LOR Assessment in Foreign Military Sales

The military department or defense agency responsible for the execution of military assistance programs. With respect to FMS, the military department or defense agency assigned responsibility by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency to prepare an LOA and to implement an FMS case. The implementing agency is responsible for the overall management of the actions that will result in delivery of the materials or services set forth in the LOA that was accepted by a foreign country or international organization.

A group of programs authorized by federal statutes by which the United States provides defense articles, military training, and other defense-related services by grant, lease, loan, credit, or cash sales in furtherance of national policies and objectives, and those that are funded and authorized through the Department of State to be administered by Department of Defense/Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which are considered part of security cooperation.

The measures and controls taken to deny unauthorized persons’ information derived from telecommunications and other information systems, and technologies necessary to ensure the authenticity of such communications. COMSEC includes cryptographic security, transmission security, emissions security, and physical security of COMSEC material. Secure telecommunication or information system cryptographic components are the primary COMSEC products for transmission security and commonly called COMSEC devices or products. COMSEC devices are designated Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI).

A unique six-digit identifier assigned to an Foreign Military Sales case for the purpose of identification, accounting, and data processing of each Letter of Offer and Acceptance. The case identifier consists of the two-letter country code, a one-letter designator for the Implementing Agency, and a three-letter case designator.

Defense articles for which special export controls are warranted because of the capacity of such articles for substantial military utility or capability. These items are identified on the U.S. Munitions List in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations by an asterisk preceding the item category listing.

A unified or specified command with a broad continuing mission under a single commander established and so designated by the President, through the Secretary of Defense and with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Also called CCMD.

Any weapon, weapons system, munition, aircraft, vessel, boat, or other implement of war;

Any service, test, inspection, repair, training, publication, technical or other assistance, or defense information used for the purpose of furnishing military assistance or sales of the United States, but does not include military education and training activities under section 2347 of the FAA (22 U.S.C 2347) or design and construction services under section 29 of the AECA.

Source of funding that is provided directly from the purchaser.

A legal instrument issued by a bank, Export Credit Agency, or other lending institution, that guarantees the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partner's payment due to the U.S. Government under applicable FMS Letter of Offer and Acceptance. LC Number: Unique identifier for a specific Letter of Credit.

Data required to develop a Letter of Offer and Acceptance.

All those actions accomplished in or near a contractor's plant for the benefit of the U.S. government which are necessary to the performance of a contract or in support of the buying offices, system/project managers, and other organizations, including quality assurance, engineering support, production surveillance, pre-award surveys, mobilization planning, contract administration, property administration, industrial security, and safety.

A capability or system that is not identified as a Program of Record by the U.S. Department of Defense.

A team of U.S. personnel who assess the Foreign Military Sales customer's logistics capabilities and shortfalls to determine the optimum type and quantity of logistics support to be included in the Total Package Approach.

A Communications Security (COMSEC) RIP is a USG policy decision related to disclosure of COMSEC information, products, or services in support of a secure interoperability requirement. A RIP is not an approval to physically transfer any COMSEC product. A RIP is required prior to any detailed discussions with the foreign nation regarding COMSEC products or associated COMSEC information requirements. RIPs are a means to support requirements definition for proposed solutions to fulfill U.S. secure interoperability requirements.

A combination of one or more weapons with all related equipment, materials, services, personnel, and means of delivery and deployment (if applicable) required for self-sufficiency.

A means of ensuring that Foreign Military Sales customers are aware of and are given the opportunity to plan for and obtain needed support items, training, and services from the USG contractors, or from within the foreign country's resources which are required to introduce and operationally sustain major items of equipment or systems.

Mandated by Section 40A of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. 2785), activities undertaken by the U.S. Government to ensure that defense articles and defense services transferred to foreign partners under security assistance/cooperation authorities are monitored and used according to the terms and conditions specified in Letters of Offer and Acceptance and other transfer agreements, and as required by the AECA or the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Activities undertaken by the DoD to encourage and enable international partners to work with the United States to achieve strategic objectives. It includes all DoD interactions with foreign defense and security establishments, including all DoD-administered security assistance programs, that: build defense and security relationships that promote specific U.S. security interests, including all international armaments cooperation activities and security assistance activities; develop allied and friendly military capabilities for self-defense and multinational operations; and provide U.S. forces with peacetime and contingency access to host nations.

Recorded information of a scientific or technical nature, regardless of form or characteristic. Examples of technical data packages include research and engineering drawings and associated lists, specifications, standards, process sheets, manuals, technical reports, catalog item identifications, and related information and computer software documentation.

The 13-digit unique code is assigned to an item of supply that is repeatedly stocked, stored and issued throughout the federal supply system. It’s assigned at the request of the military services, certain federal or civilian agencies and foreign friendly countries.

List of dollar amounts and when they are due from the foreign customer. The payment schedule is included in the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) presented to the customer. After acceptance of the LOA, the payment schedule generally serves as the basis for billing to the customer. Changes in the estimated costs of an Foreign Military Sales case may require changes in the accompanying payment schedule.