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About Industrial Base Policy

Ensure the defense industrial base can provide decisive advantages to the Warfighter.

Industrial Base Policy Organization Chart

Priorities

Industrial Base Policy is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment for:

  • Developing Department of War policies for the maintenance of the United States defense industrial base
  • Executing small business programs and policy
  • Conducting geo-economic analysis and assessments
  • Providing recommendations on budget matters related to the defense industrial base
  • Anticipating and closing gaps in manufacturing capabilities for defense systems
  • Assessing impacts related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
  • Monitoring and assessing impact of foreign investments in the United States
  • Executing authorities under Sections 2501 and 2505 U.S.C. Title 10

Click here to find out more about the Under Secretary of War (Acquisition and Sustainment).