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Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)

 

Note Usage

Mandatory for FMS and BPC LOAs when the DSCA General Counsel indicates a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) or SOFA-like agreement exists that is pertinent to the case.

Mandatory for Amendments and Modifications when the note was not previously included on the case and the DSCA General Counsel indicates a SOFA or SOFA-like agreement exists that is pertinent.

References

See Section C5.4.7.7.

Note Input Responsibility

CWD

Note Text

"U.S. Government military and civilian personnel present in the territory of [insert name of purchaser or Benefitting Country] for the purpose of implementing this LOA will be entitled to all of the rights, privileges, and immunities accorded in the [cite the agreement] regarding the status of forces, dated [insert date] and any related implementing agreements."

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