Today, we will talk about the duties, responsibilities and job description of the Army Supply Sergeant. We will briefly cover what they are responsible for and I will also share some tips for success. Every single Army unit must have the supplies they need to properly manage operations. From food to arms and ammunition and …
Is the U.S. military as modern and up-to-date as it should be for the defense of our country? This is a debate that rages in circles everywhere. While I will not provide my opinion as of yet; I do want to point out some modernization that we can count on this year or soon after. …
When we consider the AMC or U.S. Army Materiel Command, we realize this is one of the more important commands in the United States Army. Why do I say that? Because without AMC, our Army would not be supplied with everything they need to perform their missions. The U.S. Army Materiel Command finds manufacturers and …
It isn’t a glorious job full of medals and recognition, but in this writer’s opinion, it should be. I speak of the Unit Supply Specialist. When we consider the facts, Army Officers and soldiers would be “up a creek” if they did not have the proper supplies to manage their jobs. It is the Army …
MREs is the shortened name for Meals Ready to Eat. Is there really a good MRE? Have they made one that has prime rib and baked potatoes with an apple pie for desert? I don’t think so. As a soldier, I ate my share of MREs. I have tasted both bad, and not so bad. …
Let’s take a few minutes and talk about the Army Supply Julian Dates. While the Army has changed in many ways with technological advances, one thing that has not changed in a long period of time is the use of Julian Dates in Army supply. There is a good reason that the Army uses Julian …
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When dealing with equipment and personnel, one of the most difficult jobs for Army Commanders is keeping track of inventory. While the job of supplies does fall on the shoulders of Supply Specialists, the ultimate responsibility always lies on the Company Commander. As you all probably know, the Army consists of a lot of paperwork. …
When considering all the different materials the Army uses, a person may wonder how they are able to keep track of everything. Whether it is firearms or toilet paper, everything the Army utilizes first must pass through Army Material Command. In today’s post, we will provide an overview of the Army Material Command. Headquarters Army …
Today, I want to educate you about the Army 92A MOS, the Automated Logistical Specialist. Although I never served in this MOS myself as an enlisted Soldier, my first job as a new Platoon Leader was to run a Supply Support Activity (warehouse), which consisted of approximately 30 Soldiers with this MOS. I have a …
Today, I want to take a few minutes and educate you about the different Army Classes of Supply. I’ll share a simple cheat sheet you can use as a reference to answer your questions and keep you on point. Regardless of your rank, duty position or MOS, you should have a basic understanding of supply …
