The organization that will be used for this course is the U.S. Army’s supply support activity. Supply support activities are designed to provide supported units with various types of supplies. Supported units are ultimately considered the customer of the supply support activity. Supply support activities provide a service to their customers very similar to the method a local department or grocery store supports their customers. Supplies can be anything from food to major end items such as a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle(HMMWV). For the army to operate efficiently, it depends on the various types of supplies to function on a daily basis. Soldiers cannot fight or train if they are not equipped with the right …show more content…
Supply support activities are broken down into 4 sections. The stock control section is responsible for the communication between the various STAMIS systems and they interact with the supported customers more than the other 3 sections. Stock control is very similar to a person working at the register of a department store. The receiving section is responsible for processing and receiving the supplies once it is delivered to the warehouse. The storage section is responsible for storing the received supplies on the warehouse shelves, they are also responsible for pulling the items from the shelves when customers request items that are stored on the shelves within the warehouse. The issuing section is responsible for issuing and ensuring that supported customers receive their supplies in a timely manner. The stock control and the issue section have the most interaction with the supply support activity’s customers. Along with the four sections, there is a position called the accountable officer and a noncommissioned officer in charge(NCOIC). The accountable officer is overall responsible for accounting for all supplies that is received in the warehouse until the customers sign for their specific items. The NCOIC works side by side with the accountable officer and is responsible to ensure that the supply support activity functions as one cohesive team. Generally there are
The Process is that when received, all items are counted manually and taken to the warehouse - loaded on to special shelves. Information is recorded on the computer. Each department identifies goods needed. A list is made and items taken for display and sale in the shop. Department staff replenish the shelves when needed under close supervision and management in order to supply a high class service to customers.
The SSA is the lowest level of support in the Army supply support system and is the keeper of the ASL which belongs to the Army Materiel Command (AMC) until the item is requisitioned, purchased and issued to the customer. As previously mentioned the SSA consists of five sections. These sections work independently of each other, yet they are so intertwined with one another, the success of the SSA depends on their synergy.
I am Robert Turner, and I am requesting to be selected as the Supply Officer for the unit next year. I would like this position because I want to be able to really maximize the capabilities of the unit with the gear that we have available to us. I went to the MMA trip, and the thing that stuck with me is the Gunnery Sergeant, in the midst of the yelling, told me “if you lose your gear, the enemy will kill you with it”. This isn’t saying that we have to worry about dying if we lose a cover or belt, but I will make sure that any missing gear is returned swiftly and with the utmost importance to detail. I will also check with cadets in the unit on a regular basis to see how all their gear is fitting and if they will need anything. I
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The warehouse staff will need to move items to temporary storage locations, assist in setting up racking, and restocking shelves. Our data entry department will be required to update each item with package sizes, weights, and warehouse location information.
Each project consist of an average of 17 to 20 people some civilian and the others are military. As the lead operation officer he must ensure each project is on schedule and the equipment, training, is processed on expected delivery date. Milton is responsible for delivery of products in 7 to 10 Europe Countries. The hours are long and it vital that the inventory is delivered and set up according to schedule. (Milton E. Maddox, CPT, SC Operation Officer, 2016, January 23) Milton mentioned that his job detailed is more than the supply chain process and operations officer. Often times he assists in the development and execution of the DISE operational budget. The G8 Financial Manger oversees the budget and processes the information to Milton. (Milton E. Maddox, CPT, SC Operation Officer, 2016, January 23) After discussing the details of his job specification we examined its strengths and weaknesses. The strengths comprised of a remarkable training support system. Exceptional financial records that allows for an enormous budget to implement equipment to military personal in the 7 to 10 countries in Europe. The chain of process in minimal which elevates the delay in progress and approval. The specific gear being transported is of high quality and proper training is executed to minimize errors. (Milton E. Maddox, CPT, SC Operation Officer, 2016, January 23)
Organizational and Operational Equipment: Each specific requirement must be addressed in detail on the course resource packet. Attach pages as required to the course resource packet to ensure all necessary items required for the course are addressed. Facility requirements must be specific and addressed through the S-4. Training areas and ranges must be requested and coordinated through RFMSS and forward
There is something about an old man sitting in his rocking chair sharing stories that sparks just about anyone’s interest. It just so happens that man was my grandfather, telling stories about his experiences serving in the military, I couldn’t help but sit and listen in fascination. He had so much to say; from how he had two pet monkeys during the war, learning how to ask for tea from a Vietnamese man, to desperately trying to sleep through the haunting visions of dead bodies he had seen in combat. My grandfather is a strong man, but even so, he still needs help in some aspects of life after serving in the military. He began to tell me about his trips to the Department of Veteran Affairs Clinic and the medical support he received. He said to me, “Now baby girl, Lord knows I am thankful for the aid government offers, but I sure wish some things were different. Not just for me, but the Veterans out there that need more than I do.” This was something that really made me think about what our government does offer and how it effects our citizens. Some would argue that we have ample support opportunities and the government is offering all that is needed, while others would argue there is not enough aid and the government is not, in fact, doing everything they can to help the men and women who have served our country.
SPC Madden serves as a supply technician covering multi-functional tasks inside the USPFO-PMB. She has assisted in maintaining 100% accountability of all new equipment fielding to the Oregon National Guard. She is responsible to ensure all fielding teams have the proper logistical support to issue new tactical equipment to BDEs. Her ability to cover numerous tasks at once enhances the PMB (usually tasks to a fully). Her tasks also include ensuring the 100% accountability of newly fielded equipment is lateral transferred to the USPFO PBO. This can be a difficult task as both accountable officers use different equipment accountability systems. To distinguish the computer bridge between the two systems requires knowledge, usually obtained by a
The Military Support Program (MSP), which began in 2007, is a program in Connecticut designed to address the needs of active duty, veterans, reservist, National Guard members and their families needs. Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is the body that over sees this program. There are two key programs within the MSP the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and the MSP Embedded Clinician Program. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program is a thoughtful, comprehensive program designed to address behavioral health issues associated with deployment. Beginning a year prior to a Unit’s scheduled deployment, service members and their families participate in Yellow Ribbon these events are held at different venues, such as hotels
• Safeguard all property utilizing key control procedures and site storage security requirements. Help manage the transfer of equipment to designated units utilizing standardized procedures and property regulations and policy for the coordination, layout and complete transfer of all equipment. Assist with all processes dealing with inventory procedures to include; equipment inventory layout, component list inventories, sub hand receipts and shortage annex procedures, assist with cyclic and sensitive items inventories, relocation of equipment and materials, assist with tracking paperwork processes, safeguarding equipment through key control and storage requirements.
Since taking over the Supply Support Activity (SSA) Platoon in April 2017, SSG Johnson has been a key player as the Material Manager for 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT) SSA in support of the 82nd Airborne Division’s World Wide deployment mission. His responsible for maintaining an Authorized to Forecast (ATF) of over 2,204 lines valued in excess of $3.4 million. SSG Jonson manages expedient processing of requisitions and receipts. Provides daily supervisory oversight for receiving, storage, issue, turn-in, and stock control procedures utilizing the Global Combat Support System Army (GCSS-A). SSG Johnson also provides responsive CL II, IV, VII and IX direct support to 120 supporting units. He is also the advisor to the Brigade Command Sergeant Major (CSM) for all multi-class supply support; providing technical analysis and recommendations for sustainment operations. SSG Johnson is responsible for the professional and technical development, morale, and safety of nine Non-commissioned Officers (NCO) and 19
The overall business for the U.S. army is simply to fight and win the nations wars by using a full range of operational tactics. One domain which the Army relies upon is cyber. Without the ability to communicate across boarder and into dark areas of the world, the U.S. armed forces, to include the U.S. Army would be hard pressed when devising plans to win. However, to remain the superpower the world looks to during times of strife, organizations such as the Army must define the technological edge, and ensure the organization keeps upholds that standard. To fulfill the requirements associated with defining the edge, decision makers must remain aware of change. Unfortunately change happens, and requires a reevaluation to ensure the organization has not, or will not become stagnant. If events were to occur, the organization would no longer be able to define what it is to be on the edge of technology. Moreover, the organization could also easily find itself in a situation where it is hard pressed to devise the plans required to win.
This course needs to consist of more hands on, interactive activities. Each day should include a “field trip” to one of the many supporting agencies that we deal with on a daily basis. New Drill Sergeants should be introduced to the point of contacts and be briefed on how each organization operates and what is expected to remain in compliance and accomplish the goals smoothly and efficiently. Beyond transforming civilians into Soldiers, which is the primary mission of the Drill Sergeant, they are also required to make coordination with outside agencies to handle specialized training, provide logistical support, and ensure that each trainee’s daily needs are met such as nutrition and medical
The factors selected for this research derive from interviews with the officer in charge of the enlisted basic supply section, Bryan Harding. The SWOT topics are the basis of the internal and external processes that assist the instructors and students achieve success. The mission of the instructors enables the instructors to achieve success that meet the organizations goals.