Army to recognize Professional Logistician Certification

Army Logistician, July-August, 2004

Effective 15 April 2004, Army officers and warrant officers who have been awarded the Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) designation by SOLE--The International Society of Logistics are authorized to add their CPL certification to their Officer Record Brief (ORB) and Official Military Personnel Folder (OMPF). Army Regulation 600-8-104, Military Personnel Information Management/Records, is being revised to reflect the authorized inclusion of the CPL certificate in the OMPF. The CPL designation is one of a number of civilian-granted professional certifications authorized for documentation and recognition as specialized education and training. Others include the Certified Professional Engineer, Certified Professional Accountant, and Certified Professional Contract Manager designations.

To add the CPL certification to their ORB and OMPF, Active Army and Army Reserve officers should submit a notarized copy of the SOLE CPL certificate to their assignment officer in accordance with existing procedures for the documentation of civilian education and training. Army National Guard (ARNG) CPLs can submit their certification documentation to their state Military Personnel Offices.

Questions about the ORB and OMPF procedures should be directed to Major James Kennedy at (703) 325-5262 or kennedj0@hoffman.army.mil. ARNG questions should be directed to the appropriate state Military Personnel Office. For assistance in replacing CPL certificates or information about the CPL program, contact SOLE headquarters at (301) 459-8446 or send an email to solehq@erols.com.