Marine Corps Systems Command Systems Approach for the Future State Logistician 28 November 2005 Presented by the Assistant Commander, Logistics

MCSC Life Cycle Logistics Strategy  Future Logistics Workforce  Processes, Products, Tools, Hiring, Training  Logistics Staff Alignment with FIT

A Logistics Workforce characterized by high performance, continuously learning life cycle logisticians, innovatively executing their discipline using: – Well-defined, standardized, flexible supportability processes – Best Practices, procedures, and tools – Shared information and resources (Knowledge Center) – Cross functional skills to manage cost, schedule, performance, and integration aspects of supportability Vision

System Defined SYSTEM HARDWARESOFTWARE SUPPORT

Functional Elements Maintenance planning Supply Support Facilities Tech Manuals/Data Support Equipment Training & Training Support Computer Resources Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation Manpower/Personnel Design Interface (CM, RAM) Product System Support Package MCSC Logistics Functions Enablers Performance Based Logistics USMC Enterprise Level TLCM Fielding Strategy Recruitment Strategies Life Cycle Logistics Policy, Procedures, Processes, and Tools Independent Logistics Assessment Internal/External Interface for Life Cycle Logistics Policy Functional Training & Professional Development

MCSC Life Cycle Logisticians  Core members of the program team managing the cost, schedule, performance and integration aspects of supportability subsystem of weapon systems and equipment; advocating supportable and integrated system designs.  Leads the program team in developing the System Supportability Plan.  Directs the design of systems (and their associated subsystems) for supportability and integrates the ten logistics elements and related disciplines

ACLOG Organization Logistics Services & Product Team Maintenance/ Design Interface Yvonne Romero NH-IV Facilities/ PHS&T Randy Shockey NH-IV Computer Resources Kelly Gibson NH-IV Supply Support Mike Barry NH-III Publications Branch Albany, GA MCSC DLA Rep Steve Smith Support Equip & External Focal Point Rod Montgomery NH-IV Digitization SME Lisa Lawhorne NH-IV Off Mgr/Intern Administrator Wanda Kearns NH-II TM Center Ed Tokarz NH-IV FIT CINS SBT Logistician George Seargeant Asst Cmdr Acquisition Logistics Gordon Taylor GTES SBT Logistician Natalie Boddy IWS SBT Logistician Bob Dietz CESS SBT Logistician Charles Hall MAGTFC2 SBT Logistician Barry Myers AFSS SBT Logistician Jeffrey Gibbs ISI SBT Logistician Jo Ann Pollard Manpower & Training Harry Schmitt NH-III

Recruiting and Hiring  Standard PRDs, Addendums, and crediting plans  Educational Emphasis  Review and approve recruitment package  Review and approve selection  DEP CDR is the selection official for above GS- 13

Workforce Education Breakdown Education Comparison Charts

Equip Spec 1670 NH-II / III Log Data Mgr 0301 Instructional Systems Specialist 1750 Log Interns (0346) Supply Clerks / Techs 2005/2006 Life Cycle Logistician 0346 NH-II/III Life Cycle Logistician 0346 NH-III Program Management NH-III SBT Logistician NH-IV Program Manager NH-IV ACLOG NH-IV PGD NH-IV Level A Level B 3 years from Level “C” Level C 3 years expected time to certify PM Team Logistician Accomplished 75% of Competency KSAs Intern / Entry Level Project Team Level Logistician Achieved 50% of Competency KSAs (All Mandatory) 2 years from Level B certification Accomplished 90% of Competency KSAs Logistician Workforce Career Path

Competencies  Nineteen core duties and responsibilities for MCSC’s logisticians  Three Competency Categories -Supportability Planning -Logistics Design and Testing -Management  Ten Competencies -100 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Life Cycle Logistician's Roles, Responsibilities, and Duties Life Cycle Logistician Competencies for Certification CompetencyKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Logistics Support Planning19 Use of Predictive Models, Best Practices Methods and Processes 6 Total Ownership Cost Reduction10 Sustainment Planning11 Technical Analysis11 Contracting Process7 Systems Engineering17 Supportability Testing10 Funds Management3 Management6

Life Cycle Logistician's Roles, Responsibilities, and Duties (cont.) Certification Level EducationCompetency Requirements Expected Time to Complete Level C Bachelor’s (Business, technical, or logistics area) 50% KSAs Completed 3 years Level BBachelor’s 75% KSAs Completed 3 years from designation as Level C Level A Master’s (desired) Bachelor’s (required) 90% KSAs Completed 2 years from designation as Level B

Workforce Certification Breakdown Level C Certification

Equipment Specialist Career Path Equip Spec 1670 NH-III Equip Spec 1670 NH-II Level B Level C Achieved 90% of Competency KSAs Achieved 60% of Competency KSAs

Equipment Specialist Certification CompetencyKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Provisioning10 Contracting Process11 Technical Documentation10 Technical13 Training3 Information Technology8 Funds Management6 Management16 Equipment Specialist Roles, Responsibilities, and Duties

Certification Level EducationCompetency Requirements Expected Time to Complete Level C Required: High School or Equivalent --- * Desired: Associate/Technical Degree or, Approved Industry Certifications (SAE, etc.) or, Formal Military Maint / Supply School 60% KSAs Completed 2 years Level B * Required: Associate/Technical Degree or, Approved Industry Certifications (SAE, etc.) or, Formal Military Maint / Supply School --- * Desired: (Bachelor’s Degree) 90% KSAs Completed 2 years from designation as Level C Equipment Specialist Certification Levels Equipment Specialist Roles, Responsibilities, and Duties (cont.) * Education Degrees/Certifications must be in related field

Equipment Specialist Certifications

Life Cycle Logistics Roadmap  Developed by ACLOG & LOG FIT –60 – 70% Complete –Continual work in progress (reflects future initiatives, better business practices, etc.) –Integrated into Command Equipping Process

Life Cycle Logistics Roadmap – cont.  Roadmap Tenets –Developed for PMT Logistician –Supports Command Equipping Process –Not Milestone dependent –Depicts Inputs & Outputs and functional logistics element processes by “Phase” –Provides formats for select Supportability documentation –Designed as “worst case” developmental program tool –Tailorable Processes

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