Staff Functions and Contact Information

Chief, ODC Spain

The Chief, ODC Spain serves as the President of the U.S. Section of the Permanent Committee (PC), the governing body that establishes the framework for bilateral military cooperation between the U.S. and Spain. The Chief is also responsible to Cdr Useucom and the U.S. Ambassador for the implementation and administration of all aspects of Security Assistance (SA) and Defense Cooperation in Armaments (DCA) in Spain.

Tel: (34) 91-549-1339

Defense Cooperation in Armaments (DCA)

Facilitates defense industrial cooperation between the U.S. and Spanish Governments and industries via cooperative RD&A programs, Engineer and Scientist Exchange MoU, Data Exchange Agreement Annexes; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation MoU and U.S.-Spanish industrial cooperation. Additionally, serves as the focal point for U.S. defense industry representatives trying to gain a better understanding of and access to the Spanish defense industry and provides guidance regarding U.S. and Spain’s export license requirements.

Tel: (34) 91-543-2807

Security Assistance

The Security Assistance Officers interface with the Spanish military services to establish and process requirements that are to be satisfied via the U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales programs. These include acquisition of major weapon systems and equipment items, including follow-on technical assistance and logistics support.

Tel:
Army - (34) 91-543-6403
Navy - (34) 91-543-3208
Air Force - (34) 91-543-2809

Training Programs

The Training Program Manager facilitates all training purchased by the Spanish military via Foreign Military Sales. This includes Professional Military Education, pilot training, management training, technical courses and English language training. Additionally, performs interpretation and translation duties related to training management documentation and conferences.

Tel: (34) 91-543-2801

Operations

The Operations Officer is responsible for all matters concerning permanent or temporary basing of aircraft or ships, diplomatic clearances for landing, overflight, training, logistic support, and force protection of U.S. government aircraft and the arrangement of Blanket Clearances for U.S. aircraft operating in Spanish airspace as well as Spanish aircraft operating in U.S. airspace. Also serves as Eucom’s coordinator for U.S.-Spanish bilateral exercise program, managing bilateral exercises conducted within Spain or the U.S.

Tel: (34) 91-543-3200

Staff Judge Advocate

The Staff Judge Advocate oversees the implementation and interpretation of the Agreement on Defense Cooperation (ADC). The ADC is a supplementary document to the Nato Sofa and is the fundamental source of law for U.S. military activities and operations at both Moron Air Base and Naval Station Rota.

Tel: (34) 91-549-0945

End Use and Military Assistant Program Manager

The End Use Monitoring  and Military Assistant Program Manager monitors defense articles and services that have been sold, leased, or exported under the Aeca and the FAA, including the Military Assistance Program, Excess Defense Articles (EDA), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and drawdowns in accordance with U.S. policy.

Tel: (34) 91-543-2849

Budget Analyst

The Budget Analyst controls the ODC budget comprised of SA, DCA, and OMA funding sources. All ODC expenditures are worked through the Budget Analyst. Identifies and programs ODC operating funds by building and monitoring annual spending plans.

Tel: (34) 91-543-3209

Administrative Management

The Administration Office manages the flow of correspondence, maintains publications, and handles personnel actions for the ODC staff.

Tel: (34) 91-543-2800

Procurement Analyst

The Procurement Analyst obtains and controls all supplies and equipment utilize by ODC personnel. In addition to procurement responsibility, this position is also responsible for additional duties including travel arrangements, protocol, service contracts, and facility maintenance.

Tel: (34) 91-543-6013

Aircraft and Personnel Clearance Requirements

Please refer to Foreign Clearance Guide (link below) for Spain country clearance information.

1. All Clearance messages for ODC Spain must be sent to the following addresses:
   1. For Dms users:
      1. Eucom(space) J4-ID (space)
      2. International Div (MC)
      3. i.e. Eucom J4-Id International Div (MC)
      4. Note 1
   2. For non-Dms users:
      1. Hq (space) Useucom (space) Vainhingen (space) Ge
      2. i.e. Hq Usucom Vaihingen Ge
      3. use routing indicator Rhmfiss
      4. Note 1, 2
         
         Note 1: the text “ODC Spain” must be listed in either the Subject Line or body of message. This enables a filter that will ensure relay to ODC Spain via the Automated Message Handling System (amhs).
         
         Note 2: do not add ODC Spain as a suffix in the “To” line, it will not be recognized by the system.
2. For all Clearance Requests: to ensure timely delivery, please continue to fax your request to the following number:
   
   Fax: cc (34) 91-549-7040
   Tel: cc (34) 91-543-2829