The Intermediate Supply Officer Course (ISOC) (formerly SODHC) is a four-week course that prepares ensigns through lieutenant commanders to assume the duties of the Supply Officer on a ship or submarine.
SODHC includes training in

• Supply Management
• Food Service
• Retail Operations
• Disbursing Management
• Postal Operations

In addition, training is provided for the following specific technical functions:

• Small Afloat Purchasing
• user certification for the government commercial purchase card program
• Configuration Management
• Hazardous Materials Management (including certification as a Hazardous Materials Coordinator Afloat)
• Off-Ship Bill Pay and Husbanding Services Provider processes
• Submarine-specific Supply Functions

Automated Information Systems training is also provided in R-Supply, OMMS-NG, FSM, CMP and FEDLOG. SODHC focuses on current fleet trends and technical developments. It also stresses developing effective and efficient managerial skills to meet the challenging "at sea" environment.

Updated Jan. 20, 2026