Defence Logistics Directorate (Namibia)

The Defence Logistics 'Directorate' is the branch of the Namibian Defence Force responsible for materiel supplies.

History

The directorate was formed in 1990 at the creation of the Defence Force. The inaugural Director for Logistics was Colonel Peter Nambundunga. The directorate is also responsible for preparing logistics plans, policies and their implementation. It is also responsible for implementing the transport policy. It controls and archives the acquisitions of new materiel and equipment. In 1997 the directorate was composed of four divisions, namely:

Technical Services
Logistic Acquisitions and Defence Estates
Operations, Planning & Training
Supply Commodity management

Units

The unit falling under the Logistics Directorate is the:

Composite Depot