Question 1

What is the role of the Industrial Security Representative (IS Rep) in international industrial operations?

Accepted Answer

The IS Rep is responsible for ensuring that their assigned facilities comply with applicable security requirements for international industrial operations. [Source: CDSE — Security Support to International Industrial Operations (IS181.16) Student Guide — "DCSA IS Reps are responsible for ensuring that their assigned facilities are following the applicable security requirements for international industrial operations." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS181-guide.pdf]

Question 2

What is a Direct Commercial Sale (DCS)?

Accepted Answer

A Direct Commercial Sale is a direct contractual arrangement between a U.S. company and a foreign government, international organization, or foreign company. [Source: CDSE — Security Support to International Industrial Operations (IS181.16) Student Guide — "Direct commercial sales are direct contractual arrangements between a U.S. company and a foreign government, international organization or foreign company." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS181-guide.pdf]

Question 3

What must foreign governments and international organizations agree to regarding U.S. defense articles and services?

Accepted Answer

They must agree not to retransfer U.S. defense articles and services or use them for other purposes without U.S. Government consent. [Source: CDSE — Security Support to International Industrial Operations (IS181.16) Student Guide — "Foreign governments and international organizations must agree not to retransfer USG defense articles and services or use them for other purposes without USG consent." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS181-guide.pdf]

Question 4

What document must Brightship obtain to export classified defense articles to a foreign government?

Accepted Answer

Brightship must obtain a DSP-85 Export License to export classified defense articles. [Source: CDSE — Security Support to International Industrial Operations (IS181.16) Student Guide — "Brightship will require the following documents: the DSP-85 Export License, and the DSP-83 Non-Transfer and End Use Certificate." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS181-guide.pdf]

Question 5

What happens if a cleared defense contractor fails to comply with international security laws?

Accepted Answer

Failure to comply with the laws could result in severe penalties, such as fines and even imprisonment. [Source: CDSE — Security Support to International Industrial Operations (IS181.16) Student Guide — "Failure to comply with the laws could result in severe penalties, such as fines and even imprisonment." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS181-guide.pdf]

Question 6

What is the primary focus of the course 'Security Support to International Industrial Operations'?

Accepted Answer

The course focuses primarily on security support to industrial operations in international programs and the role DCSA has in oversight of cleared U.S. industry. [Source: CDSE — Security Support to International Industrial Operations (IS181.16) Student Guide — "This course will focus primarily on security support to industrial operations in international programs, and the role DCSA has in oversight of cleared U.S. industry." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS181-guide.pdf]

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