LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Logistics Management Specialist

This National Guard position is for a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1414P03 and is part of 155 LRS, Nebraska Air National Guard. Responsibilities include managing, directing, and implementing the local formulation and publication of installation deployment guidance based on regulations, manuals, instruction, and directives issued by higher headquarters. Serves as the Installation Deployment Officer (IDO), and acts for the Commander, regarding actions required to deploy in support of Aerospace Expeditionary Forces (EF), contingency operations, Operations Other Than War, and exercises. Reviews USAF, NGB, and MAJCOM deployment procedures to analyze the impact and, if necessary, provide modifications to procedures for the wing and subordinated units. Establishes deployment policy and sets procedures for the integrated efforts of aircraft maintenance, supply, transportation, civil engineering, operations, and supported units for mission essential deployment operations and logistics war planning. Ensures that units meet pre-execution and command and control requirements for deployments. Analyzes time-phased force deployment requirements to develop plan annexes and schedules for inclusion in the execution phase of wing deployments. Plans and controls the movement of personnel and equipment during simulated and actual deployments and exercises.

Identifies all required deployment / redeployment support with the Wing Staff Air Mobility Command and Air Combat Command regarding the transportation of equipment and personnel. Determines the type and number of aircraft required for mission deployment / redeployment. Validates load plans, priority shipments and, customs clearance requirements. Ensures all unit personnel and equipment are properly identified and prepared for deployment / redeployment. Assists the Wing Commander and MAJCOM in determining the type, number or quantity of troops and equipment available for tasking; and schedules, through correspondence, with headquarters and Numbered Air Forces to accomplish specific mission requirements.

Plans, develops, directs, and conducts deployment training for the wing and units. Develops and schedules training courses and approves lesson plans developed by functional areas. Develops and schedules manpower and workload requirements for the organization deployment work centers and ensures they are fully staffed and trained. Assists units by providing guidance and conducting staff assistance visits to identify, correct, and assist with deployment problems. Assesses deployment capabilities with unit commanders to ensure the required deployment training is being conducted. Briefs the Wing Commander, Vice Commander, and Unit Commanders on deployment training programs and requirements.

Reviews Operation Plans, Concept Plans, Concept of Operations, and USAF Special Operations, Exercise, and Exercise Order plans received from and directed by higher headquarters (or locally generated) to determine overall wing and unit tasking. Analyzes Wartime Aircraft Activity tasking; determines availability of tasked personnel and equipment for tasking; and manages the War Reserve Material assets at home station and deployed locations.

Requirements include National Guard membership, compatible military grade and assignment, and a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school. Must be eligible for immediate membership in the Nebraska Air National Guard. Must submit copies of college transcripts awarding degree. Must meet minimum AFOQT scores and have experience in logistics fields, using computers and automation systems, and dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships.