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Logistics Section Chief Complex

***S-420, Command and General Staff or L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff or O-305, Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team, and I-400, Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff, must be completed before initiating the NWCG Logistics Section Chief Complex, Position Task Book, PMS 311-133.

NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flow Chart, PMS 308

LSCC Qualification Requirements

Required Training

Required Experience

  • Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 (see note)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 (see note)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistic Section Chief Complex (LSCC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-133 (see note)

Note: Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Logistics Section Chief Course (E/L 967) prior to position qualification.

Physical Fitness Level: None Required

Position does not require a physical fitness level.

These Positions Maintain Currency For LSCC

  • Assistant Area Commander, Logistics (ACLC)
  • Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
  • Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
  • Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)
  • Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)

LSCC Maintains Currency For These Positions

  • Assistant Area Commander Logistics (ACLC)
  • Base/Camp Manager (BCMG)
  • Equipment Manager (EQPM)
  • Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
  • Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
  • Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)
  • Incident Commander Type 1 (ICT1)
  • Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 1 (LSC1)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3)
  • Ordering Manager (ORDM)
  • Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)
  • Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)

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