Provide counsel to the Ambassador as integral member of the Embassy’s country team.
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ODC Organization
ODC Spain is headed by the ODC Chief, O-6. Reporting to the Chief are 3 sections, consisting of
Defense Cooperation in Armaments (DCA) and Security Assistance (SA), Permanent
Committee, and Support.
DCA/SA includes DCA Programs, Army, Air Force, and Navy Programs, Training Programs,
and Military Assistance Program.
The Permanent Committee subsections include the Secretary (O-5), Current Operations,
and Staff Judge Advocate.
The Support section consists of Administration, Receptionist, Supply/Contracts,
Comptroller, Information Technology, and Driver.
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Staff Functions and Contact Inform
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.
A) All Clearance messages for ODC Spain must be sent to the
following addresses:
1. For DMS USERS:
EUCOM (space) J4-ID (space)
INTERNATIONAL DIV(MC)
- i.e. EUCOM J4-ID INTERNATIONAL DIV(MC)
- Note 1
2. For non-DMS users:
HQ (space) USEUCOM (space) VAIHINGEN
(space) GE
- i.e. HQ USEUCOM VAIHINGEN GE
- use routing indicator RHMFISS
- 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.
B) 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
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Related Links:
Spain Foreign Clearance Guide Information:
http://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg/docs/SP.html
Naval Station Rota:
http://www.rota.navy.mil/navsta/
EUCOM:
http://www.eucom.mil
Defense Security Cooperation Agency:
http://www.dsca.osd.mil
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