text: Fund the Force
  Economic Support Fund, FAA Section 531, 22 USC 2346
  2-145. Purpose. The purpose of the Economic Support Fund (22 USC 2346) is to furnish assistance to
  countries based on special economic, political, or security interests of the United States. Most economic
  support fund assistance is provided as cash grant transfers to help other countries improve their balance of
  payments. The remainder is spent on commodity support to import U.S. goods for development projects.
  ESF shall be available for economic programs only and may not be used for military or paramilitary
  purposes.
  2-146. Procedures. The President is authorized to furnish assistance to countries and organizations, on
  such terms and conditions as may be determined, in order to promote economic or political stability. The
  DOS usually provides funds directly to the countries involved. However, DOS can provide these funds to
  the DOD through an agreement pursuant to the FAA, Section 632. USD(C) and their counterparts at the
  DOS develop the agreement. If the combatant commander determines a need for these funds, the Joint Staff
  J5 may be contacted.
  2-147. Examples. This authority was used for Somalia police salaries. In Haiti, it was used to distribute
  miscellaneous payments to members of the multinational force and for special transportation requirements.
  Peacekeeping Operations Fund, FAA Section 551, 22 USC 2348
  2-148. Purpose. The peace keeping operations (PKO) Fund (22 USC 2348) is used to furnish assistance
  to friendly countries and international organizations pursuant to the national interests of the United States.
  The President is authorized to furnish assistance to countries and organizations, on such terms and
  conditions as may be determined, for PKO and programs. Such assistance may include reimbursement to
  the DOD for expenses incurred pursuant to Section 7 of the United Nations Participation Act (See
  paragraph 3h).
  2-149. Procedures. The DOS usually provides funds directly to the countries involved. However, the
  DOS can provide these funds to the DOD through an agreement pursuant to FAA Section 632. USD(C) and
  their counterparts at the DOS develop the agreement. If the supported combatant commander determines a
  need for these funds, the Joint Staff J-5 may be contacted. Preferably, the Service funding the operation for
  the combatant commander contacts USD(C).
  2-150. Examples. This authority was used by the DOS to pay lodging and meals for non-U.S. members
  of the Military Observer Group on the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It was also used
  to pay for equipment and supplies in Haiti that couldn’t be drawn down from existing DOD stocks. (See
  FAA S506[a][1].).
  International Military Education and Training, FAA Section 541-545, 22 USC 2347 to 2347e
  2-151. Purpose. The international military education and training (IMET) provision (22 USC 2347 to
  2347E) provides military education and training to military and related civilian personnel of foreign
  countries.
  2-152. Procedures. DOS obtains a request for training from the HN government and passes the request to
  the DOD. If the combatant commander desires to provide military education or training to countries in the
  area of responsibility, it is usually arranged through the country team at the U.S. Embassy. Combatant
  commanders may also submit the proposal to the Joint Staff J-5 for review. Once approved by the DOS, the
  DOD through DSCA attempts to provide the service directly. If the DOD is unable to provide the service
  directly, a security assistance tasking can be prepared, citing IMET funds. DSCA then contracts for the
  required support.
  2-153. Examples. Many foreign defense and non-defense establishments have been trained through
  IMET. Through their attendance at IMET-sponsored training, these personnel receive exposure to U.S.
  values, regard for human rights, democratic institutions, and the value of a professional military under
  civilian control.