Navy
LOGISTICS
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1802
Medical Logistics Administration
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Medical Logistics Administration officers manage the supply, equipment, and distribution systems that keep healthcare operations ready. They connect clinical demand with procurement, inventory, storage, transportation, and asset accountability.
Core Skills
- medical supply chain management
- healthcare inventory control
- procurement planning
- warehouse operations
- medical equipment accountability
- demand forecasting
- vendor management
- readiness reporting
- regulated materials handling
Common Certifications
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Supply Chain (CPSM-HC)
- Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Civilian Career Paths
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- PROCUREMENT
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
- OSHA General Industry Safety Training
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- FEMA IS-700: National Incident Management System
Career Growth
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.