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The unofficial ITAR has been updated. The three affected parts are: Part 120, Part 123 and Part 126. Some of the changes include paragraphs that were formerly categorized as "reserved". The changes equal 20 additional pages to a 5 x 6 book publication of the ITAR. That's pretty significant. In fact Part 126.16 is such a paragraph formerly marked as "reserved" and now is filled with 5500 words of text. Let's take a look at the exemption to the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between the United States and Australia. This paragraph defines transfer, export, retransfer, reexport, Australian Community, United States Community and other relevant terms. It also explains which exports qualify for licensing exemptions. Though the information addresses transfer of export controlled items between the US and Australia, this article is written to  provide a rule of thumb in handling all cases of export controlled information, articles and services. Paragrap...

The Facility Security Officer’s (FSO) successful program depends on developing relationships with employees, managers and executives to facilitate execution of company policies, necessary security awareness training, willful employee self-admittance of security infractions or change of status, and proactive action toward expired, existing and future classified contracts. Any of the above mentioned success measures is difficult to obtain in a changing employee and contract environment, but is simplified through employee and executive buy-in. How to do this: The following 3 points pave the way for a successful security program. 1. Gain executive, manager and work force buy-in. This can be accomplished by first demonstrating a sound understanding of company mission, classified contract requirements and providing sound security policy. Cross cultural buy-in is critical for integrating the security plan into all business units and company operations. 2. Become the “go to” person for...

Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP is the owner of Red Bike Publishing Red Bike Publishing . Jeff is an accomplished writer of non-fiction books, novels and periodicals. He also owns Red bike Publishing. Published books include: "Get Rich in a Niche-Insider's Guide to Self Publishing in a Specialized Industry" and "Commitment-A Novel". Jeff is an expert in security and has written many security books including: "Insider's Guide to Security Clearances" and "DoD Security Clearances and Contracts Guidebook", "ISP Certification-The Industrial Security Professional Exam Manual", and NISPOM/FSO Training" See Red Bike Publishing for print copies of: Army Leadership The Ranger Handbook The Army Physical Readiness Manual Drill and Ceremonies The ITAR The NISPOM

ITAR Though not as sinister and espionage riddled as most savvy spy novels, export compliance is an issue that will get Defense contractors in trouble. Violating State Department regulations will bring the weight of the US Government on the offending company. According to the International Traffic In Arms Regulation, ITAR , “Any person who engages in the United States in the business of either manufacturing or exporting defense articles or furnishing defense services is required to register”. Cleared contractors must have a plan not only to protect classified information, but also to prevent the unauthorized transfer of technical information and data." Unauthorized transfer of technical data can occur in a variety of ways. Keep in mind that exports can and do occur not only during shipments but when hosting foreign visitors, during meetings, trade shows, plant tours, chat-room discussions, published articles and many other means. You can even export technical items exposed on...