DAFI51-403 governs the negotiation, conclusion, amendment, reporting, and compliance of international agreements.
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It addresses oral agreements, foreign-language texts, advance payment terms, negotiating histories, and offices of record. It requires coordination, approvals, certifications, reporting, and compliance oversight for covered agreements.
Applies to: As such, this publication applies to all United States Space Force (USSF), Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard military and civilian personnel and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) publications.
The authorized Air Force representative who enters into an oral agreement must put it in writing. (paragraph 5)
The certification will state that the foreign language text and the English language text are in conformity with each other and have the same meaning in all substantive respects. (paragraph 6)
Only 10 USC 2396, Advances for payment for compliance with foreign laws, etc., and 10 USC § 2307, Contract financing, authorize advance payments to foreign governments and international organizations. (paragraph 3)
Ensure one reproducible copy of each international agreement is sent to the DoW/GC not later than fifteen (15) calendar days after the agreement or arrangement is signed or otherwise concluded, or enters into force or effect, whichever occurs first, in accordance with Attachment 3 of this instruction.
The historical file must be maintained for the duration of the agreement or until it no longer has legal significance, whichever is longer. (paragraph 9)