e. Language Training Detachment (LTD)

(1) Purpose: The purpose of the LTD is to assist in the operation or establishment of in-country ELTPs. LTDs are categorized into three types just as OMTTs: instructional, advisory, and managerial.

(2) Composition of a LTD: The LTD is composed of one or more DLIELC professionals who have expertise in the particular skills required to accomplish the designated mission.

(3) Duration of a LTD: The principal difference between an Operational MTT and a LTD is duration. While Operational MTT members are assigned on Temporary Duty (TDY) status, LTD members are assigned on a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) without Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA) basis to the overseas location. PCS assignments are generally for a period of one to three years, depending on the mission requirements and the length-of-tour standards applicable to a given country. One-year tours are unaccompanied, and tours of more than one year are generally accompanied.

(4) Grades of LTD Members: The grades of LTD members range from GS-09 to GS-13 and are determined by such factors as the scope and complexity of the ELTP, the level of the host-county and US officials with whom the LTD members must deal, and the level of the personnel supervised.

(5) Controls Over Work: A designated SAO official exercises operational and administrative supervision over the senior LTD member. The senior LTD member exercises operational and administrative control over the other LTD members. The Commandant, DLIELC, through the Programs Division (DLIELC/LEX), maintains professional and technical control over the work of the senior LTD member.

2. Requesting DLIELC Services

a. Lead Time: DLIELC generally requires up to 60 days to deploy an MTT and up to 120 days to deploy an LTD.

b. DLIELC MTTs and LTDs Funded Under IMET: Anticipated MTTs or LTDs should be programmed into the Air Force IMET Standardized Training Listing (STL). Data sheets should be submitted to AFSAT, with information copies to DLIELC/LEX, in accordance with the JSAT. AFSAT prepares cost data for the deployment of MTTs and LTDs. Before DLIELC can deploy a LTD or an MTT, the requester must obtain the approval of the Unified Command, DSCA, and AFSAT.

c. DLIELC MTTs and LTDs Funded Under FMS

(1) New FMS Case: In order to establish an FMS case for the deployment of a DLIELC MTT or LTD, the requester must follow the procedures for accomplishing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA). These procedures are detailed in DoD 5108.8, the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM).

(2) Existing FMS Case: With host-country approval, the USG FMS case manager can fund DLIELC MTTs or LTDs from existing cases. The SAO or case manager should request Price and Availability estimates from DLIELC/LEX. The most convenient financial instrument to fund the LTD or MTT is a DD448, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR).

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