Military Uniform Procurement: Questions and Answers

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Abstract:

Military uniforms are procured through the Defense Logistics Agency DLA, an agency of the Department of Defense DOD. DLA is DODs largest combat support agency, providing worldwide logistics support for the United States U.S. military services, civilian agencies, and foreign countries. With headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, DLA operates three supply centers including DLA Troop Support formerly Defense Supply Center Philadelphia DSCP in Philadelphia, PA. DLA Troop Support is responsible for procuring nearly all of the food, clothing, and medical supplies used by the military, about 90 of the construction materiel used by troops in the field as well as repair parts for aircraft, combat vehicles, and other weapons system platforms. Within DLA Troop Support, the Clothing and Textile CT Directorate supplies more than 8,000 different items ranging from uniforms to footwear and equipment. According to DLA Troop Supports website, sales of goods exceeded 14.5 billion during 2009.

Author(s):
Grasso, Valerie B.
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional research rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress.
Pagination:
0007

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-7-5700, CRS-RS20550
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY PROCUREMENT, *UNIFORMS, *LOGISTICS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, MATERIEL, UNITED STATES, AIRCRAFT, DEFENSE SYSTEMS, COMBAT SUPPORT, WEAPON SYSTEMS, REPAIR, SUPPLY DEPOTS, CONSTRUCTION, MILITARY APPLICATIONS, COMBAT VEHICLES, CLOTHING, FOOD, SPARE PARTS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, MILITARY PERSONNEL, FOOTWEAR, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
DKA(DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY)
Report Date:
2010 Oct 07
Creation Date:
2011 Feb 09