JOB DUTIES

• Receive, inspect, inventory, load/unload, store, issue and deliver supplies and equipment


• Maintain automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment


• Issue and receive small arms. Secure and control weapons and ammunition in security areas


• Schedule and perform preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons


• Operate unit level computers

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 unit supply specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight 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 handling and storing stock.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Procedures for shipping, receiving, storing and issuing stock


• Stock control and accounting procedures


• Procedures for handling medical and food supplies


• Movement, storage and maintenance of ammunition