Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services as a Supply Source: A DoD-Wide Opportunity
Abstract
The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DDS)
provide centralized disposal management of excess and
surplus military property. An important component of
its mission is the reutilization of excess equipment within
the military services to prevent wasteful purchases within
the Department of Defense. This research analyzes
the extent to which the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) is
implementing reutilization through DDS as a source of
supply. The results and recommendations of this study
will enable decision makers within the USMC and the
Defense Logistics Agency to address institutional and
systemic obstacles to maximize reutilization. Some of the
lessons learned herein may be useful to all the military
services, resulting in more value from their operations
and maintenance budgets through reutilization.
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