Agreements Under the ITAR - IIEI-299

Course Description: This six-week practical course examines the development and submission of Licensing Agreements for Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs) and Warehousing and Distribution Agreements (DAs) as required under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR 120-130) as administered by the U.S. State Department, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). The official “Guidelines for Preparing Agreements” and subsequent revisions published by the DDTC and the ITAR serve as the basis for this course. Students gain an understanding of the practical requirements that must be met for approval of agreements by the DDTC. Students will gain experience writing elements of agreements for submission.

Prerequisite: Understanding the ITAR (IIEI-306)

Course Credit: 3 Credit Hours

Major Course Topics & Course Outcomes

As a result of the group and individual activities included in this course, the student will acquire the following knowledge and skills that can be applied to the workplace:

Agreements Sem 1

Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) ITAR 120.22

To know the definition of a TAA and why it exists

Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA) ITAR 120.21

To know the definition of an MLA and how it is different from a TAA

Elements of TAA and MLA Packages

• To know what is required in a TAA and MLA

Amendments to Existing Agreements

• To be able to determine the need for amendments to TAAs and MLAs

Transmittal Letters Sem 2

• To demonstrate an understanding of how to write a transmittal letter that meets DDTC requirements

TAA and MLA Processes and Procedures Sem 2

• To understand the processes required to construct a TAA or MLA.

Proviso Reconsideration Sem 3

• To be able to determine the need for and draft a proviso reconsideration letter.

Certification Letter Sem 3

• To demonstrate knowledge of the elements that must be contained in a certification letter.

Establishing Value of an MLA or TAA Sem 4

• To know how to detail the value of the agreement
• To be able to identify the possible exemptions related to an MLA or TAA

Export Guidelines Sem 4

Sub-Licensing
Third Country Foreign Nationals and Dual Citizen Employees
Congressional Notifications
Removing Signatories Prior to Executing an Agreement
Annual Sales Reports for MLAs
Submitting Signed Agreements and DSP-83s
Special Allowance for Satellite Insurance TAA Signatories
Foreign National Employed in the U.S.

• To demonstrate an understanding of these guidelines 
• To be able to write and submit to DDTC documents that meet these requirements

Submitting and Packaging Agreements Sem 5

New Agreements

• To know how to package agreements for submission.

Amendments

• To know how to package and submit Amendments

Most Common Problems with MLA & TAA Submissions Sem 6

• To understand the importance properly prepared submissions
• To know how to overcome the most common problems before they occur

Course Materials:

Required course materials for this course are listed below. You can obtain the books through your favorite bookstore, Online from government printing office, or order them through the IIEI Store Online.

“Guidelines for Preparing Agreements” published by the DDTC
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (120-130)
DDTC Modification to Section 10.1 of the Guidelines for Preparing Agreements
Other material provided in the classroom