| The unit Supply Sergeant has a vital role in the | | | | Sergeant to highlight any changes. Review the |
| success of his or her company commander. | | | | property, item by item. If there are any discrepancies |
| The primary duties and responsibilities of a Supply | | | | or shortages, fix the problem. |
| NCO include: inventories, property accountability, | | | | 4) Conduct Unannounced Inspections: From |
| turn-in of unneeded equipment, Organizational Clothing | | | | time-to-time, visit the armory and Supply Room |
| & Individual Equipment, managing the property book | | | | unannounced. Check for cleanliness. Pick one item off |
| and so much more. | | | | the property book and do a random inventory of |
| From the day you take command, you must work | | | | that item. |
| together with your Supply NCO. | | | | 5) Put Your Supply NCO in for an Award: If your |
| Here are some things I found helpful for me, during | | | | Supply Sergeant is doing a really good job, put her in |
| my time in company command. | | | | for an award, such as an Army Achievement Medal. |
| 1) Conduct Initial Counseling: Even though you are not | | | | Everyone likes to be recognized. |
| the Supply NCO's direct supervisor, you should | | | | 6) Publish a Unit Supply SOP: If your unit doesn't |
| conduct an initial counseling with them, outlining your | | | | already have a Supply SOP and Command Supply |
| performance expectations. | | | | Discipline Program, establish one. Seek input from |
| 2) Participate in Inventories: As the company | | | | your Supply Sergeant and Company Executive |
| commander, you should participate in monthly and | | | | Officer. |
| quarterly inventories. That way, you can spot-check | | | | In summary, the Supply Sergeant has the huge |
| to see if the inventories are conducted properly. And, | | | | responsibility to account for and take care of the |
| your Supply Sergeant will know you are serious | | | | company commanders' property. Although it is not a |
| about your job. | | | | glamorous job, it is extremely important. The secret |
| 3) Review the Property Book Quarterly: Every 90 | | | | to success to working with your Supply Sergeant is |
| days, sit down with your Supply NCO for one hour | | | | trust, mutual respect, two-way communication and |
| and review the unit's property book. Ask the Supply | | | | close interaction. |