FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Postal Clerks and Storekeepers Merge to Become Logistics Specialists

 

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. - The U.S. Navy Postal Clerk (PC) and Storekeeper (SK) ratings will merge on October 1 to form the new Logistics Specialist (LS) rating.

 

"This merger is a step in our efforts to define the supply enlisted workforce that will support the Navy in the 21st century," said Rear Adm. Mike Lyden, Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and Chief of Supply Corps. "Our work processes in the future will require a more broadly trained Sailor who can provide a unique skill set to our Navy and joint warfighters. By combining these two ratings, we lay the groundwork for future readiness and greatly enhance career opportunities for all Sailors in the LS rating."

 

Merging these two ratings will give the PCs a viable career path, broader skill sets, and increased advancement opportunities with no adverse affect on the SKs, according to NAVSUP Command Master Chief Jim Collins. "And the LS rating will also benefit Sailors with a broader skill set and greater diversity in both sea and shore assignments."

Logistics Specialist more accurately describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the new workforce and further aligns with our future force requirements, according to Rear Adm. Lyden. He also commented that "our supply enlisted community plays a vital role in executing the Navy's Maritime Strategy mission both afloat and ashore."

 

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead approved the ratings merger on Nov. 17, 2008. Since the LS rating was approved, a new rating manual, mobile training teams, and online training programs were developed to educate PCs and SKs in their new roles as LSs.

 

"We also improved training and personnel qualification standards for Storekeepers assigned in postal positions afloat," said Collins. He added that the establishment of the "LS rating marks the beginning of a rating specifically designed to meet the requirements we face today and anticipate tomorrow."

 

NAVSUP's primary mission is to provide U.S. naval forces with quality supplies and services. With headquarters in Mechanicsburg, Pa., and employing a diverse, worldwide workforce of more than 25,500 military and civilian personnel, NAVSUP oversees logistics programs in the areas of supply operations, conventional ordnance, contracting, resale, fuel, transportation, and security assistance. In addition, NAVSUP is responsible for quality of life issues for our naval forces, including food service, postal services, Navy Exchanges, and movement of household goods.

 

For information regarding this message, contact the NAVSUP Office of Corporate Communications Director at 717-605-1543.

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