Yes, it is.
That is a fundamental component and I'm really very happy that it is still within our purview, especially since it is now under my command and the lessons learned directly in Afghanistan clearly show that that is essential.
Indeed, these people are required to provide operational support at all times, day and night, just as our people do in theatre. If ammunition is needed, I have civilian employees in my organization who will work overtime to ensure that ammunition gets to theatre within the appropriate timeframe.
That is what operational requirements demand, and I'm very pleased we were able to prevent that from being privatized, because I don't think contracting it out to the private sector would have allowed us to provide the proper response for a request of this type.