The Oldest Branch of the Military Before the Continental Army, there were the Quartermasters. The Quartermaster Corps traces its origins from 16 June 1775. On that day, following General Washington's address accepting command of the Army, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution providing for one Quartermaster General of the Grand Army and a deputy, under him, for the Army. Major General Thomas Mifflin, the first Quartermaster General, had virtually no money and authority and was dependent …showed first 75 words of 529 total…

…showed last 75 words of 529 total…control, accounting and supply reports. The establishment and maintenance of automated and manual accounting records, reviewing and verifying quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests and shipping documents. I supervise the operation of unloading, unpacking, visually inspecting, counting, segregating, and storing incoming supplies and equipment. Other duties include performing prescribed load list and shop stock list duties in manual and automated supply applications and extensive operation of material-handling equipment such as a forklift.