MCO 4790.21 — Depot Level Source Of Repair (dlsor) Policy

MCO 4790.21 governs Marine Corps policy for sourcing depot-level maintenance repair workloads for ground systems and software.

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  • Publication number: MCO 4790.21
  • Title: DEPOT LEVEL SOURCE OF REPAIR (DLSOR) POLICY
  • Date: 19 May 2005
  • Proponent: 04000 Logistics
  • Status: New

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It provides the Depot Level Source of Repair decision process for ground weapon systems, ground support equipment, and software. The process requires recommendations and decisions to support compliance with statutes, Department of Defense requirements, and current orders.

Applies to: This Order is applicable to I&L, MCSC, and LOGCOM.

Topics covered

  • Depot-level maintenance sourcing
  • DLSOR decision process
  • Ground weapon systems
  • Ground support equipment
  • Software maintenance
  • Performance Based Logistics
  • Public-private partnerships

Questions and answers

When is the DLSOR decision process required?

The DLSOR decision process is a mandatory activity in logistics support planning for items (and subcomponents) that will require depot level maintenance. (paragraph 4)

When does the DLSOR process take place?

The process will take place following development of the Maintenance Concept and the Operational Requirements Document and prior to completion of the Maintenance Plan. (paragraph 4)

When is a business case analysis required for Performance Based Logistics?

The only exception to using PBL is if a business case analysis shows that PBL is not the best course of action. (paragraph 4)

What must program managers do regarding a business case analysis?

Program managers are responsible for Program Level TLCM and determining a need for a business case analysis with a risk assessment (step 1 and block A1 in figure 1 of enclosure (1)). (paragraph 3)

What is the Marine Corps policy for contractor logistics support?

Reference (d) is the policy for the consideration, selection and use of contractor logistics support for Marine Corps ground equipment, ground weapon systems, munitions, and information systems. (paragraph 3)

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