• Ratings Average Rating:
  • Required Test Average Duration: 0.4
  • Desinnation Designation: 3047
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 1,966
  • Category Category: Supply Administration & Operations
  • Age Average Age: 29
Supply Chain Managers are required to have a tactical understanding in the execution of supply chain functions and programs, some which are unique to the service and Department of Defense. Supply Chain Managers manage flows of goods, services, finance, and knowledge for an effective and efficient end-to-end supply chain to support enterprise strategic objectives. Supply Chain Managers perform all functions related to ground supply operations, to include customer service support, life cycle management, warehousing, financial management, inventory management, storage operations management and return for excess or defective product. Additionally, these Marines will be familiar with the impacts of supply chain management to operational-level logistics required to support distributed and expeditionary operations. Supply Chain Managers provide maximum flexibility to Commanders to tailor their units based on assigned missions and operational requirements. They will serve in one of the following commands: operating forces unit, a non-operating forces activity, or a supporting establishment. Advise and provide recommendations to the supply officer on all supply matters
Category Requirements
Age17-28
Citizenship RequiredCitizen or Green Card
Minimum Duration4 years
High School DiplomaPreferred
GED AcceptedYes (limited)
Minimum ASVAB (AFQT)~31
Waivers AvailableModerate
Drug History WaiversPossible
Tattoo PolicyStrict
Face/Neck TattoosNo
Hand TattoosLimited
Height Requirement~58–78 in
Weight StandardsYes
Medical Exam (MEPS)Required
Vision StandardsModerate
Security Clearance JobsSome
Physical Fitness TestPFT/CFT
Basic Training Length~13 weeks
Basic Training DifficultyVery High
Deployment FrequencyHigh
Combat Job AvailabilityHigh
Technical JobsMedium
Overseas BasesMany
Signing BonusesModerate
Women in Combat RolesYes
Job Selection ProcessOften assigned
Promotion SpeedFast
Branch CultureWarrior Culture
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