Unit Supply Specialist

Overview

The unit supply specialist is primarily responsible for supervising or performing tasks involving the general upkeep and maintenance of all Army supplies and equipment.

Job Duties

• Receive, inspect, inventory, load/unload, store, issue and deliver supplies and equipment.
• Maintain automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment.
• Issue and receive small arms.
• Secure and control weapons and ammunition in security areas.
• Schedule and perform preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons.
• Operate unit‑level computers.

Requirements

• Permanent Resident or U.S. citizen.
• Enlistment in the U.S. Army.
• Must first take the ASVAB; required Clerical (CL) score: 90.

Training

Job training for a unit supply specialist includes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on‑the‑job instruction. Training is split between classroom instruction and field practice, including handling and storing stock.

Skills

• Procedures for shipping, receiving, storing and issuing stock.
• Stock control and accounting procedures.
• Procedures for handling medical and food supplies.
• Movement, storage and maintenance of ammunition.
• Interest in mathematics, bookkeeping, accounting, business administration, and/or typing.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Enjoy physical work.
• Interest in operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment.

Compensation

• Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.
• Cash enlistment bonuses of up to $40,000 may be available for certain Military Occupational Specialties.
• Additional allowance for housing and lodging (Basic Allowance for Housing) for the service member and immediate family.

Benefits

• Premium healthcare through the TRICARE Health Plan (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage).
• No‑cost medical and dental care for active‑duty members; low‑cost care for families.
• Comprehensive dental and vision services, including routine exams and discounts on eyewear or corrective surgery.
• Health & wellness programs, preventive health initiatives, counseling, and fitness resources.
• Maternity and paternity benefits, including prenatal, labor, postnatal care, and parental leave.
• Long‑term care resources and programs.
• Mental health services such as counseling and therapy.
• Specialized medical training relevant to the soldier’s role.

Education Benefits

Qualified soldiers can receive full‑tuition scholarships, merit‑based awards, allowances for books and fees, and an annual stipend for living expenses.

Future Civilian Careers

The training and experience gained prepare veterans for civilian roles such as stock control clerk, parts clerk, or storekeeper in factories, repair shops, department stores, and government warehouses.

Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program

Service members may be eligible for civilian employment after the Army through the Army PaYS program, which guarantees a job interview with military‑friendly employers.

• AT&T, Inc.
• Hewlett‑Packard Company
• Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
• Sears Holdings Corporation
• Time Customer Service, Inc.
• Walgreen Co.

VA Home Loan

Veterans can purchase a home with competitive interest rates, often lower than the national average, without a down payment or private mortgage insurance. Eligibility requires at least 90 consecutive days of active duty and meeting lender credit and income criteria.