Acquisition Cross Service Agreement

The CASA Act (formerly known as the Nato Mutual Support Act) was passed to facilitate the exchange of logistical support, supplies and services between the United States and other NATO forces. It was amended in 1987[3] to allow ACSA with the governments of eligible non-NATO countries, with further amendments in 1989 and 1990. It also requires the exchange of logistical support, supplies and services (EVE) and allows EASA with UN agencies and the authorization of the loan or rental of equipment. It is necessary to report annually indicating all CASA transactions in the previous fiscal year and with requirements for the following fiscal year. The Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) is negotiated on a bilateral basis between the United States and its NATO allies or coalition partners, which allow U.S. forces to exchange the most common types of support, including food, fuel, transportation, ammunition, and equipment. The agreement in no way obliges a country to act militarily. The ESAs also exist between third countries. Japan and South Korea have both formed ACSA with countries other than the United States. [1] Agreements negotiated on a bilateral basis with U.S. allies or coalition partners allowing U.S. forces to exchange the most common types of support, including food, fuel, transportation, ammunition, and equipment. The authority to negotiate these agreements is usually delegated by the Minister of Defence to the Commander of the Combatants.

The authority to execute these agreements rests with the Minister of Defence and may or may not be delegated. These agreements are governed by law and are used for contingencies, peacekeeping operations, unforeseen emergencies or exercises to remedy logistical deficiencies that cannot be adequately corrected by national means. The aid received or granted shall be reimbursed under the terms of the acquisition and cross-service contract. Also known as CASA See also Cross-Services; Service (JP 4-07) As of December 18, 2014, the United States has had ACSA with 102 countries, with 78 other countries eligible for ACSA[2] including most NATO nations, as well as the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), Nato Allied Command, and Supreme Headquars Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE). . . .