Staff Sgt. Krystal Johnson of Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment here at Fort Jackson was selected as a Phase I semifinalist for the annual Chief of Staff, Army, Supply Excellence Award in the level 1B (company size) category.
The inspection for the final phase of the SEA took place March 2.
"(Staff Sgt. Johnson's recognition) is well earned," said Capt. Jason Horton, the battalion executive officer. "The supply room was always in top shape and administration and command supply discipline was always the tightest -- the best."
Keeping accurate records of all inventory items, to include all of the M 16 rifles for Bravo Company, and enforcing the Command Supply Discipline Program were things that would be looked at during the inspection.
Johnson enhanced the logistical readiness of her unit by practicing exemplary record keeping and only ordering supplies as needed to avoid overstock and to save money.
"We keep our shelves stocked because the privates always need cleaning supplies," she said. "Mops are another thing we go through pretty fast -- it's well known around here that once a mop has strings hanging from it, it's time for a new one."
She also ensured accurate hand receipts, and helped other supply sergeants with their programs. Johnson challenges individual Soldiers in her battalion S4 supply office continue their professional educations and to find more efficient ways to do things -- and is the go-to supply person for the entire battalion.
"She's hard working -- she goes above and beyond," said Sgt. Matthew Harris, the Alpha Company supply sergeant. "She has helped everybody out as far as all the supply sergeants in the battalion."
Johnson kept the battalions supply and stock areas immaculate and identified the fastest moving stock item they keep on hand saying "the privates seem to come here every few days to get two or three cases of toilet paper at a time."
Fort Jackson's onsite inspection for the final completion was conducted by Chief Warrant Officer 5 Maria Sanchezbarajas, the Chief of SEA at the U.S. Army Quartermaster School at Fort Lee.
"(The Chief) checked on our property book unit supply enhancement system and wanted to know (and see) what we kept on hand," said Johnson. "She inspected our weapons locker too."
Johnson said the Chief "was pretty quiet (during the inspection) -- she just kept circling things and making notes -- I have no idea what she was writing."
The results of who will win the final SEA is due in April.
Since the award package was submitted in September, Johnson has moved to be the assistant S4 at battalion headquarters where she now handles supply for the battalion's 18 cadre and 240 Soldiers.
Sgt. Jasmine Spruill, who assisted her with preparation for the inspection has assumed the duties of Bravo Company supply sergeant.
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