The foreign affairs manual (fam) and associated handbooks (fahs) are a single, comprehensive, and authoritative source for the department's organization structures, policies, and procedures that govern the operations of the state department, the foreign service and, when applicable, other federal agencies Fam website privacy and disclaimers contact The fam (generally policy) and the fahs (generally procedures) together convey codified.
The department articulates official guidance, including procedures and policies, on matters relating to department management and personnel in the foreign affairs manual (fam) and the foreign affairs handbook (fah) series. Drives fah’s policy efforts to shape health care policies and strengthen engagement with federal agencies. Produces legal and policy analysis on legislative and regulatory issues for fah
