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materiel management activities, including analysis, determination and computation of requirements, asset
serviceability and shelf life management, plans for mission changes facility requirements, equipment
allowances, and materiel accounting. Executes working capital fund and determines budget requirements.
Provides guidance on handling of readiness materiel stocks, including location, type of storage,
protection, security, and quality control.
1.2.1.1. Supply Chain. The DoD supply chain is a global network that provides materiel, services, and
equipment to the joint force. The fundamental goal of the supply chain is to understand the requirements,
maximize force readiness and optimize the allocation of joint resources. The functional capabilities that
contribute to the DoD supply chain include management of supplies and equipment, inventory
management, repair chain, management of global supplier networks, and assessment of global
requirements, resources, capabilities, asset disposal and risks. The DoD’s supply chain responsiveness
and reliability affects the readiness and capabilities of US military forces and is critical to the overall
success of joint operations.
1.2.1.2 Supply Chain Management. Supply chain management involves identification and
coordination of requirements, planning and synchronizing joint supply activities throughout DoD, and
managing key global suppliers to support Combatant Commander requirements. Critical elements of
supply chain management include understanding and prioritizing requirements; visibility of forces as they
maneuver, identifying mission-essential weapon systems and equipment; visibility of materiel moving
through the distribution pipeline; ability to accurately forecast demands for sustainment; and prioritization
of supply tasks in the area of responsibility (AOR). Operational planners can work with logistics planners
to optimize supply chain operations and identify requirements to providers. Planners identify mission
priorities, assess risks, and plan for the protection of the supply chain in the operational theater.
Additional responsibilities include planning for secure storage and disposition of hazardous materials,
planning to retrograde material and equipment, and establishing Joint Logistics Enterprise visibility of
materiel requirements.
1.2.1.3. Supply Chain Areas. Joint logisticians must integrate all three areas of the DoD supply chain:
managing supplies and equipment, managing inventory, and managing global supplier networks to
provide responsive supply operations.
1.2.2. Vehicle Management. Directs vehicle management operations to include coordination of vehicle
and equipment requirements, allocations, priorities, and warranty repairs. Evaluates quality of operator
care and maintenance. Determines operational requirements and specifications including reliability,
maintainability, and standardization for facilities, vehicles and materiel handling equipment. Develops
policies and procedures for the administration of vehicle accidents and abuse programs. Collects and
analyzes data on vehicle operations and maintenance. Manages compliance with Air Force energy
objectives for leased and Air Force owned ground vehicles.
1.2.3. Fuels. Directs fuels operations including environmental compliance and inventory management of
ground fuel, aviation fuel and cryogenics. Determines petroleum provisions, computes and analyzes
current and projected petroleum and cryogenic requirements; computes, establishes and maintains stock
levels to meet peacetime and wartime requirements; manages fuel received from pipeline, tank trucks, rail
cars, and marine vessels. Manages fuel dispensing systems, fuel storage facilities, cryogenic storage and
production, and sample and test fuel samples. Develops and plans procedures to manage fuel activities
including system design, plans for mission changes, facility requirements, equipment allowance, required
reporting and accounting. Interprets fuels directives. Inspect, reviews and evaluates work methods and
procedures. Resolves problems related to commander, staff and operating units on peacetime, wartime
and contingency fuels support. Coordinates with elements of DoD and other governmental organizations
to assure support to customers.