Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics | Wikipedia audio article
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Date: 2019-01-14

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00:00:40 1 Overview
00:01:13 2 History
00:02:48 3 Organization
00:03:50 4 Office of the Under Secretary
00:06:30 5 Office holders
00:06:39 6 See also



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The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, or USD(A&S), is a senior civilian official in the Office of the Secretary of Defense within the Department of Defense. USD(A&S) is the principal staff assistant and advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense for all matters concerning Departmental acquisition and sustainment.
The Under Secretary is appointed from civilian life by the President with the consent of the Senate to serve at the pleasure of the President.
Ellen Lord became the first Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on 1 February 2018, after serving as the final Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics.