Naval Supply Systems Command
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| commander1 = Rear Admiral Kenneth W. Epps, SC, USN
| commander1_label = Chief of Supply Corps
| commander2 = Rear Admiral Jacquelyn McClelland, USN
| commander2_label = Deputy Commander
| commander3 = Kurt J. Wendelken, SES
| commander3_label = Vice Commander
| commander4 = Capt. James H. Strauss, USN
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| commander5 = Command Master Chief Petty Officer (SW/AW) Mark R. Schlosser, USN
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The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is a military unit of the United States Navy that serves supply command for providing supplies and services to both the Navy and the United States Marine Corps. Located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, the NAVSUP team oversees supply chain management and security assistance.{{cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/enterprise/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623034456/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/enterprise/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 23, 2017|title=NAVFAC Enterprise|publisher=Naval Supply Systems Command|access-date=2 November 2020}}
The Naval Supply Systems Command was formed in 1962 under the name of the Naval Fleet Material Support Office (FMSO), later being renamed to Navy Supply Information Systems Activity (NAVSISA) and ultimately becoming Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) in 1966.
As of June 2023, Rear Admiral Kenneth W. Epps assumed the role of Commander for NAVSUP.{{cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/hq/command_bios/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216231425/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/hq/command_bios/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=Command Biographies|publisher=Naval Supply Systems Command|access-date=2 November 2020}}
Activities
In addition to its headquarters, NAVSUP consists of four major organizations and 11 commands situated across the globe.
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) provides program and supply support to Naval Weapon Systems.{{Cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/wss/about/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216231437/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/wss/about/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=NAVSUP Weapons Systems Center - About|website=www.navsup.navy.mil|language=en|access-date=2017-07-19}}{{cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/wss/nscm/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216231457/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/wss/nscm/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=Naval Supply Chain Management|publisher=Naval Supply Systems Command|access-date=3 November 2020}} The NAVSUP Business Systems Center (NAVSUP BSC) develops and maintains information systems supporting supply chain management, transportation, and finance.{{Cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/bsc/about/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216232154/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/bsc/about|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=NAVSUP Business Systems Center - About|website=www.navsup.navy.mil|language=en|access-date=2017-07-19}}
Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) facilitates the provision of goods and services to customers. It manages business programs such as Navy Exchange (NEX), the Navy Lodge Program, and the Uniform Program Management Office (UPMO).{{Cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/nexcom/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216230115/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/nexcom/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=Navy Exchange Service Command|website=www.navsup.navy.mil|language=en|access-date=2017-07-19}} NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center (NALC) is the fleet's ammunition support agent. They coordinate fleet requirements, conduct inspections, and perform other technical functions within the Navy Ordnance Enterprise.{{Cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/Products-Services/NAVSUP-Ammunition-Logistics-Center/|title=NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center|website=www.navsup.navy.mil|language=en|access-date=2024-02-11}}
The eight FLCs serve specific regions and naval activities:
- NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Bahrain, located in Manama, serves United States Naval Forces Central Command (CENTCOM) and the United States Fifth Fleet.{{cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcb/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216230136/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcb/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Bahrain|publisher=Naval Supply Systems Command|access-date=4 November 2020}}
- NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville serves naval activities throughout the Navy Region Southeast, from Texas to Cuba.{{cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcj/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216230148/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcj/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville|publisher=Naval Supply Systems Command|access-date=4 November 2020}}
- NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk serves naval activities throughout the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.{{cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcn/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216230214/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcn/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk|publisher=Naval Supply Systems Command|access-date=4 November 2020}}
- NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor serves naval activities throughout the Indo-Pacific.{{cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcph/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216230228/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcph/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor|publisher=Naval Supply Systems Command|access-date=4 November 2020}}
- NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, located at Naval Base Kitsap, serves naval activities throughout the Pacific Rim.{{cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcps/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216230235/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcps/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound|publisher=Naval Supply Systems Command|access-date=4 November 2020}}
- NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego serves naval activities throughout the Navy Region Southwest.{{cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcsd/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216230245/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcsd/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego|publisher=Naval Supply Systems Command|access-date=4 November 2020}}
- NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella serves naval activities throughout Europe, Africa, and the operations area of the United States Sixth Fleet.{{cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcsi/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216230258/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcsi/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella|publisher=Naval Supply Systems Command|access-date=4 November 2020}}
- NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka serves naval activities throughout the Western Pacific.{{cite web|url=https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcy/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216230317/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/flcy/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2017|title=NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka|publisher=Naval Supply Systems Command|access-date=4 November 2020}}
See also
References
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External links
- [https://archive.today/20100708045425/https://www.navsup.navy.mil/navsup/ourteam/navicp/prod_serv/aviation/h60_seahawk/hh60j Official website]
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