text: Strategic Context
  Figure 1-3. Theater army main command post organization
  DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
  1-85. DSCA is a separate agency of the DOD under the direction, authority, and control of the Office of the
  Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (OUSD(P). It is important to understand that the OUSD(P) is the
  principal staff assistant and advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense for all
  matters on the formulation of national security and defense policy and the integration and oversight of DOD
  policy and plans to achieve national security objectives. OUSD(P) authority derives from Section 134 of 10
  USC; and other responsibilities are detailed in DODD 5205.75. DSCA responsibilities include, but are not
  limited to—
  * Establishing overall requirements, criteria, and procedures for the selection and training of
  personnel engaged in SC activities.
  * Administering and supervising SA planning and programs.
  * Coordinating with the combatant command to establish appropriate agreements and procedures to
  provide guidance to and ensure oversight of SDO/DATTs in discharging SC and SA programs in
  accordance with applicable law, regulations, and directives.
  * Conducting periodic reviews to ensure that Service, inter-Service, and interagency training
  available for SC and SA personnel are adequate. This includes the periodic curriculum review and
  update of Defense Security Cooperation University courses.
  * Conducting international logistics and sales negotiations with foreign countries.