Reserve Component logistics Sailors completed a weeklong Reserve Logistics Representative (RLR) qualification program at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, June 10.

Representing Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Centers (NAVSUP FLCs) in Jacksonville, Yokosuka, and Bahrain, Sailors came from reserve units throughout the United States to participate in the comprehensive RLR training program. RLR training provides standardized key qualifications at apprentice, journeyman, and master levels of logistics support to maximize reserve logistics Sailors' knowledge base.

Capt. Re Bynum, commanding officer, NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville kicked off RLR training by welcoming the Sailors.

"I'm really proud of you and your drive to be ready through training and job integration with our team," said Bynum.

Product and Service leads from NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville provided extensive training in postal services, hazardous material, household goods, and warehousing/logistics support ensuring reserve Sailors have up-to-date qualifications. These Sailors will leave Mayport as qualified RLR trainers who will return to their respective reserve units and provide much needed logistics training at the local level, allowing reserve Sailors to be ready for mobilization.

RLR Training is a part of the NAVSUP Global Logistic Support initiative to implement a reserve optimization strategy in support of Navy reserve strategy initiatives to deliver a ready and accessible force. RLR training optimizes the support each reserve Sailor contributes, which in turn maximizes their value to the Navy.

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Jacksonville, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS), provides operational logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other joint and allied forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.

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.

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