Department of Defense
INSTRUCTION
NUMBER5158.06
July 30, 2007
Incorporating Administrative Change 1, September 11, 2007
USD(AT&L)
SUBJECT: Distribution Process Owner (DPO)
References: (a) Unified Command Plan (UCP), current edition
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(b) DoD Directive 5158.04, “United States Transportation Command,”
July 27, 2007
(c) Joint Logistics (Distribution) Joint Integrating Concept – Initial Capabilities
Document, August 17, 2006
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(d) Joint Logistics (Distribution) Joint Integrating Concept, Version 1.0,
February 7, 2006
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(e) through (n), see Enclosure 1
1. PURPOSE
This Instruction:
1.1. Implements policy for overseeing, coordinating, and synchronizing the DoD-wide
distribution processes, including force projection, sustainment, and redeployment/retrograde
operations, in accordance with the responsibilities and authorities stated in References (a)
through (c).
1.2. Specifies the functional responsibilities of the DPO, and outlines the interface with the
Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE). Pursuant to Reference (a), the
Commander, United States Transportation Command (CDRUSTRANSCOM), is assigned the
responsibility to serve as the DPO for the Department of Defense.
2. APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE
2.1. This Instruction applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military
Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Joint Staff, the Combatant
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