1. 01/09/08 S ecurity C ooperation O rganization (SCO) Responsibilities S ecurity C ooperation O rganization (SCO) Responsibilities

2. 01/09/08 Lesson Objectives 1. Definition, Functions, and Responsibilities 2. SDO/DATT 3. Organization and Manning 4. Relationships with other USG Organizations 5. Interaction with U.S. Defense Industry

3. 01/09/08 Definition, Function and Responsibilities of the SCO

4. 01/09/08 All DoD elements located in a foreign country with assigned responsibilities for carrying out security cooperation/security assistance management functions (SC/SA). It includes military assistance advisory groups, military missions and groups, offices of defense and military cooperation, liaison groups, and selected defense attaché personnel designated to perform SA/SC functions. DODI 5132.13 JANUARY 9, 2009 What is a SCO?

5. 01/09/08 JUSMAG.......Joint U.S. Military Advisory Group (Philippines, Thailand) JUSMAG-K...Joint U.S. Military Affairs Group - Korea KUSLO..........Kenya - U.S. Liaison Office MAAG............Military Assistance Advisory Group (Dom. Republic, Peru) MAP...............Military Assistance Program (Jordan) MDAO............Mutual Defense Assistance Office (Japan) MILGP............Military Group (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Venezuela) MLO................Military Liaison Office (Belize, Brazil, Eastern Caribbean [Barbados], Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Trinidad & Tobago SCO Designations

6. 01/09/08 ODC.......... Office of Defense Cooperation (Albania, Armenia, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Moldova, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay) ODC………. Office of Defense Coordination (Mexico) OSC……….. Office of Security Cooperation (Algeria, Botswana, Liberia, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia) SCO Designations (Cont’d)

7. 01/09/08 SCO Designations (Cont’d) ODR...........Office of Defense Representation (Costa Rica) ODRP.........Office of Defense Representative - Pakistan OMC...........Office of Military Cooperation (Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen) SAO……….Security Assistance Office (Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan) USLO.........U.S. Liaison Office (Djibouti, Eritrea, Qatar, UAE) USMTM......U.S. Military Training Mission (Saudi Arabia)

8. 01/09/08 OPM-SANG Office of the Program Manager, Saudi Arabian National Guard (since 1973) OPM-FSFOffice of Program Management, Facilities Security Force CSTC-A Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan (previously OSC-A) ISAM Iraq Security Assistance Mission (a component of the Multi-National Security Transition Command ) Why Pseudo? Their mission includes training …And the Pseudo-SCOs

9. 01/09/08 Legislated SCO Functions (1) equipment and services case management; (2) training management; (3) program monitoring; (4) evaluation and planning of the host government’s military capabilities and requirements; (5) administrative support; (6) promoting rationalization, standardization, interoperability, and other defense cooperation measures; (7) liaison functions exclusive of advisory and training assistance. Sec 515, FAA of 1961

10. 01/09/08 U.S. Bandaria IA Case Manager HN Requirements ? SCO “Involved in Case Management vs. Case Manager” (1) Equipment and Services Case Management

11. 01/09/08 (2) Training Management  Assist HN in identifying, planning, and programming DoD-provided training  Submit Combined Ed & Trng Program Plan (CETPP)  Convey HN requirements to MILDEPs  Provide HN with training prerequisites  Conduct language testing  Prepare Invitational Travel Orders  Monitor HN utilization of returning students  Monitor deployed training teams

12. 01/09/08 (3) Program Monitoring  Monitor HN integration of equipment, services, and training into defense establishment  End-use monitoring (EUM) of US-origin defense equipment and training  Advise on 3 rd party transfer to include disposal  Monitor any leased equipment

13. 01/09/08  Recommend strategies and priorities to HN  Provide info to assist U.S. policy makers  Determine Requirements  Short or long term  Total Package Approach  Develop Country Campaign Plan and related documents (4) Evaluation and planning of HN Military Capabilities and Requirements.

14. 01/09/08 (5) Administrative Support  The SCO can provide normal administrative support for personnel assigned in-country to perform non- Security Assistance functions so long as such:  support does not reach a level that would require additional administrative personnel.  If the support for non-Security Assistance personnel requires additional administrative personnel, then  Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Military Personnel Account (MPA), Research and Development (R&D), or other funded billets must be provided.

15. 01/09/08 Typical SCO Admin Functions  Budget planning and execution  Accountability for property  Maintenance of vehicles  Personnel actions  Housing and Quality of Life  Country clearances and US visitor support  Managing communication and automation equipment  APO services / AMC flights / cargo

16. 01/09/08 (6) Rationalization, Standardization, and Interoperability (RSI) and other Defense Cooperation Measures*  Terminology  Doctrine  Logistics  Equipment  Communications  Training  Medical  Mapping * If there are no Armaments Cooperation personnel assigned to the SCO, the SDO/DATT is responsible

17. 01/09/08 RSI Policy (Con’t)  Interoperability with partner nations is in best interests of the US  Degree of international RSI is subject to financial, legal, technical, and policy considerations  Operational standardization should be achieved on a worldwide basis so that US forces may operate as effectively as possible with forces of all allied, coalition, and friendly nations.  But it should not take precedence over standardization on a regional level unless doing so is clearly in the national interest.  Enhancing multinational military operations and war fighting capability is the key objective. -- CJCSI 2700.01A

18. 01/09/08 RSI Policy  Interoperability with partner nations is in best interests of the US  Degree of international RSI is subject to financial, technical, and policy considerations  Worldwide standardization with friends and allies is a goal, but should not impede efforts at the regional level -- CJCSI 2700.01A

19. 01/09/08 IACP Responsibilities  Coordinate US International Armaments Cooperation Program activities  In-country focal point  Liaison with HN armament director and USG agencies  Exchange information  Know HN acquisition process and defense industry  Advise DoD on cooperation potential  Assist US defense firms F-35 JSF

20. 01/09/08 Other SCO Responsibilities  Duties assigned by GCC or ambassador  Country team support  Disaster relief  Search and rescue  US Navy ship visits (support DAO)

21. 01/09/08 Legislative Restrictions on SCO Functions  SCOs are Non-Combatants  No operational advice or training  In-country training & services are performed by special teams,  Which are arranged for & funded by an FMS case, IMET, or other legal vehicle.

22. 01/09/08 SCO Impacts on U.S. National Security Objectives  Provide basis for U.S. access  Influence HN decision-makers  Strengthen HN self-defense  Improve interoperability with U.S. forces  Strengthen HN leadership and professional skills  Further U.S. economic interests

23. 01/09/08 Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT) Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT)

24. 01/09/08  DODD 5105.75 Department of Defense Operations at US Embassies, signed 21 December 2007  Created a Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT)  The SDO/DATT will be:  COM’s principal military advisor  DoD’s principal official on country team; focal point for all Defense matters (from OSD, JCS and COCOMs)  Principal in-country representative of the Department of Defense to the host nation  Supervisor of the Attaché Office, Security Cooperation Office and single POC for all other defense matters under Chief of Mission authority (except Marine Security Guard Detachment) SDO/DATT

25. 01/09/08 SDO/DATT Attaché Office Security Cooperation Office (SCO) Other DoD Activities under The COM Coordinating authority

26. 01/09/08 Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT) Duties  Principal DoD diplomatic representative of the SECDEF and DoD Components  Serve as Defense Attaché and Chief of Security Assistance  In-country focal point for planning, coordinating, supporting, and/or executing U.S. defense issues and activities in the HN, including Theater Security Cooperation Programs under the oversight of the GCC.  Principal embassy liaison with HN defense establishments and actively participate in national security and operational policy development and coordination  Present coordinated DoD view on all defense matters to the COM  Coordinate administrative and security matters for all DoD personnel not under the command of the GCC.  Exercises “coordinating authority” over other DoD elements under the COM. DoDD 5105.75, DoD Operations at U.S. Embassies, December 2007

27. 01/09/08 DoDI 5105.81, Implementing Instructions for Department of Defense Operations at U.S. Embassies (U) Selection, training, accreditation Coordinate with DoS, GCCs, JCS and other stakeholders SDO/DATT Letter of Appointment SDO/DATT credentials to host country Implementing Process

28. 01/09/08 SELECTION/APPOINTMENT  Services nominate; DIA and DSCA coordinate with GCC, CJCS  Director, DIA and Director, DSCA develop recommendation; forward to USD(P) and USD(I) for approval  SECDEF signs Letter of Instruction (LOI) to SDO/DATT TRAINING  Attaché and SCO training, OSD & State consultations, visits to COCOM & Regional Centers, GWOT situational awareness, plus cultural familiarization, language & other training as required OVERSIGHT  USD(P) & USD(I) jointly manage the program through DSCA & DIA Selection Process

29. 01/09/08  DATT TRAINING – JMAS: 13 weeks  SCO TRAINING – DISAM: 1-3 weeks  Force Protection: 2 weeks  Country cultural and language training: 1-18 months  C-12 Pilot training (select countries): 5 weeks  OSD, Joint Staff and State (Washington) consultations: 1-5 weeks  Regional Centers Orientation: 1 week  GCC consultations: 1 week REQUIRED TRAINING

30. 01/09/08 30 RATING SCHEME SDO/DATT GCC DIA Rater Senior Rater SDO/DATT

31. 01/09/08 31 RATING SCHEME Principal (Service Attaché) Principal (Security Cooperation) DIA GCC Rater Senior Rater Principal SDO/DATT

32. 01/09/08 SCO Organization and Manning SCO Organization and Manning

33. 01/09/08 (c) (1) The number of members of the Armed Forces assigned to a foreign country under this section may not exceed six unless specifically authorized by Congress. (c) (2) The total number of members of the armed forces assigned under this section to a foreign country in a fiscal year may not exceed the number justified to the Congress for that country in the congressional presentation materials for that fiscal year, … Section 515, Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) Congressional Limitation on SA Funded Military Staffing

34. 01/09/08 Types of SCOs by Size  SCO – Over 6 Military + Civilians  SCO – 6 or Fewer Military + Civilians  DAO – Augmented + Civilians  DAO  Embassy Personnel

35. 01/09/08 USEUCOMTurkeyUSEUCOMTurkeyUSPACOMKoreaPhilippinesThailandUSPACOMKoreaPhilippinesThailandUSCENTCOMAfghanistanEgyptIraqJordan Kuwait** Pakistan Saudi Arabia** UAEUSCENTCOMAfghanistanEgyptIraqJordan Kuwait** Pakistan Saudi Arabia** UAE * DAO Augmented Countries with over 6 Military ** Includes FMS case-funded billets Does not include Case funded TAFTs

36. 01/09/08 SCO Personnel  Military  Service, rank, and specialty determined by JMD  US Civilian  Foreign Service National (FSNs)  Billets authorized and funded by either SA Admin or O & M

37. 01/09/08 Relationships with Other Organizations Relationships with Other Organizations

38. 01/09/08 Security Cooperation Office (SDO/DATT) SCO Relationships Host Nation DSCA, IAs, MILDEPS Ambassador Combatant Command Country Team Industry

39. 01/09/08 COM Authority over SCOs Members of the Armed Forces assigned to a foreign country under Section 515 of the FAA shall serve under the direction and supervision of the Chief of the United States Diplomatic Mission (COM) to that Country Section 515, Para (e)

40. 01/09/08 President’s Letter to Ambassadors  “...you have full responsibility for the direction, coordination, and supervision of all Department of Defense personnel on official duty in (country), regardless of their employment categories or location, except those under command of a U.S. area military commander or on the staff of and international organization. With these exceptions, you are in charge of all Executive Branch activities and operations in your mission”  “All Executive Branch agencies under your authority, and every element of your Mission, must keep you fully informed at all times of their current and planned activities.”

41. 01/09/08 Combatant Command A unified or specified command with a broad continuing mission under a single commander established and so designated by the President, through the Secretary of Defense and with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Combatant commands typically have geographic (GCC) or functional responsibilities (FCC).

42. 01/09/08 See DoDD 5132.03 Combatant Command - Policy Responsibilities  Develop campaign plans, as appropriate, to conduct security cooperation programs and activities  Complete campaign plan and campaign support plan assessments, as appropriate,  Comment on major equip requests from HN  Comment on SCO requests for FMF/IMET  Coordinate with SECDEF, JCS, MILDEPs, and COM

43. 01/09/08 GCC- Support Responsibilities  Manpower (JMD)  Personnel Actions  SCO Budgets (SA and O & M)  Joint Table of Allowances  Government Vehicles  MWR Program and QOL Issues  Computers and Como Equip  Staff Assistance Visits  JAG Assistance

44. 01/09/08 4.1. The Secretaries of the Military Departments shall provide or arrange for the administrative and logistic support of the headquarters of the Combatant Commands...The support responsibility designated for the headquarters of each Combatant Command extends to the headquarters of all subordinate joint commands established within the Combatant Command. DoDD 5100.3 MILDEP Support to Combatant Commands

45. 01/09/08 GCC Area Responsibilities Combatant Command U.S. African Command (USAFRICOM) U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) U.S Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Executive Agent Army Air Force Navy Army Area of Responsibility All of continental Africa except Egypt, and the Islands of Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe, and the Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles. Countries in western and eastern Europe, Israel, Greenland and Iceland, Most of the Middle East, Central Asia, and Egypt. Canada, Mexico and the United States (less Hawaii), Bahamas, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Turks and Caicos Countries of the Far East, Pacific Southeast Asia, and Hawaii Continental Central and South America and most of the island nations of the Caribbean

46. 01/09/08 Relationship with US. Defense Industry

47. 01/09/08 "The United States will take such steps as tasking our overseas mission personnel to support overseas marketing efforts of American companies bidding on defense contracts, actively involving senior government officials in promoting sales of particular importance to the United States..." SECSTATE Christopher 180317Z Feb 95 SECSTATE Message "Conventional Arms Transfer Policy" State Department Message U.S. Embassy Support of Defense Trade

48. 01/09/08 DoD Policy for Relations with U.S. Industry  DoD is committed to greater cooperation with U. S. industry  Policy is to improve communications and teamwork between DoD and U. S. industry  The level of cooperation and assistance will be determined on a case by case basis. DEPSECDEF MEMO, 05 May 1999

49. 01/09/08 SCO Support to Industry Defense White Papers Budget Process Organizational Charts Key Decision Makers Spending Limits Requirements

50. 01/09/08 SCO Support to Industry (Cont’d ) Assist w/ AppointmentsEstimated Requirements Sales Tactics Attend Meetings See SAMM C.2.5.7

51. 01/09/08  Support U.S. defense companies but: Remain Impartial  SCO can endorse one product when directed by DoD SCO Rules of Engagement With Industry

52. 01/09/08 U.S. Vendor Courtesies to SCO  Engage early on major sales  Provide:  Export license information  Brief of equipment/services  Non-proprietary information previously provided (and to whom)  Sales of interest in the region  Debrief SCO after meetings with HN

53. 01/09/08 Commercial Attaché  Department of Commerce representative on country team  Responsible for supporting U.S. trade and exports  Market research & international trade expertise  Some embassies/consulates have U.S. & foreign commercial service (US & FCS) trade specialists  SCO and commercial officer should:  Communicate and work together  Mutually support U.S. defense trade

54. 01/09/08 Security Cooperation ECONOMIC Armaments Cooperation Infrastructure Development Offsets Third-country Sales MILITARY I nteroperability Modernization / Sustainment Combined Arms Cooperative Arrangements Political Treaty Obligations Arms Control Status of Forces (SOFA) Counter-narcotics Traditional Alliance Coalition Partnership Human Rights US / Partner Nation Strategic Environment

55. 01/09/08 S ecurity C ooperation O rganization (SCO) Responsibilities S ecurity C ooperation O rganization (SCO) Responsibilities