DISCO International Branch

DSS has an International Branch at DISCO in Fort Meade, Maryland responsible for processing international outgoing visit requests, Limited Access Authorization (LAAs), NATO security clearance certificates and security assurances on cleared facilities and individuals.

For visits to Germany and Saudi Arabia U.S. cleared facilities are required to use specific forms from those governments. Those governments will reject any other visit request form that is submitted, and will only accept their forms. It is critical that the FSO does not adapt the margins or font size of the German or Saudi form in any way.

Below are specific guidance and forms associated with international visit requests and NATO certificates. For questions concerning LAAs, NATO certificates and security assurances call 301-833-3644. The fax number is 301-833-3942. The mailing address is:

Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office
Attn: International Branch
600 10th Street
Fort Meade, MD 20755