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

DAFMAN16-201_AETCSUP governs AETC processes for foreign disclosure, technology transfer, and ITAR exemption certification requests.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN16-201_AETCSUP
  • Title: DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE FOREIGN DISCLOSURE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM
  • Date: 2022-12-13

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It clarifies processes and responsibilities for AETC personnel involved in the Foreign Disclosure and Technology Transfer Program. The publication requires specific contractor, export, foreign-government, and technical-data information for ITAR exemption certification requests.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all AETC personnel, organizations, tenant units within AETC purview, including Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command units and United States Space Force supporting AETC.

Topics covered

  • Foreign disclosure
  • Technology transfer
  • ITAR exemption certification
  • Contractor export information
  • Foreign government end use
  • Defense articles and technical data
  • Export classifications

Questions and answers

What must FDOs obtain before departing from the sample ITAR exemption certification checklist?

FDOs must have SAF/IAPD approval for any significant departure from this sample. (T-1).

When can an ITAR exemption proceed for exports by U.S. contractors?

Identify whether the certification requested is to support exports by U.S. contractors only. (The answer must be “yes” to proceed with the ITAR exemption). (T-1). (paragraph 1)

What must be identified if a contractor has applied for an export license?

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 must the requestor submit to obtain legal authority 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 defense items must be identified for proposed export?

Specifically identify the defense articles, services, and technical data proposed for export; include a parts list for any/all hardware. (T-1). (paragraph 8)

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