Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka hosted an Operational Logistics (OPLOG) Symposium April 27 as an opportunity to discuss theater logistics priorities with key stakeholders.

Participation in the symposium included the supply and logistics community from Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; U.S. 7th Fleet; Commander, Amphibious Force, U.S. 7th Fleet; Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (CTF-73); Defense Logistics Agency (DLA); Military Sealift Command; and Commander, Navy Region Japan, U.S. Naval Forces Japan.

"A primary NAVSUP Global Logistics Support and FLC Yokosuka focus is providing critical logistics coordination to afloat and shore Navy customers to enable fleet operations," said NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka Commanding Officer Capt. Jeffery Davis. "We were able to leverage the OPLOG Symposium to sharpen our shared operational context to synchronize logistics support planning and execution."

Discussions were anchored by warfighter perspectives on operations plan support and logistics synchronization in the Asia-Pacific area of responsibility, and focused on the unique requirements of supporting forward deployed naval forces in the Navy's largest overseas region.

"Our discussions were substantive and allowed key stakeholders, including Pacific Command, Seventh Fleet, CTF-73 and DLA Pacific logisticians, to come together and map out key considerations and assumptions that shape how we must plan to execute in the Asia Pacific region," said Davis.

The strong teamwork on display during the event reflected shared focus on ensuring effective logistics execution. It allowed participants the opportunity to map out what key considerations they impact.

"We look forward to continuing to use the OPLOG Symposium," said Davis. "It's an important part of a larger ongoing dialogue necessary to help fleet and shore partners develop logistics solutions integral to theater operations."

NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka is one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS). Headquartered just 26 miles south of Tokyo, it is the western Pacific region's largest U.S. Navy logistics command, networking more than 15 sites with a mission to deliver supply and logistics solutions that enable deployed maritime warfighter readiness in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of approximately 6,300 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide, providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.

NAVSUP provides U.S. naval forces with quality supplies and services. With headquarters in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and employing a diverse, worldwide workforce of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel, NAVSUP oversees logistics programs in the areas of supply operations, conventional ordnance, contracting, resale, fuel, transportation, and security assistance. In addition, NAVSUP is responsible for quality-of-life issues for naval forces including food service, postal services, Navy Exchanges, and movement of household goods.

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