§2770a Exchange of Training and Related Support

Summary

The President may give training and related support to military and civilian defense personnel from friendly foreign countries or international organizations. A military department (through its secretary) must provide the training. Support can include transportation, food, medical care, logistics, and use of facilities and equipment. The help can only be given under an agreement that requires the other country or organization to give comparable training and support back to U.S. personnel. That reciprocal help must come within a reasonable time, and not more than one year. If they do not provide comparable support in time, they must repay the United States for the full cost. Training must follow rules set by the President. By February 1 each year, the President must report to Congress on the prior fiscal year’s activities, listing estimated full costs the U.S. provided to each country or organization and the estimated value of what they provided to the United States.