Which entity manages the JLTV program?

The Program Executive Office (PEO) Ground Combat Systems is responsible for managing the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. This entity oversees the development, acquisition, and lifecycle support of ground combat vehicles within the Department of Defense. PEO Ground Combat Systems plays a crucial role in ensuring that the JLTV meets the operational requirements set forth by the military, while also adhering to budgetary constraints and timelines for delivery.

While the Department of Defense does have overarching authority and strategic oversight of military programs, it does not manage JLTV directly. The Army Corps of Engineers is primarily focused on military construction projects and infrastructure rather than vehicle acquisition programs. The Defense Logistics Agency provides logistics support but does not manage procurement programs like the JLTV. Therefore, PEO Ground Combat Systems is specifically tasked with the management functions necessary for the JLTV – from the research and development phase through to fielding and support.