Department of Defense DIRECTIVE NUMBER 5101.12E January 9, 2015 Incorporating Change 1, July 26, 2017 USD(AT&L) SUBJECT: DoD Executive Agent (EA) for Construction and Barrier Materiel References: See Enclosure 1 1. PURPOSE. This directive: a. Reissues DoD Directive (DoDD) 5101.12 (Reference (a)) to establish policy and assign responsibilities pursuant to section 113 of Title 10, United States Code (Reference (b)) for the management of construction and barrier materiel (Class IV) commodity across the spectrum of military operations. b. Designates the Director, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) as the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Materiel in accordance with DoDD 5101.1 (Reference (c)). c. Identifies the roles and responsibilities of the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Materiel and his or her relationship to the Military Departments and other applicable agencies worldwide. 2. APPLICABILITY. This directive applies to: a. OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively in this directive as the DoD Components ). b. All logistical functions for materiel support of construction and barrier materiel for the Military Services. 3. POLICY. It is DoD policy that:
a. The supply and use of construction and barrier materiel is an integral part of the DoD s global engagement, force protection, and warfighting capabilities. b. The construction and barrier materiel acquisition and logistics program maintains a consistent level of efficient and effective worldwide support throughout the full spectrum of military operations. 4. RESPONSIBILITIES. See Enclosure 2. 5. RELEASABILITY. Cleared for public release. This directive is available on the Internet from the DoD Issuances Website at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives the Directives Division Website at http://www.esd.whs.mil/dd/. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This directive is effective January 9, 2015. Enclosures 1. References 2. Responsibilities Glossary Robert O. Work Deputy Secretary of Defense Change 1, 07/26/2017 2
ENCLOSURE 1 REFERENCES (a) DoD Directive 5101.12, DoD Executive Agent (DoD EA) for Construction/Barrier Materiel, July 16, 2005 (hereby cancelled) (b) Section 113 of Title 10, United States Code (c) DoD Directive 5101.1, DoD Executive Agent, September 3, 2002, as amended (d) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 208.70, April 19, 2011 (e) DoD Instruction 4140.01, DoD Supply Chain Materiel Management Policy, December 14, 2011 (f) DoD Instruction 3110.06, War Reserve Materiel (WRM) Policy, June 23, 2008 Change 1, 07/26/2017 3 ENCLOSURE 1
RESPONSIBILITIES 1. UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, AND LOGISTICS (USD(AT&L)). The USD(AT&L) provides oversight and guidance for DoD construction and barrier materiel (Class IV). 2. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR LOGISTICS AND MATERIEL READINESS (ASD(L&MR)). Under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(AT&L), the ASD(L&MR): a Oversees the construction and barrier materiel support activities of the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Materiel. b. Assesses DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Materiel responsibilities for continued need, currency, and effectiveness. c. Coordinates with the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Materiel to ensure: (1) All necessary action is taken and funding is obtained to ensure that construction and barrier materiel support keeps pace with the development of operational plans and force structure changes. (2) Development of logistics plans for construction and barrier materiel to support operations in all environments. 3. DIRECTOR, DLA. Under the authority, direction, and control of the ASD(L&MR), and in addition to the responsibilities in section 4 of this enclosure and in his or her capacity as the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Materiel, the Director, DLA: a Integrates a construction and barrier materiel acquisition and logistics program that maintains a consistent level of efficient and effective worldwide support throughout the full spectrum of military operations in accordance with subpart 208.70 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and DoDI 4140.01 (References (d) and (e)). b. Maintains a separate program element to execute DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Materiel responsibilities. c. Plans for, procures, manages, and supplies construction and barrier materiel required by the DoD Components. Change 1, 07/26/2017 4
d. Participates in the development and implementation of a joint tool for planning and consolidating construction and barrier materiel requirements, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). e. Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of joint processes to support total visibility of construction and barrier materiel requirements and assets throughout the entire supply chain and to adopt new and emerging materials. f. Chairs the Joint Class IV Governance Board to coordinate and resolve construction and barrier materiel-related issues. g. Maintains alliances, as necessary, with other strategic and business partners in support of requirements. h. Provides management information and reports, as required, to customers and partners so they can monitor and improve their overall operations. 4. DoD COMPONENT HEADS. The DoD Component heads: a. Provide consolidated requirements data to the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Material regarding the types and quantities of construction and barrier materiel items for the full spectrum of military operations. b. Provide visibility to the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) of the strategic and theater distribution requirements for Class IV materiel. c. Coordinate with the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Material and USTRANSCOM on requirements sourcing to assure materiel availability during peace and wartime to eliminate duplication of effort. d. Develop, program, and coordinate the budget for construction and barrier materiel support, including research and development, in support of the unified and specified commanders operational plans. e. Maintain and protect war reserve stocks in accordance with DoDI 3110.06 (Reference (f)). f. Reimburse the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Materiel for goods and services provided and mission transfers, where applicable. g. Assess the support provided by the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Materiel for effectiveness and the efficiency in meeting requirements. Make appropriate recommendations for improvements to the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Materiel, as needed. h. Designate a representative (flag or general officer or Senior Executive Service level equivalent) to serve on the joint Class IV Governance Board. Change 1, 07/26/2017 5
5. CJCS. In addition to the responsibilities in section 4 of this enclosure, the CJCS: a. Ensures that the Combatant Commanders assess the adequacy of construction and barrier materiel support for deployed forces. b. Develops appropriate joint publications, doctrine, and standards for the employment of construction and barrier materiel. c. Maintains and modernizes a joint planning tool that supports the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Materiel. 6. COMBATANT COMMANDERS. In addition to the responsibilities in section 4 of this enclosure, and through the CJCS, the Combatant Commanders: a. Coordinate with the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Material and USTRANSCOM on construction and barrier materiel support in the planning and execution of military operations. b. Determine the point of physical handoff and transfer of accountability and responsibility, in coordination with the DoD EA for Construction and Barrier Material and the Military Services. Change 1, 07/26/2017 6
GLOSSARY PART I. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ASD(L&MR) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness CJCS Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff DLA DoDD DoDI Defense Logistics Agency DoD Directive DoD Instruction EA Executive Agent USD(AT&L) Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics USTRANSCOM United States Transportation Command PART II. DEFINITIONS These terms and their definitions are for the purposes of this directive. construction and barrier materiel (Class IV). As used in this directive, a supply category that includes materials that support fortification, obstacle and barrier construction, and construction materiel for base development and general engineering. DoD EA. Defined in Reference (c). Change 1, 07/26/2017 7 GLOSSARY