What does the Directive-Type Memorandum 09-019, “Policy Guidance for Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)” mean for Industry?
September 02, 2009, The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence) released the Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 09-019, Policy Guidance for Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)” for DoD Components; June 8, 2010, Change 1 was incorporated. The DTM applies to DoD Components but does not levy requirements on contractors. Cleared contractors and companies in process for a facility security clearance are required to comply with the requirements stipulated in the National Industrial Security Operating Manual.