★ Petroleum Supply Specialist

MOS 77F Petroleum Supply Specialist

The petroleum supply specialist supervises or receives, stores, accounts for and cares for, dispenses, issues, and ships bulk or packaged petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL) products. Duties for MOS 77F at each level of skill are:

a. Major duties.

(1) MOSC 77F1O. Receives and stores bulk and package POL products. Issues and dispenses bulk fuels and water from storage and distribution facilities to using units. Selects and submits samples of POL to laboratory for testing. Performs petroleum and water accounting duties. Operates equipment associated with petroleum and water distribution system and multi-product pipeline system. Fuels and defuels vehicles, aircraft, and stationary equipment. Takes emergency precautions to prevent harm to self and facilities in event of petroleum spillage or fire.

(2) MOSC 77F2O. Performs duties shown at preceding level of skill. Assigns duties, spot checks work adequacy, and instructs and supervises subordinates in work techniques and procedures. Determines source of product contamination in storage areas and pipelines and directs reclamation and disposition for petroleum products. Assures adherence to safety procedures and ensures keeping of efficient, clean, and safe work environment. Supervises aircraft refueling and defueling operations.

(3) MOSC 77F3O. Performs supervisory duties shown in preceding level of skill. Estimates requirements for personnel, equipment, user/organizational maintenance, and repair of petroleum distribution facilities. Schedules and dispatches petroleum and water products through pipelines and other distribution facilities or equipment. Initiates and supervises environmental protection activities and contingency plans. Reviews, consolidates, and prepares technical, personnel, and administrative reports associated with POL and water activities in assigned unit. Supervises unit level quality surveillance operations.

(4) MOSC 77F4O. Performs supervisory duties shown in preceding level skill. Supervises and monitors quality surveillance programs and activities. Ensures compliance with fire and safety regulations.

(5) MOSC 77F5O. Performs supervisory duties shown at preceding level of skill. Performs duties as petroleum quality assurance representative. Assists command and staff officers in appraisals of petroleum and water operations. Assists in coordination and implementation of operations, training programs, administrative matters, and communication activities.

b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.

The petroleum supply specialist must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 211221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Minimum scores of 90 in aptitude area CL and 90 in aptitude area OF.
(5) Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator license.

c. Additional skill identifiers.

(1) H7-Petroleum Vehicle Operations.
(2) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(3) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(4) 4A-Reclassification Training.

d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.

Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:

(1) Table 10-77F-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-77F-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-77F-3. Standards of grade TDA.