0431 logistics/embarkation specialist
The logistics and embarkation specialist is responsible for preparing supplies and equipment for transportation and carries out a range of tasks related to Force Deployment Planning and Execution (FDP&E). These tasks are essential to facilitate the movement of personnel, supplies, and equipment through various transportation modes, including commercial and military assets. This support spans across different operational levels, including unit, Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), and joint operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting unit embarkation training.
- Maintaining a logistics publication library.
- Preparing logistics-related reports and forms.
- Contributing input to transportation budget planning.
- Assisting in calculating a unit’s class I, III, and V requirements.
- Forecasting lift requirements for transportation.
- Managing a unit’s logistics section.
- Generating essential embarkation reports as needed.
- Coordinating transportation arrangements for unit operations.
- Certifying hazardous materials for shipment.
- Overseeing marshaling operations.
- Supervising requests for combat service support.
- Managing loading operations efficiently.
- Coordinating requests for combat service support.
- Performing asset tracking functions.
- Ensuring accuracy in the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES) data.
- Preparing load plans for amphibious ships.
- Calculating the cost of airlift operations.
- Creating load plans for aircraft.
- Submitting airlift requests.
In addition, the specialist utilizes logistics automated information systems to facilitate unit movement planning and execution functions effectively.