Logistics Support Activities

The Logistics Support Activities (PE 0708012K) program, managed by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is a critical line item within the Department of Defense's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E), Defense-Wide budget. Its primary objective is to support the development and sustainment of the Distributed Continuity Integrated Network Top Secret Enterprise Services (DCIN-TS ES). This system is designed to provide a secure, resilient decision-support and collaboration environment for continuity of operations (COOP) and continuity of government (COG) activities. It enables effective decision-making among senior DoD principals and staff during crisis or contingency scenarios.

DCIN-TS ES is engineered to operate across a variety of platforms and environments, including fixed, transportable, and mobile configurations. Its versatility allows it to function on air, ground, rail, and sea platforms, ensuring that critical communications and decision-support capabilities are maintained regardless of location or operational context. The program's goal is to ensure uninterrupted, secure collaboration and information sharing for national security leadership, particularly in situations where conventional infrastructure may be degraded or unavailable.

The Logistics Support Activities line item funds research, development, and operational system enhancements for DCIN-TS ES. This includes investments in advanced networking technologies, secure communications protocols, and integration of emerging capabilities to address evolving threats and operational requirements. The program is classified, and detailed technical objectives are not publicly disclosed. Its overarching aim is to maintain and improve the resilience, security, and interoperability of DoD's top secret enterprise services for continuity missions.

Budget justification for this program centers on the necessity of robust, survivable communications and decision-support systems for national security leadership. The requested funding supports ongoing development, testing, and evaluation activities, as well as the procurement of hardware and software solutions tailored to the unique requirements of COOP and COG operations. The program also ensures that these capabilities remain current with technological advancements and are able to counter sophisticated cyber and physical threats.

Program management and execution is overseen by DISA, which coordinates with other DoD agencies and stakeholders to align DCIN-TS ES capabilities with broader continuity and emergency preparedness strategies. The acquisition strategy and specific milestones are classified. The program's execution involves a mix of internal development and external contracting, leveraging specialized expertise to meet stringent security and operational requirements.

In addition to RDT&E funding, related operations and maintenance activities are supported through a separate budget line, which provides for the sustainment and lifecycle management of deployed systems. This ensures that the DCIN-TS ES environment remains fully operational and responsive to the needs of DoD leadership during both routine and crisis conditions.