Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Policy and Procedures

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Abstract:

This paper tracks the evolution of Foreign Military Sales from the 1930s through the International Security Assistance and Arms Exports Control Act of 1976. The procedures for processing a Foreign Military Sale addressed in this paper are based on the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976. These procedures include the restraints and prerequisites as dictated by Congress in the legislation, and provide the framework for conducting a government-to-government Foreign Military Sale. The development of the Letter of Offer and Acceptance DD Form 1513 and the importance of specifying the desired terms and conditions of this contractual document are discussed. In addition, the financing available for a government-to-government foreign military sale is discussed.

Author(s):
Marsh, Joel W.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENSE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT COLL FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Study project rept.
Pagination:
0058

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DMDC-PMC-77-2
Monitor Series:
DSMC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY PROCUREMENT, FOREIGN POLICY, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, ACQUISITION, EXPORTS, GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), FINANCE, PUBLIC OPINION, LEGISLATION, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), WEAPON SYSTEMS, LIMITATIONS, HISTORY, ARMS CONTROL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Economics and Cost Analysis, Humanities and History
Keyword(s):
*FOREIGN MILITARY SALES, BALANCE OF PAYMENTS
Report Date:
1977 Nov 09