Notice2026-05408
Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership
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Published
March 19, 2026
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State Department
Abstract
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (the Bureau) is accepting membership applications for the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG). The Bureau is interested in applications from subject matter experts, including from the United States defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, and academic and foundation personnel.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 53 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13393-13394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05408]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12972]
Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military
Affairs (the Bureau) is accepting membership applications for the
Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG). The Bureau is interested in
applications from subject matter experts, including from the United
States defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, and
academic and foundation personnel.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DTAG was established as an advisory
committee under the authority of 22 U.S.C. 2656 and the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. (FACA). The purpose of
the DTAG is to provide the Bureau with a formal channel for regular
consultation and coordination with U.S. private sector defense
exporters and other defense industry specialists on issues involving
U.S. laws, policies, and regulations for exports and transfers of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services. The
DTAG advises the Bureau
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on its support for and regulation of the defense industry to help
ensure that impediments to legitimate exports are reduced while the
foreign policy and national security interests of the United States
continue to be protected and advanced in accordance with the Arms
Export Control Act (AECA), as amended. Major topics addressed by the
DTAG include (a) policy issues on foreign military sales, defense
trade, and technology transfer; (b) regulatory and licensing procedures
applicable to defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services; (c) technical issues involving the U.S. Munitions List
(USML); and (d) questions related to the implementation of the AECA and
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Members are appointed by the Assistant Secretary of State for
Political-Military Affairs on the basis of individual qualifications
and technical expertise. Past members include representatives of the
U.S. defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, and
academic and foundation personnel. In accordance with the DTAG Charter,
all DTAG members must be U.S. citizens. DTAG members are expected to
serve a consecutive two-year term, which may be renewed or terminated
at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-
Military Affairs. DTAG members serving as representatives are expected
to represent the point of view or perspective of their organizations.
All DTAG members should demonstrate an appreciation for the
Department's mission to ensure that foreign military sales and
commercial exports of defense articles and defense services advance
U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives. DTAG members are
expected to understand complex issues related to defense trade and
industrial competitiveness and are expected to advise the Bureau on
these matters.
DTAG members' responsibilities include:
<bullet> Making recommendations in accordance with the DTAG Charter
and the FACA.
<bullet> Making policy and technical recommendations within the
scope of the U.S. export controls as set forth in the AECA, the ITAR,
and appropriate directives.
Please note that DTAG members may not be reimbursed for travel, per
diem, and other expenses incurred in connection with their duties as
DTAG members.
How to apply: Applications in response to this notice must contain
the following information: (1) Name of applicant; (2) affirmation of
U.S. citizenship; (3) organizational affiliation and title, as
appropriate; (4) mailing address; (5) work telephone number; (6) email
address; (7) resume; and (8) summary of qualifications for DTAG
membership.
This information may be provided via two methods:
<bullet> Emailed to the following address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f9bdadb8beb9aa8d988d9cd7be968f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="da9e8e9b9d9a89aebbaebff49db5ac">[email protected]</span></a>. In the
subject field, please write, ``DTAG Membership Application.''
<bullet> Send hardcopy to the following address: Paula Harrison,
PM/DDTC, SA-1, 12th Floor, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls,
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State,
Washington, DC 20522-0112. If sent via regular mail, we recommend you
call Ms. Harrison (202-663-3310) to confirm she has received your
package.
All applications must be postmarked no later than 15 days after the
publication date of this notice.
Paula C. Harrison,
Designated Federal Officer, Defense Trade Advisory Group, U.S.
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-05408 Filed 3-18-26; 8:45 am]
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