United States Navy Supply Corps

February 23rd, 1795, pursers of the United States Navy unified under the official appointment of Tench Francis Jr. as the Public Purveyor of Supplies. From this moment forward, Pursers had an official place among Naval Officers. Throughout the next 225 years, the position had transformed into a corps taking on additional support roles while still maintain the traditional taskers of that of a purser. Todays Navy Supply Corps Officers achieve their status as professionals in their career and corps much different than their Corps counterparts. A Supply Corps Officer starts their career as an Ensign and fulfills operational duties comparable to the original Pursers and Pay Corps Officers. They are accountable for stores, food and hotel services and disbursing aboard naval vessels. After successful completion of these tours, a Supply Corps Officer receives professional training in multiple education routes to earn their Masters degrees. From this milestone, their role has shifted to su...