The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is a

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that serves supply command for providing supplies and services to both the Navy and the

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. Located in

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, the NAVSUP team oversees

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and security assistance. The Naval Supply Systems Command was formed in 1962 under the name of the Naval Fleet Material Support Office (FMSO), later being renamed to Navy Supply Information Systems Activity (NAVSISA) and ultimately becoming Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) in 1966. As of June 2023, Rear Admiral Kenneth W. Epps assumed the role of Commander for NAVSUP.

Activities

In addition to its headquarters, NAVSUP consists of four major organizations and 11 commands situated across the globe. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) provides program and supply support to Naval Weapon Systems. The NAVSUP Business Systems Center (NAVSUP BSC) develops and maintains information systems supporting supply chain management, transportation, and finance. Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) facilitates the provision of goods and services to customers. It manages business programs such as

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(NEX), the Navy Lodge Program, and the Uniform Program Management Office (UPMO). NAVSUP Ammunition Logistics Center (NALC) is the fleet's ammunition support agent. They coordinate fleet requirements, conduct inspections, and perform other technical functions within the Navy Ordnance Enterprise. The eight FLCs serve specific regions and naval activities: * NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Bahrain, located in

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(CENTCOM) and the

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