Department of Defense 

DIRECTIVE 

NUMBER 5105.22 

May 17, 2006 

DA&M 

SUBJECT: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) 

References: (a) Title 10, United States Code 

 (b) DoD Directive 5105.22, “Defense Logistics Agency,” December 6, 1988 

 (hereby canceled) 

 (c) DoD Directive 5134.01, “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, 

 Technology, and Logistics (USD(AT&L)),” December 9, 2005 

 (d) DoD Directive 5101.1, “DoD Executive Agent,” September 3, 2002 

 (e) through (o), see Enclosure 1 

1. REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE

Under the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense by sections 113, 191, 193, and 197 of 

Reference (a), this Directive reissues Reference (b) to update the mission, responsibilities, 

functions, relationships, and authorities of the DLA, under the Under Secretary of Defense for 

Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD(AT&L)). 

2. APPLICABILITY

This Directive applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military 

Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of 

the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field 

Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred 

to collectively as the “DoD Components”). 

3. MISSION 

The DLA shall function as an integral element of the military logistics system of the Department 

of Defense to provide effective and efficient worldwide logistics support to the Military 

Departments and the Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war, as well as to 

other DoD Components and Federal agencies, and, when authorized by law, State and local 

government organizations, foreign governments, and international organizations. 
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4. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT 

The DLA is a Combat Support Agency of the Department of Defense, in accordance with section 

193 of Reference (a). The Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel 

Readiness (DUSD(L&MR)), under the USD(AT&L), exercises authority, direction, and control 

over the DLA, in accordance with DoD Directive 5134.01 (Reference (c)). The DLA shall 

consist of a Director and subordinate organizational elements as established by the Director 

within resources assigned by the Secretary of Defense. 

5. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS 

The Director, DLA, shall: 

 5.1. Organize, direct, and manage the DLA and all assigned resources; procure assigned 

items; and administer, supervise, and control all programs, services, and items assigned to the 

DLA. 

 5.2. Provide staff advice and assistance on logistics matters to OSD; the Chairman of the Joint 

Chiefs of Staff and the Commanders of the Combatant Commands; the Military Departments; other 

DoD Components; and other designated organizations, as appropriate. 

 5.3. Support the USD(AT&L) in his or her role as the Defense Logistics Executive to integrate 

and improve the global supply chain through collaboration with key stakeholders, including the 

Military Departments and the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). 

 5.4. Provide materiel commodities and supply chain management for items of supply and 

services that have been determined, through the application of approved criteria, to be 

appropriate for integrated management by a single agency on behalf of all of the DoD 

Components, or that have been otherwise specifically assigned by appropriate authority. 

 5.5. Perform logistics services associated with furnishing materiel commodities and items of 

supply (hereafter referred to as “items”). 

 5.6. Administer DoD-wide logistics management systems, programs, and activities, as 

assigned, including the provision of technical assistance, support services, supply chain 

integration, and information, consistent with applicable DoD information technology (IT) 

policies. 

 5.7. Maintain a DoD worldwide distribution system and accomplish all logistics 

management functions required to ensure responsive, integrated support of the associated 

logistics requirements of the Military Departments and the Combatant Commands, including the 

following: item management classification; cataloging; requirements determination; supply 

control; procurement; quality assurance; industrial responsiveness and mobilization planning; 

receipt, storage, preservation and packaging, issue, kit assembly, inventory accountability, 
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transportation management and distribution control; disposal management; hazardous 

material/waste management; maintenance and manufacture; shelf-life control; provisioning; 

technical logistics data and information; engineering support; value engineering; standardization; 

reutilization and marketing; management of the strategic reserves and the National Defense 

Stockpile Program; document automation and production; and other related logistics 

management functions, as appropriate. 

 5.8. Prescribe a schedule of fees for recovering the costs of providing logistics information 

data products to the Federal government, to a State or subdivision of a State, or to any person, 

pursuant to section 197 of Reference (a). 

 5.9. Perform systems analysis and design, procedural development, and maintenance for 

supply and service systems (consistent with applicable DoD IT policies) and other logistics 

matters assigned by the Secretary of Defense. 

 5.10. Develop, monitor, and maintain effective supply relationships with the General 

Services Administration (GSA) to ensure the timely availability of GSA items required by the 

DoD Components. 

 5.11. Regarding support to the Combatant Commands: 

 5.11.1. Establish DLA Regional Commands (DRC) and appoint DLA Regional 

Commanders to support the geographic Combatant Commands. The DRC shall provide 

coordinated and responsive logistics support; develop policies, plans, and procedures; develop 

resource requirements; ensure security compliance; and provide for the management and 

direction of DLA overseas activities. 

 5.11.2. Establish support organizations to serve the geographic Combatant Commanders 

and subordinate DLA Contingency Support Teams (DCSTs), which shall be designed to forward 

deploy during contingency operations. The DCSTs shall provide liaison officers, logistics 

operations and plans officers, and other logistical support officers to the Combatant Command, 

as the DLA Regional Commander directs. 

 5.11.3. Provide personnel augmentation to Combatant Command Joint Deployment 

Distribution Operations Center as established. 

 5.12. Provide data management, data standards, and standard information to support DoD 

enterprise logistics capabilities. Additionally, establish and maintain appropriate information 

technology support organizations to provide transactional hubs to support DoD logistical 

infrastructure, such as the Defense Automatic Addressing System Center and the Defense 

Logistics Information Service. 

 5.13. Manage logistics transformation programs to improve logistics data interoperability 

(Integrated Data Environment) and logistics data visibility (for example, Joint Total Asset 

Visibility, Automatic Identification Technology, and DoD Electronic Mall). 
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 5.14. Manage, independent of GSA's Federal Supply Schedule/Multiple Award Schedule 

contracting program, multiple-award contracts providing for DoD-wide ordering. 

 5.15. Execute assigned DoD Executive Agent (DoD EA) responsibilities by providing endto-end support for the warfighter, consistent with applicable law and DoD Directive 5101.1 

(Reference (d)). Serve as: 

 5.15.1. The DoD EA for Bulk Petroleum, consistent with DoD Directive 5101.8 

(Reference (e)). 

 5.15.2. The DoD EA for Medical Materiel, consistent with DoD Directive 5101.9 

(Reference (f)). 

 5.15.3. The DoD EA for Subsistence, consistent with DoD Directive 5101.10 (Reference 

(g)). 

 5.15.4. The DoD EA for Construction/Barrier Materiel, consistent with DoD Directive 

5101.12 (Reference (h)). 

 5.15.5. The DoD EA for such other responsibilities as may be assigned. 

 5.16. Keep the DUSD(L&MR) apprised of key performance indicators, as necessary. 

 5.17. Through the Document Automation and Production Service (a DLA field activity), 

serve as the DoD single manager for printing and high speed-high volume duplicating, including 

both the operation of DoD in-house facilities and the procurement of these services from outside 

the Department of Defense, and as the preferred provider of document conversion and/or 

automation services in the Department of Defense, excluding Intelligence Agencies, tactical 

activities, and National Guard and Reserve organizations. 

 5.18. Design and manage DLA programs and activities to improve standards of 

performance, economy, and efficiency, and demonstrate DLA’s attention to the requirements of 

its organizational customers, both internal and external to the Department of Defense. 

 5.19. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Secretary of Defense, the 

USD(AT&L), or the DUSD(L&MR). 

6. RELATIONSHIPS

 6.1. In the performance of assigned responsibilities and functions, the Director, DLA, shall: 

 6.1.1. Report directly to the DUSD(L&MR). 

 6.1.2. Maintain appropriate liaison with the other DoD Components, the agencies and 

departments of the Executive Branch, State and local government organizations, foreign 
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governments, and international organizations for the exchange of information on programs and 

activities in the field of assigned responsibilities. Communications with foreign governments for 

the purpose of entering into international agreements shall be conducted consistent with DoD 

Directive 5530.3 (Reference (i)). 

 6.1.3. Maintain close working relationships with weapon systems managers of the 

Military Departments to ensure integration of effort and exchange of technical programs and 

reference data. 

 6.1.4 Collaborate with the Commander, USTRANSCOM, in support of distribution 

process improvement efforts to ensure consistency with Defense Logistics and Global Supply 

Chain Management System requirements. 

 6.1.5. Use existing systems, facilities, and services of the Department of Defense and 

other Federal agencies, when practicable, to avoid duplication and to achieve maximum 

efficiency and economy. Preserve the capability of assigned facilities and other assets to 

accomplish the organizational mission. 

 6.2. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall: 

 6.2.1. Review DLA planning and programming documents, assess their responsiveness 

to operational requirements, and recommend any needed revisions, through the DUSD(L&MR), 

to the Director, DLA. 

 6.2.2. Include the DLA in joint training exercises. 

 6.2.3. Provide recommended taskings related to defense readiness, through the 

DUSD(L&MR), to the Director, DLA. 

 6.2.4. Develop and submit proposed joint logistics requirements and priorities, through the 

DUSD(L&MR), to the Director, DLA. 

 6.3. The Commanders of the Combatant Commands are authorized to, and, as appropriate, shall: 

 6.3.1. In a major emergency, assume temporary operational control of all DLA elements 

in the contingency area of operations, with notification immediately following to the Secretary of 

Defense through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the appropriate operational 

commander, and the Director, DLA. 

 6.3.2. Ensure the DLA is included in Crisis Action Planning and that DCSTs are 

validated in the Time Phased Force Deployment Data developed for contingencies. 

 6.3.3. Review the antiterrorism status of DLA activities within the Geographic Area of 

Responsibility in accordance with DoD Directive 2000.12 (Reference (j)). 
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 6.3.4. Provide recommended taskings, through the DUSD(L&MR), to the Director, DLA, to 

participate in major exercises that support the Joint Training Program. 

 6.3.5. Ensure that the Commanders of the respective Component Commands: 

 6.3.5.1. Exercise such responsibilities and authorities pertinent to DLA elements as 

may be assigned or delegated to them by the relevant Combatant Command. 

 6.3.5.2. Provide for the physical security and administrative and logistic support of 

DLA elements as agreed to by the Director, DLA, and the Commanders of the Component 

Commands concerned under inter-Service support agreements and performance-based 

agreements. 

 6.4. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Commanders of the Combatant 

Commands, the Secretaries of the Military Departments, and the Heads of the other DoD 

Components, within their respective areas of responsibility, shall provide to the Director, DLA, 

support and logistical planning information that affect the responsibilities and functions assigned 

to DLA. 

7. AUTHORITY 

The Director, DLA, is hereby delegated authority to: 

 7.1. Meet the needs of the Military Departments and other authorized customers by 

conducting, directing, supervising, or controlling all procurement activities regarding property, 

supplies, and services assigned to the DLA for procurement in accordance with applicable laws, 

DoD Regulations, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (Reference (k)), and the Defense 

FAR Supplement (DFARS) (Reference (l)). To the extent that any law or Executive Order 

specifically limits the exercise of such authority to persons at the secretarial level, such authority 

shall be exercised by the USD(AT&L). 

 7.2. Communicate with the Heads of the DoD Components, as necessary, to carry out 

assigned responsibilities and functions, including the transmission of requests for advice and 

assistance. Communications to the Military Departments shall be transmitted through the 

Secretaries of the Military Departments, their designees, or as otherwise provided in law or 

directed by the Secretary of Defense in other DoD issuances. Communications to the 

Commanders of the Combatant Commands normally shall be transmitted through the Chairman 

of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 

 7.3. Communicate with other Government officials, representatives of the Legislative 

Branch, members of the public, and representatives of foreign governments, as appropriate and 

according to DoD policy, in carrying out assigned responsibilities and functions. 

Communications with representatives of the Legislative Branch shall be coordinated with the 

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs or the Under Secretary of Defense 
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(Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, and be consistent with the DoD 

Legislative Program. 

 7.4. Obtain reports and information, consistent with DoD Directive 8910.1 (Reference (m)), 

as necessary, to carry out assigned responsibilities and functions. 

 7.5. Establish new DLA facilities, or recommend to the DUSD(L&MR) the reassignment to 

the DLA, or use by the DLA, of existing facilities of the Military Departments, as deemed 

necessary for improved effectiveness and economy, and as authorized by law. 

 7.6. Provide membership on the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council; participate with 

the Military Departments, the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and other 

Federal agencies in developing and publishing the FAR; and participate with the Military 

Departments and the DCMA in developing and publishing the DFARS, consistent with DoD 

Instruction 5000.63 (Reference (n)). 

 7.7. Exercise the administrative authorities contained in Enclosure 2. 

8. ADMINISTRATION 

 8.1. The Director, DLA, shall be an active duty, commissioned officer in the Armed Forces 

of the United States of General or Flag grade, recommended to the President by the Secretary of 

Defense with the advice of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the USD(AT&L). 

 8.2. The Secretaries of the Military Departments shall assign military personnel to the DLA 

according to approved authorizations and established procedures for assignment to joint duty. 

 8.3. Programming, budgeting, funding, auditing, accounting, pricing, and reporting activities 

of the DLA shall be in accordance with the DoD Financial Management Regulation (Reference 

(o)) and established DoD policy and procedures. 

9. EFFECTIVE DATE 

This Directive is effective immediately. 

Enclosures - 2 

E1. References, continued 

E2. Delegations of Authority
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E1. ENCLOSURE 1

REFERENCES, continued 

(e) DoD Directive 5101.8, “DoD Executive Agent (DoD EA) for Bulk Petroleum,” 

 August 11, 2004 

(f) DoD Directive 5101.9, “DoD Executive Agent for Medical Materiel,” August 23, 2004 

(g) DoD Directive 5101.10, “DoD Executive Agent (DoD EA) for Subsistence,” September 27, 

 2004 

(h) DoD Directive 5101.12 “DoD Executive Agent (DoD EA) for Construction/Barrier 

 Materiel,” July 16, 2005 

(i) DoD Directive 5530.3, “International Agreements,” June 11, 1987 

(j) DoD Directive 2000.12, “DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program,” August 18, 2003 

(k) Federal Acquisition Regulation, current edition 

(l) DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, current edition 

(m) DoD Directive 8910.1, “Management and Control of Information Requirements,” 

 June 11, 1993 

(n) DoD Instruction 5000.63, “Defense Acquisition Regulations (DAR) System,” July 31, 2002 

(o) DoD 7000.14-R, “Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation,” current 

 edition 
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E2. ENCLOSURE 2

DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY

 E2.1.1. Under the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense, and subject to the authority, 

direction, and control of the USD(AT&L) and the DUSD(L&MR), and in accordance with DoD 

policies, DoD Directives, and DoD Instructions; the Director, DLA, or in the absence of the 

Director, the person acting for the Director, is hereby delegated authority as required in the 

administration and operation of the DLA to: 

 E2.1.1.1. Exercise the powers vested in the Secretary of Defense by 5 United States 

Code (U.S.C.) 301, 302(b), 3101, and 5107 on the employment, direction, and general 

administration of DLA civilian personnel. 

 E2.1.1.2. Fix rates of pay for wage-rate employees exempted from the Classification Act 

of 1949 by 5 U.S.C. 5102 on the basis of rates established under the Federal Wage System. In 

fixing such rates, the Director, DLA, shall follow the wage schedule established by the DoD 

Wage Fixing Authority. 

 E2.1.1.3. Establish advisory committees and employ temporary or intermittent experts or 

consultants for the performance of DLA functions, consistent with 10 U.S.C. 173 and 174; 5 

U.S.C. 3109(b); DoD Directive 5105.4; and DoD Directive 5105.18. 

 E2.1.1.4. Administer oaths of office to those entering the Executive Branch of the 

Federal Government or any other oath required by law in connection with employment therein, 

in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 2903, and designate in writing, as may be necessary, officers and 

employees of DLA to perform this function. 

 E2.1.1.5. Establish a DLA Incentive Awards Board and pay cash awards to, and incur 

necessary expenses for the honorary recognition of, civilian employees of the Government 

whose suggestions, inventions, superior accomplishments, or other personal efforts, including 

special acts or services, benefit or affect the DLA or its subordinate activities, in accordance with 

5 U.S.C. 4503, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations, and DoD 1400.25-M. 

 E2.1.1.6. Enforce regulatory procedures in accordance with Executive Order 10450, 

“Security Requirements for Government Employment,” April 27, 1953; Executive Order 12333, 

“United States Intelligence Activities,” December 4, 1981; Executive Order 12968, “Access to 

Classified Information,” August 2, 1995; and DoD Directive 5200.2, as appropriate: 

 E2.1.1.6.1. Designate any position in the DLA as a “sensitive” position. 

 E2.1.1.6.2. Authorize, in case of emergency, the appointment of a person to a 

sensitive position in DLA for a limited time even though a full field investigation or other 

appropriate investigation, including the National Agency Check, has not been completed. 
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 E2.1.1.6.3. Initiate personnel security investigations and, if necessary, in the interest 

of national security, suspend a security clearance for personnel assigned to, detailed to, or 

employed by DLA. Any actions under this subparagraph shall be taken in accordance with DoD 

5200.2-R. 

 E2.1.1.6.4. Authorize the suspension, or termination, of a DLA employee in the 

interest of national security. 

 E2.1.1.7. Act as agent for the collection and payment of employment taxes imposed by 

Chapter 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended; and, as such agent, make all 

determinations and certifications required or provided for under the Internal Revenue Code of 

1954, as amended (26 U.S.C 3122), and the Social Security Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 

405(p)(1) and (2)), with respect to DLA employees. 

 E2.1.1.8. Authorize and approve overtime work for DLA civilian personnel in 

accordance with Subchapter V of Chapter 55 of 5 U.S.C. and applicable OPM regulations. 

 E2.1.1.9. Authorize and approve: 

 E2.1.1.9.1. Travel for DLA civilian personnel in accordance with the Joint Travel 

Regulations (JTR), Volume 2, “DoD Civilian Personnel,” current edition. 

 E2.1.1.9.2. Temporary duty travel for assigned or detailed DLA military personnel in 

accordance with Joint Federal Travel Regulations, Volume 1, “Uniformed Service Members,” 

current edition. 

 E2.1.1.9.3. Invitational travel to non-DoD persons whose consultative, advisory, or 

other highly specialized technical services are required in a capacity that is directly related to, or 

in connection with, DLA activities, in accordance with the JTR, Volume 2. 

 E2.1.1.10. Approve the expenditure of funds available for travel by assigned or detailed 

DLA military personnel for expenses incident to attending meetings of technical, scientific, 

professional, or other similar organizations when the approval of the Secretary of Defense, or a 

designee, is required by 37 U.S.C. 412 and 5 U.S.C. 4110 and 4111. 

 E2.1.1.11. Develop, establish, and maintain an active and continuing Records 

Management Program, pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3102 and DoD Directive 5015.2. 

 E2.1.1.12. Utilize the Government purchase card for making micropurchases of material 

and services, other than personal services, for the DLA when it is determined more advantageous 

and consistent with the best interests of the Government. 

 E2.1.1.13. Authorize the publication of advertisements, notices, or proposals in 

newspapers, magazines, or other public periodicals as required for the DLA administration and 

operation, consistent with 44 U.S.C. 3702. 
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 E2.1.1.14. Establish and maintain appropriate property accounts for the DLA and 

appoint Boards of Survey, approve reports of survey, relieve personal liability, and drop 

accountability for DLA property contained in the authorized property accounts that has been lost, 

damaged, stolen, destroyed, or otherwise rendered unserviceable, in accordance with applicable 

laws and regulations. 

 E2.1.1.15. Promulgate the necessary security regulations for the protection of property 

and places under the jurisdiction of the Director, DLA, pursuant to DoD Directive 5200.8. 

 E2.1.1.16. Establish and maintain, for the functions assigned, an appropriate publications 

system for the promulgation of common supply and service regulations, instructions, and 

reference documents, and changes thereto, pursuant to the policies and procedures prescribed in 

DoD 5025.1-M. 

 E2.1.1.17. Enter into support and service agreements and performance-based agreements 

with the Military Departments, the other DoD Components, other Federal Government agencies, 

and foreign governments consistent with DoD Directive 5530.3, as required for the effective 

performance of DLA functions and responsibilities. 

 E2.1.1.18. Exercise the authority delegated to the Secretary of Defense by the 

Administrator of the General Services Administration under Federal Management Regulation 

102-75.1055 for the disposal of surplus personal property. 

 E2.1.1.19. Exercise the powers and duties of the Secretary of Defense for the Defense 

Industrial Reserve, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2535. 

 E2.1.1.20. Designate an officer or employee of the DLA to serve as the DLA 

Competition Advocate, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2318. 

 E2.1.1.21. Maintain an official seal and attest to the authenticity of official DLA records 

under that seal. 

 E2.1.1.22. Exercise all authorities of the Secretary of Defense under 10 U.S.C. 2404. 

 E2.1.2. The Director, DLA, may redelegate these authorities as appropriate, and in writing, 

except as otherwise indicated above or provided by law or regulation.