SAM-C COURSE

Security Assistance Management
CONUS Course
SAM-C (Online and 5 Day Classroom)

Objective

The Security Assistance Management CONUS (SAM-C) Course provides education to mid-level management for military, U.S. government (USG) civilian, and contractor support personnel serving in CONUS in functional areas that support U.S. Security Assistance/Security Cooperation (SA/SC) programs. The course objective is to provide an understanding of security assistance case policy-making, review, and approval of the LOA to implementation, execution, and closure. This comprehensive study of the spectrum of security assistance helps students understand how their own duty functions relate to other aspects of security assistance management.

Course Description

SAM-C Course consists of completing the International Programs Security Requirements (IPSR) Courses, (see Prerequisite below), on-line lessons and classroom lessons. The on-line portion is a series of lessons taken by students at their pace during a 60 day period that starts no earlier than 70 days, and ends no later than 10 days prior to the classroom portion of the Course. If a student completes the online course more than 70 days prior to the first day of class, they will be required to retake the online course within the prescribed window. The 10 day window prior to the start of the classroom portion of the Course is to assure all students have completed the on-line portion of the Course and to prepare orders so students may attend the classroom portion of the Course. Students must successfully complete all lessons and quizzes in the on-line portion of the Course during the prescribed time period or they will not be allowed to attend the classroom portion of SAM-C. Each on-line block will cover either a specific functional area of Security Cooperation, like Training, or multiple sub-blocks will cover some of the larger areas, like Logistics. On-line lessons may be completed at one time or you may start and stop at different points in the lesson and resume your study at a later time. There are quizzes at the end of each block of on-line portion of the SAM-C, but no exam for the classroom portion of the Course. All on-line blocks must be reviewed and all exams passed with a grade of 100% before a student may enroll in the residence portion of the SAM-C Course. If a student receives a grade of less than 100% on a quiz a new quiz will be given until a score of 100% is achieved. The classroom lessons will be blocks of exercises that reinforce the on-line lessons, and will simulate actual procedures, decision trees, work flows and problems associated with Security Cooperation. The classroom portion of the Course is one week (5 days) long. Topics addressed include legal foundations, technology transfer, program planning and coordination, program security, acquisition, contracting, financial management, logistics, training, management documentation and Security Cooperation Information Portal. See the syllabus below, for both the on-line and classroom portion of the Course, for more information on what will be covered and the duration of each functional area of instruction.

Sequence of Registration

Normally a syllabus would not have this information, but registration for the new SAM-C Course is really a three step procedures and can be a bit confusing so please follow the steps below to sign up for the Course.

Step 1: If you have not already completed the IPSR Course, you must register and take the IPSR prerequisite course first. See the bold red information in the “Prerequisite” block listed directly after this block for steps to find the Course on the DISAM Web page and how to register.

Step 2: Student must register for the classroom one week (5 day) portion of the SAM-C. Scroll down to the “Applying for Admissions” block below. Each branch of the service and military organization has their own different method of allotting billets for the course so you must follow the procedures for your service or organization to receive a billet. If you have questions about this, contact the DISAM Registrar at, e-mail registrars@disam.dsca.mil, via fax at COMM: (937) 255-3441, DSN: 785-3441, or by mail to DISAM/DAS, Building 52, 2475 K Street, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433-7641.

Question: Why must I register for the classroom portion of SAM-C first when I have to complete the on-line portion of the course first?

Answer: A student must be registered for the classroom portion of the Course and receive a billet for that course so a date may be set when they may start the on-line portion of the Course.

Example: A student receives a billet for the classroom portion of SAM-C that starts Monday, 2 May 2011. The on-line portion of the course must be completed successfully 10 day earlier, Friday 22 April 2011 so the registrar may confirm the on-line part is complete and allow the student to complete travel orders. The 22 April date is used to compute the first date a student may complete the on-line portion of the Course, in this case 28 Feb 2011.

Step 3: The first step for Student to register for the on-line portion of the SAM-C is to click on this link. The link will send the student to a form that they need to fill out and submit. Once the form is completed and submitted it will be sent to the DISAM Registrar's office and after review and approval by the Registrar a user name and password will be sent to the student. Once the student has the user name and password, they need to go to the DISAM Blackboard Web Site. The Blackboard Web Site is available at https://disam.blackboard.com/ or from the DISAM Web Page, http://www.disam.dsca.mil/, find the “On Line Learning” link on the left side of the page. Click on On Line Learning and a list of on-line courses will appear on the right. Click on Security Assistance Management CONUS On-Line, (SCM-OC) and the block for “Blackboard Login” will appear. Click on this link and when the Blackboard Login page comes up, fill in the user name and password and click on Login. This will go to the on-line portion of SAM-C and the student may start their training. If there is a question about registering for the SCM-OC, please contact Ms Brenda Meadows at, Brenda.Meadows@disam.dsca.mil, or COMM: (937) 255-3030 and DSN: 785-3030.

Successful completion of SAM-C normally is a prerequisite for admission to DISAM's advanced courses (e.g., SAM-CM, SAM-CF or SAM-CS).

Personnel in the acquisition and financial management career fields may be eligible for Continuous Learning Points

Prerequisite

In accordance with Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum Training in International Security and Foreign Disclosure Support to International Programs (dated 22 October 1999), all DoD employees involved in international programs must receive training in International Programs Security (IPS). The required training can be fulfilled by completing the International Programs Security Requirements (IPSR) course offered by DISAM either on-line or in the three day classroom version, or the PMT 203 Technology Transfer Course, offered by the Defense Acquisition University. Much of the information covered in the IPSR Course relates to the SAM-C Course. Students must complete this requirement before they may start SAM-C on-line. The IPSR Course requires its own registration and students may register any time prior to or during the two-month window to complete the SAM-C on-line learning track. To register for the IPSR Course, go to the DISAM home page, http://www.disam.dsca.mil/, and click on “On-line Learning” listed on the left side of the page. On the next page put your curser over USG CONUS and you will see a list of on-line course appear on the right. The second course on the list is Intl Programs Security Requirements Course (IPSR-OL). Put your curser over the IPSR-OL block and a list will appear on the right that includes “Registration.” Click on Registration, fill out the form and you will be sent the name and password you need to open the course. You will receive a certificate of completion when you finish the course and your completion date will be on file with the DISAM Registrar. Students who have completed the IPSR course previously, by the methods mentioned above, may present their course graduation certificate to the DISAM registrar as evidence they have completed the study in this subject and will be excused from completing the IPS training for the SAM-C Course. If you have completed IPSR and cannot locate your certificate, please contact the DISAM Registrar Office and they can verify you have completed the Course.

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

Personnel selected to attend SAM-C should be assigned to US government activities in CONUS against billets related in some way to SA/SC. This includes contractor support personnel. Although the large majority of students in SAM-C are affiliated with DoD, personnel in similar job positions in other federal agencies may also attend. Generally, most SAM-C students are between military pay grades E-7 and O-5 or comparable civilian pay grades.

Requests for waivers of the above criteria will be reviewed on an individual basis by DISAM’s Director of Management Studies (DISAM/DM).

All students are required to complete an on-line portion of the SAM-C Course, and pass all the on-line lesson quizzes with a grade of 100% prior to registration for the classroom portion of SAM-C. The on-line portion of the SAM-C Course is located at www.disam.dsca.mil. Select the “On Line Learning” tab from the menu on the left side of the DISAM home page and click on the link. On the next page put your curser on “USG CONUS”, then move your curser to the right over the block for “Security Assistance Management CONUS Course On-line.” Finally, move over to Blackboard Login and click on the link.

Applying for Admission

Prospective military and civilian students in the Military Departments (MILDEPs) and DoD should request admission using procedures outlined in the Defense Management Education and Training Catalog, DoD 5010.16-C, as supplemented by any local SOPs.

Requests for DISAM courses will be compared with individual training requirements prescribed by organizations within the Security Cooperation Workforce Database (SCWD). Military service quota managers and supervisors endorsing training requests should validate individual training requests from the SCWD prior to submitting a student nomination for training. Requests for training above the required level for the prospective student's position will be allocated on a "space available" basis. DISAM may also "bump" requests for "desired" training to accommodate "required" training as designated within SCWD. For further information on SCWD please contact your military service/agency POC, your organizational quota manager or the DISAM Registrar..

SCWD levels of training are:
Level One - Security Cooperation Familiarization (online training).
Level Two - Security Cooperation Orientation Course (primarily online training).
Level Three - Security Cooperation management courses (resident).
Level Four - Security Cooperation advanced courses (resident).
SAM-C is a Level THREE Course.

Personnel from other federal government organizations should coordinate their applications through their parent agencies and then submit them directly to DISAM at e-mail registrars@disam.dsca.mil, via fax at COMM: (937) 255-3441, DSN: 785-3441, or by mail to DISAM/DAS, Building 52, 2475 K Street, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433-7641.

Contractor support personnel should coordinate their applications through the agencies they support.

For military and USG civilian employees, DISAM will fund all CONUS travel expenses (i.e., between CONUS home station or CONUS point of entry and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH), including lodging and per diem. DISAM will cover expenses for OCONUS travel by exception only and only if approved in advance.

DISAM normally does not fund rental cars for students in resident courses. Instead, we offer a complimentary shuttle service between student quarters and class and to local eating establishments. Prospective students desiring rental cars should ask their parent organizations for funding.

A Standard Form 182 is NOT required for this course.

In addition to any other documentation required by their parent organizations, students must also submit a DISAM student registration application .

Submit applications to the appropriate office listed below.

USAF

SAM-TO AFSAT, 315 J Street West,
Randolph AFB TX 78150
DSN 487-5282/Comm 210-652-5282/FAX 487-6429

All other resident courses

USA

HQ AMC civilians only ( EXCEPT USASAC)
G-1 Operations and Training, 7611 Cardinal Rd
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
DSN 320-8054/COMM 256-450-8054

USASAC military and civilians
DSN 656-2364

All other commands, civilian only (EXCEPT SATFA)
HQ TRADOC/ODCST-ATTG-MO Bldg 259, 351 Fenwick Rd,
Ft. Monroe, VA 23651
DSN 680-2053/COMM 757-788-2053

SATFA civilians
SATFA/CPAC, DSN 680-2457/COMM 757-788-2457

All military, AMC commands only
HQ Army Materiel Command, ATTN: G3, 9301 Chapek Rd,
Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-5527
DSN 656-8388/COMM 703-806-8388

All other commands, Officers only
USA Human Resources Command, ATTN: AHRC-OPF-L,
1600 Spearhead Div. Ave.
Ft. Knox, KY 40121
DSN 983-6438/COMM 502-613-6438

All other commands, Enlisted only
USA Human Resources Command,
ATTN: AHRC-EPF-S
2461 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22331
DSN 221-4596/COMM 703-325-6404

USN
Navy IPO
Washington Navy Yard
ATTN: IPO-02C2T
1250 10th Street, S.E., Bldg W200
Suite 2000 Washington, DC 20374-5165
COMM: 202-433-5469/5474
DSN: 288-5469/5474
FAX: 202-433-6703/6672

USMC
Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group (MCSCG)
937 Atlantic Ave Fort Story, VA 23459-0007
Comm: 757-962-4430 ext 2279
DSN: 438-4430 ext 2279

USCG
COMDT COGARD, ATTN: G-CI, 2100 2nd St SW,
Washington, DC 20593-0001
(202)372-4482

DFAS S
DFAS-IN, 8899 East 56^th Street
Indianapolis IN 46249
317-510-1199

DLA
DLA Training Center, Bldg 11, Section 5, 3990 E Broad St,
Columbus, OH 43216
DSN 850-5985/COMM 614-692-5985

DSADC
DSN 430-9088/COMM 717-605-9088

DCMA
Ft. Lee, VA
COMM 804-734-1170

DIA
COMM 202-231-6296

DSCA
COMM: 703-601-3857

NSA
9800 Savage Rd , Ft Meade, MD 21060-6822
410-854-6267

What if I am told that quotas are not available?

DISAM will help potential students obtain quotas for our courses. If you have applied for a DISAM course and have been told that the class is full or that there are no available quotas, please contact the DISAM's Registrars Office at DSN 785-4144/COMM (937) 255-4144 or via e-mail at registrars@disam.dsca.mil. The Registrars will take your application information and provide it via e-mail to your quota manager for possible scheduling. You also will be instructed to provide all the required paperwork to your quota manager and to the Registrars. If you have not received a quota within 30 days of the course start date, contact the Registrar's office again. The Registrars will fill unused quotas with qualified candidates on a first come, first served basis. If students drop out of the on-line portion of this Course with over 30 days left before the mandatory completion date, students on the stand-by list will be contacted to see if they want to enroll. There is a two month window to complete the on-line portion of the Course. ALL students must complete the training by the set completion date even if they enroll after the start date.

Resident Course Offerings

COURSES
START DATE END DATE
SAM-C-4-12 3/12/2012 3/16/2012

SAM-C-5-12 4/16/2012 4/20/2012

SAM-C-6-12 6/11/2012 6/15/2012

SAM-C-7-12 7/30/2012 8/3/2012

SAM-C-8-12 9/17/2012 9/21/2012

SAM-C holds classes daily on normal USG workdays. Classes begin at 0800 each day with the academic portion ending at 1530. Students must finish all classroom and on-line lessons before certificates of graduation will be awarded. Due to increased airport security, students should not schedule commercial airline departures before 1830 on Day 5. DISAM does not authorize early departures except in a bona fide emergency.

The Office of Educational Credit of the American Council on Education (ACE) recommends SAM-C for equivalent credit of three upper-division undergraduate semester hours in supply chain management. This recommendation is published as course code DD-1408-0038 in the ACE's annual Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, the standard reference for determining transfer credits among U.S. institutions of higher learning.

Introduction to Security Cooperation. This lesson will be your first step in understanding security cooperation and its significance in achieving foreign policy and national security objectives.

Legislation and Foreign Policy. This lesson will provide the student an overview of the laws and policies that govern the security assistance programs of the U.S. Government.

Security Cooperation Organization and Responsibility. Understand the basic organizational structure and responsibilities of the Offices of Defense Cooperation working directly with their respective countries or international organizations.

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Process. This lesson will provide you with a basic understanding of the overall FMS process in the context of the life cycle of an FMS case. You will also be introduced to the key policy documents that provide the day-to-day guidance we use in the conduct of Security Assistance and Security Cooperation activities. You will be familiarized with the types of customer actions and decisions that occur during the Preliminary and Definition phases of the FMS Process, ultimately leading up to a Letter of Request (LOR) to purchase U.S. defense articles/services via FMS, as well as the appropriate channels of submission for the LOR. The lesson will then cover the steps in building the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), Implementation, Execution and finally Closure of the LOA Case. The lesson will also cover the types of cases and the location and meaning of Entries on the LOA.

Terms and Conditions. The lesson will discuss three topics: the LOA standard terms and conditions, changes to the LOA by means of an LOA amendment or LOA modification, and finally, an overview of some other documents that can be used in security assistance; namely a lease and an international agreement.

International Armaments Cooperation. This lesson will define armaments cooperation, differentiate armaments cooperation from FMS, and explain the reasons why the U.S. conducts armaments cooperation. It will also identify the six primary types of International Armament Cooperation programs and their purpose.

International Defense Acquisition. The goal of this lesson is to provide general information on the acquisition policies and procedures for FMS sales.

FMS Logistics. In this lesson, we'll take a look at the organizations involved in supporting logistics needs of the FMS customer and what's involved in ensuring the initial logistics support and follow-on support for major weapon systems sales. Transportation is a key element of Logistics and we will cover who is responsible for different elements of transportation, documentation, and special considerations for the handling and transportation of classified and sensitive items.

FMS Finance. This lesson will cover how the U.S. Government manages money and allocates charges in compliance with the Arms Export Control Act for Foreign Military Sales (FMS). This will be followed by a discussion of how items are priced. Finally, the lesson will cover the billing process including how the customer is billed and how they pay their bills.

Training. The goal of this lesson is to impart an understanding of the rationale, authority, and planning process for U.S. sponsored international training; introduce the major security assistance/security cooperation training programs, associated sponsoring and implementing agencies, and the process by which international students are prepared and entered into training.

End-use Monitoring (EUM). The lesson will provide an overview of the CONUS Case Manager’s responsibilities for end-use monitoring of U.S.-origin equipment and services. Establish a basic background of U.S. initiatives and responsibilities related to control of U.S.-origin defense articles and services.

FMS vs. Direct Commercial Sales (DCS). This lesson will cover the goals and objectives of the various differences and considerations one must evaluate in deciding whether to purchase defense articles and services through either FMS or DCS.

Administrative Orientation. Basic DISAM operating policies and procedures. Student in-processing. .5 Hours

Course Introduction. Course requirements for graduation, emphasizing course outline, reading assignments, and student introductions. 1 Hour

International Statutory and Regulatory Framework and Technology Transfer issues. Given a scenario that requires a knowledge of Security Assistance related legislation and policy and technology transfer procedures, develop and present a talking paper on the key documents, organizations and procedures that must be followed for the legal transfer of military articles and services to foreign governments and international organizations. 2 Hours

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Process. Students will complete a series of exercises to reinforce all lesson objectives of the online FMS Process course. All aspects of the lifecycle of an FMS case will be addressed through student exercises. The primary FMS Process life cycle areas that will be examined are the FMS case development functions relating to the procedures and defense organizations that are instrumental for developing accurate LOA data. Student exercises will also emphasize a thorough understanding of the key organizations and personnel involved in the management of an FMS program. Also addressed in this lesson will be the different types of FMS cases, FMS case closure procedures and interpretation of LOA information. 3 Hours

International Defense Education and Training Management. Complete an exercise that examines security assistance training management policies and procedures, including objectives, types of training, locations, constraints, pricing policies, and the Field Studies Program. 1.0 Hour

LOA Standard Terms and Conditions (T&C). Given a list of typical FMS customer questions and concerns about the FMS process, identify and discuss the LOA Term and Condition that provides the appropriate response. 1.5 Hours

International Defense Acquisition Policy. Complete an exercise that requires the student to place FMS related procurement activities into the correct chronological sequence. The period of interest covers the time period from pre LOR through case implementation, contract award, material/services delivery and contract/case closure. 2.5 Hours

Application of Logistics Principles and Programs. A series of group exercises and studies will reinforce the learners’ understanding of the logistics codes and entries on the LOA. Learners will be expected to analyze a letter of request (LOR) and determine what logistics information is required for development of a defined order LOA, and determine how that information should be obtained. Given a scenario, learners will be expected to explain and recommend appropriate follow-on support programs for a major weapon system, and determine the options for transporting specific items to the customer. The day will conclude with learners briefing potential solutions to a supply, quality or transportation problem. Learners will be expected to use online and print material as references to support their positions, and synthesize information learned during the online portion of this course. 2.5 Hours.

Application of Logistics Principles and Programs. A series of group exercises and studies will reinforce the learners' understanding of the logistics codes and entries on the LOA. Learners will be expected to analyze a letter of request (LOR) and determine what logistics information is required for development of a defined order LOA, and determine how that information should be obtained. Given a scenario, learners will be expected to explain and recommend appropriate follow-on support programs for a major weapon system, and determine the options for transporting specific items to the customer. The day will conclude with learners briefing potential solutions to a supply, quality or transportation problem. Learners will be expected to use online and print material as references to support their positions, and synthesize information learned during the online portion of this course. 5.5 Hours

International Financial Management. Complete an exercise that reviews (1) the financial aspects of FMS, including payment terms, credit, trust fund accounting, and financial forecasting, (2) pricing policies and procedures applicable to FMS materiel and services furnished from inventory and from new procurement, and (3) the role of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and the Implementing Agency in foreign customer billing. 1 Hour

Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP) Introduction. Acquaint students with SCIP and how it will be used by foreign purchasers. 2 Hours

Comparison of FMS and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS). In a classroom group discussion, identify issues that an FMS customer must evaluate in the decision process of selecting a procurement method: FMS or DCS. For each issue, discuss the relative pro and con aspects of that issue under the FMS process and the DCS process. 1 Hour