Release Gates for Sensitive Systems
Two pieces on Chapter 3 of the SAMM: releasing secure communications and cryptographic equipment, and screening missile technology items and category I drones.
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Two pieces in this topic
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Releasing secure communications equipment
The roles before a request, the release route by partner, the general release, and NSA’s authorization to sell.
02Screening missile technology and large drones
Trained reviewers, special rules for explosives and fuses, State approval, and a twenty-question assessment for the largest drones.
Key terms in this topic
COMSECControlled Cryptographic ItemCISMOAGeneral releaseAuthorization to sellMTCR(MT) annotationRegime point of contactCategory I UAVSCO assessment
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- Technology Transfer and Export Control 5 pieces
- End Use Monitoring 5 pieces
- Excess Defense Articles 3 pieces
- Offsets 3 pieces
- Sensitive Systems and Export Compliance 3 pieces
- Classifying Defense Articles 3 pieces
- Commercial Export Licenses 3 pieces
- Defense Services Agreements 3 pieces
- Licensing Exemptions 3 pieces
- Brokering Controls 3 pieces
- Violations and Penalties 4 pieces
- Registration and Reporting 2 pieces
- Assistance Program Controls 2 pieces
- Munitions List: Weapons 6 pieces
- Munitions List: Platforms 4 pieces
- Munitions List: Electronics 5 pieces
- Munitions List: Training and Protection 3 pieces
- Country Policy and the Treaties 5 pieces
- Licenses From Application to Revocation 5 pieces
- ITAR Definitions and Technical Data 5 pieces
- Terrorism and Missile Controls 4 pieces
- Chemical, Biological and Nuclear Sanctions 3 pieces