The Medical Material Basic Management Skills course is designed to prepare enlisted personnel for the increased level of responsibility as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) or Superintendent of a Medical Logistics account.
The instructional design of this course courses is group-lock step. Methods of instruction include, but are not limited to: lecture, demonstration, online materials, simulations, and practical exercises for Medical Material Supervisors.
Topics covered include Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) operations, system administration, inventory management, medical equipment management, contingency asset management, management reports, financial management, and manpower.
Emphasis is placed on utilizing the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) computer system as a management tool.