Center for Joint and Strategic Logistics

Stored: Center for Joint and Strategic Logistics

Center for Joint and Strategic Logistics
Type:	Research and Development Agency
Parent organization:	Institute for National Strategic Studies
Top organization:	National Defense University
Employees:
Executive:	Director
Budget:
Address:	300 5th Ave, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC 20319
Website:	https://inss.ndu.edu/About/Organizations/CSCMA/
Creation Legislation:
Wikipedia:	Center for Joint and Strategic Logistics

Center for Joint and Strategic Logistics

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Mission
To enhance the development of logisticians capable of meeting complex logistics challenges in current and future operational environments, supporting the DOD's Joint Logistics Enterprise.

Services
Education; Research; Knowledge Sharing; Leadership Development

Regulations

Center for Joint and Strategic Logistics (CJSL) is a component of the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, focused on improving logistics education and practices within the Department of Defense.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of CJSL is to shape the education and development of logisticians who can proficiently apply logistics support across the national security enterprise. It seeks to create a robust knowledge base and foster a community of practice to improve organizational effectiveness and leadership in logistics.

Parent organization

CJSL is part of the Institute for National Strategic Studies, which operates under the National Defense University.

Legislation

The CJSL was not created by specific legislation but was established following a recommendation from the Defense Business Board in 2008, with its formal establishment occurring under the authority of the National Defense University.

Partners

Joint Chiefs of Staff for strategic input
Defense Logistics Agency for operational collaboration
Academic institutions like Army Logistics University for joint education efforts

Number of employees

The exact number of employees is not publicly specified, as CJSL operates within the broader structure of the National Defense University.

Organization structure

CJSL's structure supports its educational and research goals:

Leader

The center is led by a **Director**.

Divisions

No formal divisions are publicly detailed, but activities include:

  - Education initiatives for logistics training
  - Research and publication efforts
  - Leadership development programs

List of programs

Joint Logistics Course collaboration with Army Logistics University
Research projects on joint logistics strategies
Workshops and seminars for logistics community engagement

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget details for CJSL are not publicly available, as funding is part of the National Defense University’s budget.

Staff

CJSL’s staff includes educators, researchers, and administrative personnel, though exact numbers are not specified.

Funding

Funding comes through the National Defense University’s budget, supplemented by Department of Defense allocations for logistics education and research.

Services provided

CJSL provides educational programs, conducts research on logistics strategies, and facilitates knowledge sharing to enhance the capabilities of logisticians within the Joint Logistics Enterprise.

Regulations overseen

CJSL does not oversee regulations but contributes to policy development through its research and educational outputs.

Headquarters address

300 5th Ave, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC 20319

History

The idea for CJSL emerged in 2008 following a Defense Business Board recommendation to centralize joint logistics education at the National Defense University. It was established to address the increasing complexity of logistics in modern military operations.

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