Sets policy for the movement of materiel.

Ensures that Foreign Military Sales (FMS) transportation policies are kept current; issues revised policy as needed.

Interprets transportation policy as requested; requests clarification as needed from source agency.

Reviews general transportation waivers, which allow 50 percent on grant-origin cargo to be transported on non-U.S. flag carriers.

Coordinates with the Maritime Administration (MARAD) on customer requests to use non-U.S. flag ocean vessels due to non-availability.

Reviews or approves security waivers to Cargo Preference (Ocean).

Reviews FMS purchaser Delivery Term Codes waiver requests to pick up sensitive cargo in the United States; prepares forwarding request to Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.

Chairs the Inter-Service Transportation Working Group.

Provides technical assistance and guidance as appropriate.

Oversees compliance with Transportation Plans by cleared U.S. commercial entities.

Notifies DSCA and Defense Technology Security Administration International Security Directorate, of problems with security aspects of transfers that cannot be resolved with commercial entities or the Implementing Agencies (IA).

Provides facility security clearance to and inspection of commercial FMS freight forwarder facilities for the receipt, storage, and handling of appropriate classified materiel. Note: freight forwarders do not require a facility clearance if they do not take custody of classified materiel. When cleared industry is involved, DSS will review and coordinate the Transportation Plan. Both the U.S. Government and foreign government must concur with the Transportation Plan.

Incorporates Security Cooperation transportation procedures into the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) DoD 4500.9-R Part II.

Manages movement of Security Cooperation materiel within DTS in accordance with the DTR.

For all channels, ensures that:

• New channels are formally coordinated with the Service HQ through the Geographical Combatant Command (CCMD) as the requester of the channel.

• Changes in existing channels are formally coordinated with the CCMD.

• Ensures other modes of transportation are available or recommended.

Develop forecasts with theater Security Cooperation Offices, IAs, and DSCA for future transportation requirements.

Coordinate with TRANSCOM with intra-theater distribution of Security Cooperation Materiel.

FMS Case Management team act as points of contact for purchasers’ representatives.

Ensures that the supporting Security Office oversees the prescribed security arrangements in coordination with DSS when commercial entities are involved.

Coordinates with purchaser and ensures that a comprehensive Transportation Plan is in place for Classified, Sensitive, and/or Arms, Ammunition, & Explosive materiel with Security Risk Categories I-IV (DoD 5100.76M).

Operates as the Military Assistance Program Address Directory (MAPAD) Program Administrator, which contains information and addresses required for shipment of materiel and distribution of documentation.

Distributes release and shipment documentation according to current Department of Defense (DoD) regulations.

Provides vendors with specific shipping instructions at the time the contracted items are ready to ship based on the contract’s transportation terms and conditions, transportation priority, and specific commodity requirements on DCMA-administered contracts.

Distributes release and shipment documentation according to current DoD regulations.

Monitors compliance with cargo preference requirements.

Reviews and/or approves purchaser country non-availability waivers.

Review and/or coordinate on purchaser country calendar year waivers to 100 percent compliance policy with the cargo preference requirements.

Sends a letter to the Department of State’s Defense Trade Controls Directorate(PM/DDTC) designating a company as its freight forwarder before that company will be permitted to export security assistance-related materiel on the purchaser's behalf. Provides copy of correspondence to applicable IA.

Performs export requirements if taking possession of purchases in CONUS or, contracts with a registered freight forwarder to perform these functions.

Provides freight forwarder with copies of Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) and other LOA-related documentation needed to export.

Secures appropriate authorizations, referred to as EX-Numbers from the Department of Transportation prior to moving Hazard Class 1 explosive in CONUS by commercial conveyance.

Maintains accurate MAPAD addresses.

Obtains insurance on shipments (if desired).

Handles all import customs actions and pays all customs charges for entry or materiel into purchaser’s country.

Participates in the preparation of a Transportation Plan, effects coordination with security and customs authorities within its territory, and identifies points of contact.

Handles all Customs actions of materiel returning to the United States.

Registers with the PM/DDTC, and is responsible for compliance with all International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements.

Receives, consolidates, and stages materiel and arranges for its onward movement.

In some cases, coordinates export of sensitive arms, ammunition, and explosives items.

Enters the electronic export information into the Automated Export System (AES).

Maintains appropriate and current registration with PM/DDTC.

Obtains insurance on shipments (if desired by customer).