| Defence Logistics Directorate | |
|---|---|
| Country | Namibia |
| Part of | Namibia Defence Force |
The Defence Logistics Directorate is the branch of the Namibian Defence Force responsible for materiel supplies.
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.[1] 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,[2] 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
| From | Chief of Staff | To | Ribbon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Air Commodore Fillemon Sisco Iitembu | 2021[3] | |
| 1 July 2017 | Brigadier General David Amutenya[4] | 2019 | |
| 1 March 2011 | Brigadier General Joseph Kakoto[5] | Unknown date | |
| 2006 | Brig John Mutwa [a] | 2011 | |
| 1995 | Brig James Auala | 2005 | |
| 1990 | Col Peter Nambundunga[6][7] [b] | 1996 |
Notes
- Later Lieutenant General
- Later Major General
References
- "NDF Logistic System Connected".
- https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/185412428.pdf
- "Promotion in NDF - GRN Portal". Mod.gov.na. 2017-07-01. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
- "Promotion in NDF - GRN Portal". Mod.gov.na. 2017-07-01. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
- "NDF promotions, appointments". Archived from the original on 2018-04-08. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
- "Tribute in honour of the late - Maj Gen (RTD) Peter Nambundunga". Archived from the original on 2019-02-26.
- https://informante.web.na/state-funeral-for-late-major-general-peter-nambundunga/