Under the leadership of Rear Adm. Gary T. Blore, the Assistant Commandant for Acquisition, the Office of International Acquisition is the critical link between the overall U.S. Coast Guard acquisition effort and the international community.
The mission of the Office of International Acquisition is to achieve the Commandant's international policy objectives, satisfy Combatant Commanders' capability requirements, and reduce risk to the United States Coast Guard acquisition programs through international sales/transfers of articles and services.
On Oct. 3, 2005, the U.S. Coast Guard established the Office of International Acquisition Programs for mangement, execution, and support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Excess Defense Article (EDA) programs and any associated cooperative/collaborative agreements including:
The staff of International Acquisition Programs is engaged in educating prospective foreign partners and the security assistance community how they might benefit from the various Coast Guard programs.
Since 1997, the Coast Guard has transferred over 115 decommissioned vessels to 26 countries through EDA and over 70 new construction vessels to 11 countries throgh FMS. Over 900 crewmembers from foreign maritime services have received technical and operational training during the transfer of these vessels. Transfer programs also include logistics and technical support to ensure continued operation of the vessels.
The Office of International Acquisition coordinates regularly with USCG International Affairs, which advises, informs, and assists the Commandant on strategies, foreign policy matters, and the general impact of Coast Guard programs and operations on international affairs. International Affairs also coordinating other aspects of Coast Guard international engagement, including participating in international organizations, training foreign personnel, arranging visits by foreign officials, providing technical assistance to foreign governments, and monitoring travel of Coast Guard personnel abroad.
Coast Guard’s Foreign Military Sales Program Markets Small Boats and other Products
Coast Guard Strengthens Foreign Military Sales
Cutter Transfer Strengthens Coast Guard, Colombian Navy Cooperation
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management (DISAM)
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
The Mangement of Security Assistance Textbook
Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM)
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
U.S. Navy International Programs Office
United States European Command (EUCOM)
United States Central Command (CENTCOM)
United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
United States Pacific Command (PACOM)