0160 - Postal Officer (III)

Summary

Postal Officers are special staff officers who manage postal operations and postal services at installations, commands, and while deployed.

They act as installation official mail managers, ensuring that the Official Mail Cost Control Program (OMCCP) works effectively.

They represent the commanding officer to the other services, tenant activities, the department of defense (DoD), and the U.S.

Postal Service (USPS) for all postal and official mail matters.

Prerequisites

Have no record of derogatory or unfavorable conduct that casts doubt on the officer’s trustworthiness and honesty.

Have no history of psychiatric disorder, alcoholism, or drug abuse unless a medical evaluation determines the condition no longer exists.

Must have experience as a Postal Clerk, MOS 0161, in order to properly supervise postal operations and identify noncompliance, abuse, or depredations.

Must meet eligibility and appointment criteria as prescribed in MCO 1040.42B, warrant officer (WO) and limited duty officer (LDO) accession programs.

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility, and have favorable entrance national agency check (ENTNAC) and national agency check (NAC) on file.

Have no convictions by court martial, UCMJ punishment for postal related offenses within the last 3 years, or civilian convictions other than minor traffic violations.

Requirements

Complete the Postal Operation and Supervisors Course (A35A8Q1), Ft Jackson, SC.

Complete the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) (M02RMN4) within 18 months of appointment to WO.

POI CID

A35A8Q1

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (d), Personnel and Administration Training and Readiness Manual.

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 11-9131.

None.

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