Defence Logistics Directorate (Namibia)

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

Defence Logistics Directorate
CountryNamibia
Part ofNamibia Defence Force
Commanders
Chief of StaffAir Commodore Fillemon Sisco Iitembu[1]

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.[2] 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,[3] 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

Leadership

Defence Logistics Directorate
From Chief of Staff To
2019 Air Commodore Fillemon Sisco Iitembu 2021
1 July 2017 Brigadier General David Amutenya[4] 2019
1 March 2011 Brigadier General Joseph Kakoto[5] Unknown date
2006 Brigadier John Mutwa 2011
1995 Brigadier James Auala 2005
1990 Colonel Peter Nambundunga[6][7] 1996

References


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