Rear Admiral Raymond E. Berube became Commander, Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) in September 2008. The NAVICP, a single virtual organization with two primary sites in Philadelphia and Mechanicsburg, Pa., provides program and supply support for naval aircraft, ships and submarines worldwide. Prior to his tour at NAVICP, Rear Adm. Berube served as Commander, Fleet and Industrial Supply Centers.
Rear Adm. Berube is a native of Fall River, Ma. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Boston College. Rear Adm. Berube was commissioned in 1979 through Officer Candidate School. He received a master’s degree in financial management from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif. He is also a graduate of the UCLA Anderson Business School Strategic Leadership Institute.
Rear Adm. Berube’s initial sea tour was aboard the carrier, USS America (CV 66). He served as ADP officer, assistant stock control officer, and as wardroom mess treasurer. He was the commissioning supply officer aboard USS Vandegrift (FFG 48). The ship was built in Seattle, Wash., and homeported in Long Beach, Calif. He later served as supply officer of USS Essex (LHD 2). USS Essex earned Blue E and Battle E awards.
Rear Adm. Berube’s assignments ashore include:
- Aviation Supply Division Officer, NAS Brunswick
- Business Financial Manager, PMA 205, Naval Air Systems Command
- Navy Working Capital Fund Budget Officer, Naval Supply Systems Command
- Navy Spares Analyst, Office of Comptroller, Chief of Naval Operations
- Force Comptroller, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
- Comptroller, Naval Inventory Control Point
- Commanding Officer, Fleet and Industrial Supply Center San Diego
- Assistant Commander for Business Operations, Navy Personnel Command
Rear Adm. Berube served as the Director of Logistics / Fleet Supply Officer, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Norfolk, Va., in his first flag assignment.
His personal awards include the Legion of Merit (five awards), Meritorious Service Medal (five awards), Navy Commendation Medal, and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. He is qualified as a Naval Aviation Supply Officer and is a Department of the Navy Acquisition Professional.