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Postal Clerks and Storekeepers Merge to Become Logistics Specialists

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS090915-02
Release Date: 9/15/2009 5:13:00 AM

By Tim Christmann, Naval Supply Systems Command Public Affairs

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy Postal Clerk (PC) and Storekeeper (SK) ratings will merge Oct. 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 twenty-first 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 both our Navy warfighters, and the 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."

According to NAVSUP Command Master Chief Jim Collins, merging these two ratings will give the PCs a viable career path, broader skill sets, and increased advancement opportunities. The LS rating will also benefit Sailors with greater diversity in both sea and shore assignments.

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.

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.