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test equipment; publications and 

technical documentation; personnel 

training and training equipment; 

United States (U.S.) Government 

and contractor representatives’ 

technical assistance, engineering, 

and logistics support services; and 

other related elements of logistics 

and program support. 

(iv) Military Department: Navy (KS– 

P–ANR) 

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KS–P– 

ALE 

(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, 

Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None 

known 

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology 

Contained in the Defense Article or 

Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: 

See Attached Annex 

(viii) Date Report Delivered to 

Congress: November 15, 2023 

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Republic of Korea (ROK)—AIM–9X 

Block II and Block II+ (Plus) Sidewinder 

Missiles 

The Government of the Republic of 

Korea has requested to buy forty-two 

(42) AIM–9X Sidewinder Block II+ 

Tactical Missiles; ten (10) AIM–9X 

Sidewinder Captive Air Training 

Missiles (CATM); five (5) AIM–9X Block 

II+ Sidewinder Tactical Guidance Units 

(GU); and three (3) AIM–9X Sidewinder 

CATM Guidance Units (GU). Also 

included are missile containers; spare 

and repair parts; support and test 

equipment; publications and technical 

documentation; personnel training and 

training equipment; U.S. Government 

and contractor representatives’ technical 

assistance and engineering and logistics 

support services; and other related 

elements of logistics and program 

support. The estimated total program 

cost is $52.1 million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy goals and national 

security objectives of the U.S. by 

improving the security of a major ally 

that is a force for political stability and 

economic progress in the Indo-Pacific 

region. 

The proposed sale will improve the 

Republic of Korea’s capability to meet 

current and future threats while further 

enhancing interoperability with the U.S. 

and other allies. Korea will have no 

difficulty absorbing these articles into 

its armed forces. 

The proposed sale of this equipment 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

The principal contractor will be 

Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD), 

Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset 

agreements proposed in connection 

with this potential sale. 

Implementation of the proposed sale 

will require U.S. Government and 

contractor personnel to visit the ROK on 

a temporary basis in conjunction with 

program technical oversight and support 

requirements, including program and 

technical reviews, as well as to provide 

training and maintenance support in 

country. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 23–76 

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of 

Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the 

Arms Export Control Act 

Annex 

Item No. vii 

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 

1. The AIM–9X Block II and Block II+ 

(Plus) SIDEWINDER Missile represents 

a substantial increase in missile 

acquisition and kinematics performance 

over the AIM–9M and replaces the 

AIM–9X Block I Missile configuration. 

The missile includes a high offboresight seeker, enhanced 

countermeasure rejection capability, 

low drag/high angle of attack airframe 

and the ability to integrate the Helmet 

Mounted Cueing System. The most 

current AIM–9X Block II/II+ 

Operational Flight Software developed 

for all international partner countries, 

which is authorized for export by USG 

export policy, provides fifth-generation 

Infra-Red Missile capabilities such as 

Lock-On-After-Launch, Weapons Data 

Link, Surface Attack, and Surface 

Launch. No software source code or 

algorithms will be released. 

2. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is SECRET. 

3. If a technologically advanced 

adversary were to obtain knowledge of 

the specific hardware and software 

elements, the information could be used 

to develop countermeasures that might 

reduce weapon system effectiveness or 

be used in the development of a system 

with similar or advanced capabilities. 

4. A determination has been made 

that the Republic of Korea (ROK) can 

provide substantially the same degree of 

protection for the sensitive technology 

being released as the U.S. Government. 

This sale is necessary in furtherance of 

the U.S. foreign policy and national 

security objectives outlined in the 

Policy Justification. 

5. All defense articles and services 

listed in this transmittal have been 

authorized for release and export to the 

ROK. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

[Transmittal No. 23–78] 

Arms Sales Notification 

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation 

Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Arms sales notice. 

SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the 

unclassified text of an arms sales 

notification. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, 

pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or 

dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@

mail.mil 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

36(b)(1) arms sales notification is 

published to fulfill the requirements of 

section 155 of Public Law 104–164 

dated July 21, 1996. The following is a 

copy of a letter to the Speaker of the 

House of Representatives with attached 

Transmittal 23–78, Policy Justification, 

and Sensitivity of Technology. 

Dated: November 18, 2024. 

Stephanie J. Bost, 

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison 

Officer, Department of Defense. 

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Transmittal No. 23–78 

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of 

Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the 

Arms Export Control Act, as amended 

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of 

Korea (ROK) 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment * $385 million 

Other .................................... $265 million 

TOTAL .............................. $650 million 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services under 

Consideration for Purchase: 

Major Defense Equipment (MDE): 

Up to thirty-eight (38) Standard Missile 

6 (SM–6) Block I Missiles 

Non-MDE: Also included are MK 21 

Vertical Launch System (VLS) canisters; 

obsolescence Engineering, Integration, 

and Test (EI&T) materiel and support; 

handling equipment; spares; training 

and training equipment and aids; 

technical publications and data; United 

States (U.S.) Government and contractor 

engineering and technical assistance, 

including related studies and analysis 

support; product support; materiel and 

support for demonstration and 

interoperability live fire events; and 

other related elements of logistics and 

program support. 

(iv) Military Department: Navy (KS– 

P–ANP) 

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KS–P– 

AMO; KS–P–AMR; KS–P–ALM 

(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, 

Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None 

known 

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology 

Contained in the Defense Article or 

Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: 

See Attached Annex 

(viii) Date Report Delivered to 

Congress: November 14, 2023 


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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 

2800 Defense Pentagon 

The Honorable Mike Johnson 

Speaker of the House 

U.S. House of Representatives 

H-209, The Capitol 

Washmgto~ DC 20515 

Dear Mr. Speaker. 

Washlngton,DC 20301-2800 

Novembcrl4,2023 

Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(J) of the Arms Export Control 

A~ as amend~ we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 23-78, concerning the Navy's 

proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance 10 the Republic of Korea for defense articles and 

services estimated to cost $650 million. We will issue a news release to notify the public of this 

proposed sale upon delivery of this letter to your office. 

Enclosures: 

1. Transmittal 

2. Policy Justification 

3. Sensitivity of Technology 

~/II. A 

/IJ.~~ James 

Director 

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* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Republic of Korea (ROK)—Standard 

Missile 6 Block I (SM–6 Blk I) 

The Government of the Republic of 

Korea has requested to buy up to thirtyeight (38) Standard Missile 6 (SM–6) 

Block I missiles. Also included are MK 

21 Vertical Launch System (VLS) 

canisters; obsolescence Engineering, 

Integration, and Test (EI&T) materiel 

and support; handling equipment; 

spares; training and training equipment 

and aids; technical publications and 

data; U.S. Government and contractor 

engineering and technical assistance, 

including related studies and analysis 

support; product support; materiel and 

support for demonstration and 

interoperability live fire events; and 

other related elements of logistics and 

program support. The estimated total 

program cost is $650 million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy goals and national 

security objectives of the U.S. by 

improving the security of a major ally 

that is a force for political stability and 

economic progress in the Indo-Pacific 

region. 

The proposed sale will improve the 

Republic of Korea’s capability to meet 

current and future threats while further 

enhancing interoperability with the U.S. 

and other allies. Korea will have no 

difficulty absorbing these articles into 

its armed forces. 

The proposed sale of this equipment 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

The principal contractor will be 

Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD), 

Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset 

agreements proposed in connection 

with this potential sale. 

Implementation of the proposed sale 

will require U.S. Government and 

contractor personnel to visit the 

Republic of Korea on a temporary basis 

in conjunction with program technical 

oversight and support requirements, 

including program and technical 

reviews, as well as to provide training 

and maintenance support in country. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 23–78 

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of 

Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the 

Arms Export Control Act 

Annex 

Item No. vii 

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 

1. The Standard Missile-6 (SM–6) is a 

Navy surface-to-air missile that provides 

area and ship self-defense. The missile 

is intended to project power and 

contribute to raid annihilation by 

destroying manned fixed and rotary 

wing aircraft, Unmanned Aerial 

Vehicles (UAV), Land Attack Cruise 

Missiles, and Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles 

in flight. It was designed to fulfill the 

need for a vertically launched, extended 

range missile compatible with the 

AEGIS Weapon System to be used 

against extended range threats at sea, 

near land, and overland. The SM–6 

combines the tested legacy of Standard 

Missile 2 (SM–2) propulsion and 

ordnance with an active radio frequency 

seeker allowing for over-the-horizon 

engagements, enhanced capability at 

extended ranges, and increased 

firepower. 

2. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is SECRET. 

3. If a technologically advanced 

adversary were to obtain knowledge of 

the specific hardware and software 

elements, the information could be used 

to develop countermeasures that might 

reduce weapon system effectiveness or 

be used in the development of a system 

with similar or advanced capabilities. 

4. A determination has been made 

that the Republic of Korea (ROK) can 

provide substantially the same degree of 

protection for the sensitive technology 

being released as the U.S. Government. 

This sale is necessary in furtherance of 

the U.S. foreign policy and national 

security objectives outlined in the 

Policy Justification. 

5. All defense articles and services 

listed in this transmittal have been 

authorized for release and export to the 

ROK. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Office of the Secretary 

Board of Regents, Uniformed Services 

University of the Health Sciences; 

Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 

Meeting 

AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for 

Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), 

Department of Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory 

Committee meeting. 

SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this 

notice to announce that the following 

Federal Advisory Committee meeting of 

the Board of Regents, Uniformed 

Services University of the Health 

Sciences (BoR USUHS) took place. 

DATES: Monday, November 4, 2024, 

open to the public from 8 a.m. to 12 

p.m. eastern time. 

ADDRESSES: Uniformed Services 

University of the Health Sciences, 4301 

Jones Bridge Road, Everett Alvarez Jr. 

Board of Regents Room (D3001), 

Bethesda, MD 20814. The meeting will 

be held both in-person and virtually. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. 

Glendon Diehl, Alternate Designated 

Federal Officer (DFO), at (301) 295–1917 

or bor@usuhs.edu. Mailing address is 

4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 

20814. Website: https://www.usuhs.edu/ 

ao/board-of-regents. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to an 

oversight, the BoR USUHS did not 

provide public notification required by 

41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 

102–3.150(a) concerning its November 

4, 2024, meeting. To correct the 

oversight, the DFO for the BoR USUHS 

is providing public notice of the 

meeting that occurred on November 4, 

2024, and based upon the 

circumstances, the Advisory Committee 

Management Officer for the Department 

of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102– 

3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day 

notification requirement. 

This meeting was held under the 

provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, 

United States Code (U.S.C.) (commonly 

known as ‘‘the Federal Advisory 

Committee Act’’ or ‘‘FACA’’), 5 U.S.C. 

552b (commonly known as the 

‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’), 

and 41 CFR 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. 

Due to an unforeseen oversight, public 

notice was not provided prior to the 

meeting. 

Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose 

of the meeting was to provide advice 

and recommendations to the Secretary 

of Defense, through the USD(P&R), on 

academic and administrative matters 

critical to the full accreditation and 

successful operation of Uniformed 

Services University (USU). These 

actions are necessary for USU to pursue 

its mission, which is to educate, train, 

and comprehensively prepare 

uniformed services health professionals, 

officers, scientists, and leaders to 

support the Military and Public Health 

Systems, the National Security and 

National Defense Strategies of the 

United States, and the readiness of our 

Uniformed Services. 

Agenda: The schedule includes 

opening comments from the Chair; a 

report by the USU President; an update 

from the Assistant Secretary of Defense 

for Health Affairs; a brief on Military 


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