Purpose of the Defense Standardization Program: We champion standardization throughout DOD to reduce costs and improve operational effectiveness. Mission: We identify, influence, develop, manage, and provide access to standardization processes, products, and services for warfighters, the acquisition community, and the logistics community to promote interoperability, reduce total ownership costs, and sustain readiness. Vision: DSP is a comprehensive, integrated standardization program linking DOD acquisition, operational, sustainment, and related military and civil communities. It is universally recognized for advancing DOD's Joint Vision 2010 and acquisition goals.