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The International Traffic in Arms Regulations

If your organization has strategic engagements with the US Military, you are should be very familiar with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations whether your organization exports military goods, supplies, or related technological details (ITAR). These export control laws are intended to keep unauthorized foreign nationals from obtaining sensitive data.

What is ITAR compliance?

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are a series of US Government regulations that mandate ITAR compliance for all suppliers, exporters, and brokers of defense articles, defense services, or related technological details. If your business falls under one of these groups, the following material will help you determine whether you need to become ITAR compliant and how to do so.

Who is required to be ITAR Compliant?

It`s important to note that organizations who are affected, do not necessarily directly contract with the US Government or the military. Third-party contractors who engage these Prime Contractors are also listed, as are all firms in the supply chain.

ITAR Compliance

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations
If your organization has strategic engagements with the US Military, you are should be very familiar with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations whether your organization exports military goods, supplies, or related technological details (ITAR). These export control laws are intended to keep unauthorized foreign nationals from obtaining sensitive data.

WHAT ISITAR Compliance?

WHO ISRequired to be ITAR Compliant?

Any corporation doing business with the US military, as well as any agency dealing with information about products, facilities, or relevant details on the USML, must maintain ITAR compliance during the term of their US Government engagement and continue its compliance efforts during post engagement requirements of their Government Contract. It`s important to note that organizations who are affected, do not necessarily directly contract with the US Government or the military. Third-party contractors who engage these Prime Contractors are also listed, as are all firms in the supply chain.

U.S. Munitions List USML

According to the Arms Export Control Act, the USML includes 21 types of security articles and facilities, as well as relevant technical details. The US Department of State regulates and controls the import and export of these products. The following are some of the categories:

Guns and Armament
Military Electronics
Surface Vessels of War and Special Naval Equipment
Submersible Vessels and Related Articles
Launch Vehicles, Guided Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, Rockets, Torpedoes, Bombs and Mines
Ammunition/Ordnance
Firearms, Close Assault Weapons and Combat Shotguns
Explosives and Energetic Materials, Propellants, Incendiary Agents and Their
Constituents
Ground Vehicles
Aircraft and Related Articles
Military Training Equipment and Training

Materials and Miscellaneous Articles
Personal Protective Equipment
Fire Control, Laser, Imaging and Guidance Equipment
Toxicological Agents, Including Chemical Agents, Biological Agents and Associated Equipment
Spacecraft and Related Articles
Nuclear Weapons Related Articles
Classified Articles, Technical Data and Defense Services Not Otherwise Enumerated
Directed Energy Weapons
Gas Turbine Engines and Associated Equipment
Articles, Technical Data and Defense Services Not Otherwise Enumerated

What Are The Consequences Of Ignoring ITAR Compliance?

ITAR Compliance is a very serious matter and requires critical focus within the organization to mitigate potential compliance violations and regulatory fines and oversight. Regulatory
penalties in excess of $1 million have been levied, as well as prison time and as well as
debarment and removal, for ITAR offences (meaning you lose your export license). Simply put
the inconvenience of being ITAR compliant pales in comparison to the repercussions of failing to do so!

How Digital Forge will help you?

We help US Military and Government suppliers tackle the complexities of ITAR Compliance and
Risk Management. If your organization requires ITAR compliance, Digital Forge can be your trusted advisor and assessment partner throughout the process.

With a Digital Forge engagement, applying standardized or well-vetted approaches to ITAR
compliance and risk management is simplified and offers a smoother path to success for the
entire process and continued compliance effort.