The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) departed Naval Station Norfolk for Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) Jan. 25, thanks in part to the work of the Sailors and civilians of the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Norfolk Logistics Support Center (LSC).

According to LS1 Jamaal Brown, who serves as the logistics support representative to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) the LSC processed the orders and coordinated the delivery of 595 pallets of provision value at $1.3 million prior to the ships’ departure and 484 pallets of provisions value at $1.06 million along with 154 pallets of supplies for underway replenishment.

Brown was part of the team of LSRs that supported the strike group that included Lincoln, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and ships assigned to Destroyer Squadron 2: the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), USS Mason (DDG 87) and USS Nitze (DDG 94).

“I’m very proud of the efforts of our team of professional and dedicated LSRs in ensuring these ships got underway with everything they needed,” said Logistics Support Officer Lt. Tam Colbert.

Brown explained that prior to the ships’ departure, the team coordinated with supply department leadership onboard to ensure all materials and provisions needed made it on board.

“We take a look at outstanding casualty report (CASREP) requisitions, open purchase documents and deep stock items that will be needed during the exercise,” he added. “We figure out the best way to get these items to the ship via the fastest means.”

Brown went on to explain the LSR team works as a “direct extension of the supply department,” working with the supply officers onboard to ensure the upkeep of the ships’ supply readiness and effectiveness leading into the exercise.  They help coordinate with other entities such as the Defense Distribution Center Norfolk, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic and NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Advanced Traceability and Control.

He added that the LSC begins preparing to support ships in exercises like COMPTUEX at least 30 days prior to ships getting underway.  He says the work they put in is very similar to what is necessary when a ship leaves for a full deployment, as COMPTUEX is the final test before a ship or battle group deploys.

“As an LSR, we are the primary supply point of contact during the exercise,” he explained. “We provide not only the resources readily available to the ship whether near or far, but furthermore we are a representation of the ship in critical times, as we are here to physically handle tasks ashore while they are preparing to defend our nation.”

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