Introduction The Defence Logistics Agency (DLA) is a combat support agency in the United States Department of Defence (DoD), with more than 26,000 civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Located in 48 states and 28 countries, DLA provides supplies to the military services and supports their acquisition of weapons, fuel, repair parts, and other… Read More
Introduction The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), as part of the United States Department of Defence (DoD), provides financial and technical assistance, transfer of defence matériel, training and services to allies, and promotes military-to-military contacts. Security Cooperation (SC) is founded on a tradition of cooperation between the United States and other sovereign nations with similar… Read More
Introduction The Defence Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is an agency of the United States federal government reporting to the Under Secretary of Defence for Acquisition and Sustainment. It is considered a combat support agency and is responsible for administering contracts for the Department of Defence (DoD) and other authorised federal agencies. Its headquarters is located… Read More
Introduction The United States Department of Defence’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme facilitates sales of US arms, defence equipment, defence services, and military training to foreign governments. Outline The purchaser does not deal directly with the defence contractor; instead, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) serves as an intermediary, usually handling procurement, logistics, and delivery,… Read More
Events 338 BC – A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Battle of Chaeronea, securing Macedonian hegemony in Greece and the Aegean. 216 BC – The Carthaginian army led by Hannibal defeats a numerically superior Roman army at the Battle of Cannae. 49 BC –… Read More
Introduction There is a little known regulation that covers ‘Final Tour of Duty’ requests. Ordinarily, first and final house moves in the military are not paid for at public expense; however, provision does exist for paying both Disturbance Expense (DE) and Removal of Personal Effects (RPE) at public expense for a final move, providing that… Read More
Introduction If you are accompanying your spouse/civil partner overseas and fall pregnant, you may be entitled to an Ex-Gratia Payment in lieu of Maternity Allowance if you are prevented from claiming the normal Maternity Allowance. Outline The MOD Ex-Gratia Payment in lieu of Maternity Allowance policy applies to eligible spouse/civil partners who accompany their Service… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 