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Following the establishment of PJHQ at Northwood it
became important to combine the separate logistics functions of the
three Armed Forces. As a result, in 2000 the three distinct separate
service logistic functions were fused into one and the Defence
Logistic Organisation was formed.
On 1 April 2007 the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) and the Defence
Logistic Organisation (DLO) were merged to form Defence Equipment and
Support (DE&S). The first Chief of Defence Materiel is General Sir
Kevin O’Donoghue who took over the post in 2007.
The MoD plans for the DE&S to be the engine that delivers ‘Through
Life’ equipment and logistic support, and making sure the whole
factory to front line process is seamless and properly integrated.
Some of the DE&S responsibilities to Joint Operations include:
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Logistics planning, resource management, contractual
support and policy
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Global fleet management and land-based equipment
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Support of the naval fleet and all naval systems
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Communication and Information Systems
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Transport and movements
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Food and ration packs
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Ammunition
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Fuel, Oil and Lubricants
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Postal Services
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Clothing and tentage
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Storage for all equipment and material
With approximately 29,000 personnel, DE&S is one of the
largest organisations within the MoD. With an annual budget of around
£16 billion DE&S is at 65 locations and is represented at 150 specific
sites.
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