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PERUJuly 2009

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Security Cooperation Organization

(SCO)Responsibilities

Security Cooperation Organization

(SCO)Responsibilities

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Lesson Outline

1. Definition, Functions, and Responsibilities

2. Organization and Manning

3. Relationships with other USG Organizations

4. Interaction with U.S. Defense Industry

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All DoD elements located in a foreign country with assigned responsibilities for carrying out security cooperation/assistance management functions (SC/SA).

It includes military assistance advisory groups, military missions and groups, offices of defense and military cooperation, liaison groups, and defense attaché personnel designated to perform SA/SC functions.

What is a SCO?

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Legislated SCO Functions

FMS Case Management Training Management Program Monitoring Evaluation of HN military capabilities and requirements Rationalization, Standardization, Interoperability (RSI) International Armaments Cooperative Program (IACP)

Sec 515, FAA of 1961Sec 515, FAA of 1961

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U.S. Bandaria

IA Case Manager FMS Requirements

?SCO

“Involved in Case Management vs. Case Manager”

(1) FMS Case Management

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(2) Training Management

Assist HN in identifying, planning, and programming DoD-provided training Submit HN Combined Ed & Tng

Program Plan Convey HN requirements to

MILDEPs Provide HN with training

prerequisites Conduct language testing Prepare Invitational Travel

Orders Monitor HN utilization of

returning students Monitor deployed training teams

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(3) Program Monitoring

Monitor HN integration of equipment, services, and training into defense establishment

End-use monitoring (EUM) of US-origin defense equipment and training

Advise on disposal and/or transfer

Monitor any leased equipment

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Recommend strategies and priorities to HN Provide info to assist U.S. policy makers Conduct SCO planning Determine Requirements

Short or long term Total Package Approach

(4) Evaluation of Host Nation Military Capabilities

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(5) Rationalization, Standardization, and Interoperability (RSI)

TerminologyDoctrineLogisticsEquipment

Communications Training Medical Mapping

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RSI Policy

Interoperability with partner nations is in best interests of the US

Degree of international RSI is subject to financial, technical, and policy considerations

Worldwide standardization with friends and allies is a goal, but should not impede efforts at the regional level

-- CJCSI 2700.01A

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(6) IACP Responsibilities

Coordinate US International Armaments Cooperation Program activities

In-country focal point Liaison with HN armament director and

USG agencies Exchange information Know HN acquisition process and defense

industry Advise DoD on cooperation potential Assist US defense firms

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Legislative Restrictions on SCO Functions

No operational advice or training

In-country training & services performed by special teams, which are funded by an FMS case, IMET, or other legal vehicle.

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SCO Admin Functions

Budget planning and execution Accountability for property Maintenance of vehicles Personnel actions Housing and Quality of Life Country clearances and US visitor support Managing commo and automation equipment APO services / AMC flights / cargo AAFES/commissary programs

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Other SCO Responsibilities

Duties assigned by combatant command or ambassador

Administration of assigned/attached personnel

Country team support

Disaster relief

Search and rescue

US Navy ship visits (support DAO)

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SDO/DATT

Attaché’ OfficeSecurity

Assistance Office (SAO)

Other DoD activities under

the COM

coordinating authority

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Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT)

Principal DoD diplomatic representative of the SECDEF and DoD Components

Serve as Defense Attaché and Chief of Security Assistance In-country focal point for planning, coordinating, supporting, and/or

executing U.S. defense issues and activities in the HN, including Theater Security Cooperation Programs under the oversight of the GCC.

Principal embassy liaison with HN defense establisments and actively participate in national security and operational policy development and coordination

Present coordinated DoD view on all defense matters to the COM Coordinate administrative and security matters for all DoD personnel

not under the command of the GCC. Exercises “coordinating authority” over other DoD elements under the

COM.

DoDD 5105.75, DoD Operations at U.S. Embassies, December 2007

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SCO Impacts on U.S. National Security Objectives

Provide basis for U.S. access Influence HN decision-makers Strengthen HN self-defense Improve interoperability with U.S.

forces Strengthen HN leadership and

professional skills Further U.S. economic interests

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SecurityCooperation

Office (SDO/DATT)

SCO Relationships

Host Nation

DSCA, IAs, MILDEPS

AmbassadorCombatantCommand

Country Team

Industry

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The Ambassador--- Is the Personal Representative of POTUS Has full responsibility for the direction,

coordination, and supervision of all USG executive branch employees in country

Exception: Personnel under command of an Area Military Commander

Must be kept fully informed on all USG activities and operations in country

-- Foreign Service Act of 1080, Sec 207

Chief Of Mission Authority

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COM Authority over SCOs

Members of the Armed Forces assigned to a foreign country under Section 515 of the FAA shall serve under the direction and supervision of the Chief of the United States Diplomatic Mission (COM) to that Country

Section 515, Para (e)

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SeeDoDD 5132.3

Combatant Command - Policy Responsibilities

Develop and Implement SC Plan

Comment on major equip requests from HN

Comment on SCO requests for FMF/IMET

Coordinate with SECDEF, JCS, MILDEPs, and COM

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"The United States will take such steps as tasking our overseas mission personnel to support overseas marketing efforts of American companies bidding on defense contracts, actively involving senior government officials in promoting sales of particular importance to the United States..."

SECSTATE Christopher180317Z Feb 95SECSTATE Message"Conventional Arms Transfer Policy"

StateDepartment

Message

U.S. Embassy Support of Defense Trade

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SCO Support to Industry

Defense White Papers

Budget Process

Organizational Charts

Key Decision Makers

Spending Limits

Requirements

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SCO Support to Industry (Cont’d)

Assist w/ AppointmentsEstimated Requirements

Sales Tactics Attend Meetings

SeeSAMM C.2.5.7

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Support U.S. defense companies but:

Remain Impartial

SCO can endorse one product when directed by DoD

SCO Rules of Engagement With Industry

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U.S. Vendor Courtesies to SCO

Engage early on major sales Provide:

Export license informationBrief of equipment/servicesNon-proprietary information previously

provided (and to whom)Sales of interest in the region

Debrief SCO after meetings with HN

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Commercial Attaché

Department of Commerce representative on country team Responsible for supporting U.S. trade and exports Market research & international trade expertise

Some embassies/consulates have U.S. & foreign commercial service (US & FCS) trade specialists

SCO and commercial officer should: Communicate and work together Mutually support U.S. defense trade

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Defense Security

Cooperation

ECONOMIC Armaments Cooperation

Infrastructure Development Offsets

Third-country Sales

MILITARY Interoperability

Modernization/Sustainment Cooperative Arrangements

POLITICALTreaty Obligations

Arms ControlStatus of Forces (SOFA)

Counter-narcotics

Traditional AllianceCoalition Partnership

GWOT Human Rights

US / Host NationStrategic Environment

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Security Assistance Organization

(SCO)Responsibilities

Security Assistance Organization

(SCO)Responsibilities