# Presentation: 589339

## Objective

- Define the general rules and principles that can be used with minimal exceptions as a guide for a technical review and update of all USML Categories.
- Identify a simple roadmap that can facilitate a comprehensive review for retaining control of only those items that are either “**required**” to achieve a military capability or satisfy a direct military requirement.
- Remove those items which are used by the military but are inherently dual-use in nature.
- Develop a methodology for designating items as either SME or non-SME.

## Basic Problems with the Current USML

- Generic Descriptors
- Multiple definitions for “Defense Articles”
- Inconsistencies in the designation of items as SME
- The emphasis is based on “design intent” rather than the inherent  ability of the item to satisfy a specific unique military requirement
- Apparent overlap in coverage between the USML and the EAR/CCL

## USML Format Considerations 

- An entry for complete systems that provide lethal power projection
- Fighter aircraft
- Missiles, rockets
- Bombs
- An entry for complete systems that provide non-lethal military capability
- Tanker aircraft, cargo aircraft, supply vessels
- An entry(ies) for major sub-systems that provide military capability
- Aircraft fighter engines
- Radars, fire control systems
- Electronic warfare equipment
- An entry for complete systems, sub-systems subject to multi-lateral controls
- Missile Technology Control Regime

## USML Format Considerations (cont’d)

- An entry for critical production equipment that is “**required**”
- Mandrels/molds for production of stealth components
- An entry for parts, components, accessories etc
- Exclusive of items based on widely available technology and not inherently military in nature
- The addition of an “Explanatory Note” at the end of each Category
- Highlights those items that have been previously determined not to be subject to the USML
- Fasteners, nuts, bolts, sealants,
- Previously determined via the CJ process

## Selection Criteria / USML

- Control only those items that provide a military capability
- Items not controlled multi-laterally as military items should be on an exception basis only
- Parts, components, accessories etc that are based on standard industry practices should not be controlled
- Electrical / hydraulic / mechanical
- Motors/generators
- Heat exchangers, air conditioners
- Controls of raw materials which are not “required” to achieve a specific military requirement (e.g., stealth) should not be controlled
- Metals – plates, extrusions, billets
- Non-metallic’s – plastic sheets, composite pre-pregs
- Basic chemicals – adhesives, lubricants, sealers, paints, fillers

## Selection Criteria / SME

- SME items
- Systems that provide a lethal capability
- Fighter aircraft, tanks, missiles
- Systems/Sub-systems that are required to satisfy a specific military requirement
- Cargo aircraft, aerial refueling,
- electronic warfare equipment
- Systems/Sub-systems that are controlled under multi-lateral regimes
- Missile Technology Control Regime
- Chemical Weapons Convention
- Sub-systems that are required to achieve a unique military capability
- Stealth materials

## USML Roadmap

- Phase I
- DoS, DoD and DTAG establish a basis methodology and criteria for identifying items to be controlled
- Phase II
- DoD develops working drafts for each USML Category
- Phase III
- DoD conducts an initial inter-agency review of the working draft
- Phase IV
- DoS, DoD and DTAG undertake a comprehensive review of each Category