DLA Logistics Operations

DLA Logistics Operations (J3) is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain management of DLA supply chains, providing logistics and materiel process management policy, guidance, and oversight while conducting continuous assessments of supply chain performance. Learn more about DLA Logistics Operations.

Training and Reference

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Enhanced Validation

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Contact Us

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Did you know...

The DLA J3 Customer Support Division hosts a series of short, virtual lunch and learn sessions the first Tuesday of every month that starts promptly at 12:30 EST. The programs are geared specifically for the DLA customer-facing and uniformed personnel. 

Join us for our next session on February 3, 2026 for a DLA Distribution Overview. Email customeroutreach@dla.mil for the TEAMS link.

Joint Certification Program

Allows United States (U.S.)/Canadian contractors to apply for access to Department of Defense/Department of National Defense (DOD/DND) unclassified export controlled technical data/critical technology.

Federal and International Cataloging

Cataloging tools used in the development, creation and maintenance of National Stock Numbers (NSNs).

Customer Outreach

Access all Logistics Operations customer assistance tools. Tools vary depending on customer needs. Please explore our customer assistance tools and find the tools you need to be successful.

DLA Customer Interaction Center

The DLA Customer Interaction Center (CIC) is your “One Call Resolution” point of contact for all logistics issues related to DLA. We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including government holidays.

DEMIL & Trade Security

Codes that indicate the degree of required physical destruction, specialized capabilities or procedures and Trade Security Controls.

Kitting

Kitting simplifies and quickens your requisitioning process by providing all the necessary parts in one kit.

Packaging

General packaging information, tips, tools, links, and basic guidance.

Advanced Manufacturing

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DLA Logistics Operations Videos

Packaging Videos

Vendor Shipping Requirements
Describes requirements for Vendor Shipping

Supply Discrepancy Reports
Describes Supply Discrepancy Reports

Distribution, Consolidation and Containerization for Vendors
Describes distribution consolidation and containerizations for Vendors

DLA Distribution How to Process Customer Returns
Describes how to process customer returns. 

Army Sustainment Command Module 1: Care of Long-Life Reusable Containers LLRCS
Describes care of long-life reusable containers

Army Sustainment Command Module 2: Determining Preservation Requirements
Describes how to determine preservation requirements

Army Sustainment Command Module 3: Packaging Requirements Walkthrough
Describes and walks through packaging requirements

Army Sustainment Command Module 4: Packaging Remediation
Describes and walks through packaging remediation

Army Sustainment Command Module 5: Unit Pack Marking Requirements
Describes unit pack marking requirements 

Army Sustainment Command, Module 6: Care and Remediation of ESDS Items
Describes and walks through packaging requirements