DOD DIRECTIVE 5105.22

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA)

Originating Component: Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer of the Department of 

Defense

Effective: June 29, 2017

Releasability: Cleared for public release. Available on the DoD Issuances Website at 

http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.

Reissues and Cancels: DoD Directive 5105.22, “Defense Logistics Agency (DLA),” May 17, 

2006

Incorporates and Cancels: Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, “Civilian Personnel Servicing 

Authority for the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and 

the Joint Staff,” June 17, 2015

Approved by: Robert O. Work, Deputy Secretary of Defense

Purpose: Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense by Title 10, United States Code

(U.S.C.), this issuance updates the mission, organization and management, responsibilities and 

functions, relationships, authorities, and administration of DLA.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION .............................................................................. 3

1.1. Applicability. .................................................................................................................... 3

1.2. Mission.............................................................................................................................. 3

1.3. Organization and Management. ........................................................................................ 3

SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS .............................................................................. 4

SECTION 3: RELATIONSHIPS ............................................................................................................ 9

3.1. Director, DLA................................................................................................................... 9

3.2. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment.................... 9

3.3. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). ............................................................... 10

3.4. CCDRs. ........................................................................................................................... 10

3.5. CJCS, CCDRs, Secretaries of the MilDeps, and Other DoD Component Heads........... 10

SECTION 4: AUTHORITIES.............................................................................................................. 12

4.1. DLA. ............................................................................................................................... 12

4.2. OCJCS and the Joint Staff. ............................................................................................. 15

4.3. Redelegation. .................................................................................................................. 16

SECTION 5: ADMINISTRATION ....................................................................................................... 17

5.1. Director, DLA................................................................................................................. 17

5.2. Secretaries of the MilDeps.............................................................................................. 17

GLOSSARY ..................................................................................................................................... 18

G.1. Acronyms....................................................................................................................... 18

G.2. Definition. ...................................................................................................................... 18

REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................. 20
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SECTION 1: GENERAL ISSUANCE INFORMATION

1.1. APPLICABILITY. This issuance applies to OSD, the Military Departments (MilDeps), 

the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (OCJCS) and the Joint Staff, the 

Combatant Commands (CCMDs), the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of 

Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities 

within the DoD (referred to collectively in this issuance as the “DoD Components”).

1.2. MISSION.

a. DLA functions as an integral element of the military logistics system responsible for 

providing effective, efficient, and risk-mitigated worldwide logistics support to the DoD under 

conditions of peace and war, as well as to federal agencies, and, when authorized by law or by 

agreement, State and local government organizations, foreign governments, and international 

organizations.

b. DLA is DoD’s source of supply for all items and services assigned to DLA, in accordance 

with applicable acquisition regulations.

1.3. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT.

a. DLA is a Defense Agency, pursuant to Sections 191 and 192 of Title 10, U.S.C., under the 

authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, 

and Logistics (USD(AT&L)), through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and 

Materiel Readiness (ASD(L&MR)), in accordance with DoD Directives (DoDD) 5134.01 and 

5134.12.

b. DLA is a Combat Support Agency (CSA), pursuant to Section 193 of Title 10, U.S.C., 

and in accordance with DoDD 3000.06.

c. DLA consists of a director and subordinate organizational elements established by the 

director within resources assigned by the Secretary of Defense.
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SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

The Director, DLA:

a. Organizes, directs, and manages DLA and all assigned resources; procures assigned items 

and services; and administers, supervises, and controls all programs, joint enabling capabilities, 

services, and items assigned to DLA.

b. Provides advice and assistance on logistics matters, including development of future 

strategic logistics initiatives and concepts, to the OSD, the MilDeps, the OCJCS and the Joint 

Staff, the CCMDs, other DoD Components, and other designated organizations, as appropriate.

c. Supports 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 MilDeps, the OCJCS and the Joint Staff, the CCMDs, and other DoD Components.

d. Provides procurement and leasing support and supply chain management for items of 

supply and services (referred to in this issuance as “items”) and materiel commodities that are

determined, through the application of approved criteria:

(1) Appropriate for integrated management by a single agency on behalf of all of the 

DoD Components. 

(2) Otherwise specifically assigned by appropriate authority (including DoD 7000.14-R).

(3) Which are not specifically determined to be appropriate for integrated management, 

or which have not been otherwise appropriately assigned, but are similar to, and fall within, the 

general categories of determined or assigned items and are at the request of a MilDep, unless 

specifically assigned to a MilDep, other DoD Component, or the General Services 

Administration (GSA), in accordance with Volume 3 of DoD Manual (DoDM) 4140.01 and 

DoDM 4140.26-M.

e. Provides procurement management and related support functions for depot-level 

repairable spares procurement.

f. Performs and procures comprehensive logistics support and related services associated 

with furnishing and consuming materiel commodities for assigned items (e.g., supports the fullrange of food preparation, both inside and outside the continental United States), on behalf of 

DoD Components and other authorized customers, as well as energy commodities and related 

services, in accordance with DoD Instructions (DoDI) 4140.25 and 4170.11, and DoDM 

4140.25-M. At the request of a MilDep, performs and procures other services, including weapon 

system and equipment support, training, and performance-based logistics integration services.

g. Maintains a DoD worldwide wholesale logistics and distribution system and retail supply, 

storage, and distribution system at selected MilDep industrial activities, and efficiently and cost 

effectively provides all logistics management functions required for DLA-managed items to 

ensure responsive, integrated support of the MilDeps and CCMDs.
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h. Prescribes 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 Title 10, U.S.C.

i. Performs systems analysis and design, process development, system implementation, 

program management, and maintenance for supply and service systems managed by DLA 

(consistent with applicable DoD information technology policies), and for other matters 

assigned. 

j. Develops, monitors, and maintains effective supply relationships with GSA to ensure the 

timely availability of GSA items required by the DoD Components.

k. In accordance with DoDD 3000.06, executes those responsibilities applicable to DLA’s 

designation as a CSA. Regarding support to the CCMDs:

(1) Participates fully in adaptive planning and execution across the spectrum of military 

operations and in Global Force Management (GFM) procedures to apportion and allocate 

resources in support of Combatant Commander (CCDR) adaptive planning and execution 

activities.

(2) Establishes DLA Regional Commands (DRC) and appoints DLA Regional 

Commanders to support the geographic CCMDs. 

(a) The DRCs serve as focal points for coordinating DLA support to their respective 

CCMD areas of responsibility.

(b) DRC tasks include: supporting current operations, deliberate and crisis action 

planning efforts, and executing operational control (OPCON) of allocated forward-deployed 

expeditionary DLA support teams (DSTs); providing coordinated and responsive logistics 

support; developing local policies, plans, and procedures; developing resource requirements; 

ensuring security compliance; and providing for the management, coordination, and direction of 

DLA activities within the geographic CCMDs. DSTs deployed in support of the United States 

Northern Command and United States Southern Command are OPCON to the Headquarters 

DLA, Director of Logistics Operations (J3).

(3) Through the Joint Contingency Acquisition Support Office (JCASO), provides an 

operational contract support (OCS) joint strategic enabling capability to the geographic CCMDs 

and the United States Special Operations Command through planning and joint training. 

Conducts OCS-related engagements with interagency and multinational partners and provides 

initial OCS mission support to the joint force commander to help ensure the CCMD has an 

organizational approach to OCS in accordance with law. When a JCASO mission support team 

is engaged in forward operations during conflicts, contingencies, or humanitarian assistance 

operations, or during exercises, the JCASO team is OPCON to the CCMD joint force 

commander. 

(4) In support of adaptive planning and execution and when requested through a GFM 

Request for Forces or Secretary of Defense approved standing execute order, establishes and 

deploys expeditionary capabilities to support CCMD mission execution. These capabilities can 
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include personnel to provide commodity and logistics services support, materiel disposition and 

retrograde, liaison, OCS enabling capability, expeditionary contracting joint contingency 

acquisition support, and deployable depots with warehousing and shipping consolidation 

functions. Establishes support organizations to serve the geographic CCMDs and subordinate 

DSTs, which are designed to forward-deploy during contingency operations. The DSTs provide 

liaison officers, logistics operations and plans officers, and other logistical support officers to the 

CCMD, as the Headquarters DLA, Director of Logistics Operations (J3) directs.

(5) Provides personnel augmentation to CCMD Joint Deployment Distribution 

Operations Center when requested.

l. Provides logistics information, products, and services for authorized customers. Manages 

and integrates logistics data for dissemination on the Federal Catalog System. Serves as the 

centralized DoD cataloging agent and demilitarization coding validation agent.

m. Manages DLA logistics transformation programs to improve logistics data transparency 

(e.g., sharing visibility of requirements, acquisitions, requisitions, inventory shipments, in-transit 

visibility, and receipts) and to integrate processes and capabilities for joint global end-to-end 

supply planning and execution.

n. Manages schedules of multiple-award contracts providing for DoD-wide and federal 

civilian agency ordering.

o. Executes and coordinates assigned DoD Executive Agent (DoD EA) responsibilities by 

providing end-to-end support for the warfighter, consistent with applicable law and DoDD 

5101.1. Within the scope of DLA’s assigned responsibilities and functions, DLA’s authority as 

the DoD EA for materiel outlined in Paragraphs 2.o. (1)-(5) takes precedence over the authority 

of other DoD Component officials performing related or collateral joint or multi-component 

support responsibilities and functions. Serves as the DoD EA, coordinator, and primary supplier 

to the MilDeps and CCMDs for these items:

(1) The DoD EA for Bulk Petroleum, in accordance with DoDD 5101.8.

(2) The DoD EA for Medical Materiel, in accordance with DoDD 5101.09E.

(3) The DoD EA for Subsistence, in accordance with DoDD 5101.10E.

(4) The DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Materiel, in accordance with DoDD 

5101.12E.

(5) The DoD EA for Defense Logistics Management Standards, in accordance with 

DoDD 8190.01E.

p. Ensures collaboration and DoD-wide integration of clothing and textile activities, in 

accordance with DoDI 4140.63.

q. Keeps the ASD(L&MR) informed of key performance indicators, as necessary.
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r. In accordance with DoDD 5134.01 and DoDI 5330.03, through a DLA field activity, 

serves 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 DoD, and as the preferred provider of document conversion and automation 

services in the DoD.

s. Through a DLA field activity, executes the worldwide Defense Materiel Disposition 

Program and DoD Demilitarization Program and provides DLA customers with disposition 

solutions and best value support for the efficient and timely disposition of personal property, in 

accordance with DoDM 4160.21 and DoDI 4160.28.

t. Through a DLA field activity, maintains a network of worldwide distribution centers that 

provide effective and efficient distribution solutions to MilDeps, CCMDs, other DoD 

Components, and federal agencies, including inventory, packaging, care of stock in storage, 

kitting, and custom consolidation.

(1) In addition to wholesale and retail receiving, storing, and issuing of materiel 

(including hazardous materials) from various DoD supply chains, DLA coordinates worldwide 

transportation support through multiple air and surface modes, including dedicated truck routes. 

(2) DLA provides materiel movement tracking and expediting services, while providing 

asset visibility to its customers. 

(3) DLA provides agile and responsive contingency support (including humanitarian 

assistance and disaster relief) through its expeditionary distribution capability, coupled with 

contingency storage and distribution contracting.

u. Through a DLA field activity, serves as the primary source of non-government materiel 

storage and distribution through partnerships to leverage equipment, personnel, and technical 

competence to maintain weapons systems necessary for national defense and contingency 

operations.

v. Through the DLA Nuclear Enterprise Support Office, collaborates with the MilDeps on 

DLA nuclear enterprise sustainment and support efforts and works to integrate those efforts with 

related logistics processes of the MilDeps at the request of the MilDeps or by agreement with 

another DoD Component.

w. Through DLA Human Resources, provides reimbursable human resources processing 

support to other DoD Components, as directed by the Secretary of Defense.

x. Ensures best value supply chain support to the customer for all managed commodities and 

services DLA provides.

y. Operates the National Defense Stockpile on behalf of the USD(AT&L), in accordance 

with Executive Order (E.O.) 12626. The USD(AT&L) serves as the National Defense Stockpile 

Manager, as delegated by DoDD 5134.01.
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z. Through DLA Information Operations, executes acquisition program management 

responsibilities to develop, operate, and sustain the DoD Enterprise Business Systems in 

accordance with the Secretary of Defense Efficiencies Initiatives.

aa. Supports service provider requirements for DoD reporting entity financial statement 

audit engagements.

ab. Designs and manages DLA programs and activities to improve standards of 

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

organizational customers.

ac. Performs other duties as assigned by the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of 

Defense, the USD(AT&L), or the ASD(L&MR).
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SECTION 3: RELATIONSHIPS

3.1. DIRECTOR, DLA. Under the authority, direction, and control of the ASD(L&MR) and in 

the performance of assigned responsibilities and functions, the Director, DLA:

a. Reports directly to the ASD(L&MR).

b. Maintains appropriate liaison with the other DoD Components, the agencies and 

departments of the Executive Branch, State and local government organizations, foreign 

governments, and international organizations to exchange information and integrate efforts on 

programs and activities related to assigned responsibilities. Communications with foreign 

governments for the purpose of entering into international agreements must be coordinated with 

the General Counsel of the Department of Defense and be conducted in accordance with DoDD 

5530.3.

c. Maintains close working relationships with weapon systems managers of the MilDeps to 

ensure integration of effort and exchange of technical programs and reference data.

d. Collaborates with the Commander, United States Transportation Command, in support of 

distribution process improvement efforts to ensure consistency with Defense Logistics and 

Global Supply Chain Management System requirements.

e. Uses existing systems, infrastructure, and services of the DoD and other federal agencies, 

when possible and acceptable to the mission, to avoid duplication and to achieve maximum 

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

accomplish the organizational mission.

f. Informs the Deputy Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense on Defense 

Enterprise Business information technology systems in those cases where the Deputy Chief 

Management Officer is the appropriate approval official.

3.2. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ENERGY, INSTALLATIONS, AND 

ENVIRONMENT. Under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(AT&L), the 

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment:

a. In coordination with the ASD(L&MR), assesses risks associated with the procurement and 

delivery of energy commodities.

b. Establishes the operational energy strategy and implementing policies and procedures.

c. Reviews the proposed DLA budget for adequacy in meeting the operational energy 

strategy.
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3.3. CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF (CJCS). In accordance with DoDD 

3000.06, the CJCS executes those responsibilities applicable to DLA’s status as a CSA, which 

include:

a. Incorporating DLA in deliberate and crisis action planning efforts, ensuring DLA 

capabilities are approved through the GFM process. 

b. Incorporating DLA in joint training exercises, studies, and initiative development.

c. Providing recommended taskings related to defense readiness, through the ASD(L&MR), 

to the Director, DLA.

d. Coordinating with the Director, DLA, through the ASD(L&MR), on the development and 

submittal of proposed joint logistics requirements and priorities consistent with integrated 

materiel management.

3.4. CCDRS. In accordance with DoDD 3000.06, the CCDRs execute those responsibilities 

applicable to DLA’s status as a CSA, which include:

a. In a major emergency, assume temporary OPCON of all DLA elements in the contingency 

geographic area of operations, with notification immediately following to the Secretary of 

Defense through the CJCS, the appropriate operational commander, and the Director, DLA.

b. Ensure DLA is included in the Joint Operation Planning Process and that DSTs are 

validated in the time-phased force deployment data developed for contingencies.

c. Review the antiterrorism status of DLA activities within the geographic area of 

responsibility, in accordance with DoDD 2000.12.

d. Provide recommended taskings, through the ASD(L&MR), to the Director, DLA, to 

participate in major exercises that support the Joint Training Program.

e. Ensure the commanders of the respective component commands:

(1) Exercise such responsibilities and authorities pertinent to DLA elements as may be 

assigned or delegated to them by the relevant CCMD.

(2) Provide for the physical security and administrative and logistics support of DLA 

elements as agreed to by the Director, DLA, and the commanders of the component commands 

concerned under inter-Service support agreements, performance-based agreements, and other 

appropriate agreements.

3.5. CJCS, CCDRS, SECRETARIES OF THE MILDEPS, AND OTHER DOD

COMPONENT HEADS. The CJCS, the CCDRs, the Secretaries of the MilDeps, and the other 

DoD Component heads, within their respective areas of responsibility:
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a. Provide to the Director, DLA, support and logistical planning information that affect the 

responsibilities and functions assigned to DLA.

b. Comply with applicable regulatory requirements of Part 8 of the Federal Acquisition 

Regulation (FAR), Subpart 208.70 of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and Volume 3 of 

DoDM 4140.01, including the exception process, when acquiring all items managed by DLA.
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SECTION 4: AUTHORITIES

4.1. DLA. The Director, DLA, is hereby delegated authority as required in the management and 

operation of DLA to:

a. Meet the needs of the MilDeps and other authorized customers by conducting, directing, 

supervising, or controlling all acquisition activities, in accordance with applicable laws, DoD 

regulations, the FAR, and the DFARS, regarding property, supplies, and services assigned to 

DLA. To the extent that any law or Executive order specifically limits the exercise of such 

authority to persons at the secretarial level, such authority will be exercised by the USD(AT&L).

b. Communicate directly with the other DoD Component heads, as necessary, to carry out 

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

assistance. Communications to the MilDeps must be transmitted through the Secretaries of the 

MilDeps, their designees, or as otherwise provided in law or directed by the Secretary of Defense 

in other DoD issuances. Communications to the CCDRs must be in accordance with Paragraph 

4b(3) above the signature of DoDD 5100.01. 

c. Communicate with other federal agencies and government officials, State and local 

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

according to DoD policy, to carry out assigned responsibilities and functions. Communications 

with representatives of the legislative branch must be conducted through the Office of the 

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs, except for communications with defense 

appropriations committees, which must be coordinated through the Under Secretary of Defense 

(Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, Department of Defense, and be consistent with the DoD 

Legislative Program.

d. Obtain reports and information, in accordance with DoDI 8910.01, as necessary, to carry 

out assigned responsibilities and functions. 

e. Establish new DLA facilities or recommend to the ASD(L&MR) the reassignment to 

DLA or use by DLA of existing facilities of the DoD Components for improved effectiveness 

and economy, where authorized by law.

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

MilDeps, the Defense Contract Management Agency, and other federal agencies in developing 

and publishing the FAR; and participate with the MilDeps and Defense Contract Management 

Agency in developing and publishing the DFARS, consistent with DoDI 5000.35.

g. Exercise the powers vested in the Secretary of Defense by Sections 301, 302(b), 3101, and 

5107 of Title 5, U.S.C., on the employment, direction, and general administration of DLA 

civilian personnel and for any component receiving human resources support from DLA.

h. Fix rates of pay for wage grade employees exempted from the Classification Act of 1949 

by Section 5102 of Title 5, U.S.C., on the basis of rates established under the federal wage 
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system. In fixing such rates, the Director, DLA, must follow the wage schedule established by 

the DoD wage-fixing authority.

i. Use advisory committees and employ temporary or intermittent experts or consultants, as 

approved by the Secretary of Defense or the Deputy Chief Management Officer of the 

Department of Defense, for the performance of DLA functions, consistent with Sections 173 and 

174 of Title 10, U.S.C.; Section 3109 of Title 5, U.S.C.; Section 2 of the Appendix of Title 5, 

U.S.C.; and DoDIs 5105.04 and 5105.18.

j. Administer oaths of office to those entering the DoD or any other oath required by law in 

connection with employment therein, in accordance with Section 2903 of Title 5, U.S.C., and 

designate in writing, as necessary, officers and employees of DLA to perform this function.

k. Establish a DLA incentive awards board and pay cash awards to and incur necessary 

expenses for the honorary recognition of civilian employees of the U. S. Government whose 

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

acts or services, benefit or affect DLA, pursuant to Section 4503 of Title 5, U.S.C., applicable 

Office of Personnel Management regulations, and Volume 451 of DoDI 1400.25.

l. In accordance with E.O. 10450, E.O.12968, and DoDI 5200.02, as appropriate:

(1) Designate any position in DLA as a sensitive position.

(2) Authorize, in exceptional circumstances where official functions must be performed 

before the completion of an investigation and adjudication process, temporary access to a 

sensitive position in DLA for a limited period to individuals for whom an appropriate 

investigation is underway.

(3) Initiate personnel security inquiries 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 pursuant to this paragraph must be taken in accordance with procedures in 

DoDM 5200.02.

(4) In the interest of national security and if necessary, suspend or terminate personnel 

assigned to, detailed to, or employed by DLA. Any actions pursuant to this paragraph must be 

taken in accordance with procedures in DoDM 5200.02.

m. 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 

(Section 3122 of Title 26, U.S.C.), and the Social Security Act, as amended (Sections 405(p)(1) 

and (2) of Title 42, U.S.C.), with respect to DLA employees.

n. Authorize and approve:

(1) Travel for military and civilian personnel assigned or detailed to DLA, in accordance 

with the Joint Travel Regulations.
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(2) Invitational travel to non-DoD personnel 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 Joint Travel Regulations.

(3) Overtime work for DLA civilian personnel, in accordance with Section 5542 of Title 

5, U.S.C., and Parts 550 and 551 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.

o. Approve the expenditure of funds available for travel by military personnel assigned or 

detailed to DLA 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 Section 455 of Title 37, U.S.C.

p. Develop, establish, and maintain an active and continuing records management program, 

pursuant to Section 3102 of Title 44, U.S.C., and DoDI 5015.02. 

q. Use the government-wide purchase card for making appropriate purchases of material and 

services, other than personal services, for DLA when it is determined to be more advantageous 

and consistent with the best interests of the U. S. Government.

r. Authorize the publication of advertisements, notices, or proposals in newspapers, 

magazines, or other public periodicals as required for the effective administration and operation 

of DLA, in accordance with Section 3702 of Title 44, U.S.C.

s. Establish and maintain appropriate property accounts for DLA and appoint boards of 

survey, approve reports of survey (or financial liability investigations of property loss), 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.

t. Issue the necessary security regulations for the protection of property and place under the 

jurisdiction of the Director, DLA, in accordance with DoDI 5200.08. 

u. Establish and maintain, for the functions assigned, an appropriate publications system for 

the promulgation of agency regulations, instructions, and reference documents, and changes 

thereto, similar to the policies and procedures prescribed in DoDI 5025.01.

v. Enter into interdepartmental and intragovernmental support agreements, as the receiver or 

the supplier, with the other DoD Components, non-DoD Federal Government departments and 

agencies, and, to the extent permitted by law, State and local governments, as required for the 

effective performance of DLA responsibilities and functions, in accordance with Section 1535 of 

Title 31, U.S.C., and DoDI 4000.19.

w. Enter into and administer contracts, directly or through a MilDep, a DoD contract 

administration services component, or other federal agency, as appropriate, for supplies, 

equipment, and services required to accomplish DLA’s mission. To the extent that any law or 

Executive order specifically limits the exercise of such authority to persons at the secretarial 

level of a MilDep, such authority must be exercised by the appropriate Under Secretary or 

Assistant Secretary of Defense.
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x. Exercise the authority to sell surplus and foreign excess property in accordance with the 

provisions of Chapters 5 and 7 of Title 40, U.S.C.

y. Exercise the powers and duties of the Secretary of Defense for the Defense Industrial 

Reserve, pursuant to Section 2535 of Title 10, U.S.C.

z. Designate an officer or employee of DLA to serve as the DLA Competition Advocate, 

pursuant to Section 2318 of Title 10, U.S.C.

aa. Maintain an official seal and attest to the authenticity of official DLA records under that 

seal.

ab. Exercise all authorities of the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to Section 2992e of Title 

10, U.S.C.

ac. Manage the DLA Law Enforcement Support Office program that permits the transfer of 

suitable excess defense property to federal and State law enforcement agencies, in accordance 

with Section 2576a of Title 10, U.S.C.

ad. Exercise the authorities of the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to Section 2922 of Title 10, 

U.S.C., regarding contracts for the storage, handling, or distribution of liquid fuels or natural gas.

4.2. OCJCS AND THE JOINT STAFF. The Director, DLA, as the civilian personnel 

servicing authority for the OCJCS and the Joint Staff, is hereby delegated authority to:

a. Exercise the powers vested in the Secretary of Defense by Sections 301, 302(b), 3101, 

4103, 4302, and 5107 of Title 5, U.S.C., on the employment, direction, and general 

administration of civilian personnel (except Senior Executive Service members and equivalentlevel employees, individuals appointed by the President, and individuals appointed to Schedule C 

positions). This includes the authority to manage the Equal Employment Opportunity Program 

for OCJCS and Joint Staff civilian employees.

b. Administer oaths of office to those entering the Executive Branch of the Federal 

Government in accordance with Section 2903 of Title 5, U.S.C., and designate in writing, as 

necessary, appropriate officials to perform this function.

c. Establish an incentive awards board and pay cash awards to and incur necessary expenses 

for the honorary recognition of civilian employees whose suggestions, inventions, superior 

accomplishments, or other personal efforts, including special acts or services, benefit or affect 

organizations serviced by DLA, in accordance with Section 4503 of Title 5, U.S.C., Office of 

Personnel Management regulations, and Volume 451 of DoDI 1400.25.

d. In accordance with Section 7532 of Title 5, U.S.C., E.O. 10450, E.O. 12333, E.O. 12968, 

and DoDI 5200.02, as appropriate:

(1) Designate the sensitivity of positions.
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(2) Authorize, in case of emergency, the appointment of a person to a sensitive position 

in the OCJCS or the Joint Staff for a limited time even though a full field investigation or other 

appropriate investigation has not been completed.

(3) Initiate personnel security inquiries and, if necessary for national security, suspend, 

revoke, or order a security clearance for personnel detailed to or employed by the OCJCS and the 

Joint Staff. In accordance with Part 731 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations; E.O. 13467; 

E.O. 13488; and Volumes 731 and 1403 of DoDI 1400.25, identify the risk designation 

(suitability/fitness) of the position; conduct appropriate investigations; and refer cases that 

cannot be favorably determined to the hiring organization for suitability or fitness adjudication.

e. Authorize the suspension or termination of OCJCS and Joint Staff civilian employees in 

the interest of national security.

f. Employ temporary or intermittent experts or consultants for the performance of functions, 

pursuant to Sections 173 and 174 of Title 10, U.S.C., and Section 3109(b) of Title 5, U.S.C.

g. Provide suitability and fitness for duty determinations for personnel detailed to or 

employed by the OCJCS and the Joint Staff.

h. Enter into support and service agreements with other DoD Components or federal 

agencies, as required, for the effective performance of these responsibilities and functions.

i. Fix rates of pay for wage grade employees exempted from the Classification Act of 1949 

by Section 5102 of Title 5, U.S.C., on the basis of rates established under the federal wage 

system and expend funding for civilian employee training.

4.3. REDELEGATION. The Director, DLA, may redelegate these authorities as appropriate, 

and in writing, except as otherwise specifically indicated in this issuance or as otherwise 

provided by law or regulation.
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SECTION 5: ADMINISTRATION

5.1. DIRECTOR, DLA. The Director, DLA:

a. Is 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 CJCS and the USD(AT&L).

b. Ensures programming, budgeting, funding, auditing, accounting, pricing, and reporting 

activities of DLA are in accordance with the DoD Financial Management Regulations and 

established DoD policy and procedures.

5.2. SECRETARIES OF THE MILDEPS. The Secretaries of the MilDeps assign military 

active duty and reserve personnel to DLA according to approved authorizations and established 

procedures for assignment to joint duty.
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GLOSSARY

G.1. ACRONYMS.

ASD(L&MR) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness

CCDR Combatant Commander

CCMD Combatant Command

CJCS Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

CSA Combat Support Agency

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DLA Defense Logistics Agency

DoDD DoD directive

DoD EA DoD Executive Agent

DoDI DoD instruction

DoDM DoD manual

DRC DLA Regional Commands

DST DLA Support Team

E.O. Executive order

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

GFM Global Force Management

GSA General Services Administration

JCASO Joint Contingency Acquisition Support Office

MilDeps Military Departments

OCJCS Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

OCS Operational Contract Support

OPCON operational control

U.S.C. United States Code

USD(AT&L) Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and 

Logistics

G.2. DEFINITION. This term and its definition is for the purpose of this issuance.

equipment. Any item needed to equip an individual or organization in the performance of 

counter-drug, homeland security, and emergency response activities. Pursuant to Section 

381(d)(3) of Title 10, U.S.C., the term does not include any equipment that the DoD does not 

procure for its own purposes, and, in the case of equipment for homeland security activities, does 
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not include any equipment that is not found on the Authorized Equipment List published by the 

Department of Homeland Security. As such, Meals, Ready-to-Eat are included.
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REFERENCES

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 5

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, current edition

DoD 7000.14-R, “Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations (FMRs),” dates 

vary by volume

DoD Directive 3000.06, “Combat Support Agencies (CSAs),” June 27, 2013, as amended

DoD Directive 5100.01, “Functions of the Department of Defense and Its Major Components,” 

December 21, 2010

DoD Directive 5101.1, “DoD Executive Agent,” September 3, 2002, as amended

DoD Directive 5101.8, “DoD Executive Agent (DoD EA) for Bulk Petroleum,” August 11, 2004

DoD Directive 5101.09E, “Class VIIIA Medical Materiel Supply Management,” September 29, 

2015

DoD Directive 5101.10E, “DoD Executive Agent (EA) for Subsistence,” October 26, 2015

DoD Directive 5101.12E, “DoD Executive Agent (EA) for Construction and Barrier Materiel,” 

January 9, 2015

DoD Directive 5134.01, “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics 

(USD(AT&L)),” December 9, 2005, as amended

DoD Directive 5134.12, “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness 

(ASD(L&MR)),” May 25, 2000, as amended

DoD Directive 5530.3, “International Agreements,” June 11, 1987, as amended

DoD Directive 8190.01E, “Defense Logistics Management Standards (DLMS),” January 9, 2015

DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 451, “DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: 

Awards,” November 4, 2013

DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 731, “DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: 

Suitability and Fitness Adjudication For Civilian Employees,” August 24, 2012

DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 1403, “DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: 

Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Employment,” March 20, 2015

DoD Instruction 2000.12, “DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program,” March 1, 2012, as amended

DoD Instruction 2205.02, “Humanitarian and Civic Assistance (HCA) Activities,” June 23, 

2014, as amended

DoD Instruction 4000.19, “Support Agreements,” April 25, 2013

DoD Instruction 4140.25, “DoD Management Policy for Energy Commodities and Related 

Services,” June 25, 2015

DoD Instruction 4140.63, “Management of DoD Clothing and Textiles (Class II),” April 12, 

2017

DoD Instruction 4160.28, “DoD Demilitarization (DEMIL) Program,” April 7, 2011

DoD Instruction 4170.11, “Installation Energy Management,” December 11, 2009, as amended

DoD Instruction 5000.35, “Defense Acquisition Regulations (DAR) System,” October 21, 2008

DoD Instruction 5015.02, “DoD Records Management Program,” February 24, 2015

DoD Instruction 5025.01, “DoD Issuances Program,” August 1, 2016, as amended 
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DoD Instruction 5105.04, “Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committee Management 

Program,” August 6, 2007

DoD Instruction 5105.18, “DoD Intergovernmental and Intragovernmental Committee 

Management Program,” July 10, 2009, as amended

DoD Instruction 5200.02, “DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP),” March 21, 2014, as 

amended

DoD Instruction 5200.08, “Security of DoD Installations and Resources and the DoD Physical 

Security Review Board (PSRB),” December 10, 2005, as amended

DoD Instruction 5330.03, “Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Document Services,” February 8, 

2006, as amended

DoD Instruction 8910.01, “Information Collection and Reporting,” May 19, 2014

DoD Manual 4140.01, Volume 3, “DoD Supply Chain Materiel Management Procedures: 

Materiel Sourcing,” February 10, 2014, as amended

DoD Manual 4140.25-M, “DoD Management of Bulk Petroleum Products, Natural Gas, and 

Coal,” dates vary by volume

DoD Manual 4140.26-M, “DoD Integrated Materiel Management (IMM) for Consumable 

Items,” dates vary by volume

DoD Manual 4160.21, “Defense Material Disposition,” dates vary by volume

DoD Manual 5200.02, “Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP),” April 3, 

2017

Executive Order 10450, “Security Requirements for Government Employment,” April 27, 1953, 

as amended

Executive Order 12333, “United States Intelligence Activities,” December 4, 1981

Executive Order 12626, “National Defense Stockpile Manager,” February 25, 1988

Executive Order 12968, “Access to Classified Information,” August 2, 1995

Executive Order 13467, “Reforming Processes Related to Suitability for Government 

Employment, Fitness for Contractor Employees, and Eligibility for Access to Classified 

National Security Information,” July 2, 2008

Executive Order 13488, “Granting Reciprocity on Excepted Service and Federal Contractor 

Employee Fitness and Reinvestigating Individuals in Positions of Public Trust,” January 16, 

2009

Federal Acquisition Regulation, current edition

Joint Travel Regulations, current edition

United States Code, Title 5

United States Code, Title 10

United States Code, Title 26

United States Code, Title 31

United States Code, Title 37

United States Code, Title 40

United States Code, Title 42

United States Code, Title 44
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United States Code, Title 51