installation is synonymous with base, post, camp, station, activity,
squadron, ship, unit, school, and facility.

International military education and training

Specific courses that have been identified as building democracies, promoting peace, and recognize human rights and
are available to both military and civilian IMS. International military education and training, for the purpose of this
regulation only, is the portion of grant aid that includes formal or informal instruction of IMS in the U.S. or overseas
by military or civilian personnel of the USG and contract technicians or instruction through informational publications
and media of all kinds, training aids, orientation, and military advice to foreign military units and forces. The IMET is
authorized under the FAA.

International military student

A national of a foreign government, with military or civilian status of that government, who is receiving education or
training or is touring USG activities under the sponsorship of SATP. For the purpose of this regulation, the term trainee
is synonymous with student.

Letter of offer and acceptance

The agreement by which the USG offers to sell to an eligible country or international organization defense articles,
services, or training pursuant to the AECA. The LOA lists the items, estimated costs, and terms and conditions of sale.
It provides for an authorized agent of the eligible country or international organization to sign as an indication of
acceptance.

Mobile training team

For the purpose of this regulation only, a team consisting of one or more U.S. personnel from DoD resources on TDY
(not to exceed 179 consecutive days away from home station) to train IMSs in the operation, maintenance, and
employment of weapon systems and support equipment or in other special skills related to military functions. The MTT
are not the same as technical assistance teams.

Obligational authority
Authority on a DD Form 2060 (FMS Obligation Authority) or other document passed from DFAS to implementing
MILDEP that allows obligations to be incurred against a given FMS case in an amount not to exceed the stated value
in this authority.

On the job training

For the purpose of this regulation only, a training process whereby IMS acquire knowledge and skills through the
actual performance of duties under competent supervision in accordance with an approved planned program.

Operational oversight
Authority that may be exercised by the receiving organization or command at any echelon. Operational oversight is
granted by the parent organization to the receiving organization to ensure supervision of the deployed team’s daily
operations and mission accomplishment of the specific/cooperation assignment within the parameters of the LOA and
TRM. Operational oversight is the authority to perform limited functions of command over deployed teams to ensure
the teams are equipped and operate within the regulations and policies for operations within the organization and
country. Receiving organizations do not have the authority to organize and employ the teams, assign tasks, designate

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objectives, and give authoritative direction, unless approved by the parent organization. The parent organization retains
authoritative direction for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, and team training.
Exceptions to the authorities outlined in operational oversight will be documented in an MOA between the parent and
recipient organizations prior to team deployment.

Outside the continental United States

All geographic areas not within the territorial boundaries of the continental United States. As used in this regulation,
OCONUS includes Hawaii and Alaska.

Security Assistance Management Manual

The DoD manual that contains policy guidance and procedures for programming, implementing, and reporting SA
activities.

Security Cooperation Organization

A DoD element located in a foreign country with assigned responsibilities for carrying out security cooperation
functions under the FAA and AECA. The term SCO is used in this regulation generically and applies to all such
activities regardless of the actual title assigned (for example, Military Assistance Advisory Group, Military Group,
Military Mission, Defense Representative, Office of Military Cooperation, Office of Defense Cooperation, Defense
Liaison Group, Security Cooperation Organization, and Defense Attaché personnel designated to perform SA manage-
ment functions). The acronym SCO also means “security cooperation officer,” the chief of any Security Cooperation
Organization.

Security Assistance Training Management Organization

A TRADOC agency that manages Army activities related to formation, preparation, and deployment of MTT, RST,
PDSS, TAT, CFS, ETSS, and TAFT furnished from CONUS-based assets.

Security assistance training team

A team comprised of U.S. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, U.S. civilian personnel, contractors, or a combination of
the above that provide in-country technical assistance and training to the armed forces of a friendly foreign government
in doctrine or on specific equipment, technology, weapons and supporting systems.

Security clearance
For the purpose of this regulation only, determination of eligibility of an individual to have access to U.S. classified
information. The IMS do not hold U.S. security clearances. The clearance specified in an invitational travel order (ITO)
is that granted by the foreign government and not the United States. A disclosure authorization is required before
granting an IMS access to U.S. classified information, and such access must be on an individual need-to-know basis.

Services
Support provided to a foreign government under other than materiel items. Training is considered a service.

Technical assistance
Technical Assistance aids foreign personnel on specific equipment, technology, doctrine, weapons, and supporting
systems. U.S. technical experts provide formal and informal training to ensure the continued operation of equipment or
support systems. Technical assistance includes: setting up and operating systems, training host nation personnel to
assume full operational control as quickly as possible; setting up maintenance and supply systems that will interface
effectively with CONUS activities; setting up and placing into operation such things as repair parts warehouses,
personnel records systems, technical libraries and English language laboratories; or helping to maintain U.S. equipment
or to adopt U.S. management techniques. Technical assistance often bridges between purely technical assistance and
pure training, including OJT that is incidental to the assistance. Technical assistance cannot be provided with IMET
funding.

Technical assistance field team

A DoD team or individual deployed on a PCS assignment of more than 179 days (usually for 1 year or more) to a
foreign country to provide assistance in the operation, maintenance, and tactical employment of weapons systems and
support equipment or in other special skills related to military functions.

Technical assistance team

A DoD team or individual dispatched for up to 179 days’ TDY to place into operation, operate, maintain, and repair
equipment provided under FMS. The TAT will not be used to provide technical training or instruction (except for OJT)
that is necessary to transfer technical responsibility to the recipient country.

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Temporary tour of active duty
A TTAD is voluntary active duty performed by USAR, ARNG and SATMO Soldiers who possess special expertise
needed for short-term support or completion of an essential active force mission. The TTAD will not normally exceed
139 days in length.

Total package approach

The planning methodology that requires identification of spare parts, follow-on support items, training, and services
required from USG or within the foreign country’s resources to efficiently introduce and operationally sustain major
items of equipment or systems.

Training
Instruction of IMS in the United States or overseas by personnel assigned to or sponsored by DoD. It also includes
correspondence courses, training publications, training aids, and orientation tours.

Travel and living allowance

Those costs associated with transportation, excess baggage, and living allowance (per diem) of IMS authorized for
payment under IMET.

Section III
Special Abbreviations and Terms
This section contains no entries.

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