The Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG)

Last Updated: Last Updated: March 11, 2008

The DTAG, established as a continuing committee under the authority of 22 U.S.C. 2656 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, provides the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs with a formal channel for regular consultation and coordination with U.S. private sector defense exporters and defense trade specialists on issues involving U.S. laws, policies, and regulations for munitions exports. The DTAG advises the Bureau on its support for and regulation of defense trade to help ensure that impediments to legitimate exports are reduced while the foreign policy and national security interests of the U.S. continue to be protected and advanced in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act, as amended.

Members are appointed by the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs on the basis of individual substantive and technical expertise and qualifications, and are drawn from a representative cross-section of U.S. defense industry, association, academic, and foundation personnel, including appropriate technical and military experts.

DTAG Charter.

DTAG Terms of Reference.

DTAG Activity 2003:

DTAG 2003 Annual Report

DTAG Plenary, December 17, 2003, minutes

DTAG Activity 2004:

DTAG 2004 Annual Report

DTAG Activity 2005:

DTAG Plenary, May 3, 2005, minutes

DTAG Activity 2006:

DTAG Plenary, April 21, 2006, minutes

DTAG – ITAR Clarification Working Group – Addressing ITAR § 124.13

DTAG Plenary, September 21, 2006, minutes and Work Group reports

DTAG 2006 Annual Report

DTAG Activity 2007:

DTAG Plenary, March 21, 2007, minutes and Work Group reports

DTAG Plenary, September 20, 2007, minutes and Work Group reports