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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2000-2007 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | London, England |
| Agency executive | |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Defence |
The Defence Logistics Organisation (DLO) was a key element of the UK Ministry of Defence, responsible for supporting the armed forces throughout the various stages of an operation or exercise; from training, deployment, in-theatre training and conduct of operations, through to recovery and recuperation ready for redeployment.
Led by the Chief of Defence Logistics, a four-star officer, the DLO maintained and upgraded military equipment and coordinated its storage and distribution. It had an annual spend of almost £9 billion,[1] representing over 20 per cent of the Defence budget. The DLO employed around 28,000 staff[1] at 80 locations throughout the UK and overseas,[2] and had its headquarters in Bath, England.[3]
- ^ a b "Defence Logistics Organisation". webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 30 January 2006. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
- ^ "Defence Internet | MicroSite | Defence Logistics Organisation". webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 24 April 2006. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
- ^ New Chief of Defence Logistics takes up post Defence Logistics Organisation, 2 September 2002