Logistics Command

Logistics Command
Country	Pakistan
Branch	Pakistan Navy
Type	Logistics force
Role	Logistics engineering shipbuilding
Headquarters	Karachi, Pakistan
Commanders
Commander	Abid Hameed

The Pakistan Navy Logistics Command is one of the six principal commands-in-field of the Pakistan Navy, operating under the authority of the Commander Logistics (COMLOG), a role held by a flag officer. It manages logistics, engineering, and the naval resources allocation. It is also responsible for economical and ancillary support with a prime focus on transportation and maintenance of naval assets, including weapons, ammunition, and victuals، to the fleet and the all naval units in the country. The command also contributes to the modernization, repair, rebuilding, and construction of ships and submarines, including both independent operations and collaborations with designated yards for shipbuilding and repairs.

The Logistics Command is tasked with overseeing berthing operations and coordinating ship movements, maintaining barracks and medical facilities, and implementing passive defense measures. It also administers firefighting services and facilitates training programs for the civilian industrial workforce. It is headquartered in Karachi, with most or all of its installations located there.

History

Further information: Pakistan Navy § History

The historical origins of the Logistics Command is not widely documented. However, by 1994, the Pakistan Navy operated under a structure of four principal commands: the Fleet Command (COMPAK), responsible for fleet operations; the Karachi Command (COMKAR), overseeing naval operations in Karachi; the now-disbanded COMFORNAV, managing naval installations in northern Pakistan; and the Logistics Command itself. By 2024, the structure expanded to six commands with the addition of the Coastal Command (COMCOAST), the Commander Central Punjab (COMCEP), and the Pakistan Navy Northern Command (COMNOR).

Structure

Further information: Pakistan Navy § Organization, Naval Headquarters

The Logistics Command is further structured into several units, each tasked with specific responsibilities. These units are led by two-star rear admirals as senior staff officer, deputy chief manager, or chief staff officer, depending on the type of assignments.

• Repair & Maintenance Group – Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of ships, submarines, and other vessels.
• Depot Group – Manages inventory and supplies ammunition, and weapons to the fleet. It operates four depots.
  • Pakistan Navy Ammunition Depot (PNAD)
  • Pakistan Navy Missile Complex (PNMC)
  • Pakistan Navy Torpedo Depot (PNTD)
  • Pakistan Navy Armament Supply Depot (PNASD)
• Weapon & Ammunition Group – Oversees the procurement, storage, and distribution of naval weapons and ammunition.
• Indigenous Technical Development Group – Focuses on the development of indigenous technologies, including product development and inventory management systems.
• Coastal Support Group – Provides logistical support to coastal areas and offshore installations.

Specialized units

The Logistics Command operates specialized units responsible for communication systems, machinery maintenance, and bridge infrastructure management.

• Naval Precision Electronics Complex (NPEC) – NPEC began as a small PCB repair facility in 1990, located in two rooms at the Sub Depot Area. Over time, it has expanded and now handles the repair of advanced PCBs from modern weapon and sensor systems. It also provides calibration and repair services for gauges, sensors, and testing equipment fitted on fleet units and other Pakistan Navy establishments. NPEC maintain the accuracy of these devices.
• Naval Configuration Management Authority (NCMA) – Established in 1999, the NCMA is responsible for managing the configuration of various naval assets, including fittings, machinery, equipment, weapons, software, and documentation. The NCMA prepares maintenance and material support documents for fleet units and repair authorities, and it also handles the codification of shore-based machinery.
• Commander Fire Brigade – The Pakistan Navy Fire Brigade (PNCFB) was established in 1952 to provide fire-fighting services for all naval establishments in Karachi, with its headquarters located in the PN Dockyard. The primary role of PNCFB is to respond to fires. Over time, its responsibilities have expanded to provide fire-fighting support across the entire navy, including units stationed in northern and coastal regions.

Training establishments

• Pakistan Navy School of Logistics and Management – It serves as the premier institution under the Logistics Command, responsible for training officers and sailors.

Type commands and units

The Logistics Command of the Pakistan Navy operates various type commands, each designed to fulfill specific operational and support roles. The main components include the PN Dockyard, responsible for maintenance and repair of naval vessels, and the Naval Stores Depot, which manages the storage and distribution of supplies. Other units include the Clothing Stores Depot and Victualing Stores Depot, focused on to uniform and military provisions. The Disposal Depot handles the management of obsolete materials, which other units include MDD(K), MDWA, and COMDEP, which oversee specific logistics or technical functions.

The command also oversees elements such as NCMA, PNPI, and PNS Peshawar, each contributing to its logistical framework. Together, these units contribute to the logistics infrastructure of the command.

See also

• Military installations in Karachi

Further reading

• "Field Commands: COMLOG". Pakistan Navy Official Website. 29 June 1995. Retrieved 15 December 2024.