Day in the Life of a Navy Supply Corps Officer: USS Bataan

Published 2020-07-01
This video shows a glimpse into what it's like to be a Supply Corps Officer on the USS Bataan. It features CDR Mark Bowmer, SC, USN. Bowmer was selected for promotion to the rank of Captain in May 2020.

This video was produced by Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP)

NAVSUP's mission is to deliver sustained global logistics and quality-of-life support to the Navy and Joint warfighter. We manage supply chains that provide material for Navy aircraft, surface ships, submarines and their associated weapons systems. We provide centralized inventory management for Navy's non-nuclear ordnance stockpile. We provide a wide range of base operating and waterfront logistics support services, coordinating material deliveries, contracting for supplies and services, and providing material management and warehousing services.

We are responsible for many of the Quality of Life programs that touch the lives of Sailors and their families every day, including Navy Exchanges, Navy Lodges, the Navy Personal Property Program, and the Navy Postal System. We administer the Navy Food Service Program, with responsibility for the policies and procedures that govern the day to day operations of general messes afloat and ashore.

All Comments (20)
  • @KennyInSubic
    24 year enlisted Submarine sailor. My advice, If you join the Navy, do so as an officer. Supply Officer is a good choice.
  • As a Marine, I can appreciate this VITAL component of the Fleet. Well presented and informative. Press on!
  • I appreciate all these men and women, officer or enlisted you are all appreciated, every rate, every rank. We love and thank you .words can't explain the courage, the commitment and the honer that each and everyone of you sailors have. God bless.
  • @lpd1snipe
    I served as a Boiler Technician 2nd class aboard the USS Raleigh LPD-1 amphibious transport dock 45 years ago. Glad to see the Navy hasn't given up on normal/ non-nuclear steam propulsion.
  • Hooyah Commander!!! Great to see you back onboard the greatest ship in the fleet! I served onboard Bataan from 2001-2005 (S-6)!!!
  • Excellent job. This was very informative. I hope to see you all at Fleet week NY 2024.
  • @apierre6
    Great video! I remember watching the older video that came out almost a decade ago prior to going to OCS and it was very helpful. This video is a nice update and gives an accurate view of what a big deck Suppo goes through
  • SUPPO was God on every ship I served in over a 22 year career riding in tin cans. They were almost as critical to ship operations as we Snipes were! LOL 😂 MMCM(SW) ret
  • @miketerrell7573
    I rode her while attached to Comphibron6 in 2000 my last cruise before retiring.
  • @salbill4484
    I served aboard the E-sex. It was the best of times and it was the worst of times.
  • @skc137
    The SKC runs the dept. SKC,USNR officers are important too !
  • @BAMCbr
    Em busca da resposta para minha questão: mas que raios é "Navy Day"?
  • @diegoferrr6173
    John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have ever lasting life.
  • @TheBobsteg
    Bataan is a laughing stock it's such a terrible ship and command climate
  • Our military is being used by the oligarchs to flood America with 3rd worlders?