Welcome to DSCA's E-SAMM and
Policy Memoranda Distribution Portal
This site provides an updated method to accessing the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) and the Policy Memorandums that are issued by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
Program code "HE" is assigned to track FY 2024/2025 funds for Global Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) appropriated in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Act (Division F, P.L. 118-147). PKO activities are authorized under section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. Section 2348).
Program code "UD" is assigned to track Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 funds for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) in Africa appropriated in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Act (Division F, P.L. 118-47). PKO activities are authorized by section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. Section 2348).
The semi-permanent program code "GX" is assigned to track funds for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Global. Funds are appropriated yearly in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Acts. PKO-Global activities are authorized by section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. Section 2348). In addition, "GZ" is assigned for the same purpose to be used when Case Designators for "GX" are exhausted. The program codes support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution.
The semi-permanent program code "PX" is assigned to track funds for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) - Africa. Funds are appropriated yearly in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Program Appropriations Acts. PKO-Africa activities are authorized by section 551 of the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. Section 2348). In addition, "PZ" is assigned for the same purpose to be used when Case Designators for "PX" are exhausted. The program codes support the Building Partner Capacity Long Term Solution.
Effective immediately, DoD will not review or approve any Title 10 or Title 22 Building Partner Capacity (BPC) memorandums of request (MORs) for animal transfers for any stated purpose. For Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases, DoD will only consider Letters of Request (LORs) for working dogs. This memorandum establishes guidance for case planning and development, animal health and welfare monitoring requirements, and a mandatory note in SAMM Appendix 6 for all Foreign Military Sales (FMS) LOAs that include transfer of working dogs.