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PURPOSE. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5134.01 (Reference (a)), this Instruction:

a. Implements the policy in DoDD 5101.09E (Reference (b)) by assigning responsibilities and establishing procedures for the DoD MMEA.

b. Establishes the Defense Medical Logistics Supply Chain Council (DMLSCC) in accordance with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5105.18 (Reference (c)).

APPLICABILITY. This Instruction applies to 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 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components").