The Medical Logistics Specialist is primarily responsible for receiving, storing, recording and issuing Army medical supplies.
68J1O - Skill Level One
Medical Logistics Specialist: Perform receipt, storage, issue, packing and shipping, care, inspection, quality control, segregation, inventory control, requisitioning, preservation, salvage, and destruction of medical supplies and equipment.
68J2O - Skill Level Two
Medical Logistics Sergeant: Perform receipt, packing and shipping, care, inspection, quality control, segregation, inventory control, requisitioning, storage, preservation, issue, salvage, destruction, repair parts management, distribution, supply management, property management and accounting of medical supplies and equipment.
68J3O - Skill Level Three
Medical Logistics Sergeant: Perform receipt, packing and shipping, care, inspection, quality control, segregation, inventory control, requisitioning, storage, preservation, issue, salvage, destruction, repair parts management, distribution, supply management, property management and accounting of medical supplies and equipment. Supervise small sized logistics division, medical supply, stock control, property management or storage activity.
STOCK CONTROL SUPERVISOR: Responsible for the accountability of all records of item balances and/or dollar values in accordance with governing regulations. Develops, coordinates, and exercises overall management and control of "materiel for receipt", "issue", "turn-in', "in-transit", and "excess ".Assists in controlling the Account Retail inventory levels to maintain stocks within dollar value limits. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates gains and losses identified in inventory adjustment reports and takes action to have discrepancies corrected. Resolves questions about the validity of charges for materiel. Provides input to internal/external audit, investigation, and inspection findings; enforces procedures to prevent recurrence. Establishes program to ensure a process of continuous purification of supply assets ( materiel on hand). Reviews and analyzes stock level statistics to identify items that are in excess of requirements; provides advice and guidance concerning disposition of excess stock; determines cause for excess condition (e.g., changes in requirements); and initiates remedial actions. Establishes policies and procedures to provide lateral supply support to field units when the wholesale supply system cannot meet required delivery dates; approves or disapproves requests and direct shipments. Provides assistance/training to division personnel with regards to desk procedures, supply performance indicators.
STOCK CONTROL SUPERVISOR: Responsible for the accountability of all records of item balances and/or dollar values in accordance with governing regulations. Develops, coordinates, and exercises overall management and control of "materiel for receipt", "issue", "turn-in', "in-transit", and "excess ".Assists in controlling the Account Retail inventory levels to maintain stocks within dollar value limits. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates gains and losses identified in inventory adjustment reports and takes action to have discrepancies corrected. Resolves questions about the validity of charges for materiel. Provides input to internal/external audit, investigation, and inspection findings; enforces procedures to prevent recurrence. Establishes program to ensure a process of continuous purification of supply assets ( materiel on hand). Reviews and analyzes stock level statistics to identify items that are in excess of requirements; provides advice and guidance concerning disposition of excess stock; determines cause for excess condition (e.g., changes in requirements); and initiates remedial actions. Establishes policies and procedures to provide lateral supply support to field units when the wholesale supply system cannot meet required delivery dates; approves or disapproves requests and direct shipments. Provides assistance/training to division personnel with regards to desk procedures, supply performance indicators.
68J4O - Skill Level Four
Medical Logistics NCO: Perform receipt, packing and shipping, care, inspection, quality control, segregation, inventory control, requisitioning, storage, preservation, issue, salvage, destruction, repair parts management, distribution, supply management, property management and accounting of medical supplies and equipment. Supervise medium sized logistics division, medical supply, stock control, property management or storage activity.
Detachment Sergeant: The Detachment Sergeant is accountable to the Detachment Commander and performs duties similar to a 1SG. He/She is responsible for providing sound advice to the commander on a wide range of topics including the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, well being, career progression, recognition, and professional development of all assigned enlisted members. Furthermore, working with his or her fellow NCOs and supervisors, the detachment sergeant ensures discipline is equitably maintained, and the goals of health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, and welfare of the enlisted force are met. Detachment sergeants must be proactive in the performance of his or her duties; demonstration of initiative, innovation, and strength of character are imperatives in this vocation.
Platoon Sergeant: The Platoon Sergeant is the primary assistant and advisor to the platoon leader, with the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The platoon sergeant helps the commander to train the platoon leader and in that regard has an enormous effect on how that young officer perceives NCOs for the rest of his career. The platoon sergeant takes charge of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. As the lowest level senior NCO involved in the company METL, platoon sergeants teach collective and individual tasks to soldiers in their squads, crews or equivalent small units.
Detachment Sergeant: The Detachment Sergeant is accountable to the Detachment Commander and performs duties similar to a 1SG. He/She is responsible for providing sound advice to the commander on a wide range of topics including the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, well being, career progression, recognition, and professional development of all assigned enlisted members. Furthermore, working with his or her fellow NCOs and supervisors, the detachment sergeant ensures discipline is equitably maintained, and the goals of health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, and welfare of the enlisted force are met. Detachment sergeants must be proactive in the performance of his or her duties; demonstration of initiative, innovation, and strength of character are imperatives in this vocation.
Platoon Sergeant: The Platoon Sergeant is the primary assistant and advisor to the platoon leader, with the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The platoon sergeant helps the commander to train the platoon leader and in that regard has an enormous effect on how that young officer perceives NCOs for the rest of his career. The platoon sergeant takes charge of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. As the lowest level senior NCO involved in the company METL, platoon sergeants teach collective and individual tasks to soldiers in their squads, crews or equivalent small units.
68J5O - Skill Level Five
Senior Medical Logistics NCO: Supervise large sized logistics division medical supply, stock control, property management and storage activity. Manage the functional areas pertaining to the highly specialized and technical materiel and services utilized in support of the health care delivery system. Exercises staff responsibility for units engaged in medical supply and service operations and other logistical support. Serve as a focal point for medical property management and accountability procedures. Advise staff on matters regarding supply and services support and other medical logistical functions. As a materiel manager, develops, coordinates, and supervises the supply support portion of an integrated logistics support plan. Duties are performed in MTOE/TDA organizations, both CONUS and OCONUS.
Operations Sergeant: The Operations Sergeant assists in organizing, and coordinating the company/battalion/brigade and supporting unit’s operations. He is the noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of the operations in the absence of the Executive/Operations Officer. The Operations Sergeant advises the Company/Battalion/Brigade Commander on the current and future employment of the unit. He maintains the current operational status of the unit. He organizes, deploys and supervises the field Tactical Operations Center (TOC).
First Sergeant: The First Sergeant is the senior NCO in companies, batteries and troops. The position of first sergeant is similar to that of the CSM in importance, responsibility and prestige. As far back as the Revolutionary War period, first sergeants have enforced discipline, fostered loyalty and commitment in their soldiers, maintained duty rosters and made morning reports to their company commanders. Since today’s first sergeants maintain daily contact with and are responsible for training and ensuring the health and welfare of all of the unit’s soldiers and families, this position requires extraordinary leadership and professional competence. First sergeants hold formations, instruct platoon sergeants and assist the commander in daily unit operations. Though first sergeants supervise routine administrative duties their principle duty is training soldiers. The CSM, first sergeant and other key NCOs, must understand the organization’s collective mission essential tasks during METL-based training. Through NCO development programs, performance counseling and other guidance, first sergeants are the Army’s most important mentors in developing subordinate NCOs.
Operations Sergeant: The Operations Sergeant assists in organizing, and coordinating the company/battalion/brigade and supporting unit’s operations. He is the noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of the operations in the absence of the Executive/Operations Officer. The Operations Sergeant advises the Company/Battalion/Brigade Commander on the current and future employment of the unit. He maintains the current operational status of the unit. He organizes, deploys and supervises the field Tactical Operations Center (TOC).
First Sergeant: The First Sergeant is the senior NCO in companies, batteries and troops. The position of first sergeant is similar to that of the CSM in importance, responsibility and prestige. As far back as the Revolutionary War period, first sergeants have enforced discipline, fostered loyalty and commitment in their soldiers, maintained duty rosters and made morning reports to their company commanders. Since today’s first sergeants maintain daily contact with and are responsible for training and ensuring the health and welfare of all of the unit’s soldiers and families, this position requires extraordinary leadership and professional competence. First sergeants hold formations, instruct platoon sergeants and assist the commander in daily unit operations. Though first sergeants supervise routine administrative duties their principle duty is training soldiers. The CSM, first sergeant and other key NCOs, must understand the organization’s collective mission essential tasks during METL-based training. Through NCO development programs, performance counseling and other guidance, first sergeants are the Army’s most important mentors in developing subordinate NCOs.
School Information
School: 081 Location: 2250 STANLEY RD STE 336, FT SAM HOUSTON, TX
Course: 551-68J10 Phase:
Course Title: MEDICAL LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
081 Course: 551-68J10 Phase: Course Length: 5 Weeks 3.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
PULHES 222332 Required
Must meet height weight std IAW AR 600-9 YES Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating MEDIUM - LIFT OCCASIONAL 50 LB, FREQUENT 25 LB Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Open to Active Army (AA) CPL/SPC non-promotable and below, National Guard and Army Reserve SSG (see special information) and below, and DOD civilians. AA and RC soldiers holding MOS 68A, 68K, 68P, 68V and 68WM6, will not be considered. The service remaining requirement for in-service active army soldiers upon completion of this course is nine months IAW AR 614-200, Chapter 4, Table 4-1. SRR requirements for the RC is governed by NGR 351-1 (4 Years) or AR
135-200 (2 Years). Enlisted women who are pregnant will be processed IAW AR 635-200. Prior to the departure from home station, soldiers are required to reenlist or extend their term of enlistment in order to fulfill the SRR requirement upon completion of the course. When reporting to the AMEDDC&S for training, and it is determined that soldiers do not meet the
SRR requirement, they will not be accepted into the course unless the SRR requirement is fulfilled. The physical profile serials (PULHES) applies to initial entry soldiers only, and is not to be used as a prerequisite for soldiers reclassifying into this MOS. A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area CL in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002. A minimum score of 92 in aptitude area CL on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002, and prior to 1 July 2004. A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area CL on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004. SECURITY: None
Course Scope:
The Course provides training in medical materiel procedures in TOE/TDA AMEDD units. Major areas of concentration includes: medical publications and directives, medical materiel property control procedures, medical materiel stock accounting procedures, medical materiel functions at the organization/installation level, and the Army Physical Fitness Program. Methods of instruction include: conferences, demonstrations and practical exercises. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are awarded MOS 68J.
Special Information:
Reserve Component soldiers will arrive at Fort Sam Houston with the following items MPRJ 201file, Medical Record, Dental Record and complete basic clothing issue, to include running shoes. DoD civilians must submit a DA1556 requesting attendance at this course. The Unit of assignment for DoD civilians will incur all costs associated with attendance at this course. AA and RC soldiers must submit DA Form 4187, ERB, DA Form 2-1, and letters of recommendations from the chain of command. National Guard and Army Reserve SSGs' will receive a certificate of completion for attending this course, additional skill level 30 training is required to be awarded the MOS. SUBMIT ALL REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS TO: CDR, AMEDD Center & School, AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate, ATTN: MCCS-DE, 2427 Hood St, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7584.
Course: 551-68J10 Phase:
Course Title: MEDICAL LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
081 Course: 551-68J10 Phase: Course Length: 5 Weeks 3.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
PULHES 222332 Required
Must meet height weight std IAW AR 600-9 YES Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating MEDIUM - LIFT OCCASIONAL 50 LB, FREQUENT 25 LB Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Open to Active Army (AA) CPL/SPC non-promotable and below, National Guard and Army Reserve SSG (see special information) and below, and DOD civilians. AA and RC soldiers holding MOS 68A, 68K, 68P, 68V and 68WM6, will not be considered. The service remaining requirement for in-service active army soldiers upon completion of this course is nine months IAW AR 614-200, Chapter 4, Table 4-1. SRR requirements for the RC is governed by NGR 351-1 (4 Years) or AR
135-200 (2 Years). Enlisted women who are pregnant will be processed IAW AR 635-200. Prior to the departure from home station, soldiers are required to reenlist or extend their term of enlistment in order to fulfill the SRR requirement upon completion of the course. When reporting to the AMEDDC&S for training, and it is determined that soldiers do not meet the
SRR requirement, they will not be accepted into the course unless the SRR requirement is fulfilled. The physical profile serials (PULHES) applies to initial entry soldiers only, and is not to be used as a prerequisite for soldiers reclassifying into this MOS. A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area CL in Armed Services Vocational aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002. A minimum score of 92 in aptitude area CL on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002, and prior to 1 July 2004. A minimum score of 90 in aptitude area CL on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004. SECURITY: None
Course Scope:
The Course provides training in medical materiel procedures in TOE/TDA AMEDD units. Major areas of concentration includes: medical publications and directives, medical materiel property control procedures, medical materiel stock accounting procedures, medical materiel functions at the organization/installation level, and the Army Physical Fitness Program. Methods of instruction include: conferences, demonstrations and practical exercises. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are awarded MOS 68J.
Special Information:
Reserve Component soldiers will arrive at Fort Sam Houston with the following items MPRJ 201file, Medical Record, Dental Record and complete basic clothing issue, to include running shoes. DoD civilians must submit a DA1556 requesting attendance at this course. The Unit of assignment for DoD civilians will incur all costs associated with attendance at this course. AA and RC soldiers must submit DA Form 4187, ERB, DA Form 2-1, and letters of recommendations from the chain of command. National Guard and Army Reserve SSGs' will receive a certificate of completion for attending this course, additional skill level 30 training is required to be awarded the MOS. SUBMIT ALL REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS TO: CDR, AMEDD Center & School, AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate, ATTN: MCCS-DE, 2427 Hood St, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7584.
