Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Policy and Procedures

Abstract

This paper tracks the evolution of Foreign Military Sales from the 1930's through the International Security Assistance and Arms Exports Control Act of 1976. The procedures for processing a Foreign Military Sale addressed in this paper are based on the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976. These procedures include the restraints and prerequisites as dictated by Congress in the legislation, and provide the framework for conducting a government-to-government Foreign Military Sale. The development of the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (DD Form 1513) and the importance of specifying the desired terms and conditions of this contractual document are discussed. In addition, the financing available for a government-to-government foreign military sale is discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 09, 1977
Accession Number
ADA050528

Entities

People

  • Joel W. Marsh

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arms Control
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Export Controls
  • Foreign Military Sales
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • International Security
  • International Trade
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.