What schools are good for developing Supply NCOs?

2019-08-08T16:30:01-04:00

I have a 92Y Supply NCO (newish E-5) that is looking to attend a school for her professional logistics development. She is the only supply person in the HHC and has been working in supply alone and unafraid here since she was a PFC. Aside from the G-4 in another building, she doesn't get much interaction with other supply folks, so I think it would be good for her to get some training before she goes to another unit. That said, I don't really know what kinds of schools I should be looking for in ATRRS. Any tips?

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Aug 8 at 2019 4:42 PM

2019-08-08T16:42:33-04:00

If they still have the subcourses that you could do through the military it gives you a lot of good material to work with.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2019 4:44 PM

2019-08-08T16:44:42-04:00

I'd recommend completing the GCSS Army portions of supply. The link to the training portal is:
https://gcss.army.mil/training

I had to teach myself how to do all GCSS Army Supply portions. End User Manual within has a step by step on how to do any and all functions relating to her access with in it. If she doesn't already have access. Your PBO has the ability to grant it and place her where she needs to be.
Also go to Alms (Army Learning Management System) on the left hand side once logged in, click on search catalog and type in supply
There will be multiple courses she can become certified in there.

GCSS- Army

GCSS-Army is an SAP based automated logistics ERP system being fielded throughout the US Army.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2019 5:49 PM

2019-08-08T17:49:35-04:00

Consider non logistical courses that will round her knowledge base as a leader. EO, UPL, RTA,SIO etc.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2019 9:02 PM

2019-08-08T21:02:29-04:00

GCSS Army is great, your local G4 civilian inspectors are also a great way to get help and learn, plus hitting the regulations like old school NCOs used to.

Response by SFC Eric Hutcheson made Aug 9 at 2019 11:23 AM

2019-08-09T11:23:35-04:00

I assume she is a BN HHC Supply NCO? Regardless, Is there no BN/BDE S-4 or Battalion Supply Sergeant? Find out who the Property Book Officer is and use their knowledge and mentoring. I’d have to say, most QM CWOs would hopefully be willing to mentor a young E-5; they’ve been great for me over the years. I’ve been retired for 3 years, do they still have Knowledge Center Networks on AKO? The QM/LG community has always been a great asset and tool so hopefully they are still around. Sorry I can’t recommend any courses.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2019 3:03 PM

2019-08-09T15:03:50-04:00

GCSS-Army.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2019 2:28 PM

2019-08-10T14:28:35-04:00

Unit movement officer
Hazmat certifier.
Load planner
Property book officer course ( it’s not warrant course there is a 80 hour course for Property Book custodians )
Civilian logistics certifications.
Global supply chain management degree Devry University and others offer online they can use federal TA for 16 credit hours and not even tap into GI Bill

Response by CW2 Louis Melendez made Aug 14 at 2019 8:54 PM

2019-08-14T20:54:31-04:00

I would say that GCSS-A (Unit Level and PBO) should be her 50M target. Courses like ICODES (Airlift Planner), HAZMAT, Battle Staff, and even the GPC program itself should help broaden her knowledge in Logistics and make her a well-rounded Supply Sergeant and future PBO/S-4.

She really needs to get out of her comfort zone and seek mentorship from somebody. G-4 personnel is or should be a group of highly experienced individuals in the Logistics world and can definitely help her with the mentorship piece.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2019 9:47 PM

2019-08-14T21:47:31-04:00

Also want to add
Airborne
Air assault
Pathfinder

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2019 2:13 AM

2019-08-15T02:13:49-04:00

Fiscal Law
GCSS-A courses
If you are NG look at PEC courses
HAZMAT certifying official

When you go on the ATRRS course catalog you can search by MOS as well

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2019 2:46 PM

2019-08-22T14:46:21-04:00

First off sir I appreciate you looking out for the interests of your Soldiers, as an officer if you keep that attitude you’ll go far with the enlisted ranks and gain respect quicker! So, obviously GCSS Army is an important one and you can try to get her into LIW DST Training. If you get with your Posts COMET Team or your Division they can inform you of any classes they offer. If you are on JBLM let me know I can help you.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2019 10:24 PM

2019-12-04T22:24:07-05:00

Your 92Y needs to enroll in the 80 hour GCSS-Army Supply Course in Fort Hood, Tx. This will get an identifier by taking this course. She also need to enroll in the 80 hour PBO GCSS-Army course as well. This will enhance her knowledge for career progression. She need to try to be the PBO NCO as well. This is part of her career map.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2020 4:23 AM

2020-04-25T04:23:40-04:00

She needs to attend the GCSS-A supply and PBO 80 hour course. Also, she needs the position as PBO NCO which is part of her career path.