National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Logistics Section Chief Type 3

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NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flow Chart, PMS 308

LSC3 Qualification Requirements

Required Training

Required Experience

  • Satisfactory performance as a Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)

​OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)

OR

  • Completion and Certification of NWCG Logistics Section Chief Type 3 (LSC3) Position Task Book, PMS 311-35 (see note)

Physical Fitness Level: None Required

Position does not require a physical fitness level.

These Positions Maintain Currency For LSC3

  • Base/Camp Manager (BCMG)
  • Equipment Manager (EQPM)
  • Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
  • Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
  • Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)
  • Ordering Manager (ORDM)
  • Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)
  • Service Branch Director (SVBD)
  • Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)
  • Support Branch Director (SUBD)

LSC3 Maintains Currency For These Positions

  • Base/Camp Manager (BCMG)
  • Equipment Manager (EQPM)
  • Facilities Unit Leader (FACL)
  • Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL)
  • Logistics Section Chief Complex (LSCC)
  • Logistics Section Chief Type 2 (LSC2)
  • Ordering Manager (ORDM)
  • Receiving/Distribution Manager (RCDM)
  • Service Branch Director (SVBD)
  • Supply Unit Leader (SPUL)
  • Support Branch Director (SUBD)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

Note

Once qualified as SPUL, FACL, GSUL, or ICT3, the LSC3 qualification may be granted by the certifying official. Certification must be documented on a “verification/certification” page of the LSC3 PTB.  

LSC3 Position Endorsement Requirements, 2022

Required Additional Training

  • None Required

Required Additional Experience

Physical Fitness Level: None Required

Alternative Pathways to NWCG Qualification

 

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Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2023-03-24

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