Defense Logistics Agency

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is the United States Department of Defense's combat logistics support agency, managing the global defense supply chain from raw materials to end-user disposition for the military services, combatant commands, federal agencies, and allies. It provides logistics, acquisition, and technical services, including supply chain management for items like subsistence, petroleum, construction materials, medical supplies, and repair parts for land, sea, and air systems. Key capabilities encompass end-to-end logistics operations, procurement policy oversight, and support for warfighter readiness worldwide.