Logistics: An Overview
ARC 3071-1
The purpose of this course is to provide basic information
about the
processes of Material Support Services activities in support
of an
American Red Cross disaster relief operation. Participants
will learn about
the skills, abilities and knowledge needed by Material
Support Services
workers and how they can become involved in their local
chapter.
After completing this course, participants will be able
to–
- Explain the role of the Material Support Services
activities on a
disaster relief operation and why they are needed.
- Define the three activities of Material Support Services
that support a
disaster relief operation.
- Describe the six processes that enable the activities
of Material
Support Services to be carried out successfully.
- Identify the skills, abilities and knowledge needed
by workers in the
Material Support Services activities.
- Develop a plan of action for involvement in the Material
Support
Services activities and the Red Cross.
Participants will be employees and volunteers of the
Red Cross and other
agencies and community leaders who wish to serve in or
work with the
Material Support Services activities on a disaster relief
operation.
This course is three hours in length. Full attendance
of the entire course is
required to receive a Certificate of Completion.
