SAM-CM COURSE

The Program and Case Management Course (SAM-CM) is designed for personnel who are directly involved in or concerned with the approval, negotiation, coordination, and management of foreign military sales (FMS) cases and Security Cooperation programs. Through instructor and student dialogue and workshops, the course will provide an enhanced understanding and application of the policies, procedures, methods, systems, and sequential actions necessary for the effective management of FMS and Security Cooperation programs.

Course Description

The course encompasses a broad variety of topics involved in total package support of international programs. Topics include pertinent applications of the Arms Export Control Act and other statutory requirements, Department of Defense (DoD) and service implementing directives and instructions, FMS policy directives and program requirements, and Security Cooperation (SC) automated information systems. The course emphasizes effective use of FMS organizational relationships between DOD acquisition, logistical, financial, and case management personnel. The SAM-CM course will provide SC personnel with an increased knowledge of FMS policies, procedures and systems. The goal is to provide new perspectives on effective case management methodologies. To a large extent, this goal is met through the discussion of current event issues, sample case management problems and MILDEP unique seminars. Whenever possible, guest speakers from DSCA and the MILDEPs are used to enhance the current issues and policies discussions. Click on Continuous Learning Points for the SAM-CM course for Acquisition and other Professional Development Program points which can be acquired.

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 II or Level III

Eligibility Criteria

U.S. government (USG) and U.S. FMS Case Management contractor support employees are eligible. USG employees include U.S. civilians, U.S. military, Foreign Service Nationals (FSNs), and support contractor equivalents.

Personnel involved in any aspect of FMS Case logistical or financial management are eligible to attend. This includes personnel located in any USG organization including personnel located within the DOD, any MILDEP, or DFAS organization. Also eligible to attend this course are SC overseas personnel such as Security Cooperation Office (SCO) military, civilian and Foreign Service Nationals (FSNs). This course is not for FMS case managers only.

Graduation from the DISAM Security Assistance Management CONUS Course (SAM-C) or DISAM Security Overseas Course (SCM-O) or DISAM International Purchaser Orientation Course (SAM-IO) is a prerequisite. This prerequisite may be constructive credit for SAM-C or SCM-O. It is not recommended that personnel attend SAM-CM until at least six months after graduation from a previous DISAM course.

An overseas student must have at least one year remaining in his/her SC assignment to be eligible for DISAM training. Exceptions to this one-year minimum retention standard require the approval of the DISAM Commandant who, in turn, will coordinate such approval with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

It is recommended that attendance in the SAM-CM be repeated every three years as a refresher course to obtain updates on new policies and procedures.

Applying for Admission

Prospective military and civilian students in the MILDEPs and DoD should request admission using the training or educational procedures of their departments/agencies. The Defense Management Education and Training Catalog, DoD 5010.16-C, procedures apply. Personnel from other federal government organizations should coordinate their applications through their respective agencies and submit their applications directly to DISAM at e-mail registrars@disam.dsca.mil, FAX COMM: (937) 255-3441, DSN: 785-3441, or mail to DISAM/DAS, Building 52, 2475 K Street, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433-7641.

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-CM is a Level FOUR Course.

DISAM pays all CONUS travel expenses for USG personnel (from point of entry CONUS to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH); non-CONUS travel related expenses are covered by exception only and must be approved in advance. DISAM also does not pay for the use of rental cars while in residence at courses; however, there is a shuttle van service from the student’s quarters to area eating establishments. The shuttle van service is free of charge for all DISAM students. Shuttle van service is also provided between student’s quarters and the DISAM class building.

A SF 182 is not required for this course. Each student is required to submit a student registration application for this course.

USA
HQ AMC civilians only ( EXCEPT USASAC)
HQ Army Materiel Command, 9301 Chapek Rd, Ft Belvoir VA 22060-5527
DSN 656-8139/Comm 703-806-8139/FAX 8860

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

All military for AMC commands only
HQ Army Materiel Command G3, 9301 Chapek Rd, Ft Belvoir VA 22060-5527
DSN 656-8365/Comm 703-806-8365

All other commands, Officers only
USA Human Resources Command/AHRC-OPF-L, 200 Stovall St, Alex VA 22332
DSN 221-3159/Comm 703-325-3159

All other commands, Enlisted only
USA Human Resources Command/AHRC-EPF-S, 2461 Eisenhower Ave, Alex VA 22331
DSN 221-4596/Comm 703-325-4596

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/G-CI, 2100 2nd St SW, Wash DC 20593-0001
202-372- 4490 DFAS
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 850-5955/Comm 614-692-5955

DISAM wants to help the potential student in obtaining a quota for the appropriate DISAM course. If a student has applied for a DISAM course utilizing the approved procedures listed above and has been told the class is full or there are no available quotas remaining for your service, please contact the office of the DISAM registrar at DSN 785-4144/Comm (937) 255-4144 or use our e-mail registrars@disam.dsca.mil. The registrar's office will take your information and provide it via e-mail to your appropriate service representative for possible scheduling. You will be instructed to provide all the required paperwork to your service representative and to the DISAM registrar. If you have not received a quota within 30 days prior to the course start date, contact the DISAM registrar's office again. The registrar will fill all unused quotas on a first come, first served basis to qualified candidates.

Course Offerings

COURSES	START DATE	END DATE
SAM-CM-1-12	2/13/2012	2/17/2012
SAM-CM-2-12	4/30/2012	5/4/2012
SAM-CM-3-12	8/6/2012	8/10/2012

SAM-CM resident classes are held daily Monday through Thursday from 0800 to 1545 and Friday from 0800 to 1130. Time is allocated at the end of each day for class-related research and study. On the last day, class is dismissed early to allow sufficient time for increased airport security. Commercial airline departures may be scheduled after 1400. Dismissal prior to 1130 is not authorized except in a bona fide emergency.

The syllabus which follows is organized to reflect daily classroom activities. Each lesson is identified by title, general content, and number of classroom hours. Please note a primary goal of this course is to discuss current case management issues. Students are expected to be active participants in these discussions. DISAM will adjust curriculum for each course offering to respond to the needs of the Security Cooperation community therefore, the following syllabus is subject to change.

Administrative Orientation. Covers basic DISAM operating policies and procedures for student in-processing. .5 hour

Course Introduction. Covers course requirements for graduation, emphasizing course outline, and reading assignments. 1 hour

MILDEP Seminar I. Discusses the MILDEP organizational structure and responsibilities of the case manager as specified in the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM). 1.5 hours

SC Automation Tools for Case Managers. A discussion and on-line overview of the Defense Integrated Financial System (DIFS) and the Security Cooperation Information Portal (PORTAL). 2 hours

Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and Technology Transfer Issues. Discusses current issues concerning DoD policy on technology transfer, control of classified and unclassified military information, and MTCR related procedures. 1.5 hours

MILDEP Seminar II. Discusses MILDEP actions and organizations required to process Letters of Request (LORs) and develop Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs). A MILDEP guest speaker may augment the discussions. 3 hours

Acquisition and Contract Performance Considerations. Examines the FMS acquisition process to include, buyer/seller relationship, unique Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions, DoD contracting officer’s involvement, purchaser involvement, source selection, pricing of FMS acquisitions, quality assurance, contract audit services, types of contracts, offsets and source procurement. 3 hours

Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Case Management and LOA Quality Issues. Provides the student an opportunity to discuss LOA policy concerns with a DSCA policy representative. Discuss common/recurring problems that inhibit effective FMS case management. 3 hours

Case Activation and Program Support. Examines the diverse follow-on support programs available to the FMS customer and discusses recent changes to policy or procedures which impact on follow-on support to the customer. 3 hours

MILDEP Seminar III. Encompasses the principles and organizational methodologies developed during case acceptance, activation, and execution. Instruction will be applied through discussions based on everyday problems and situations. MILDEP guest speaker may augment the discussions. 3 hours

FMS Case Management Policy Exercise. Practical application of the previous lessons. Students will break into MILDEP workgroups and determine appropriate solutions to case management problems based on real-life situation. 2 hours

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