MCO 4000.52A governs procedures for processing export license applications received from the Navy International Programs Office.
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It explains export licensing for defense articles, including approval, documentary information, technical data, classified articles, and listed items. It also establishes Marine Corps staffing actions and provides an export license request questionnaire.
Applies to: This Order is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.
Existing statutes require that the export of a defense article requires a license. (paragraph 4)
"Any person who intends to export....a defense article must obtain the approval of the Office of Defense Trade Controls prior to the export...., unless the export....qualifies for an exemption under the provisions of this subchapter." (paragraph 4)
"As a condition to the issuance of a license or other approval"; i.e., Memorandum of Understanding or Agreement, "the Office of Defense Trade Controls may require all pertinent documentary information regarding the proposed transaction...." (paragraph 4)
Expeditious processing is critical as OSD desires service responses within twelve days. (paragraph 5)
Staff the export license request to Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) (PSL-SA) for appropriate action. (paragraph 6)