The primary mission of DLA is to support the Warfighter in peacetime and wartime to include smaller contingencies. The ability to surge (ramp up quickly) and to sustain replenishment of wartime consumable items at an increased pace is critical to the execution of U.S. military strategy. S&S coverage is impacted by the continuing emphasis by both DLA and suppliers to reduce inventory and by DLA’s plan to rely on industrial capability. Therefore, S&S capability must be a primary consideration in all acquisition strategies and resource investments.
