Sections 506 and 552 of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) authorizes the President to direct transfers of on-hand Department of Defense (DoD)-stock defense articles and services (as well as articles and services from the inventory and resources of any agency of the USG) to foreign countries and international organizations in response to unforeseen military emergencies, humanitarian catastrophes, peacekeeping needs, or counternarcotics requirements. DSCA is involved with the management of drawdowns to include: coordination with the Joint Staff, Department of State, etc.; preparation and staffing of execute orders; monitoring of service execution; coordinating with the Comptroller to document expenditures against authorized ceilings; and providing formal reports to Congress on the articles, services, and training provided.
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