ASD (C) 

SUBJECT : Defense Logis tics Agency 

Keferences: (a) Title 10, United States Code 

(b) DoD Directive 5105.22, "Defense Logistics Agency (IjLA)," 

June 8, 1978 (hereby canceled) 

(c) Federal Acquisition Regulation 

(d) DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 

(e) DoD Directive 5000.19, "Policies for the Management and 

Control of Information Requirements," March 12, 1976 

A. REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE 

Pursuant to authority vested in the Secretary of Defense under reference 

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

functions, relationships, and authorities of the Defense Logistics Agency (DM). 

B. MISSION 

The DL4 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 Unified and Specified 

Commands under conditions of peace and war, as well as to other l>oD Components, 

Federal Agencies, foreign governments, or international organizations, as 

assigned. This support shall include: 

1. The provision of materiel commodities and items of supply that have 

been determined, through the application of approved criteria, to be appropriate 

for integrated management by a single agency on behalf of all DoD Components, 

or that has been otherwise specifically assigned by appropriate authority. 

2. The performance of logistics services directly associated with furnishing 

materiel commodities and items of supply (hereafter referred to as "items"). 

3. The administration of Department-wide supply and logistics management 

systems, programs, and activities, as assigned, including the provision of 

technical assistance, support services, and information. 

C. OKGANIZATION AND M'AGEPEKC 

DM is established as a separate agency of the Department of Defense under 

the direction, authority, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense 

(Acquisition and Logistics) (ASD(A&L)). It shall consist of a Director and 

such subordinate organizational elements as are established by the Director 

within resources authorized by the Secretary of Defense. 

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D. KESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS 

The Director, DLA shall: 

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 DM. 

2. Provide staff advice and assistance on supply and logistics matters to 

the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military Departments, other 

DoD Components, and other designated organizations, as appropriate. 

3. Maintain a wholesale distribution system for assigned items and 

accomplish all materiel management functions required to ensure responsive 

support to the associated supply and logistics requirements of the Military 

Departments and the Unified and Specified Commands, including the following: 

item management classification, cataloging, requirements determination, supply 

control, procurement, quality and reliability assurance, industrial responsiveness 

and mobilization planning, receipt, storage, inventory accountability and 

distribution control, transportation, repair, maintenance and manufacture, 

shelf-life control, provisioning, technical logistics data and information, 

engineering support, value engineering, standardization, reutilization and 

marketing, and other related supply and logistics management functions, as 

appropriate. 

4. Provide contract administration services in support of the Military 

Departments and other DoD Components, the National Aeronautics and Space 

Administration, and other designated Federal and State Agencies, foreign 

govements, and international organizations. 

5. Operate centralized management information and technical report data 

banks in DLA; oversee the management of contractor-operated DoD Information 

Analysis Centers in selected fields of science and technology; and provide 

scientific and technical information to DoD Components, individuals, businesses, 

educational institutions, government laboratories, government contractors, and 

others consistent with policy guidance provided by the Under Secretary of 

Defense for Research and Engineering. 

6. Perform systems analysis and design, procedural development, and. 

maintenance for supply and service systems and other logistics matters assigned 

by the Secretary of Defense. 

7. Administer, manage, and operate the DoD-wide programs and systems 

listed in enclosure 1, and recommend periodic revisions to this list, as 

appropriate. 

9. Develop, monitor, and maintain effective supply relationships with the 

General Services Administration (GSA) in order to ensure the timely availability 

of GSA items required by DoD Components. 

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AUTHORITY 

The Director, DLA, is specifically delegated authority to: 

1. Meet the needs of the Military Departments and other authorized 

customers by conducting, directing, supervising or controlling all procurement 

activities with respect to property, supplies, and services assigned to DLA for 

procurement in accordance with applicable laws, DoD Regulations, the Federal 

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (reference (c)) and the DoD FAli Supplement (DEARS) 

(reference (d)). To the extent that any law or Executive order specifically 

limits the exercise of such authority to persons at the Secretarial level of a 

Military Department, such authority shall be exercised by the ASD(A&L). 

2. Have free and direct access to, and communicate with, all elements of 

the Department of Defense and other executive departments and agencies, as 

necessary. 

3. Prescribe procedures, standards, and practices for the Department of 

Defense, governing the execution of assigned responsibilities and functions. 

4. Obtain such reports, information, advice, and assistance from other 

DoD Components consistent with the policies and criteria of DoD Directive 5000.19 

(reference (e)), as may be necessary for the performance of assigned functions 

and responsibilities. 

5. Establish new DM facilities or recommend to the ASD(A&L) the reassignment 

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

deemed necessary for improved effectiveness and economy. 

6. Provide membership on the Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (Dm 

Council), participate with the Secretaries of the Military Departments and 

Federal Agencies in developing and publishing the FAR (reference (c)), and 

participate with the Secretaries of the Military Departments in developing and 

publishing the DFARS (reference (d)). 

7. Exercise the administrative authorities contained in enclosure 2 of 

this Directive. 

F. RELATIONSHIPS 

1. In performing assigned functions, the Director, DM, shall: 

a. Maintain appropriate liaison with other DoD Components, agencies 

of the Executive Branch, foreign governments and international organizations 

for the exchange of information on programs and activities in the field of 

assigned responsibilities. 

b. 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. 

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c. Make use of established facilities and services in the Department 

of Defense or other governmental agencies wherever practicable to achieve 

maximum efficiency and economy. 

2. The Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretaries of the Military Departments, 

and the heads of other DoD Components shall provide support and logistical 

planning information, within their areas of responsibility, to the Director, 

in carrying out the responsibilities and functions assigned to DLA. 

3. The relationship between commanders of Unified Commands and overseas 

elements of DL4 is defined in enclosure 3. 

1. The Director shall be selected by the Secretary of Defense. 

2. When the Director and Deputy Director(s) are military officers, they 

shall normally be selected from different Military Departments. 

3. DLA shall be authorized such personnel, facilities, funds, and other 

administrative support as the Secretary of Defense deems necessary. 

4. The Military Departments shall assign military personnel to DLA in 

accordance with approved authorizations and procedures for assignment to joint 

duty. 

5. Programming, budgeting, funding, auditing, accounting , pricing, and 

reporting activities of DLA shall be in accordance with established DoD policy 

and procedures. DLA shall utilize appropriated funds to finance the operating 

costs of the Agency; a stock fund to finance all inventories procured for 

resale; and, when appropriate, an industrial fund for financing industrialcommercial type operations. 

H. EFFECTIVE DATE 

This Directive is effective immediately. 

William H. Taft , IV / 

Deputy Secretary of Defense 

Enclosures - 3 

1. Assigned DoD Programs/Systems 

2. Delegations of Authority 

3. Kelationship Between Commanders of Unified Commands and Overseas Elements 

of the Defense Logistics Agency 

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ASSIGNED DOD PROGKAMS/SYSTEMS 

The following DoD programs/systems are assigned to DLA to administer, 

manage, and operate: 

DoD Coordinated Procurement 

Federal Catalog System 

DoD Industrial Plant Equipment 

Operating Military Parts Control Advisory Groups for Standardization 

of Parts at the System Equipment Design Stage 

DoD-wide Program for Redistribution/Reutilization of Excess GovermnentOwned or-Leased Automation Equipment 

Defense Automatic Addressing System 

Defense Precious Metals Recovery 

Executive Agent for Material Redistribution via the Defense European 

and Pacific Redistribution Activity 

Assigned Aspects of DoD Fooa Service Management 

Military Standard Logistics Systems 

Logistics Data Element Standardization Management 

Defense Procurement Management Review 

Defense Energy Information System 

Centralized Referral System 

Overseas Employment Referral 

Defense Automation Resources Sharing 

Automation Resources Management System 

DoD Reenlistment Eligibility Reporting Information System 

Commercial and Industrial-Type Activities Inventory Information Systems 

Depot Maintenance and Maintenance Support Cost Accounting and Production 

Reporting Information System 

Commercial or Industrial Type Products and Services Information Systems 

Data Base 

DoD Shelflife Item Management 

DoD Scientific and Technical Information 

DoD Information Analysis Center 

DoD Hazardous Materials Information System 

Hazardous Material Technology Development 

DoD-wide Interchangeability/Substitutability 

DoD Personal Property Utilization and Disposal 

DoD Industrial Resources Management 

Integrated Material Manager for Bulk Petroleum 

DoD Specification Standardization 

DoD Investigative Management Information Management System 

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DELEGATIONS OF - AUTHORITY 

Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense, and subject 

to the direction, authority, and control of the Secretary of Defense, and in 

accordance with DoD policies, Directives, and 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 DLA to: 

1. hercise the powers vested in the Secretary of Defense by 5 U.S.C. 301, 

302(b), and 3101 pertaining to the employment, direction and general administration 

of DLA civilian personnel. 

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 Combined 

Federal Wage System. In fixing such rates, the Director, DM, shall follow the 

wage schedule established by the DoD Wage Fixing Authority. 

3. Establish advisory committees and employ part-time advisers as approved by 

the Secretary of Defense for the performance of DM functions pursuant to the 

provisions of 10 U.S.C. 173, 5 U.S.C. 3109(b), and the agreement between the 

Department of Defense and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on employment 

of experts and consultants, dated June 21, 1977. 

4. Administer oaths of office incident to entrance into the Executive Branch 

of the Federal Government or any other oath required by law in connection with 

employment therein, in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 2903, and 

designate in writing, as may be necessary, officers and employees of DLA to 

perform this function. 

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 DLA or 

its subordinate activities, in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 4503 

and OPM regulations. 

6. In accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 7532; Executive Orders 10450, 

12333, and 12356; and DoD Directive 5200.2, "DoD Personnel Security Program," 

December 20, 1979: 

a. Designate the security sensitivity of positions within DM. 

b. Authorize, in case of an emergency, the appointment of a person to a 

sensitive position in DLA for a limited period of time for whom a full 

field investigation or other appropriate investigation, including the National 

Agency Check, has not been completed. 

c. Authorize the suspension, but not terminate the services of a IlLA 

employee in the interest of national security. 

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d. Initiate investigations, issue personnel security clearances and, if 

necessary, in the interest of national security, suspend, revoke, or deny a 

security clearance for personnel assigned or detailed to, or employeed by DLA. 

Any action to deny or revoke a security clearance will be taken in accordance 

with procedures prescribed in DoD 5200.2-R, "hD Personnel Security Program," 

December 1979. 

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

Chapter 21 of the Internal Kevenue 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. 

8. Authorize and approve overtime work for DLA civilian personnel in accordance 

with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. Chapter 55, Subchapter V, and applicable OPM 

regulations. 

9. Authorize and approve : 

a. Travel for DLA civilian personnel in accordance with Joint Travel 

Regulations, Volume 2, "DoD Civilian Personnel." 

b. Temporary duty travel for military personnel assigned or detailed to 

DLA in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations, Volume 1, "Members of Uniformed 

Services. " 

c. Invitational travel to persons serving without compensation 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, pursuant to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5703. 

10. Approve the expenditure of funds available for travel by military personnel 

assigned or detailed to DLA for expenses incident to attendance at meetings of 

technical, scientific, professional, or other similar organizations in such 

instances where the approval of the Secretary of Defense, or designee, is 

required by law (37 U.S.C. 412 and 5 U.S.C. 4110 and 4111). This authority 

cannot be redelegated. 

11. Develop, establish, and maintain an active and continuing Kecords Management 

Program, pursuant to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. 3102 and IhD Directive 5015.2, 

"Records Management Program, " September 1 7, 1 980. 

12. Establish and use imprest funds for making small purchases of material and 

services, other than personal, for DM, when it is determined more advantageous 

and consistent with the best interests of the Government, in accordance with 

the provisions of DoD Instruction 5100.71, "Delegation of Authority and 

Regulations Relating to Cash Held at Personal Risk Including Imprest Funds," 

March 5, 1973. 

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13. Authorize the publication of advertisements, notices, or proposals in 

newspapers, magazines, or other public periodicals as required for the effective 

administration and operation of DM, consistent with 44 U.S.C. 3702. 

14. Establish and maintain appropriate property accounts for DLA and appoint 

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

drop accountability for DM 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. 

15. Promulgate the necessary security regulations for the protection of property 

and places under the jurisdiction of the Director, DM, pursuant to DoD Directive 

5200.8, "Security of Military Ins tallat ions and Resources, " July 29 , 1 9130, and 

serve as central coordinator of criminal investigative support to DM. 

16. Establish and maintain, for the functions assigned; an appropriate 

publications system for the promulgation of comon supply and service regulations, 

instructions, and reference documents,. and changes thereto, pursuant to the 

policies and procedures prescribed in DoD Directive 5025.1, "Department of 

Defense Directives System," October 16, 1980. 

17. Enter into support and service agreements with the Military Departments, 

other DoD Components, other Government agencies, and foreign governments, as 

required for the effective performance of DLA functions and responsibilities. 

18. Exercise the authority delegated to the Secretary of Defense by the 

Administrator of the General Services Administration with respect to the disposal 

of surplus personal property. 

19. Exercise the authority and responsibility of the ASD(A&L) as delegated to 

the Director, DM, for the National Industrial Equipment Keserve established by 

the National Industrial Equipment Reserve Act of 1948, as amended (50 U.S.C. 

451 et seq.). 

20. Designate an officer or employee of DLA to serve as the advocate for 

competition of the agency, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2318. 

21. Maintain an official seal and attest to the authenticity of official DLA 

records under that seal. 

The Director, DLA, may redelegate these authorities as appropriate, and in 

writing, except as otherwise specifically indicated above or as otherwise 

provided by law or regulation. 

These delegations of authority are effective immediately. 

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IULATIONSHIP BtSE1WEm COMMANDEKS OF UNIFIED COMMANDS 

AND 

When the Secretary of Defense assigns mission responsibilities to the 

Director, DM, for the performance of integrated management functions outside 

the continental United States (CONUS), command relationships and interfaces 

pertinent to DLA elements assigned overseas shall be in consonance with the 

following: 

1 . ?'he Director, - DLA shall: 

a. Ensure that missions assigned to DLA are carried out and coordinated 

in a manner fully responsive to, and in accordance with, the requirements of 

the appropriate Unified and Component Canmanders. 

b. Coordinate matters of significant mutual command and management 

interest with the Unified Commander and/or the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). 

c. Develop and promulgate necessary plans, policies, and procedures 

for the efficient operation of DM overseas activities. 

d. Develop resource requirements for DLA overseas activities and in 

coordination with the applicable Unified Commanders, establish/disestablish DLA 

elements as dictated by mission requirements and objectives. 

e. Ensure compliance with physical security requirements pro~nulgated 

by Unified or Component Commanders. 

f. Provide for the management and direction of llLA overseas activities, 

including budgeting, internal review, personnel support, and internal administration. 

The Commander, Headquarters, DLA Europe (IIEUK) shall: 

a. Represent the Director, DL4, in the European Theater. 

b. Assist and advise the Director, DM, in accomplishing assigned 

responsibilities in the European Theater. 

c. Coordinate plans and related matters to ensure continuity of DM 

mission support during emergency conditions in the European Theater. 

d. Coordinate matters affecting customer supply assistance in the 

European Theater. 

e. Perform responsibilities with respect to DEUK and assist other DLA 

Overseas Elements in Europe as appropriate. 

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3. The Commander of a Unified Command is authorized to, and as appropriate, 

shall : 

a. Exercise directive authority in the field of logistics over DLA 

elements within the Commander's geographic area of responsibility to ensure 

effectiveness and economy in operations, and the prevention or elimination of 

unnecessary duplication of facilities and overlapping of functions. This 

authority is defined as that required to ensure the coordination, as necessary, 

of: 

(1) Acquisition, storage, movement, distribution, maintenance, 

evacuation, and disposition of materiel. 

(2) Movement and evacuation of personnel. 

(3) Acquisition or construction, maintenance, operation, and 

disposition of facilities. 

(4) Acquisition or furnishing of services. 

'The Commander shall exercise such authority, &ter prior coordination 

locally with the pertinent DM overseas activity, directly with the Director, 

DM, or through the JCS, as appropriate. 

b. In the event of a major emergency which necessitates use of all 

available forces, assume temporary operational control of all DLA elements in 

the Commander's area of responsibility. The determination of the existence of 

such an emergency is the responsibility of the Cormnander concerned who, on 

assuming temporary operational control of DLA elements, shall immediately 

advise the following of the nature and estimated duration of ailployment: 

(1) The JCS. 

(2) The appropriate operational Comnander. 

(3) The Director, DLA. 

c. Exercise administrative direction over DLA elements in their area 

of responsibility in a manner consistent with, and comparable to, that exercised 

over assigned forces and elements of other DoD Components within the command. 

This will include, without being limited to, matters relating to Status of 

Forces Agreements and other agreements with Host Nations, standards for dress 

and conduct, general theater regulations applicable to all U.S. Forces, and War 

and Emergency Plans. 

d. Provide, in accordance with existing DoD policy for interservice 

support, guidance on support between DLA overseas elements and components of 

the Military Services. 

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