Clay National Guard Center, Feb. 9, 2012 – In an effort to ensure that the best training is available for new hires, and to promote continual improvement for seasoned employees, Sgt. Maj. Gladys Portwine and the Joint Force Headquarters Directorate of Logistics G4/J4 Supply and Services Section are preparing supply sergeants to meet the responsibilities of operating a unit supply room.

This Logistics Survival Course is the second of four classes offered, with the remaining classes intended to train company-level supply sergeants. “This class is a great opportunity for end users to be taught how to prepare hand receipts, work property book transactions, and prepare for Command Supply Discipline Program inspections by the subject matter experts,” said Sgt. Maj. Portwine.

SSG David Roberson of Fox Company 148th Forward Support Company was hired last week. “While the week-long training was informative, I most appreciate the two binders and disc they gave me to take back to the unit. These resources give us readymade templates to do our jobs,” said Roberson.

Brig. Gen. Joe Jarrard and Command Sgt. Maj. James Nelson stopped in and reinforced the importance of the role of the supply sergeant to the unit.

“There were two people who could come in my office any time, the First Sergeant and the Supply Sergeant. Know what you do matters,” said Jarrard.

The Logistics Survival Course will be offered at the JFHQ building on CNGC in May, and again in August. For more information, contact Sgt. Maj. Gladys Portwine, at (678) 569-6376 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Story and photos by Capt. William Cox

Georgia Army National Guard

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