Defense Trade Controls (ITAR) e-Seminar Modules
Introduction to Defense Trade Controls
- Key Governing Agencies
What Does the ITAR Control?
- ITAR Controlled Activities
- Easy To Forget Licensable Transactions
What is a “Defense Article”?
- Jurisdiction: EAR vs. ITAR
- USML : ”US Munitions List”
- SME “Significant Military Equipment”
- Special Classification Issues
Registration and Empowered Official Issues
- How to Register with the DDTC
- Registration-Related Issues
- What is an “Empowered Official”?
ITAR Catch All Controls
- Prohibited Countries
- Prohibited /Ineligible Parties
- Highly Restricted Items
- Congressional Notification Issues
- Red Flags
ITAR License Exemptions
- What are exemptions?
- Exemption exclusions
- The Canadian Exemptions
- Other useful exemptions
ITAR Licenses
- Licenses vs. Agreements
- The art of the license application
- D-trade
- DSP-5 Applications
- Foreign Person Employee License
- Marketing Licenses
ITAR Agreements
- MLAs / TAAs / Warehouse & Distribution Agreement
- Agreement Application
- Agreement Guidelines
- Technical Information
- Government Review Process
- Checking License Status
ITAR Administration
- Shipping & Export Documentation
- Temporary Licenses
- AES
- Certification Requirements
- Reporting Requirements
- Amendments
- Endorsements
Special ITAR Issues
- Brokering
- Political Contributions, Fees & Commissions
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Technical Data
- Definition of Technical Data
- Exemptions
- Public Domain Issues
ITAR Internal Control Programs
- Building an Effective Compliance Program
- Licensing vs. Compliance
- Who is Responsible?
- Written Programs & Procedures
- Special Issues for Tech Data & Software
Export Control Reform
- Current Reform Objectives & Progress
- Implications of Reform: What Should I be Doing NOW?
ITAR Enforcement
- Enforcing Agencies: US Customs & Border Protection
- Case Studies: Recent Enforcement & Audit Actions


