The Department of Defense has released a new directive establishing policy, outlining responsibilities and providing procedures for the function of the Joint Production Accelerator Cell, or JPAC.
William LaPlante, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment and a three-time Wash100 awardee, approved and cleared for public release the new DOD Instruction on JPAC, which took effect on Friday.
What Is JPAC?
JPAC is an office within the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, or USD A&S, that works to establish enduring production capacity, resiliency and surge capability for key defense weapons systems and supplies. It also serves as a key enabler of the National Defense Strategy.
Through JPAC, the department promotes industrial production resilience and ensures capability for defense weapons platforms by assessing and developing optical production strategies.
Strategies for defense weapons systems and supplies include evaluating mitigation strategies for identified production constraints; developing integrated strategies for production surge capability; and assessing global production.
What Are the Responsibilities of the JPAC Executive Director?
The JPAC executive director manages and directs the personnel in executing the roles and responsibilities outlined in the directive and coordinates and exchanges information with the Office of the Secretary of Defense and DOD components that have related responsibilities and functions.
The head of JPAC should communicate directly with DOD component heads to implement the policy, including soliciting advice and assistance.
