A team consisting of five members of the Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF) visited Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Bahrain for a logistics subject matter expert exchange, May 8-9.

The yearly training is conducted to provide the Royal Saudi Navy an overview of how the U.S. Navy handles hazardous material (HAZMAT) during daily operations in support of the fleet.

During the two day training, NAVSUP FLC Bahrain subject matter experts delivered an overview of best practices and tools leveraged to ensure the safe transport, storage, and issue of HAZMAT. This onsite training provided the opportunity for both the U.S Navy and Royal Saudi Navy to discuss processes for practical application of hazardous waste management.

"This training presented experts from both NAVSUP FLC Bahrain and Royal Saudi Navy allies an opportunity to focus on continual improvement in the delivery of hazardous management, products, and services. The hands-on interaction facilitated a collaborative approach to discuss areas for planning and delivering logistics in this critical area," said Lt. Cdr. Steve Holland, log planner, NAVSUP FLC Bahrain.

As the training continued, the Royal Saudi Naval Forces team toured NAVSUP FLC Bahrain's hazardous material facilities and learned how the U.S. Navy properly disposes of HAZMAT and hazardous waste. During the tour, NAVSUP FLC Bahrain HAZMAT team shared insight on the techniques used for labeling materials and highlighted different facilities required to ensure safe storage. The training allowed the Royal Saudi Naval Forces team to depart NAVSUP FLC Bahrain with knowledge of U.S Naval HAZMAT management and operations that they will use at their naval bases in Saudi Arabia.

"The hazardous materials training course was a very good experience for all of us. Combat system shipping and maintenance material was an important focus for our team. We look forward to more training opportunities in the future," said Khalid Abdullah Al- Khalidi, LT COL/ CDR, Royal Saudi Naval Forces.

NAVSUP FLC Bahrain has more than 160 military and civilian personnel providing logistics support in the region. The command is one of eight fleet logistics centers worldwide in the NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS) enterprise.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of more than 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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