c. Functions of the various branches include:
(1)
Office of the Chief.
(a) Conduct of studies, evaluation and analyses of directives, reports,
and appropriate statistics with the objective of improved logistical efficiency and
economy within the MEDCEN/MEDDAC.
(b) Coordination of all supply and maintenance aspects of the
MEDCEN/MEDDAC medical, dental, and veterinary support missions.
(c)
Development of the operating program for the division.
(d) Serves as the Program Director for the Branch Office of the Army
Stock Fund at HSC installations or as the Manager of the Medical Materiel Category
(MAT CAT C) of the Army Stock Fund at other US Army Medical Center
(MEDCEN)/MEDDAC's. This function includes supply management, budget
development, and full coordination with the comptroller, branch office directors, and
sub-home offices as authorized.
(e) Development of the equipment section of the TDA in coordination
with the Force Development Officer.
(f) Development of equipment requirements and authorizations under
the Medical Care Support Equipment Program (MEDCASE).
(g) Liaison with host installation staff elements as necessary.
(h) Development and operation of appropriate training programs.
(i)
Evaluation of supply and maintenance practices employed at the
user level
(j)
Development of the logistics portion of the command-operating
program.
(k) Development and operation of the energy conservation program for
the command as prescribed by the host installation.
(l)
Program and budget responsibilities for the Logistics Division.
(m) Serves as or designation of a Logistics Division Officer to serve as
the MEDDAC Safety Officer when authorized by the commander. Responsibility for this
function may also be placed in the Personnel Division or the Health and Environment
Activity.
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