11.2.4. Summary of International Cooperation Guidance and Resources
International cooperation offers the opportunity to achieve cost savings from the earliest phases of Pre-Systems Acquisition throughout the life cycle, while enhancing interoperability with coalition partners. All DoD acquisition personnel, in consultation with the appropriate international programs organizations, should strive to identify and pursue international cooperative programs in accordance with DoD 5000 policy. Specific topics are found in the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Handbook at the OSD/International Cooperation website.