International Training Management

• AFI 36-4003 - Managing the Defense English Language Program
• English Language Training Support for SCOs Handbook, Courses and Catalog
• ECL Calculator - e-Wheel Memo and Instructions
• English Language Laboratories

• DLIELC Website
• DLIELC FAQs
• Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Guidelines
• ECL Calculator - The e-Wheel
• DLIELC Non-Resident Programs

• 19-01, ECL, TOEFL & OPI Exemptions

• 16-35, LOR for Def Articles and Svcs managed by SO

• 16-50, Definition of Additional Costs in Pricing Training
• 16-32, Identifying FMF Recipient Units in LOR
• 16-24, TLA Updates for IMS under SA and SC Cases

• 15-43, Revision to Training Exchanges
• 15-56, ECL, TOEFL & OPI Exemptions

• 14-26, FY 15 ECL, TOEFL & OPI Exemptions

• Code 88 - State Dept Directed FMF Procurement (SDD)
• Code C6 - Global Security Contingency Fund (GFCF)

• Healthcare Coverage
• FY 12 Exemption List for ECL, TOEFL, and OPI

• Revision of Student and Dependent Employment
• Dependents Accompanying an IMS
• Unauthorized Absence
• Healthcare Coverage
• Homeland Security Screening of International Military Students
• Fin Mgt of FY10 ASFF, ISFF, 1206, PCF
• Revise Code 'G5'and Rescind Code 'G6' for ASFF
• Revision to Code 'G7' FY10 Section 1206 Global Train and Equip Programs
• Revised to Code 'G4'

• Guidance for Development of FY2010 Section 1206 Programs
• Assignment of Code 'G4' PCCF
• SAMM Administrative Charges
• Assignment of Code 'G6' ASFF One Year Funds FY2010
• Assignment of Code 'G5' ASFF Two Year Funds FY2010
• Medical Screening
• TLA Approval for FMS Cases
• Assignment of Code 'E7'
• Assignment of Code 'PA'

• SAMM Admin Changes
• Assignment of Code 'SD'
• Assignment of Code 'B9'
• FY09 ECL and OPI Country Exemption Lists
• Revision to Codes 'E3' and 'E4'
• Assignment of Codes 'E5' and 'E6'
• Response to Request for Info on IMS
• Assignment of Code 'B8'
• Update of Code 'KV'
• Repeal of the ASPA
• Assignment of Codes 'E3' and 'E4'
• Assignment of Code 'B8'
• Assignment of Code 'K8'

• 07-39, Assignment of code 'VM'
• 07-34, Evaluation of IMET
• 07-32, Update RDCTFP FY07 Financial Severability Procedures
• 07-31, Assignment of Code 'SX'
• 07-30, Revision to Codes 'B6' and 'B7'
• 07-27, Medical Policy Update Message

• 06-46, FY07 ECL and OPI Country Exemption Lists
• 06-45, RDCTFP FY07 Financial Severability Procedures
• 06-30, SCIP Usage
• 06-22, Course Severability Procedures
• 06-09, Revised Authorized Baggage Policy

• SCIP Electronic Token Issuance and Replacement
• Updated Guidance for Recertifying of E-IMET Courses

• 04-40, Implementation Guidance #2 for CTFP
• 04-37, CTFP MET Costing
• 04-36, CTFP Financial Procedures
• 04-19, IMS and Social Security Numbers

• 03-13, Allowable Uses of IMET Funds and IMET Extraordinary Expense Funds
• 03-11, Enrollment Process for the SCIP

• 02-26, Exemption for DoD/USCG on Aviation Flight Training Requirements
• 02-24, Updated Guidance for Recertifying E-IMET Courses
• 02-15, Assignment of Codes 'S4','S5' and 'S6'
• 02-24, Reviewing Eligibility of E-IMET Courses

Documents

• DoD Instruction 5410.17
• FSP Guide

Messages

• FY17 Navy FSP Waiver Approval for Meals

FSP FAQs

International Training Management (ITM)

Field Studies Program

What is the U.S. Field Studies Program (FSP)?
In accordance with DoD Instruction 5410.17, United States Field Studies Program (FSP) for International Military and Civilian Students and Military-Sponsored Visitors, commanders of DoD and MILDEP installations are responsible for establishing, operating, and administering a program for international military and civilian students attending security cooperation sponsored training at their installations. This program is designed to complement formal training and provide students a balanced understanding of U.S. institutions, goals, and ideals, and to increase their awareness of how these reflect the U.S. commitment to the basic principles of internationally recognized human rights.

Are their funds available to for the Field Studies Program (FSP)?
Yes. Costs for conducting this program are generated by the tuition rate charges for all programs that fund international training. But, funds supporting the FSP shall not be expended to pay for alcoholic beverages or entertainment expenses for activities that are substantially of a recreational character.

What is the relationship of the former DoD Informational Program (DoDIP) to the new U.S. Field Studies Program (FSP)?
With the publishing of DoD Instruction 5410.17 and update to the SAMM, the FSP replaces the former DoDIP.

What does the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) say about the FSP?
See SAMM, Chapter 10.18

Are there implementing instructions for FSP in the Joint Security Cooperation Education and Training (JSCET) regulation?
Yes, see JSCET Chapter 11

Documents

• Healthcare Coverage: Please see SAMM C10.9
• Medical Screening: Please see SAMM C10.8.5
• Additional Army Medical Requirements
• Ebola Guidance Concerning the IMS

Forms

• DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical History
  • Blank Form
  • Completed Sample
  • Instructions for IMS
  • Instructions for Dependents

• DD Form 2808, Report of Medical Examination
  • Blank Form
  • Completed Sample
  • Instructions for IMS
  • Instructions for Dependents
• Pre-Departure Medical Checklist
• Navy Diving Questionnaire
• Navy Diving Physical

Health Insurance for IMS and/or Dependents

As a matter of convenience, the following is a list of private commercial companies who offer one or more health insurance plans that meet or exceed DSCA's minimum healthcare insurance requirements. The inclusion of a company on the below referral list does not constitute an express or implied endorsement by the United States Government. Each of the below links will transfer you to commercial website that is not associated or affiliated with the United States Government.

If an international military student is selecting a specific commercial policy for themselves, the student should not select a commercial policy that excludes coverage of any medical conditions.

• Cigna Global: www.cignaglobal.com
• Global Insurance Solutions: myglobalinsurance.com
• Inside Direct: www.insidedirect.com
• New York International Group: www.nyig.com
• PSI International Student & Scholar Health Insurance: www.psiservice.com
• Travel Insurance Center: www.worldtravelcenter.com
• UnitedHealthcare: www.uhc.com
• UnitedHealthOne: www.uhone.com
• Worldwide Medical: www.worldwidemedical.com

MILSVC IMS Medical Insurance Policy Screening Processes

Air Force

• For the Air Force Medical Insurance Policy Screening Process, please see instructions found in the "MILDEP/MILSVC > Air Force" section of this website.

Army

• Army Memo, 4 Apr 2018: Medical Insurance Policy Review Process in SC-TMS

Maritime

• Navy IPO Memo, 22 Mar 2018: DON Process for Review of Healthcare Insurance Policies for International Military and Civilian Students and Authorized Dependents

Reciprocal Health Care Agreements

• U.S. DoD Military Healthcare System

Documents

• DoD Message: Human Rights Verification for DOD-Funded Training of Foreign Personnel
• DOS and DoD Policy on Remediation (Feb 2015)

Human Rights-Related Links

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Defense Institute of International Legal Studies
• Amnesty International on the Internet
• State Dept Annual Human Rights Report - Archives
• United Nations Human Rights Publications
• University of Minnesota Human Rights Library

Documents

• IMSO Handbook 2017

TIPS

Provided by the AFSAT IMSO Manager on the dates indicated

• Travel and Living Allowance (TLA) Funding (15 Sep 04)
  • Some IMS TLA is funded by foreign governments. Please verify information on their invitational travel orders (ITOs), i.e., for most IMET students -- US pays; for most FMS students -- their country pays; for FMFP funded FMS cases, US pays; for CTFP funded cases, US pays.

• Labeling Retainable Instructional Materials (RIM)
  • When sending out Retainable Instructional Materials (RIM) please do NOT address it to "ODC Commander". RIM should have an outer label addressed with the SAO's address and include the IMS's WCN and ITO number (not IMS's name). The IMS's name and a copy of ITO should be inside the box.

• Student Training Lines on Invitational Travel Orders (ITOs) (16 Aug 04)
  • Do not promise to change ITOs or classes without AFSAT coordinated approval. EXAMPLE: A student is currently at DLI for language training with a follow-on training line to the NCO Academy at Kirtland AFB. Do not change their follow-on training from Kirtland to the Hickam NCO Academy without notifying and receiving approval from AFSAT. Changing locations without approval may cause:
    • Prices charged to country to change (living allowances & tickets)
    • Confusion & frustration to schoolhouses, country, AFSAT, and student
    • The losing school to scramble for an extra student, and the gaining school to bump a student to a later class.

• Airport Codes (13 Aug 04)
  • The incoming and outgoing SAOs from Jamaica visited SATFA (AFSAT's army counterpart) recently. The outgoing SAO said that one thing that would help SAOs with arrival information would be for IMSOs to state in the IMSO Web Student Arrival/Departure information both the name of the airport at which students should arrive and also the airport code. For example, Ft. Leonard Wood has the statement Students arriving by air should be ticketed to Forney Airfield, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri (Airport code: TBN). Please add the airport code to your administrative information immediately.

• Training Schoolhouse Instructor Supervisors/Training Managers (19 Jul 04)
  • It's important to have a good working relationship with schoolhouse instructor supervisors and training managers. The instructors have daily contact with IMSs and in most cases are the first to know about academic, personal problems, etc. For training managers, they know if the course changes its prerequisites, length, any vacant slots in previous classes in case needed, etc., all of which can eventually affect IMSs. Brief your instructors and managers so they are aware of the Security Assistance Training Program (SATP) objectives and what IMSO responsibilities are. This should help you in the long run.

• Duress Words (14 Jun 04)
  • When taking students to public places on a DoDIP event trip, you may want to have a duress word in case there is a situation where a student or an escort finds a need for everyone to report to the bus (or alternate meeting location) due to safety, security, or accountability reasons.

Documents

• Army IMSO Handbook

Documents

• Navy IMSO Guide
  
• CLO Presence, Reporting, and Standards - NIPO memo, 29 Oct 21
  
• Maritime IMSO Interim Guidance - NIPO memo, 14 Sep 21
  
• Religious Support Programs in FMS Cases - NIPO memo, 29 Oct 21
  

Bulletins

• See all bulletins - NETSAFA website

Documents

• USMC IMSO Desktop Guide

• Student Guide to American Culture - (Ft Huachuca, AZ)

IMS Training

• Insider Threat Awareness Brief for International Military Students (IMS)
  • Mandatory training for all IMS attending Security Cooperation sponsored training in the U.S.
  • Video to be provided to the IMS by the IMSO
  • Webpage contains:
    • Insider Threat Awareness video for the IMS
    • Facilitation Guide for the IMSO
    • Insider Risk Reporting (Handout/Poster)
    • Transcript of Insider Threat Awareness video in English

Additional Insider Threat Awareness Resources for the IMSO

• CDSE website
  • Additional Insider Threat resources, job aids and eLearning opportunities from the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE).

• Under Secretary of Defense Guidance for IMS during Coronavirus Disease Pandemic (updated 16 Dec 2022)
• Temporary Extension of ECL Test Score Validity from 105 to 180 days, until 31 Dec 2023(23 Sep 2022)

• Blanket Waiver for Pandemic Indemnification Letter (16 Jun 2020)
• DSCA Policy Memo 20-38 - Guidance on COVID-19 related Restriction of Movement for Title 10 Funded Training (15 July 2020)
• DoS IMET Guidance Regarding COVID-19 (Revised 11 Feb 2021)
• CDC COVID-19 Policy for international travel
  Please click the above link to open the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage containing the latest guidance and policy requirements for international travel to and from the U.S. related to COVID-19. It also contains COVID-19/vaccination requirements for all travelers to include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents, immigrants, and non-U.S. citizens who are not U.S. immigrants (i.e., IMS/AFM).

• FY24 Maritime Cancellation Charge Policy (Navy IPO, Sep 23)

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• FY23 Maritime Cancellation Change Policy (Navy IPO, Dec 22)
• FY23 Air Force Cancellation Charge Policy (AFSAT, Sep 22)
• FY23 Army Cancellation Charge Policy Memo (DASA DE&C, Nov 22)
• FY23 Army Cancellation Charge Policy Message - Amendment (DASA DE&C, Mar 23)

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• FY22 Maritime Cancellation Charge Policy (Navy IPO, Feb 22)
• FY22 Air Force Cancellation Charge Policy (AFSAT, Sep 21)
• FY22 Army Cancellation Charge Policy Memo (DASA DE&C, Oct 21)
• FY22 Army Cancellation Charge Policy (DASA DE&C, Oct 21)

• CY23 Holidays for IMS (IMTE, March 2023) Updated to include dates for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
• CY22 Holidays for IMS (DSCA, January 2022)
• Eid Al-Adha Observance for IMS (SATFA, July 2021)
• CY21 Holidays for IMS (DSCA, January 2021)

• ECL, TOEFL & OPI Exemptions (DSCA Policy Memo 21-68)

• Temporary Reduction of DLIELC Minimum ECL Entry From 55 to 50 (23 Nov 2022)
• DLIELC Alternate Arrival Calendar for FY 2023 and 1 Qtr FY 2024
• DLIELC Alternate Arrival Calendar for Calendar Year 2021 and 2022
• Access to Lackland Air Force Base

• Prohibition of Privately Owned Firearms and Non-Official Ammunition
• DSCA Instructions for IMS Firearms and Non-official Ammunition Agreement
• Ebola Guidance Concerning the IMS

• Definition of Costs Considered Additional Costs in the Pricing of Training for International Students
• Guidance for IMS and authorized dependents in training at U.S. facilities during COVID-19 Pandemic (12-Jun-2020)

• DoD Conference Guidance, Version 4.0