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Sample Request for Exception to DoD NVD Policy

MEMORANDUM FOR:

DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR TECHNOLOGY SECURITY POLICY AND NATIONAL DISCLOSURE POLICY

THROUGH

DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
ATTN: DTSA/PD (TECHNOLOGY SECURITY POLICY)
DIRECTOR, J-5, JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
ATTN: JS/J5/INMA-CAC

OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS
ATTN: INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

SUBJECT: Government of [Insert Purchaser]’s Request for Night Vision Devices [Insert Case Designator]

DSCA has received a request from [insert Purchaser] for Night Vision Devices (NVDs). The Department of the [insert MILDEP] recommends and is prepared to offer the transfer of the following devices with capabilities that are [state-of-the-art; equal to current DoD standard issue; less than DoD standard issue but greater than commercial off-the-shelf], and considered to be of a sensitive nature: [insert type and quantity of specific devices to be offered].

[Briefly describe the reason the purchaser requires the devices as well as the operational plan for use to include justification for quantity requested. Additional information, such as the status of past NVD transfers and previous inspections may be provided if desired.]

The [insert Purchaser] has indicated its willingness to accept the physical security and accountability requirements as attached, which will become part of any letter of offer and acceptance for these items. [Insert Purchaser’s] letter of request, the U.S. Country Team Assessment with supporting justification, and the [insert Combatant Command] and [insert Implementing Agency] endorsement memorandums are also enclosed.

Request your authorization to offer the devices to [insert Purchaser] under a government-to-government agreement (Foreign Military Sales case). The DSCA POC for this action is [insert CPD name and contact information]. The DSCA POC for NVD policy is [insert DSCA (Programs/Weapons Division) name and contact information].

Director
[Operations Directorate]

Attachments:

[Purchaser Letter of Request Information]
[Country Team Assessment and Supporting Justification]
[Appropriate Combatant Command Recommendation (when applicable)]
[Appropriate MILDEP Recommendation]
[Proposed Physical Security & Accountability Note]

cc:

[Applicable ASD (ISA or ISP)]
USD(P)-PS
DTSA/PD
DoS (PM/RSAT)
[Applicable SCO]
[Applicable MILDEP]
[Applicable Combatant Command]
USSOCOM/SOOP/SDO

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