USAFEI51-701 — Negotiating, Concluding,amending, Terminating, Reporting And Maintaining International Agreements

USAFEI51-701 governs the negotiation, conclusion, amendment, termination, reporting, and maintenance of international agreements within USAFE-AFAFRICA.

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  • Publication number: USAFEI51-701
  • Title: NEGOTIATING, CONCLUDING,AMENDING, TERMINATING, REPORTING AND MAINTAINING INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
  • Date: 2016-01-27

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It covers IA development, procedures, definitions and guidance, format and nomenclature, negotiating authority categories, and advance payment terms. It requires coordination, written approval, and compliance with prescribed IA development procedures.

Applies to: This is the only USAFE-AFAFRICA instruction concerning International Agreements and is applicable to all USAFE-AFAFRICA staff agencies, commands, units, and activities.

Topics covered

  • International agreement development
  • IA negotiation procedures
  • International agreement format and nomenclature
  • Negotiating authority categories
  • Case Act reporting
  • Advance payment terms

Questions and answers

What approval is required before changing or ending an international agreement?

Not negotiate, conclude, amend or terminate an IA without specifically obtaining prior written approval from USAFE-AFAFRICA/A5/8/9 (through USAFEAFAFRICA/A8Z). (paragraph 2)

Are verbal international agreements allowed?

Not negotiate or conclude verbal agreements. (paragraph 2)

What is the minimum format requirement for international agreements?

As a minimum, all agreements will contain the information listed in Attachment 2. (paragraph 3)

How must disputes under an international agreement be resolved?

Disputes will be resolved by negotiations between the parties at the lowest level possible. Disputes that cannot be resolved at lower levels will be referred to higher-levels within their governments (or organizations, as appropriate) for resolution. Disputes will not be referred to arbitration, litigation, or other resolution by a third party. (paragraph 3)

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