Is Logistic Supply Specialist and Royal Logistic Corps Officer the same thing?

No, a Logistic Supply Specialist and a Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) Officer are not the same thing, though they both serve within the Royal Logistic Corps and play crucial roles in military logistics.

Logistic Supply Specialist (LSS):

• This role involves managing the storage, distribution, and tracking of supplies such as food, weapons, and all equipment support materiel. Logistic Supply Specialists ensure that all necessary supplies are available and delivered where needed.
• They use logistic information systems, drive heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), and may work in various environments, including barracks, warehouses, and combat units.

Royal Logistic Corps Officer:

• An RLC Officer, on the other hand, has a broader leadership role. They are responsible for planning and overseeing logistics operations, managing personnel, and ensuring the efficient and effective supply chain management across the Corps.

• Officers are involved in strategic decision-making and may command logistic units, coordinating complex operations both in the UK and overseas.

While both roles are integral to the logistics operations of the Army, a Logistic Supply Specialist focuses on the hands-on management of supplies, whereas an RLC Officer takes on a leadership and strategic planning role.

I hope this answers your question.