2022—Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title XII, §1201(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2823, added item 335.
2021—Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XII, §1201(b), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1958, added item 334.
(a)
(b)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(A) may continue the designation of such operation under this subsection for such purposes for another year; and
(B) if the Secretary so continues the designation of such operation, shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress of the continuation of designation of such operation.
(c)
(1) Logistic support, supplies, and services to security forces of a friendly foreign country participating in—
(A) an operation with the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense; or
(B) a military or stability operation that benefits the national security interests of the United States.
(2) Logistic support, supplies, and services—
(A) to military forces of a friendly foreign country solely for the purpose of enhancing the interoperability of the logistical support systems of military forces participating in a combined operation with the United States in order to facilitate such operation; or
(B) to a nonmilitary logistics, security, or similar agency of a friendly foreign government if such provision would directly benefit the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense.
(3) Procurement of equipment for the purpose of the loan of such equipment to the military forces of a friendly foreign country participating in a United States-supported coalition or combined operation and the loan of such equipment to those forces to enhance capabilities or to increase interoperability with the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense and other coalition partners.
(4) Provision of specialized training to personnel of friendly foreign countries in connection with such an operation, including training of such personnel before deployment in connection with such operation.
(5) Small-scale construction to support military forces of a friendly foreign country participating in a United States-supported coalition or combined operation when the construction is directly linked to the ability of such forces to participate in such operation effectively and is limited to the geographic area where such operation is taking place. In the case of support provided under this paragraph that results in the provision of small-scale construction above $750,000, the notification pursuant to subsection (b)(2) shall include the location, project title, and cost of each such small-scale construction project that will be carried out, a Department of Defense Form 1391 for each such project, and a masterplan of planned infrastructure investments at the location.
(d)
(1)
(A) if the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State jointly certify to the appropriate committees of Congress that the operation is in the national security interests of the United States; and
(B) after the expiration of the 15-day period beginning on the date of such certification.
(2)
(A) A description of the operation, including the geographic area of the operation.
(B) A list of participating countries.
(C) A description of the type of support and the duration of support to be provided.
(D) A description of the national security interests of the United States supported by the operation.
(E) A description of each entity with which the applicable friendly foreign country is engaged in hostilities and whether each such entity is covered by an authorization for the use of military force.
(F) Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State consider significant to a consideration of such certification.
(e)
(f)
(g)
(1) The aggregate value of all logistic support, supplies, and services provided under paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of subsection (c) in any fiscal year may not exceed $450,000,000.
(2) The aggregate value of all logistic support, supplies, and services provided under subsection (c)(2) in any fiscal year may not exceed $5,000,000.
(h)
(Added Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title XII, §1201(a), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2410, §127c; renumbered §127d, Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title X, §1063(a)(1)(A), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 321; Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title X, §1075(b)(3), title XII, §1202, Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4369, 4385; renumbered §331 and amended Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1245(a), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2518; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XII, §1203(b), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2016; Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title XII, §1202(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2823.)
A prior section 331 was renumbered section 251 of this title.
2022—Subsec. (d)(2)(E), (F). Pub. L. 117–263 added subpar. (E) and redesignated former subpar. (E) as (F).
2018—Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 115–232 inserted at end "In the case of support provided under this paragraph that results in the provision of small-scale construction above $750,000, the notification pursuant to subsection (b)(2) shall include the location, project title, and cost of each such small-scale construction project that will be carried out, a Department of Defense Form 1391 for each such project, and a masterplan of planned infrastructure investments at the location."
2016—Pub. L. 114–328 renumbered section 127d of this title as this section and amended it generally. Prior to amendment, section related to authority to provide logistic support, supplies, and services to allied forces participating in combined operations.
2011—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–383, §1202(a), designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted "of the United States" after "armed forces", struck out "Provision of such support, supplies, and services to the forces of an allied nation may be made only with the concurrence of the Secretary of State." at end, and added pars. (2) and (3).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–383, §1202(b)(1), substituted "subsection (a)(1)" for "subsection (a)" in par. (1) and in introductory provisions of par. (2).
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 111–383, §1202(b)(2)(A), substituted "The" for "Except as provided in paragraph (2), the" and "subsection (a)(1)" for "this section".
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 111–383, §1202(b)(2)(B), substituted "The value of the logistic support, supplies, and services provided under subsection (a)(2) in any fiscal year may not" for "In addition to any logistic support, supplies, and services provided under subsection (a) that are covered by paragraph (1), the value of logistic support, supplies, and services provided under this section solely for the purposes of enhancing the interoperability of the logistical support systems of military forces participating in combined operation of the United States in order to facilitate such operations may not, in any fiscal year,".
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 111–383, §1075(b)(3), substituted "Committee on Foreign Affairs" for "Committee on International Relations".
2008—Pub. L. 110–181 renumbered section 127c of this title, relating to allied forces participating in combined operations, as this section.
Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVIII, §1808, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 688, as amended by Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XII, §1201(b), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2093, provided that:
"(a)
"(b)
"(c)
"(d)
"(1) The use of surface and air assets as bases of operations and information collection platforms.
"(2) Communication infrastructure.
"(3) Information sharing.
"(4) The provision of logistic support, supplies, and services (as such term is defined in section 2350 of title 10, United States Code)."
(a)
(1) provide institutional, ministerial-level advice, and other training to personnel of the ministry or regional organization to which assigned in support of stabilization or post-conflict activities; or
(2) assist such ministry or regional organization in building core institutional capacity, competencies, and capabilities to manage defense-related processes.
(b)
(1)
(A) for the purpose of—
(i) enhancing civilian oversight of foreign security forces;
(ii) establishing responsible defense governance and internal controls in order to help build effective, transparent, and accountable defense institutions;
(iii) assessing organizational weaknesses and establishing a roadmap for addressing shortfalls; and
(iv) enhancing ministerial, general or joint staff, or service level core management competencies; and
(B) for such other purposes as the Secretary considers appropriate, consistent with the authority in subsection (a).
(2)
(A) A list of activities under the program.
(B) A list of any organization described in paragraph (1) to which the Secretary provided advisors or trainers under the program, including the number of such advisors or trainers so provided, the duration of each provision of such an advisor or trainer, a brief description of the activities of each advisor or trainer so provided, and a statement of the cost of each provision of such an advisor or trainer.
(C) A comprehensive justification of any activities conducted pursuant to paragraph (1)(B).
(c)
(1) A statement of the intent of the Secretary to assign the advisor or trainer to the regional organization.
(2) The name of the regional organization and the location and duration of the assignment.
(3) A description of the assignment, including a description of the training or assistance proposed to be provided to the regional organization, the justification for the assignment, a description of the unique capabilities the advisor or trainer can provide to the regional organization, and a description of how the assignment serves the national security interests of the United States.
(4) Any other information relating to the assignment that the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.
(Added and amended Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1241(c)(1), (2), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2500; Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title XII, §1204(a), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1642; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XII, §1202, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2016; Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title XII, §1202(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2823.)
Text of section, as added by Pub. L. 114–328, is based on text of subsecs. (a), (b), and (d) of section 1081 of Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title X, Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1599, as amended, which was formerly set out as a note under section 168 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1241(c)(3), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2500.
A prior section 332 was renumbered section 252 of this title.
2022—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 117–263, in introductory provisions, substituted "Not later than February 1 of each year" for "Each fiscal year" and struck out "quarter" after "fiscal year" wherever appearing.
2018—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 115–232, §1202(1), substituted "provide advisors or trainers" for "assign civilian employees of the Department of Defense and members of the armed forces as advisors or trainers".
Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 115–232, §1202(2)(C), which directed substitution of "each provision of such an advisor or trainer" for "each assignment", was executed by making the substitution in both places it appeared, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Pub. L. 115–232, §1202(2)(A), (B), substituted "Secretary provided" for "Secretary assigned", "number of such advisors or trainers so provided" for "number of such advisors or trainers so assigned", and "each advisor or trainer so provided" for "each assigned advisor or trainer".
2017—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–91, §1204(a)(1), inserted "and members of the armed forces" after "civilian employees of the Department of Defense" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 115–91, §1204(a)(2)(A), inserted "to assign civilian employees of the Department of Defense and members of the armed forces as advisors or trainers" after "carry out a program" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 115–91, §1204(a)(2)(B), substituted "advisors or trainers" for "employees" in two places and "the activities of each assigned advisor or trainer" for "each assigned employee's activities".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–91, §1204(a)(3)(A), inserted "or a member of the armed forces" after "a civilian employee of the Department of Defense" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 115–91, §1204(a)(3)(B), substituted "advisor or trainer" for "employee as an advisor".
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 115–91, §1204(a)(3)(C), substituted "advisor or trainer" for "employee".
2016—Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 114–328, §1241(c)(2), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c).
Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XII, §1210, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1625, as amended by Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XII, §1208, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 449, provided that:
"(a)
"(b)
"(1) Integrate legal matters into the authority, doctrine, and policies of the ministry of defense (or security agency serving a similar defense function) and forces of such country.
"(2) Provide appropriate legal support to commanders conducting defense and national security operations.
"(3) With respect to defense and national security law, institutionalize education, training, and professional development for personnel and forces, including uniformed lawyers, officers, noncommissioned officers, and civilian lawyers and leadership within such ministries of defense (and security agencies serving a similar defense function).
"(4) Establish a military justice system that is objective, transparent, and impartial.
"(5) Conduct effective and transparent command and administrative investigations.
"(6) Build the legal capacity of the forces and civilian personnel of ministries of defense (and security agencies serving a similar defense function) to provide equitable, transparent, and accountable institutions and provide for anti-corruption measures within such institutions.
"(7) Build capacity—
"(A) to provide for the protection of civilians consistent with the law of armed conflict and human rights law; and
"(B) to investigate incidents of civilian casualties.
"(8) Promote understanding and observance of—
"(A) the law of armed conflict;
"(B) human rights and fundamental freedoms;
"(C) the rule of law; and
"(D) civilian control of the military.
"(9) Establish mechanisms for effective civilian oversight of defense and national security legal institutions and legal matters.
"(c)
"(1) A measure for monitoring the implementation of the initiative and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the initiative, in accordance with section 383 of title 10, United States Code.
"(2) An assessment of the organizational weaknesses for legal institutional capacity building of the applicable foreign country, including baseline information, an assessment of gaps in the capability and capacity of the appropriate institutions of such country, and any other indicator of efficacy, in accordance with section 383 of title 10, United States Code.
"(3) An engagement plan for building legal institutional capacity that addresses the weaknesses identified under paragraph (2), including objectives, milestones, and a timeline.
"(d)
"(1)
"(2)
"(3)
"(A) The same information required under subsection (b)(2) of section 332 of title 10, United States Code.
"(B) The names of the one or more countries in which the initiative was conducted.
"(C) For each such country—
"(i) the purpose of the initiative;
"(ii) the objectives, milestones, and timeline of the initiative;
"(iii) the number and type of advisors assigned and deployed to the country, as applicable; and
"(iv) an assessment of the progress of the implementation of the initiative.
"(e)
"(f)
(a)
(1) Counterterrorism operations.
(2) Counter-weapons of mass destruction operations.
(3) Counter-illicit drug trafficking operations.
(4) Counter-transnational organized crime operations.
(5) Maritime and border security operations.
(6) Military intelligence operations.
(7) Air domain awareness operations.
(8) Operations or activities that contribute to an existing international coalition operation that is determined by the Secretary to be in the national interest of the United States.
(9) Cyberspace security and defensive cyberspace operations.
(b)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(c)
(1)
(2)
(A) Observance of and respect for the law of armed conflict, human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, and civilian control of the military.
(B) Institutional capacity building.
(3)
(4)
(d)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(e)
(1) The foreign country, and specific unit, whose capacity to engage in activities specified in subsection (a) will be built under the program, and the amount, type, and purpose of the support to be provided.
(2) A detailed evaluation of the capacity of the foreign country and unit to absorb the training or equipment to be provided under the program.
(3) The cost, implementation timeline, and delivery schedule for assistance under the program.
(4) A description of the arrangements, if any, for the sustainment of the program and the estimated cost and source of funds to support sustainment of the capabilities and performance outcomes achieved under the program beyond its completion date, if applicable.
(5) Information, including the amount, type, and purpose, on the security assistance provided the foreign country during the three preceding fiscal years pursuant to authorities under this title, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and any other train and equip authorities of the Department of Defense.
(6) A description of the elements of the theater security cooperation plan of the geographic combatant command concerned, and of the interagency integrated country strategy, that will be advanced by the program.
(7) In the case of a program described in subsection (d)(3), each of the following:
(A) A written justification that the provision of sustainment support described in that subsection for a period in excess of five years will enhance the security interest of the United States.
(B) To the extent practicable, a plan to transition such sustainment support from funding through the Department to funding through another security sector assistance program of the United States Government or funding through partner nations.
(8) In the case of activities under a program that results in the provision of small-scale construction above $750,000, the location, project title, and cost of each small-scale construction project that will be carried out, a Department of Defense Form 1391 for each such project, and a masterplan of planned infrastructure investments at the location over the next 5 years.
(9) In the case of a program described in subsection (a), each of the following:
(A) A description of whether assistance under the program could be provided pursuant to other authorities under this title, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, or any other train and equip authorities of the Department of Defense.
(B) An identification of each such authority described in subparagraph (A).
(f)
(1) Information, by recipient country, of the delivery and execution status of all defense articles, training, defense services, supplies (including consumables), and small-scale construction under programs under subsection (a).
(2) Information on the timeliness of delivery of defense articles, defense services, supplies (including consumables), and small-scale construction when compared with delivery schedules for such articles, services, supplies, and construction previously provided to Congress.
(3) Information, by recipient country, on the status of funds allocated for programs under subsection (a), including amounts of unobligated funds, unliquidated obligations, and disbursements.
(g)
(1)
(2)
(h)
(1) The Secretary of Defense may treat as stocks of the Department of Defense—
(A) equipment procured to carry out a program pursuant to subsection (a) that has not yet been transferred to a foreign country and is no longer needed to support such program or any other program carried out pursuant to such subsection; and
(B) equipment that has been transferred to a foreign country to carry out a program pursuant to subsection (a) and is returned by the foreign country to the United States.
(2)
(A) The foreign country, and specific unit, whose capacity was intended to be built under the program, and the amount, type, and purpose of the equipment that was to be provided.
(B) An explanation why the equipment is no longer needed to support such program or another program carried out pursuant to such subsection.
(i)
(1)
(A) allow a foreign country to provide sole-source direction for assistance in support of a program carried out pursuant to subsection (a); and
(B) enter into an agreement with a foreign country to provide such sole-source direction.
(2)
(A) A description of the parameters of the agreement, including types of support, objectives, and duration of support and cooperation under the agreement.
(B) A description and justification of any anticipated use of sole-source direction pursuant to such agreement.
(C) An assessment of the extent to which the equipment to be provided under the agreement—
(i) responds to the needs of the foreign country; and
(ii) can be sustained by the foreign country.
(D) A determination as to whether the anticipated costs to be incurred under the agreement are fair and reasonable.
(E) A certification that the agreement is in the national security interests of the United States.
(F) Any other matter relating to the agreement, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.
(Added Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1241(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2500; amended Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title XII, §1204(b), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1643; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XII, §§1201, 1203(c), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2016; Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XII, §1201, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1620; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, §1201, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3908; Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title XII, §1202(c), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2823; Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XII, §1203(b), (c), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 441, 442; Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XII, §1201(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2093.)
The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (e)(5), (9)(A), is Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424, which is classified principally to chapter 32 (§2151 et seq.) of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of Title 22 and Tables.
A prior section 333 was renumbered section 253 of this title.
2024—Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 118–159 amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) related to availability of funds for programs across fiscal years.
2023—Subsecs. (h), (i). Pub. L. 118–31 added subsecs. (h) and (i).
2022—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 117–263 substituted "Semi-Annual" for "Quarterly" in heading and "a semi-annual" for "a quarterly" and "180 days" for "calendar quarter" in introductory provisions.
2021—Subsec. (a)(7), (8). Pub. L. 116–283, §1201(1), (2), added par. (7) and redesignated former par. (7) as (8).
Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 116–283, §1201(3), added par. (9).
2019—Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 116–92, §1201(a), inserted "existing" before "international coalition operation".
Subsec. (e)(9). Pub. L. 116–92, §1201(b), added par. (9).
2018—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–232, §1201, inserted at end "In developing and planning a program to build the capacity of the national security forces of a foreign country under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State should jointly consider political, social, economic, diplomatic, and historical factors, if any, of the foreign country that may impact the effectiveness of the program."
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 115–232, §1203(c)(1), inserted "supporting security cooperation programs under this section" after "small-scale construction".
Subsec. (e)(8). Pub. L. 115–232, §1203(c)(2), added par. (8).
2017—Subsec. (c)(2)(A). Pub. L. 115–91, §1204(b)(1)(A), substituted "the rule of law, and civilian control of the military" for "and the rule of law".
Subsec. (c)(2)(B). Pub. L. 115–91, §1204(b)(1)(B), substituted "Institutional capacity building" for "Respect for civilian control of the military".
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 115–91, §1204(b)(2), in heading, substituted "Observance of and respect for the law of armed conflict, human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, and civilian control of the military" for "Human rights training" and in text, inserted "or the Department of State" after "Department of Defense" and substituted "training that includes a comprehensive curriculum on the law of armed conflict, human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law, and that enhances the capacity to exercise responsible civilian control of the military" for "human rights training that includes a comprehensive curriculum on human rights and the law of armed conflict".
Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 115–91, §1204(b)(3), substituted "that the Department of Defense or another department or agency is already undertaking, or will undertake as part of the security sector assistance provided to the foreign country concerned, a program of institutional capacity building with appropriate institutions of such foreign country to enhance the capacity of such foreign country to organize, administer, employ, manage, maintain, sustain, or oversee the national security forces of such foreign country." for "that the Department is already undertaking, or will undertake as part of the program, a program of institutional capacity building with appropriate institutions of such foreign country that is complementary to the program with respect to such foreign country under subsection (a)." and struck out at end "The purpose of the program of institutional capacity building shall be to enhance the capacity of such foreign country to exercise responsible civilian control of the national security forces of such foreign country."
Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XIII, §1304, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 489, provided that:
"(a)
"(1) strengthening United States alliances and partnerships with foreign military partners in the Indo-Pacific region;
"(2) deterring military aggression by potential adversaries against the United States and allies and partners of the United States;
"(3) dissuading strategic competitors from seeking to achieve their objectives through the conduct of military activities below the threshold of traditional armed conflict;
"(4) improving the understanding of the United States Armed Forces with respect to the operating environment in the Indo-Pacific region;
"(5) shaping the perception of potential adversaries with respect to United States military capabilities and the military capabilities of allies and partners of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region; and
"(6) improving the ability of the United States Armed Forces to coordinate and operate with foreign military partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
"(b)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A) summarizes the campaigning activities conducted in the Indo-Pacific region during fiscal year 2024; and
"(B) includes—
"(i) an assessment of the value each such activity contributes to meeting strategic or operational objectives relative to the commitment of resources of such activity;
"(ii) lessons learned in carrying out such activities;
"(iii) any identified resource or authority gap that has negatively impacted the implementation of the Initiative; and
"(iv) proposed plans for additional campaigning activities in the Indo-Pacific region to fulfill the purposes described in subsection (a).
"(c)
"(1) means the conduct and sequencing of logically linked military activities to achieve strategy aligned objectives, including modifying the security environment over time to the benefit of the United States and the allies and partners of the United States while limiting, frustrating, and disrupting competitor activities; and
"(2) includes deliberately planned military activities in the Indo-Pacific region involving bilateral and multilateral engagements with foreign partners, training, exercises, demonstrations, experiments, and other activities to achieve the objectives described in subsection (a)."
Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XIII, §1316, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 498, provided that: "The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the head of any other relevant Federal department or agency, shall seek to ensure that India is appropriately considered for cooperative defense activities consistent with the status of India as a major defense partner of the United States, including with respect to the following lines of effort:
"(1) Eligibility for funding to initiate or facilitate cooperative research, development, testing, or evaluation projects with the Department of Defense, with priority given to projects in the areas of—
"(A) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance;
"(B) undersea domain awareness;
"(C) air combat and support;
"(D) munitions; and
"(E) mobility.
"(2) Eligibility to enter into agreements with the Department of Defense for cooperative bilateral or multilateral provision of training to build capacity in the areas of—
"(A) counterterrorism operations;
"(B) counter-weapons of mass destruction operations;
"(C) counter-illicit drug trafficking operations;
"(D) counter-transnational organized crime operations;
"(E) maritime and border security operations;
"(F) military intelligence operations;
"(G) air domain awareness operations; and
"(H) cyberspace security and defensive cyberspace operations.
"(3) Eligibility to enter into a memorandum of understanding or other formal agreement with the Department of Defense for the purpose of conducting cooperative research and development projects on defense equipment and munitions.
"(4) Eligibility for entities from India to bid on contracts for the maintenance, repair, or overhaul of Department of Defense equipment located outside the United States."
Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title XV, §1508, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2885, provided that:
"(a)
"(b)
"(1) Bilateral cybersecurity training activities and exercises.
"(2) Efforts to—
"(A) actively defend military networks, infrastructure, and systems;
"(B) eradicate malicious cyber activity that has compromised those networks, infrastructure, and systems; and
"(C) leverage United States commercial and military cybersecurity technology and services to harden and defend those networks, infrastructure, and systems.
"(3) Establishment of a regional cybersecurity center.
"(c)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A) An overview of efforts undertaken pursuant to this section.
"(B) A description of the feasibility and advisability of expanding the cooperation of military cybersecurity activities between the Department of Defense and the Ministry of Defense of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
"(C) Identification of any challenges and resources that need to be addressed so as to expand such cooperation.
"(D) Any other matter the Secretary determines relevant.
"(d)
"(1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
"(2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives."
Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, §1256, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3956, as amended by Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XIII, §1315(a)–(g)(1), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 497, 498, provided that:
"(a)
"(1) to enhance the cyber security, resilience, and readiness of the military forces of covered foreign military partners; and
"(2) to increase regional cooperation between the United States and covered foreign military partners on defensive cyber issues.
"(b)
"(1) Provision of training to military officers and civilian officials in the ministries of defense of covered foreign military partners.
"(2) The facilitation of regular dialogues and trainings among the Department of Defense and the ministries of defense of covered foreign military partners with respect to the development of infrastructure to protect against foreign cyber attacks.
"(3) To undertake, as part of cyber cooperation, training that includes curricula expressly relating to human rights, the rule of law, and internet freedom.
"(c)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A) a description of the activities conducted and the results of such activities;
"(B) an assessment of reforms relevant to cybersecurity and technology in enhancing the cyber security, resilience, and readiness of the military forces of covered foreign military partners;
"(C) an assessment of the effectiveness of curricula relating to human rights, the rule of law, and internet freedom; and
"(D) the content and curriculum of any program made available to participants of such program.
"(d)
"(e)
"(f)
"(1)
"(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
"(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
"(2)
"(A) Vietnam.
"(B) Thailand.
"(C) Indonesia.
"(D) The Philippines.
"(E) Malaysia."
Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1241(d)(4), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2504, provided that: "Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2016], the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe, and submit to the congressional defense committees [Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives], initial policy guidance on roles, responsibilities, and processes in connection with programs and activities authorized by section 333 of title 10, United States Code, as so added. Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prescribe, and submit to the congressional defense committees, final policy guidance on roles, responsibilities, and processes in connection with such programs and activities."
Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title XII, §1251, Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1070, as amended by Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1233, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2489; Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title XII, §1205, Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1643; Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XII, §1247(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1662; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, §1243, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3947; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XII, §1233, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1974; Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XII, §1249, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 464; Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XIII, §1302, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2110, provided that:
"(a)
"(b)
"(1) provided in the course of the conduct of a multilateral exercise in which the United States Armed Forces are a participant;
"(2) comparable to or complimentary of the types of training the United States Armed Forces receive in the course of such multilateral exercise; and
"(3) for any purpose as follows:
"(A) To enhance and increase the interoperability of the security forces to be trained to increase their ability to participate in coalition efforts led by the United States or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
"(B) To increase the capacity of such security forces to respond to external threats.
"(C) To increase the capacity of such security forces to respond to hybrid warfare.
"(D) To increase the capacity of such security forces to respond to calls for collective action within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
"(c)
"(1)
"(A) Countries that are a signatory to the Partnership for Peace Framework Documents, but not a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
"(B) Countries that became a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization after January 1, 1999.
"(C) The Republic of Kosovo.
"(D) The Republic of Cyprus.
"(2)
"(d)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A) Amounts authorized to be appropriated for a fiscal year for operation and maintenance, Army, and available for the Combatant Commands Direct Support Program for that fiscal year.
"(B) Amounts authorized to be appropriated for a fiscal year for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Wales Initiative Fund for that fiscal year.
"(C) Amounts authorized to be appropriated for a fiscal year for overseas contingency operations for operation and maintenance, Army, and available for additional activities for the European Deterrence Initiative for that fiscal year.
"(3)
"(4)
"(A)
"(B)
"(i) to require reimbursement of incremental expenses from non-developing countries determined pursuant to subsection (c) to be eligible for the provision of training under subsection (a); and
"(ii) to provide for a waiver of the requirement of reimbursement of incremental expenses under clause (i), on a case-by-case basis, if the Secretary of Defense determines special circumstances exist to provide for the waiver.
"(C)
"(D)
"(e)
"(f)
"(1) is in addition to any other authority provided by law authorizing the provision of training for the national security forces of a foreign country, including chapter 16 of title 10, United States Code; and
"(2) shall not be construed to include authority for the training of irregular forces, groups, or individuals.
"(g)
"(h)
Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XIII, §1305, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 490, provided that:
"(a)
"(b)
"(c)
"(1) To enhance the ability of allies and partners of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region to monitor the maritime domain of such region.
"(2) To utilize emerging technologies to support maritime domain awareness objectives.
"(3) To provide a comprehensive understanding of the maritime domain in the Indo-Pacific region, including by facilitating information sharing among such allies and partners."
Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title XII, §1263, Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1073, as amended by Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title XII, §1289, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2555; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XII, §1252, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2053; Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XII, §§1251, 1252(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1666–1668; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XII, §1241, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1976; Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title XII, §1252, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2850; Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XIII, §1312, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2112, provided that:
"(a)
"(1)
"(A) to provide assistance to—
"(i) the national military or other security forces of any such country that has among its functional responsibilities a maritime security mission; and
"(ii) any other national-level governmental organization of such a country that has among its functional responsibilities a maritime domain awareness mission, for purposes of helping to achieve the maritime domain awareness objectives of such country if such assistance directly contributes to the integration of a maritime domain awareness activity with the national military or other security forces described in clause (i); and
"(B) to provide training to—
"(i) ministry, agency, and headquarters-level organizations for such forces; or
"(ii) other national-level governmental organizations described in paragraph (A)(ii).
"(2)
"(b)
"(c)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A) Observance of and respect for the law of armed conflict, the rule of law, and human rights and fundamental freedoms.
"(B) Respect for legitimate civilian authority within the country to which the assistance is provided.
"(d)
"(1) multilateral cooperation and coordination among recipient countries; or
"(2) the capabilities of a recipient country to more effectively participate in a regional organization of which the recipient country is a member.
"(e)
"(f)
"(g)
"(1)
"(2)
"(3)
"(4)
"(h)
"(1)
"(A) The recipient foreign country, the specific unit or units or national-level governmental organization whose capacity to engage in activities under a program of assistance or training to be provided under subsection (a) will be built under the program, and the amount, type, and purpose of the support to be provided.
"(B) A detailed justification of the program for the provision of the assistance or training concerned, its relationship to United States security interests, and an explanation of the manner in which such assistance or training will increase multilateral maritime security cooperation or maritime domain awareness.
"(C) The budget for the program, including a timetable of planned expenditures of funds to implement the program, an implementation timeline for the program with milestones (including anticipated delivery schedules for any assistance under the program), the military department or component responsible for management of the program, and the anticipated completion date for the program.
"(D) A description of the arrangements, if any, to support host nation sustainment of any capability developed pursuant to the program, and the source of funds to support sustainment efforts and performance outcomes to be achieved under the program beyond its completion date, if applicable.
"(E) A description of the program objectives and an assessment framework to be used to develop capability and performance metrics associated with operational outcomes for the recipient force.
"(F) Information, including the amount, type, and purpose, on assistance and training provided under subsection (a) during the three preceding fiscal years, if applicable.
"(G) A description of the elements of the theater campaign plan of the United States Indo-Pacific Command and the interagency integrated country strategy that will be advanced by the assistance and training provided under subsection (a).
"(H) A description of whether assistance and training provided under subsection (a) could be provided pursuant to—
"(i) section 333 of title 10, United States Code, or other security cooperation authorities of the Department of Defense; or
"(ii) security cooperation authorities of the Department of State.
"(I) An identification of each such authority described in subparagraph (H).
"(J) Such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.
"(2)
"(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
"(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
"(i)
"(1)
"(A) The overall strategy for improving multilateral maritime security cooperation and maritime domain awareness across the theater, including an identification of the following:
"(i) Priority countries and associated capabilities across the theater.
"(ii) Strategic objectives for the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative across the theater, lines of effort, and desired end results for such lines of effort.
"(iii) Significant challenges to improving multilateral maritime security cooperation and maritime domain awareness across the theater and the manner in which the United States Indo-Pacific Command is seeking to address such challenges.
"(B) An assessment, by recipient foreign country, of—
"(i) the country's capabilities relating to maritime security and maritime domain awareness;
"(ii) the country's capability enhancement priorities, including how such priorities relate to the theater campaign strategy, country plan, and theater campaign plan relating to maritime security and maritime domain awareness; and
"(iii) how such capabilities can be leveraged to improve multilateral maritime security cooperation and maritime domain awareness.
"(C) A discussion, by recipient foreign country, of—
"(i) priority capabilities that the Department of Defense plans to enhance under the authority under subsection (a) and priority capabilities the Department plans to enhance under separate United States security cooperation and security assistance authorities; and
"(ii) the anticipated timeline for assistance and training for each such capability.
"(D) Information, by recipient foreign country, on the status of funds allocated for assistance and training provided under subsection (a), including funds allocated but not yet obligated or expended.
"(E) Information, by recipient foreign country, on the delivery and use of assistance and training provided under subsection (a).
"(F) Information, by recipient foreign country, on the timeliness of the provision of assistance and training under subsection (a) as compared to the timeliness of the provision of assistance and training previously provided to the foreign country under subsection (a).
"(G) A description of the reasons the Department of Defense chose to utilize the authority for assistance and training under subsection (a) in the preceding calendar year.
"(H) An explanation of any impediments to timely obligation or expenditure of funds allocated for assistance and training under subsection (a) or any significant delay in the delivery of such assistance and training.
"(2)
"(j)
Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XII, §1206, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3538, as amended by Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XII, §1205(c), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2018, authorized the Secretary of Defense to conduct human rights training of security forces and associated security ministries of foreign countries and terminated such authority on Sept. 30, 2020.
(a)
(1) provide administrative services and support to the United Nations Command for the performance of duties by covered foreign defense personnel during the period in which the covered foreign defense personnel are assigned to the United Nations Command or the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission in accordance with the Korean War Armistice Agreement of 1953; and
(2) pay the expenses specified in subsection (b) for covered foreign defense personnel who are—
(A) from a developing country; and
(B) assigned to the headquarters of the United Nations Command.
(b)
(1) Travel and subsistence expenses directly related to the duties of covered foreign defense personnel described in subsection (a)(2) in connection with the assignment of such covered foreign defense personnel.
(2) Personal expenses directly related to carrying out such duties.
(3) Expenses for medical care at a military medical facility.
(4) Expenses for medical care at a civilian medical facility, if—
(A) adequate medical care is not available to such covered foreign defense personnel at a local military medical treatment facility;
(B) the Secretary determines that payment of such medical expenses is necessary and in the best interests of the United States; and
(C) medical care is not otherwise available to such covered foreign defense personnel pursuant to a treaty or any other international agreement.
(5) Mission-related travel expenses, if—
(A) such travel is in direct support of the national interests of the United States; and
(B) the Commander of the United Nations Command directs round-trip travel from the headquarters of the United Nations Command to one or more locations.
(c)
(d)
(1) The term "administrative services and support" means base or installation support services, facilities use, base operations support, office space, office supplies, utilities, copying services, computer support, communication services, fire and police protection, postal services, bank services, transportation services, housing and temporary billeting (including ancillary services), specialized clothing required to perform assigned duties, temporary loan of special equipment, storage services, training services, and repair and maintenance services.
(2) The term "covered foreign defense personnel" means members of the military of a foreign country who are assigned to—
(A) the United Nations Command; or
(B) the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission.
(3) The term "developing country" has the meaning given the term in section 301(4) of this title.
(4) The term "Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission" means the delegations from Sweden and Switzerland (or successor delegations) appointed in accordance with the Korean War Armistice Agreement of 1953 or its subsequent agreements.
(5) The term "United Nations Command" means the headquarters of the United Nations Command, the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission, the United Nations Command-Rear, and the United Nations Command Honor Guard.
(Added Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title XII, §1201(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1957.)
A prior section 334 was renumbered section 254 of this title.
(a)
(1) Defense personnel of friendly foreign governments.
(2) With the concurrence of the Secretary of State, other personnel of friendly foreign governments and nongovernmental personnel.
(b)
(1)
(2)
(A) necessary to respond to extraordinary circumstances; and
(B) in the national security interest of the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title XII, §1201(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2822.)
A prior section 335 was renumbered section 255 of this title.
Section, added Pub. L. 90–496, §12, Aug. 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 841, included Virgin Islands within "State". See section 255 of this title.
Repeal effective Dec. 12, 1980, see section 701(b)(3) of Pub. L. 96–513, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 101 of this title.