JOB DUTIES

• Receive and stock bulk and package products


• Issue and dispense bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities to using units


• Select and submit samples to laboratory for testing


• Perform petroleum and water accounting duties


• Operate equipment used with petroleum and water distribution system and multiproduct pipeline system

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Job training for a petroleum supply specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 11 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including practice in using petroleum.



Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Operating airplane refueling systems and equipment


• Planning and scheduling petroleum transport


• Operating pumps, pipelines and tanker equipment


• Safety regulations and procedures for handling dangerous materials


• Testing oil and fuels