Storekeepers, Postal Clerks Unify to Support Global Mission
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS091006-11
Release Date: 10/6/2009 1:57:00 PM
From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Effective Oct. 1, as designated in NAVADMIN 284/09, the logistics specialist (LS) rating was established, encompassing more than 11,000 postal clerks (PC) and storekeepers (SK), who merged into the single designator.
The merger comprises all active duty Sailors and Reserve component E-6 and above, formerly designated as SK and PC, and will include Reserve component E-1 to E-5 beginning Apr. 1, 2010, according to the message.
"As an element of the Navy's total force strategy, this merger will capitalize on the knowledge, skills and abilities found in the two ratings and apply them toward a unified mission," said Vice Adm. Mark Ferguson, chief of naval personnel. "Merging postal clerks and storekeepers together brings nearly 100 years of logistical experience to the logistics specialist rating."
In addition to enhancing mission accomplishment, the merger lends to steadier career progression for Sailors by aligning the global demand and supply for logistical talent.
Logistics specialists will be identified by the crossed keys rating badge, formally the symbol of the storekeeper rating. The conversion of rating badges must be completed by Oct. 1, 2011.
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