Logistics Branch (Canadian Forces)

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The Logistics (Log) Branch is a personnel branch of the Canadian Forces (CF).

Throughout the course of their career, Logistics Officers (LOG) will work in one or several of the five main disciplines of this MOC: Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Human Resource Management, Finance, and Food Services and could have the opportunity to work in one or more of the following three areas of expertise: Movements, Postal, and Ammunition. Through a combination of training and assignments, Logistics Officers will develop different skill sets in one or more of the above-noted disciplines or areas of expertise. They must be able to live and work in a combat environment. Consequently, they will receive the necessary training to maximize their safety and that of their subordinates.

Their duties could include some of the following unctions: procurement, warehousing, material control, distribution, disposal of military materiel, equipment, and ammunition, the provision of various means of transportation for the movement of personnel and all types and sizes of cargo throughout the world, the provision of food services, postal services, human resource or financial services. In the performance of their duties, they will lead other officers, non-commissioned members and civilian employees.

Logistics Officers are assigned duties in one of the following three environments: Sea (Navy), Land (Army), or Air (Air Force).

Logistics – Sea (Navy). In the early stages of their career, the emphasis is on employment / training at sea and employment at a Naval Formation, Base or Unit. As early as possible, you will serve at sea as a Ship’s Supply Officer, after which you may choose to focus on one or more of the main Logistics disciplines. Senior Naval Logistics Officers have a wider range of command and staff opportunities. Most junior officers are employed within the Navy. Naval Logistics Officers at the rank of Commander or higher normally work at National Defence Headquarters performing tasks related to the management of Joint and Combined Operations, logistics systems, and general logistics.

Logistics – Land (Army). In the early stages of your career, you will be employed as a platoon commander in a General Support or Close Support Service Battalion, after which you may choose to focus on one or more of the main Logistics disciplines. Senior Army Logistics Officers have a wider range of command and staff opportunities. Most junior officers are employed within the Army. Army Logistics Officers at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or higher normally work at National Defence Headquarters performing tasks related to the management of Joint and Combined Operations, logistics systems, and general logistics.

Logistics – Air (Air Force). In the early stages of your career, you will be employed in an entry level junior Logistics position at an operational Wing where you will learn about the unique aspects of providing support to air operations. This experience will be followed by a first line tour at a squadron as Squadron Logistics Officer or Mobile Air Movements Support Officer. Subsequent tours will provide you with opportunities to further develop your knowledge and experience within one or more of the main Logistics disciplines. Senior Air Force Logistics Officers have a wider range of command and staff opportunities. Most junior officers are employed within the Air Force. Air Force Logistics Officers at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or higher normally work at National Defence Headquarters performing tasks related to the management of Joint and Combined Operations, logistics systems, and general logistics.

Qualification Requirements

A variety of baccalaureate degree programs are acceptable for entry into this military occupation. However, a degree in one of the following fields is preferred: Business or Public Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Transportation Management, Food Services/Hotel/ Resort/Hospitality and Tourism Management/ Administration or Nutrition, Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, or Supply Chain Management.

In April 2007, the CF Armed Forces Council decided to incorporate the Personnel Selection Branch into the Logistics branch.