What is the goal of the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS)?

The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) primarily focuses on the sale of surplus equipment. This involves managing and facilitating the redistribution of Department of Defense (DoD) items that are no longer needed by the military but still have value. The goal is to ensure that these surplus items are made available for sale to other federal agencies, state and local governments, and the general public, thus maximizing the use of government resources and minimizing waste.

When surplus equipment is available for sale, it not only helps in recovering funds for the government but also reduces the environmental impact associated with disposal. This is particularly important in today's context where sustainability and efficient resource management are prioritized.

While the other choices mention important activities related to resource management—such as repair, recycling, and disposal—these are not the primary objectives of DRMS. Repairing equipment and recycling resources might be aspects of overall military logistics or environmental initiatives, but they do not capture the core mission of DRMS as concisely as the sale of surplus equipment does. Similarly, while disposal of excess supplies could occur, the DRMS places a stronger emphasis on the potential to market and sell those supplies instead of simply disposing of them.