Job Aid: Requests for Exception to National Disclosure Policy
Foreign Disclosure Training for DoD
Source: DoDD 5230.11, Enclosure 5 2
information has been released previously to this government and there is no indication
that such information has been compromised" is not sufficient.)
3.4. "Disclosures will result in benefits to the United States at least equivalent to the value of
the information disclosed." For example:
3.4.1. The United States obtains information from the proposed recipient on a quid-pro-
quo basis, describe the information and the value to the United States;
3.4.2. Explain how the exchange of military information for participation in a cooperative
project will be advantageous to the United States from a technical or military
capability viewpoint;
3.4.3. If the development or maintenance of a high degree of military strength and
effectiveness on the part of the recipient government will be advantageous to the
United States, explain how.
3.5. "The disclosure is limited to information necessary to the purpose for which disclosure is
made." (For example, if the purpose of the request is for the sale of equipment only, it
shall be indicated clearly that research and development data or production know-how
is not to be divulged or that documentation will be sanitized.)
4. Any limitations placed on the proposed disclosure in terms of information to be disclosed,
disclosure schedules, or other pertinent caveats that may affect NDPC approval or denial of
the request. (If disclosures are to be phased or if certain information is not to be released,
the phasing or non-releasable information shall be specified.)
5. A statement that the requested exception is to be either a continuing exception, subject to
annual review, or a one-time exception. (A continuing exception usually is associated with a
long-term project, such as a co-production program or military sale when the United States
will be obligated to provide life-cycle support. A one-time exception typically is used for a
briefing or demonstration or short-term training.)
6. The names and titles of U.S. officials accredited to the requesting foreign government or
international organization with whom the proposed exception has been coordinated, as well
as the views of the Theater Commander. (Sufficient time shall be allowed to obtain an
opinion from U.S. Embassy personnel in-country and the responsible Theater Commander
before submitting the request for approval. Many cases are delayed because a U.S.
Embassy or Theater Commander opinion has not been obtained.)
7. The opinion of other interested Departments or Agencies if joint Service or shared
information is involved. (If the information or item of equipment is of shared or joint interest,
such as an air-to-air missile used by two Services or containing technology of concern to
another Service, the views of the other party will be included.)
8. Any information not mentioned above that would assist the NDPC members, the Secretary
of Defense, or the Deputy Secretary of Defense in evaluating the proposal.
9. The name and telephone number of a knowledgeable individual within the requesting
organization who can provide additional technical detail or clarification concerning the case
at issue.
10. The date a response is desired on the case. Ten full working days for NDPC case
deliberations should be allowed. The suspense date (10 full working days) is computed
starting from the first full working day after the date of the request.