
Logistics Specialist(LS Navy Rating)
Logistics Specialists manage supply chain operations, inventory, procurement, and financial accounting for Navy commands. They ensure ships and bases have the parts, food, and equipment needed to operate.
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Quick Stats
Security Clearance
No Clearance — Open to Permanent Residents
This rate does not require a security clearance and is open to lawful permanent residents (green card holders) as well as U.S. citizens.
ASVAB Requirements
Remarks
No conviction for any crime of larceny or fraud within previous 36 months.
Who This Is Best For
Best for organized, systems-oriented individuals who enjoy process optimization and want transferable supply chain management skills applicable across every industry. Strong credentials for civilian procurement, operations, and logistics careers with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Ideal for someone who thrives on efficiency and organization.
+Pros
- ✓Strong civilian career transition
–Cons
Real Opinions
+Positive
“Logistics specialists run the supply chain. It is not exciting but the skills transfer to any industry.”
“SK was merged into LS, but the warehouse and supply chain skills are solid. You learn inventory management from day one.”
–Negative & Mixed
“The work can be repetitive. Counting parts and managing spreadsheets is not for everyone.”
“When something breaks on a ship and the part is not in stock, the LS is the one who has to figure out how to get it there. High pressure but rewarding.”
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What the recruiter says vs. what it's actually like.
🫡 Recruiter says
“The LS rate offers great training and career advancement opportunities!”
💀 Reality
Source: MyNavyRates researchTraining and advancement are available but vary by command and manning. Ask specific questions about sea/shore rotation, typical duty stations, and advancement rates for LS.
🫡 Recruiter says
“The PC rate offers great training and career advancement opportunities!”
💀 Reality
Source: MyNavyRates researchTraining and advancement are available but vary by command and manning. Ask specific questions about sea/shore rotation, typical duty stations, and advancement rates for PC.
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“When critical parts broke on LCS ships, the manufacturer had no fix — so the Navy stripped working parts off other ships. Cannibalization rates hit twice the max allowable limit. Contractors charged over $1 million per trip to fly overseas for repairs sailors couldn't do.”
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