Defense Primer: Department of Defense Maintenance Depots

This article discusses a significant part of the Organic Industrial Base (OIB), namely the “maintenance depots” of the Department of Defense. These facilities are primarily in charge of providing “depot-level maintenance and repair” for various military platforms and pieces of equipment.

This report serves as a primer for those who are interested in a comprehensive overview of the maintenance depots, including responsibilities, locations of major sites, and relevant legislation.