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AFSC 21R4, Staff
AFSC 21R3, Qualified
AFSC 21R1, Entry

Specialty Summary. Integrates the spectrum of the logistics processes within the operational, acquisition, and wholesale environments. The major logistics processes include distribution, materiel management and contingency operations. Directs and manages distribution management, materiel management, contingency operations, fuels management, airlift operations, and vehicle management. Plans and programs logistics support for wartime requirements. Related DoD Occupational Group: 8A.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Directs contingency operations such as logistics planning, deployment command and control, Logistics Readiness Centers, logistics command and control, Combat Support Center activities, deployment, bed-down, and redeployment activities. Integrates Agile Combat Support planning efforts, conducts readiness assessment of logistics activities, conducts war and contingency planning, base support and expeditionary site planning, WRM management, support agreement management, manages logistics time phased force deployment data and unit type codes.

Directs vehicle management operations such as coordination of vehicle and equipment requirements, assignments, priorities and warranty repairs with the Air Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS) and Automated Fleet Information System (AFIS). Evaluates quality of operator care and maintenance. Determines operational requirements and specifications including reliability, maintainability and standardization for facilities, vehicles and materiel handling equipment. Develops policies and procedures for the administration of vehicle abuse and misuse programs. Collects and analyzes data on vehicle operations and maintenance.

Directs aerial port operations such as management of fixed and mobile air terminals through various sub-processes to include: Fleet Services, Aerial Delivery, Passenger Terminals, Freight, and the Air Terminal Operations. Coordinates contingency transportation support requirements and capabilities with other agencies using the Global Transportation Network (GTN), Global Command and Control System (GCCS), and In-Transit Visibility (ITV) systems. Coordinates military and commercial aircraft schedules with appropriate control and operations centers and flight line agencies using the Global Decision Support System (GDSS) and GCCS. Evaluates movement forecast and flow of personnel and cargo into the most efficient mode of the Defense Transportation System. Collects and analyzes data on air transportation.

Directs materiel management operations such as, direction and management of retail or wholesale supply activities. Included are environmental compliance and inventory management. Determines, computes, and analyzes current and projected materiel requirements; applies authorizations and allowances; establishes and maintains stock levels; inspects, reviews, and evaluates work methods and procedures. Ensures accountability is maintained for supplies, equipment, and War Reserve Materiel (WRM). Determines effectiveness of functional data systems. Manages assigned information systems and applies approved standards and criteria to ensure proper implementation, operation, and results. Develops plans, programs, policies and procedures to manage materiel management activities, including systems design and analysis, determination and computation of requirements, plans for activation and inactivation, facility requirements, equipment allowances, and materiel accounting. Develops working capital fund operating programs and determines operating budget. Provides guidance on handling of readiness materiel stocks, including location, type of storage, protection, security, and quality control.

Directs acquisition logistics activities. Plans for and manages systems, subsystems, and equipment throughout their life cycle, including integrated logistics support activities. Develops, initiates, integrates, and manages all logistics actions associated with life cycle management of weapon systems, subsystems, and equipment. Serves as logistics focal point throughout the system’s life cycle. Formulates logistics management and fiscal policy for weapon systems.

Directs fuels management operations such as environmental compliance, inventory management of ground and aviation fuels. Determines provisions, computes and analyzes current and projected petroleum requirements; computes, establishes, and maintains stock levels, manages fuel receipt from pipelines, trucks, rail cars, and marine vessels. Manages fuel dispensing systems, bulk fuel storage facilities, cryogenics productions and storage, and test and evaluation of fuel samples. Develops, plans and establishes policies and procedures to manage fuels activities, including systems design, plans for activation and inactivation, facility requirements, equipment allowances, and accounting. Interprets fuels directives. Inspects, reviews, and evaluates work methods and procedures. Resolves problems related to storage, fire hazards, and truck fill stand and aircraft refueling areas. Coordinates with commander, staff, and operating units on wartime, contingency and peacetime fuels support. Coordinates with elements of DoD and other governmental organizations to assure support to Air Force units.

Directs distribution management operations to include managing cargo distribution functions such as receiving, inspecting, tracing, tracking, packaging, and shipping of supplies, equipment and war readiness spares. Responsible for logistics pipeline management and time-sensitive delivery of materiel in support of peace, contingency, and wartime operations. Maintains accountability for supplies and equipment. Resolves problems related to storage, safety, and fire hazards. Manages storage space utilization and develops and maintains a storage facility and mechanized material handling equipment modernization program to include maintenance, future upgrades, and working stock requirements. Determines readiness requirements, including emergency supply support plans, tactical and strategic movement of personnel, materiel, and units. Schedules and coordinates movement of cargo, personnel, and personal property by commercial or military modes using systems which interface with defense total asset visibility systems. Uses in-transit visibility systems. Maintains liaison with US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), other services and federal agencies to schedule and coordinate movements of cargo and personnel. Ensures proper allocation and effective use of transportation resources. Establishes and administers an effective packaging and preservation program. Evaluates movement forecasts and flow of personnel and cargo into the transportation system, movement capabilities, and efficiency of modes used.

Specialty Qualifications:

Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of the following core competencies: Materiel Management, Distribution Management and Contingency Operations. A Logistics Readiness Officer must have a well developed knowledge of all three core competencies and well grounded understanding of the six proficiencies: Distribution management, materiel management, fuels management, contingency operations, aerial port operations, and vehicle management.

21B3A. Nuclear weapons and warheads; missile and re-entry systems; nuclear armament systems; suspension and release equipment; weapon use-control; nuclear surety; joint nuclear procedures; related test, handling, and SE; evolution of missiles; missile operations including booster and payload processing; and solid and liquid rocket performance, maintenance capabilities, limitations, and employment of missile equipment

Education. For entry into this specialty, undergraduate academic specialization in logistics management, economics, management, business administration, computer science, information management systems, finance, accounting, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, or industrial management is desirable.

Training. For award of AFSC 21R3, completion of Logistics Readiness Officer exportable or in-resident transition course is mandatory.

Experience. For award of AFSC 21R3, a minimum of 12 months experience in one of the following competencies is mandatory: Materiel Management, Contingency Operations, or Distribution Management.

Other. For retention of AFSC 21R3, requires a second competency to be earned by the fourth year, and a third competency to be gained by the seventh year .

NOTE: For ARC officers, the MAJCOM LG can waive the second and third competencies if the officer cannot gain the experience due to limitations in training opportunities .

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Above Information Derived from AFMAN 36-2105