The U.S. Government views the sale, export, and re-transfer of defense articles and defense services as an integral part of safeguarding U.S. national security and furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2778-2780 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130), is charged with controlling the export and temporary import of defense articles and defense services covered by the United States Munitions List (USML).
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Web Notice: Due to the inclement weather in the Washington Metro region The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls offices will follow OPM guidance for early dismissal. DDTC employees will be dismissed 4 hours early and there will be no 3:00 p.m. pick up/drop-off Friday, February 5, 2010. The DDTC Help Desk and the DDTC Response Team will close at 1:00 p.m. EST. and will not be available to take calls after that time. All systems will be available for online submissions. (2.05.10)
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