NEC
S12B
Military Postal Clerk
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs administrative functions, accountability and inspection of equipment, inventory and requisition of supplies, postal security tasks, and finance window operations. Process domestic and international mail including those requiring special services, directory mail, proper mail handling and transportation procedures. Identify postal offenses. Conduct mail movement, mail routing, basic Automated Military Postal System (AMPS) functions and management tasks including inspection readiness.
Core Skills
- domestic mail processing
- international mail processing
- accountable mail handling
- postal finance operations
- mail routing
- postal security
- equipment inventory
- supply requisitioning
- inspection readiness
Common Certifications
- Certified Mail and Distribution Systems Manager (CMDM)
- Certified Records Manager (CRM)
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- FEMA IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- FEMA IS-700: National Incident Management System
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- USPS window clerk training
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- FEMA IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
Career Growth
- Certified Mail and Distribution Systems Manager (CMDM)
- Certified Records Manager (CRM)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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.