Definition

Noun: A commissioned officer in a military organization whose primary duty is the management and coordination of logistics, including the procurement, storage, and distribution of equipment, provisions, and other supplies necessary for operations.

Usage

The term "supply officer" specifically refers to a military rank and role. It describes a person's official position and responsibilities within a command structure. * The supply officer ensured the troops received their winter gear before the mission. * All requisition forms must be signed by the supply officer.

Advanced Usage

• Acting as supply officer: Temporarily performing the duties of this role.
  • While the main supply officer was on leave, Lieutenant Davis was acting as supply officer.
• In the capacity of supply officer: Performing an action specifically within one's official logistical role.
  • In his capacity as supply officer, he authorized the emergency shipment.

Variants and Related Words

• Logistics officer: A closely related term often used synonymously, though it can imply a broader scope including planning and analysis of supply chains and movement.
• Quartermaster: A traditional naval or army term for an officer responsible for supplies and accommodations; a specific type of supply officer.

Synonyms

• Logistics officer
• Quartermaster (context-dependent)

Related Phrases

• Officer in charge of supplies: A descriptive phrase for the role.
  • You need to speak to the officer in charge of supplies for that.

Noun

1. a commissioned officer responsible for logistics