International Programs Security
Requirements Course
IPSR
(3 Days)

Objective

In October 1999, the Deputy Secretary of Defense directed that every Department of Defense (DoD) employee who is involved in international programs would receive training in the security arrangements that protect sensitive and classified U.S. technology and military capabilities, and the laws, policies and procedures that govern foreign involvement in DoD programs.  The new DoD Directive 5230.20, “Visits, Assignments, and Exchanges of Foreign Nationals,” signed June 22, 2005, reiterates this requirement in its Policy section.  Section 4.12 of DoDD 5230.20 states, “All DoD personnel responsible for negotiating, overseeing, managing, executing or otherwise participating in international activities shall successfully complete one or more of the courses required by Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum dated October 22, 1999.”   This mandatory training requirement for international programs security can be satisfied by one of the following courses:  The IPSR course described below; graduation from DISAM SAM-C or DISAM SCM-O as of October 2000.

[Note: Defense Acquisition University course, PMT 203, International Security and Technology Transfer, also fulfills the training requirement]

Course Description

The International Programs Security Requirements course covers the principles and procedures that facilitate international technology transfer, export controls, and foreign disclosure.  Specific lessons discuss the acquisition process for international program security, controlled unclassified and foreign government information the National Disclosure Policy and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  The export approval and license process is covered along with the role of the Defense Security Service (DSS).  Other topics include visits and assignments of foreign nationals, Multinational Industrial Security Working Group (MISWG) documents, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI), and the transfer of classified information. 

The course culminates in a group practical exercise where participants are challenged to apply what they have learned during the course.  Click on "Continuous Learning Points” for the IPSR course points you will earn for the Acquisition Professional Development Program.

International Affairs Certification Program (IACP)

The Department of Defense International Affairs, Certification Program Guidelines dated 28 April 2008, set forth standardized certification guidelines for the International Affairs Certification Program (IACP). Workforce members are required to meet the mandatory standards of education, training, and experience in order to achieve each of three levels of certification. Certification is not required for filling IA positions, but it does readily identify those individuals who have completed specific training, education, and experience thresholds. Certification is available to military and civilian personnel.  For more information click here. This course is a Level I

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is limited to U.S. Government employees (civilian and military) and U.S. defense industry personnel.  In all cases, students must be United States citizens and programmed for or assigned to positions with responsibility for an international program.

Applying for Admission

U.S. Government Personnel.  There is no course fee for U.S. government employees with a need-to-know.  U.S. government personnel should submit the on-line registration form.

 

U.S. Defense Industry Personnel.  U.S. citizens and U.S. persons (as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Section §120.15) representing the U.S. defense industry companies are admitted on a first come, first served basis upon receipt of a request for admission.  There is no course fee for U.S. industry employees with a need-to-know.  U.S. industry personnel should submit the on-line registration form.

 A DD Form 1556 is not required for this course.

 Security Clearance

None required.

Classes and Hours

The IPSR  classes are normally held Tuesday thru Thursday.  Classes are normally conducted from 0800 to 1600, with appropriate periods for research and study. 

Syllabus

The syllabus which follows is organized to reflect daily classroom activities.  Each lesson is identified by title, general content, and number of classroom hours.

Day 1

Welcome and Orientation.  1/2 hour

 

International Programs Security Requirements Course Overview.  This introductory session covers the organization of the course, including an explanation of how the course material is to be used, and identifies the objectives of the course, history and importance of DoD international programs.  It also covers the types of programs to be covered during the course, the legal and regulatory basis for those programs, and the key players.  1 hour

International Programs Security Basics.  This lesson covers the laws and national policies that form the basis for the security requirements for most DoD international programs.  It also covers basic security principles that must be understood to properly safeguard sensitive military information.  1 hour

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Foreign Government Information (FGI). This lesson covers the types of information that usually are involved in international programs, Controlled Unclassified Information and Foreign Government Information.  The basis for protecting the information is explained, and protection measures are discussed.  1 hour

 

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  This lesson explains the legal and regulatory process governing the export of classified and unclassified defense articles and services under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the ITAR.  Specific topics include ITAR definitions, licensing requirements, exemptions and violations.  2 hours

 

National Disclosure Policy (NDP).  This lesson emphasizes that the NDP is derived from requirements set forth in the Arms Export Control Act, Executive Order 12958, National Security Decision Memorandum 119, and provides the framework for making foreign disclosure decisions on CUI and Classified Military Information (CMI) and material.  This lesson will also look at the content of the security agreements and specifically how security principles, terms, and conditions are applied in international programs in order to obtain a commitment by foreign governments on the proper protection of CUI and CMI.  2 hours

 

Homework Assignment. ½

 

Day 2

 

Homework Assignment Review. ½ hour

 

Visits and Assignments of Foreign Nationals.  This lesson covers visits and assignments of foreign nationals to DoD organizations and to contractor facilities, and visits by the contractor personnel abroad.  2 hours

The Lifecycle Process and How Security Supports that Process .  This lesson will describe how various security and technology transfer requirements support system acquisition management and milestone decisions, and support security and disclosure/export decisions during the life of a system.  The lesson is a transition into how the acquisition lifecycle process relates to the Program Protection Planning that will be covered in the next lesson.     1 hour

System Life Cycle Process and Security Support..  This lesson stresses the close relationship between the four security related documents that are required during the systems acquisition process (Cooperative Opportunities Document (COD), Program Protection Plan (PPP), Technology Assessment/Control Plan (TA/CP), and the Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letter (DDL).  1  hour

Multinational Industrial Security Working Group (MISWG) and the MISWG Documents.  This lesson describes the MISWG, the composition of the MISWG, and its documents and their use.  1/2 hour

 

Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI).  This lesson provides an overview of legislation which governs acquisition, mergers, takeovers, and other transactions where a foreign interest would be in a controlling position with respect to a U.S. company performing work that is critical to U.S national security.  Ways to negate or mitigate these situations are covered.  1 hour

Assign Homework and Introduction of Practical Exercise.  1/2 hour

 

Day 3

 

Homework Assignment Review. ½ hour

 

The National Industrial Security Program and the Defense Security Service’s (DSS) Role in International Programs.  This lesson covers the role of the DSS in international programs.  DSS provides support to international programs involving defense contractors by providing security guidance and ensuring compliance with national and DoD policies and international agreements.  1 hour

International Transfers of Classified Material.   This lesson describes the procedures and responsibilities for the transfer of classified material as the result of Commercial and United States Government (USG) sales. 1 1/2 hours

Practical Exercise. 3  hours

Course Feedback and Close. 1 hour

Last Updated: July 16, 2009