In response to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2005, DoD established the Business Transformation Agency (BTA), tasked with modernizing processes, systems and information flows to deliver 21st Century enterprise-level capabilities required to support national security requirements. Defense business operations are being streamlined so that DoD can more effectively deliver warfighting capabilities, deal with growing pressures on resources, and benefit from economies of scale. Costly and outdated systems, procedures and programs tax resources from warfighting and stifle innovation. Faster, more efficient processes reduce costs while delivering better support. Targeted were 18 of the DoD’s business programs, systems and initiatives, including: the Defense Travel System, the Standard Procurement System and the Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System. Business operations at six defense agencies have been impacted: the departments of the Army, Navy and Air Force; the defense logistics agency; defense finance and accounting service; and transportation command.