Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) Practice Exam

The agency that oversees compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) is the Department of State. ITAR is a set of regulations that control the export and import of defense-related articles and services in the U.S. The Department of State, through its Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), is responsible for ensuring that U.S. defense and military technologies are protected and only exported to authorized recipients. This aligns with the overall mission of the Department of State to promote national security and foreign policy objectives.

The other agencies listed, such as the Department of Commerce, do have their own sets of regulations regarding exports, specifically concerning dual-use items and technology that may have both civilian and military applications. The Department of Defense plays a role in national security and defense but does not specifically regulate arms exports. The Department of Homeland Security focuses on protecting the U.S. from various threats but does not directly handle ITAR compliance. Thus, the correct understanding of ITAR is that it is primarily governed by the regulations set forth by the Department of State.