critical item list

(DOD) Prioritized list, compiled from a subordinate commander'scomposite critical item lists, identifying supply items andweapon systems that assist Service and Defense Logistics Agency'sselection of supply items and systems for production surgeplanning. Also may be used in operational situations by thecombatant commander and/or subordinate joint force commander(within combatant commander directives) to cross-level criticalsupply items between Service components. Also called CIL. See also critical item.