Gen Helms

U.S. Army Security Assistance Command

USASAC, which is headquartered at Redstone Arsenal, leads the AMC Security Assistance Enterprise; develops and manages security assistance programs and foreign military sales cases to build partner capacity, support COCOM engagement strategies, and strengthen U.S. global partnerships. Dr. Myra Gray, SES, Deputy to the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC), will provide the senior leader perspective on foreign military sales and security assistance across the globe. Total Package To carry out the Army security assistance mission, USASAC relies on Army Materiel Command Life Cycle Management Commands as well as other Department of Defense agencies and U.S. industry to support its processes. Each sale of equipment to overseas customers comprises the same "total package" of quality materiel, facilities, spare parts, training, publications, technical documentation, sustainment and other services that AMC provides to U.S. Army units. Training The U.S. Army Security Assistance Training Management Organization, a subordinate command of USASAC, facilitates deployment of training teams throughout the world to provide training tailored to a country for equipment purchased through FMS. The program consistently has teams deployed worldwide. Benefits of Security Assistance: • One of the principal elements of the U.S. Foreign Policy • Regulated by: Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act • Executed by the Department of Defense under Department of State oversight • Designed to promote regional stability • Supports COCOM goals and objectives Worldwide Impact of FMS: • Enhances Political-Military Ties • Provides for military compatibility and interoperability • Enhances defense industry interest of both nations • Reduces production costs • U.S. Army (and DoD) are strong advocates for U.S. industry • Keeps industry production lines "hot"