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Sustainability

Date of Publication:

8/23/2017

Definition:

The ability to maintain the necessary level and duration of operational activity to achieve military objectives.  Sustainability is a function of providing for and maintaining those levels of ready forces, materiel, and consumables necessary to support military effort.

Source of Definition:

Defense Medical Logistics Program

Related Glossary Terms:

Sustainability

Last Updated: January 31, 2020
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