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4900.9E
4900.9E
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DOD Policy
Assistance
Encl:
(1) DOD
and
Responsibilities
Directive
5132.3
of
Relating
10 Mar
to Security
1981
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To transmit
enclosure
(1) , which
assigns
various
functions
relating
to security
assistance
within
DOD, for
compliance
and information,
as appropriate.
This is a complete
revision
from the previous
instruction.
2.
Cancellation.
OPNAVINST
4900.9D.
3.
Implementation.
The Chief of Naval
Operations
is responsible
for the Department
of the Navy
(including
Marine
Corps)
functions
enumerated
in enclosure
(.1) and for providing
recommendations
to
the Secretary
of the Navy regarding
overall
security
assistance
policy,
planning,
and programming
matters.
All addressees
will
(1).
ensure
compliance
with paragraph
E7 of enclosure
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OPNAVINST
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March 10, 1981
NUMBER 5132.3
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ASD(ISA)
Department of Defense Directive
SUBJECT
DoD Policy and Responsibilities Relat+ng to.Security
Assistance
References:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A.
DoD Directive 5132.3 “Department of Defense Policy
and Responsibilities Relating to Security Assist­
ance,” December 20, 1972 (hereby canceled)
The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended
The Arms Export Control Act, as amended
through (x) , see enclosure 1
REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE
This Directive reissues reference (a), establishes DoD policy,
and assigns DoD responsibilities Pursuant to reference (b), reference
(c), and-related st;tutory authorities, executive orders, and policies
established by the Secretary of State relating to the administration
of security assistance.
B.
APPLICABILITY
The provisions of this Directive apply to the Office of the
Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military Departments, the Organiza­
tion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the Unified and Specified
Commands, the Defense Agencies, and the Military Assistance Advisory
Groups (MAAGs) (hereafter referred to as “DoD Components”).
c.
DEFINITION
Military Assistance Advisory Groups (MAAGs). For the purpose of
this Directive, the term MAAG encompasses all DoD Components located
in a foreign country with assigned responsibilities for carrying out
security assistance management functions under Section 515 of reference
(b) and under reference (c) regardless of the actual title assigned.
D.
POLICY
1. Security assistance shall be administered in accordance with
references (b) and (c), related or successor legislation, applicable
executive orders, DoD 5105.38-M (reference (d)), and other appropri­
(including
ate DoD and Department of State Directives and Instructions
those
listed
as references
in enclosure
1).
Enclosure
(1)
2.
Security assistance,
an important instrument of national security
policy, is an integral element of the DoD mission.
The development and execu­
tion of the program shall be accorded the same high degree of attention and
efficiency
as other DoD programs.
To the extent practical,
security assist­
ance requirements
shall be integrated with other DoD requirements
and imple­
mented through the same DoD systems, facilities,
and procedures.
3. The fundamental responsibility of foreign governments to determine
the nature of their own security interests and paths of their own progress
shall be recognized. In providing assistance to less developed countries,
emphasis shall be placed on the development of their capabilities to organize,
employ,
and manage
national
resources
allocated
to defense.
4.
Security assistance plans and programs shall take into consideration
the economic capabilities
of the foreign country concerned and the support
provided by third countries.
Except for overriding military considerations,
the build up of military forces that the recipient country ultimately cannot
support shall be discouraged.
5. No commitment involving future U.S. programs, performance, or the
availability
of U.S. resources shall be made except in accordance with DoD
Directive
2100.3 and OMB Memorandum
of June 17, 1977 $eferences
(e) and (f)).
6.
The selection and training of U.S. personnel engaged in security
The standards, proce­
assistance
activities
shall receive special attention.
dures, and responsibilities
within Department
of Defense for the selection and
training of security assistance personnel
shall be in accordance with DoD
Directives 2000.10 and C-5105.32 (references (g) and (h)).
7. The security classification of security assistance information and the
disclosure and safeguarding thereof shall be consistent with DoD 5200. 1-R and
DoD Directive 5230.11 (references (i) and (j)), and NDP-1 (reference (k)).
8.
Security assistance
supports the foreign policy and national security
DoD security assistance activities shall be
objectives
of the United States.
in consonance with U.S. military strategic plans and objectives and guided by
the policy and planning guidance issued by the Secretary of Defense, and by
guidance and policies issued by the Secretary of State.
E.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Affairs)
(ASD(ISA)) shall act for the Secretary of Defense in security assistance
matters and shall:
1.
policy
a.
Serve as the principal DoD point of contact,
spokesman relative to security assistance.
b.
Provide
policy
direction
and staff
Defense Security Assistance Agency.
2
supervision
representative,
and
for the Director,
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