Located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, the Defense Institute of Security Cooperation Studies (DISCS), known prior to 1 July 2016 as the Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management (DISAM), provides professional education, research, and support to advance U.S. foreign policy through security assistance and cooperation. Choose a drop down item from "Home" in the main menu above to learn more about this dynamic institution and the talented people who work here!
Note: Some references to DISAM courses, publications, etc. on this website will remain and are valid through a transition period that should be complete within a few months.
I'm hoping that you've not had issues finding us! As you can tell by our new website -- The Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management (DISAM) transitioned to the Defense Institute of
Security Cooperation Studies (DISCS). This became effective 1 July 2016, and comes as DSCA more closely aligns
the schoolhouse, its curriculum, and its mission priorities with DOD strategic guidance, and DSCA's vision
for the future. The name change reflects DSCA's focus on full spectrum capability building and that the
schoolhouse's mandate for training the workforce has...
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Action Officer Course (SCM-AO) News!
The name of this course has been changed to Security Cooperation Management Policy, Programs, and Planning (SCM-P3). Course content and objectives remain unchanged, but the name
better reflects the intent of the course and the personnel that would benefit.
New Learning Guides!
A new International Military Student Briefing (IMSB) is available as a replacement for the International Military Student Pre-Departure Briefing (IMSPDB). This is designed for International Military Students (IMS) who are scheduled to attend training at Department of Defense schools or other military-sponsored training in the United States. This complies with the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM) requirements for IMS pre-departure briefings and may be viewed by international military students before their departure from their home country in lieu of in-person briefings provided by US Security Cooperation Organizations (SCOs).
The International Military Visitor Briefing learning guide is also available. This guide provides important information to international military personnel scheduled to visit the United States.
Mobile Device Compatibility
DISCS is converting many of our learning guides and courses to HTML5 format to better interface with mobile devices. Mobile devices must have iOS version 8 (or higher) or Android OS version 4.4 Kit Kat (or above).
Shown below are DISCS classes scheduled for this month and/or next month. Classes are held on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio unless
indicated otherwise. Please see
the Class Schedule for a complete list of all upcoming classes.