# 2026-05408: Defense Export Experts Wanted: Join State Department's DTAG

2026-05408, Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership, is a Federal Register notice from State Department published 2026-03-19, effective 2026-03-19; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-08).

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- As of: 2026-06-08
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-05408
- Title: Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: State Department
- Citation: 91 FR 13393
- Published: 2026-03-19
- Effective: 2026-03-19
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Defense Export Experts Wanted: Join State Department's DTAG

## Summary

The U.S. Department of State is looking for experts from the defense industry, trade groups, and academia to join the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG). This group helps shape rules about exporting defense gear and tech, making sure U.S. security stays strong while supporting business. Members serve two-year terms and must be U.S. citizens, with applications open now—no money changes hands, but your voice could influence big decisions!

## Abstract

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (the Bureau) is accepting membership applications for the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG). The Bureau is interested in applications from subject matter experts, including from the United States defense industry, relevant trade and labor associations, and academic and foundation personnel.

## Effects PRIA read

- DTAG service is unpaid; expenses not covered: cost, low. If you join the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG), you will not be reimbursed for travel, per diem, or other expenses incurred doing the job. Members must cover their own costs while serving the two-year term.
- U.S. citizenship required to serve: cost, low. Only U.S. citizens may be appointed to the DTAG. Applicants must affirm U.S. citizenship when they apply and membership is limited to citizens.
- Short application window to apply: cost, low. Applications for DTAG membership must be postmarked no later than 15 days after publication of the notice (publication date March 19, 2026), which corresponds to a deadline of April 3, 2026. Applicants must include name, citizenship affirmation, affiliation, contact details, resume, and qualificati…

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## Sources
- [2026-05408 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/19/2026-05408/defense-trade-advisory-group-notice-of-membership)
- [2026-05408 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-19/pdf/2026-05408.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-05408 (as of 2026-06-08).