[United States Government Manual]
[May 31, 1996]
[Pages 235-236]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



Defense Security Assistance Agency

The Pentagon, Washington, DC 22202
Phone, 703-604-6513
Director                                         Lt. Gen. Thomas G. 
                                                     Rhame, USA
Deputy Director                                  H. Diehl McKalip
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The Defense Security Assistance Agency was established on September 1, 
1971, by DOD Directive 5105.38, dated August 11, 1971.
    The Agency directs, administers, and supervises the execution of 
approved security assistance plans and programs, such as military 
assistance, international

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military education and training, and foreign military sales. In so 
doing, it works closely with the U.S. Security Assistance offices 
worldwide.

For further information, contact the Defense Security Assistance Agency, 
The Pentagon, Washington, DC 22202. Phone, 703-604-6513.

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