The backbone of any successful operation, especially within the U.S. Army, is a robust and efficient logistics system. At the heart of this system lies the Transportation and Distribution Career Program (CP) 24, a vital component of the broader Army Logistics Career Field. This program offers a diverse range of opportunities for Army Civilians seeking to build rewarding and impactful careers in managing the movement of personnel and materiel across the globe.
The Army Logistics Career Field is a collaborative environment where dedicated professionals, including Army Civilians, supervisors, managers, and career field representatives, work together to ensure the Army’s logistical needs are met, both now and in the future. This collaborative spirit focuses on identifying and providing cutting-edge training opportunities. By strategically aligning workforce planning with the Army People Strategy and Civilian Implementation Plan, the Logistics Career Field proactively cultivates talent through programs like the prestigious Army Fellows Program. This initiative is designed to attract, develop, and retain top-tier professionals, building a dynamic and versatile workforce capable of adapting to the ever-evolving demands of modern logistics. Furthermore, the career field is committed to developing senior leaders, nurturing GS-14 and GS-15 master logisticians to ascend to Senior Executive Service positions, ensuring experienced leadership at the highest levels.
Career Advancement and Professional Development
For those within CP 24 and the wider Logistics Career Field, continuous professional development is not just encouraged, it’s a cornerstone of career progression. The Army provides numerous credentialing opportunities, recognizing the importance of specialized skills and knowledge. These include the esteemed Master Logistician Certificate Program, the Ammunition Life Cycle Professional Certificate Program, and certifications offered by the American Society for Quality. These programs demonstrate the Army’s commitment to fostering expertise and excellence within its logistics workforce, ensuring that professionals are equipped with the most up-to-date skills and industry-recognized credentials.
Transportation and Distribution: The CP 24 Focus
Army Career Program 24 specifically targets the critical area of Transportation and Distribution. Professionals in this career program are responsible for the intricate planning, execution, and oversight of transportation operations across all modes – land, sea, and air. They manage everything from the strategic deployment of troops and equipment to the efficient distribution of supplies and resources. This encompasses a wide array of specializations, including traffic management, cargo scheduling, transportation operations, and dispatching. CP 24 professionals are essential to ensuring that the Army’s logistical network functions seamlessly, enabling mission success worldwide.
Explore Career Opportunities within the Logistics Field
The Logistics Career Field, and specifically CP 24, offers a vast landscape of career paths, reflected in the extensive list of occupational series within logistics. From safety and occupational health management to equipment operation, supply chain management, and transportation specialization, the opportunities are diverse and challenging. The table below provides a comprehensive overview of the occupational series associated with the Logistics field, highlighting the breadth and depth of expertise required to maintain the Army’s logistical superiority.
| Occ Series Number | Occ Name Only |
|---|---|
| 0018 | SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT |
| 0019 | SAFETY TECHNICIAN |
| 0050 | FUNERAL DIRECTING |
| 0301 | MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION & PROGRAM |
| 0302 | MESSENGER |
| 0303 | MISCELLANEOUS CLERK & ASSISTANT |
| 0318 | SECRETARY |
| 0326 | OFFICE AUTOMATION CLERICAL AND ASSISTANCE |
| 0340 | PROGRAM MANAGEMENT |
| 0341 | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER |
| 0342 | SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION |
| 0343 | MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS |
| 0344 | MANAGEMENT CLERICAL AND ASSISTANCE |
| 0346 | LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT |
| 0350 | EQUIPMENT OPERATOR |
| 0356 | DATA TRANSCRIBER |
| 0392 | GENERAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
| 0399 | ADMINISTRATIVE/OFFICE SUPPORT STUDENT TRAINEE |
| 0525 | ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN |
| 0560 | BUDGET ANALYSIS |
| 0801 | GENERAL ENGINEERING |
| 0802 | ENGINEERING TECHNICAL |
| 0855 | ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING |
| 0856 | ELECTRONICS TECHNICAL |
| 0873 | MARINE SURVEY TECHNICAL |
| 0895 | INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICAL |
| 1001 | GENERAL ARTS AND INFORMATION |
| 1083 | TECHNICAL WRITING AND EDITING |
| 1101 | GENERAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY |
| 1104 | PROPERTY DISPOSAL |
| 1106 | PROCUREMENT CLERICAL AND ASSISTANCE |
| 1150 | INDUSTRIAL SPECIALIST |
| 1152 | PRODUCTION CONTROL |
| 1173 | HOUSING MANAGEMENT |
| 1199 | BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY STUDENT TRAINEE |
| 1601 | EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES |
| 1640 | FACILITY OPERATIONS SERVICES |
| 1654 | PRINTING SERVICES |
| 1658 | LAUNDRY OPERATIONS SERVICES |
| 1667 | FOOD SERVICES |
| 1670 | EQUIPMENT SERVICES |
| 1712 | TRAINING INSTRUCTION |
| 1801 | GEN INSPECTION,INVESTIGATION,ENFORCEMENT & COMPLIANCE |
| 1802 | COMPLIANCE INSPECTION & SUPPORT |
| 1910 | QUALITY ASSURANCE |
| 2001 | GENERAL SUPPLY |
| 2003 | SUPPLY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT |
| 2005 | SUPPLY CLERICAL AND TECHNICIAN |
| 2010 | INVENTORY MANAGEMENT |
| 2030 | DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND STORAGE MGT |
| 2032 | PACKAGING |
| 2091 | SALES STORE CLERICAL |
| 2099 | SUPPLY STUDENT TRAINEE |
| 2101 | TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST |
| 2102 | TRANSPORTATION CLERK & ASSISTANT |
| 2130 | TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT |
| 2131 | FREIGHT RATE |
| 2144 | CARGO SCHEDULING |
| 2150 | TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS |
| 2151 | DISPATCHING |
| 2161 | MARINE CARGO |
| 2210 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT |
| 2601 | MISC ELECTRONIC EQUIP INSTALLATION & MAINT |
| 2602 | ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC |
| 2604 | ELECTRONICS MECHANIC |
| 2606 | ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS MECHANIC |
| 2608 | ELECTRONIC DIGITAL COMPUTER MECHANIC |
| 2610 | ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC |
| 2805 | ELECTRICIAN |
| 2854 | ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT REPAIRING |
| 2892 | AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN |
| 3101 | MISC FABRIC AND LEATHER WORK |
| 3105 | FABRIC WORKING |
| 3106 | UPHOLSTERING |
| 3111 | SEWING MACHINE OPERATING |
| 3306 | OPTICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIRING |
| 3359 | INSTRUMENT MECHANIC |
| 3378 | PRECISION MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT CALIBRATING |
| 3401 | MISCELLANEOUS MACHINE TOOL WORK |
| 3414 | MACHINING |
| 3416 | TOOLMAKING |
| 3428 | DIE SINKING |
| 3546 | RAILROAD REPAIRING |
| 3566 | CUSTODIAL WORKING |
| 3701 | MISCELLANEOUS METAL PROCESSING |
| 3703 | WELDING |
| 3705 | NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING |
| 3707 | METALIZING |
| 3711 | ELECTROPLATING |
| 3712 | HEAT TREATING |
| 3725 | BATTERY REPAIRING |
| 3769 | SHOT PEENING MACHINE OPERATING |
| 3801 | MISCELLANEOUS METAL WORK |
| 3802 | FORGING MACHINE OPERATING |
| 3806 | SHEET METAL MECHANIC |
| 3809 | MOBILE EQUIPMENT METAL MECHANIC |
| 4102 | PAINTING |
| 4255 | FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MECHANIC |
| 4301 | MISC PLIABLE MATERIALS WORK |
| 4352 | COMPOSITE/PLASTIC FABRICATING |
| 4361 | RUBBER EQUIPMENT REPAIRING |
| 4373 | MOLDING |
| 4602 | BLOCKING AND BRACING |
| 4616 | PATTERNMAKING |
| 4701 | MISC GENERAL MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS WORK |
| 4714 | MODEL MAKING |
| 4737 | GENERAL EQUIPMENT MECHANIC |
| 4749 | MAINTENANCE MECHANIC |
| 4801 | MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE |
| 4804 | LOCKSMITHING |
| 4807 | CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT REPAIRING |
| 4816 | PROTECTIVE&SAFETY EQUIP FABRICATING&REPAIRING |
| 4818 | AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL AND FLIGHT EQUIPMENT |
| 4840 | TOOL & EQUIPMENT REPAIRING |
| 4850 | BEARING RECONDITIONER |
| 4855 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRING |
| 5201 | MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS |
| 5210 | RIGGING |
| 5301 | MISC INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MAINT |
| 5310 | KITCHEN/BAKERY EQUIPMENT REPAIRING |
| 5317 | LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING EQUIP RPRNG |
| 5323 | OILING AND GREASING |
| 5334 | MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC |
| 5350 | PRODUCTION MACHINERY MECHANIC |
| 5352 | INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MECHANIC |
| 5378 | POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC |
| 5423 | SANDBLASTING |
| 5701 | TRANSPORTATION/MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATION |
| 5703 | MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING |
| 5704 | FORK LIFT OPERATING |
| 5716 | ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATING |
| 5736 | BRAKING-SWITCHING & CONDUCTING |
| 5737 | LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERING |
| 5738 | RAILROAD MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATING |
| 5782 | SHIP OPERATING |
| 5784 | RIVERBOAT OPERATING |
| 5786 | SMALL CRAFT OPERATING |
| 5788 | DECKHAND |
| 5801 | TRANSPORTATION/MOBILE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE |
| 5803 | HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC |
| 5806 | MOBILE EQUIPMENT SERVICING |
| 5823 | AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC |
| 5876 | ELECTROMOTIVE EQUIP MECH |
| 6501 | MISC AMMO,EXPLOSIVES,& TOXIC MTS WK |
| 6502 | EXPLOSIVES OPERATING |
| 6505 | MUNITIONS DESTROYING |
| 6511 | MISSILE/TOXIC MATERIALS HANDLING |
| 6601 | MISC ARMAMENT WORK |
| 6605 | ARTILLERY REPAIRING |
| 6610 | SMALL ARMS REPAIRING |
| 6641 | ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC |
| 6901 | MISC WAREHOUSING & STOCK HANDING |
| 6904 | TOOL & PARTS ATTENDING |
| 6907 | MATERIALS HANDLING |
| 6910 | MATERIALS EXPEDITING |
| 6912 | MATERIALS EXAMINING AND IDENTIFYING |
| 6913 | HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSING |
| 6914 | STORE WORKING |
| 7001 | MISCELLANEOUS PACKING & PROCESSING |
| 7002 | PACKING |
| 7006 | PRESERVATION SERVICING |
| 7009 | EQUIPMENT CLEANING |
| 7301 | MISC LAUNDRY, DRY CLEANING, & PRESSING |
| 7304 | LAUNDRY WORKING |
| 7305 | LAUNDRY MACHINE OPERATING |
| 7401 | MISC FOOD PREPARATION & SERVING |
| 7402 | BAKING |
| 7404 | COOKING |
| 7405 | BARTENDING |
| 7407 | MEATCUTTING |
| 7408 | FOOD SERVICE WORKING |
| 7420 | WAITER |
| 7601 | MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL SERVICES |
| 7603 | BARBERING |
| 8201 | MISC FLUID SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE |
| 8255 | PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC |
| 8268 | AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULIC SYSTEMS MECHANIC |
| 8602 | ACFT ENGINE MECHANIC |
| 8610 | SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC |
| 8801 | MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL |
| 8810 | AIRCRAFT PROPELLER MECHANIC |
| 8840 | ACFT MECH PARTS RPR |
| 8852 | AIRCRAFT MECHANIC |
| 8862 | AIRCRAFT ATTENDING |
Connect with the Logistics Career Field Leadership
To learn more about Army Career Program 24, the Logistics Career Field, or to discuss your career aspirations, you are encouraged to connect with Ms. Tamara Huston, Chief of the Logistics Career Field.
Ms. Tamara Huston
Chief, Logistics Career Field
Click here to access the Career Field Portal (CAC Required)
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