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Logistics Officers with the Canadian Coast Guard are responsible for a wide variety of duties that help maintain the operation of a vessel. They work closely with the Commanding Officer to coordinate the administration of the ships financial resources. Logistics officers are responsible for purchasing, receiving, storing and issuing of all materials for the ship. This includes professional training in techniques and practices of accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cost/benefit and risk analysis. Also: Logistics officers with DND work in five main disciplines: Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Food Services and Transportation and have the opportunity to specialize as movement, postal or ammunition technical officers. Logistics Officers in the Canadian Armed Forces are assigned to one of the three services branches, and while each branch requires specialized knowledge unique to the particular operational environment, Logistics Officers are expected to be capable of serving in any operational role when required.
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