DAFMAN16-201 — Department Of The Air Force Foreign Disclosure And Technology Transfer Program

DAFMAN16-201 governs the Department of the Air Force Foreign Disclosure and Technology Transfer Program.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN16-201
  • Title: DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE FOREIGN DISCLOSURE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM
  • Date: 2021-01-19

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It covers disclosure authority, disclosure criteria, disclosure methods, program management, and foreign disclosure procedures. Compliance with the publication and its attachments is mandatory, including specified ITAR exemption certification details.

Applies to: This publication applies to all United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees and uniformed members, including Regular Air Force, Space Force, Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Foreign disclosure authority
  • Disclosure criteria
  • Technology transfer
  • Disclosure methods
  • ITAR exemption certification requests
  • Export license applications
  • Foreign disclosure exception process

Questions and answers

What must an ITAR exemption certification request identify about the contractor relationship?

Identify the relationship between DAF and the U.S. contractor (provide contract number if one exists). (T-1). (paragraph 3)

What must an ITAR exemption certification request state about services under the contract?

Identify the services provided to the DAF under the contract. (T-1). (paragraph 4)

What export license information must be included in an ITAR exemption certification request?

Identify the export license application number, if the contractor has applied for one, to support exports under the contract. If this information is unknown, or if the contractor has not submitted a license application, please indicate. (paragraph 5)

What agreement must the requestor submit for further export activities?

SAF/IAPD is granting this ITAR Exemption Certificate on the understanding that the requestor must submit a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) to the Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) to ensure that they have the legal authority to export defense services and/or technical data for further activities as described herein. (paragraph 5)

What foreign government end-use information must be identified?

Specifically identify (by title, number) the relationship between the DAF and foreign government end use (e.g., the LOA or international agreement under which the exports will be made). (T-1). (paragraph 6)

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