MCO 4000.52A — Marine Corps Procedures For Processing Export Licenses

MCO 4000.52A governs procedures for processing export license applications received from the Navy International Programs Office.

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  • Publication number: MCO 4000.52A
  • Title: MARINE CORPS PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING EXPORT LICENSES
  • Date: 5 Apr 1995
  • Proponent: 04000 Logistics
  • Status: Current

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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.

Topics covered

  • Export license applications
  • Defense article approvals
  • Technical data exports
  • Classified defense articles
  • U. S. Munitions List
  • Commodity Control List
  • Export license request questionnaire

Questions and answers

Does exporting a defense article require a license?

Existing statutes require that the export of a defense article requires a license. (paragraph 4)

What approval is required before exporting a defense article?

"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)

What information may be required for an export license or other approval?

"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)

How quickly are export license requests supposed to receive service responses?

Expeditious processing is critical as OSD desires service responses within twelve days. (paragraph 5)

What does the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Policies, and Operations Department do with an export license request?

Staff the export license request to Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) (PSL-SA) for appropriate action. (paragraph 6)

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