AR 12-1 — Security Assistance, Training, And Export Policy
AR 12-1 governs Army security assistance planning, execution, financial management, export management, and special international programs.
- Publication number: AR 12-1
- Title: SECURITY ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND EXPORT POLICY
- Date: 02/29/2024
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
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It addresses foreign military sales, security assistance logistics, manpower and personnel, financial management, export management, and international activities. It requires total-package logistics planning, controls transfers of classified military information, and sets limits and procedures for drawdowns.
Applies to: The Army conducts security assistance programs and activities in compliance with law and higherlevel guidance.
Topics covered
- Foreign military sales
- Security assistance logistics
- FMS manpower and personnel
- Export policy
- Technology transfers
- Emergency drawdowns
- Information management
Questions and answers
Can necessary logistics support be delayed to accelerate deliveries?
Planners must not exclude or delay necessary support to accelerate deliveries. (paragraph 4-1)
How are FMS manpower costs funded?
All manpower costs are paid from FMS funds (USC T22) and not Army appropriations. (paragraph 5-1)
How much can emergency drawdowns provide in one fiscal year?
Drawdown of defense articles from DoD stocks, defense services, and military education and training will not exceed an aggregate value of $100 million in any fiscal year. (paragraph 5-06)
What does presidential drawdown authorization provide?
Drawdown authorization provides neither funds nor contract authority to procure the required defense articles or services. (paragraph 5-06)