CLEP’s November Lunch n’ Learn webinar is “Integrated Deterrence through Logistics: Regional Sustainment Framework.” Our presenter will be Ms. Lisa P. Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Product Support. 

Our Guest Speaker

Lisa P. Smith

Ms. Lisa P. Smith, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Product Support and serves as the principal advisor to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) leadership on policies, procedures, and actions related to the readiness and sustainability of major weapon systems.

She is responsible for the development and implementation of acquisition and sustainment strategies and processes providing the Warfighter with cost-effective weapon system readiness across the life cycle.

In addition, Ms. Smith coordinates and synchronizes ASD(S) international and partner engagements. She also manages the logistics and acquisition workforce for the Department of Defense. She assumed her current position in April 2021. 

Full Bio

Abstract

The Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) is the DoD’s newest initiative to support the National Defense Strategy priorities and objectives by strategically engaging with allies and partners to bring critical weapon system Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capability and capacity closer to the forward point of need in contested logistics environments.

RSF meets warfighter needs through strategic prioritization and partner-oriented initiatives to increase MRO capabilities, using a systems-focused approach for prioritizing essential items, and fostering collaboration with industry and allies.