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What is the role of a Department Head?
What is the role of a Department Head?
Direct supervisor of a division officer
What are the types of reservists in the Navy? (Select all that apply)
What are the types of reservists in the Navy? (Select all that apply)
- FTS (Full Time Support) (correct)
- Regular Force
- SELRES (Selected Reserve) (correct)
- IRR (Inactive Ready Reserve) (correct)
What is the HQ of AFRICOM?
What is the HQ of AFRICOM?
Stuttgart, Germany
What is the HQ of the 4th Fleet?
What is the HQ of the 4th Fleet?
What authority does the President have?
What authority does the President have?
The Administrative Chain of Command starts with _____ (POTUS).
The Administrative Chain of Command starts with _____ (POTUS).
The Operational Chain of Command starts with _____ (POTUS).
The Operational Chain of Command starts with _____ (POTUS).
Who is the Chief of Naval Operations?
Who is the Chief of Naval Operations?
What is SECDEF responsible for?
What is SECDEF responsible for?
What is the purpose of the Administrative Chain of Command?
What is the purpose of the Administrative Chain of Command?
What does SECNAV stand for?
What does SECNAV stand for?
What is the main responsibility of INDO-PAC FLT and USFF COM?
What is the main responsibility of INDO-PAC FLT and USFF COM?
What are Systems Commanders responsible for?
What are Systems Commanders responsible for?
What is a Type Commander responsible for?
What is a Type Commander responsible for?
What is the role of a Group Commander?
What is the role of a Group Commander?
What is the purpose of the Operational Chain of Command?
What is the purpose of the Operational Chain of Command?
How many DoD Combatant Commands are there?
How many DoD Combatant Commands are there?
How many Geographic Combatant Commands are there?
How many Geographic Combatant Commands are there?
How many Functional Combatant Commands are there?
How many Functional Combatant Commands are there?
What is NORTHCOM's location?
What is NORTHCOM's location?
What is SOUTHCOM's location?
What is SOUTHCOM's location?
What is EUCOM's location?
What is EUCOM's location?
What is the location of AFRICOM?
What is the location of AFRICOM?
What is CENTCOM's location?
What is CENTCOM's location?
What is INDO-PACOM's location?
What is INDO-PACOM's location?
What is SPACECOM's location?
What is SPACECOM's location?
What is STRATCOM's location?
What is STRATCOM's location?
What is SOCOM's location?
What is SOCOM's location?
What is TRANSCOM's location?
What is TRANSCOM's location?
What is CYBERCOM's location?
What is CYBERCOM's location?
What are Naval Component Commands?
What are Naval Component Commands?
Where is the 2nd Fleet located?
Where is the 2nd Fleet located?
Where is the 3rd Fleet located?
Where is the 3rd Fleet located?
Where is the 4th Fleet located?
Where is the 4th Fleet located?
Where is the 5th Fleet located?
Where is the 5th Fleet located?
Where is the 6th Fleet located?
Where is the 6th Fleet located?
Where is the 7th Fleet located?
Where is the 7th Fleet located?
What is a Task Force?
What is a Task Force?
What is a Task Group?
What is a Task Group?
What is a Task Unit?
What is a Task Unit?
What is a Task Element?
What is a Task Element?
What does SORM stand for?
What does SORM stand for?
What is OPNAV 3120.32?
What is OPNAV 3120.32?
What does N1 represent?
What does N1 represent?
What does N2 represent?
What does N2 represent?
What does N3 represent?
What does N3 represent?
What does N4 represent?
What does N4 represent?
What does N5 represent?
What does N5 represent?
What does N6 represent?
What does N6 represent?
What does N7 represent?
What does N7 represent?
What does N8 represent?
What does N8 represent?
What is the mission of the Navy Reserve?
What is the mission of the Navy Reserve?
Study Notes
Navy Organization and Structure
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Department Head: The direct supervisor of a division officer, ensuring effective management and leadership.
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Types of Reservists:
- FTS (Full Time Support)
- SELRES (Selected Reserve)
- IRR (Inactive Ready Reserve)
Command Headquarters
- HQ of AFRICOM 6th Fleet: Located in Stuttgart, Germany, overseeing operations in Africa and the 6th Fleet.
- HQ of 4th Fleet: Based in Mayport, Florida, responsible for naval operations and regional engagement.
Command Authority
- President's Authority: Holds the power to declare a national emergency, guiding military responses.
Chains of Command
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Administrative Chain of Command:
- Includes POTUS, SECDEF, SECNAV, CNO, and extends to individual ship and squadron commands.
- Focuses on recruiting, organizing, training, and maintaining naval forces.
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Operational Chain of Command:
- Hierarchical structure from POTUS to Task Element COM, facilitating mission execution and combat operations.
Key Positions in the Navy
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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO): Senior military officer responsible for the U.S. Navy's operational readiness and administrative functions.
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SECDEF: Principal defense advisor managing defense policy and military command structure.
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SECNAV: Oversees administrative matters of the Department of the Navy under SECDEF.
Navy Readiness Commands
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INDO-PAC FLT and USFF Command: These commands prepare naval forces, ensuring readiness through training and certification.
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Systems Commanders: Manage Navy technical requirements across various domains such as NAVSEA and NAVAIR.
Command Responsibilities
- Type Commander: Deals with administrative responsibilities related to manpower and training.
- Group Commander: Assists in oversight of organizational duties, often categorized by geographic location.
Fleet Structure
- 2nd Fleet: Located in Hampton Roads, VA, under USFF.
- 3rd Fleet: Based in San Diego, CA, part of the US Pacific Fleet.
- 4th Fleet: Operates out of Mayport, FL, focusing on naval forces in the southern region.
- 5th Fleet: Stationed in Manama, Bahrain, ensuring operations in the Middle East.
- 6th Fleet: Headquartered in Naples, Italy, overseeing operations in Europe and Africa.
- 7th Fleet: Located in Yokosuka, Japan, a critical component of the US Pacific Fleet.
Task Organizations
- Task Force: Subdivisions formed from numbered fleets to address operational needs.
- Task Group: Units assigned from a Task Force for specific missions.
- Task Unit: Comprised of individual ships and aircraft working in coordination within a Task Group.
SORM and Regulations
- SORM (Standard Organization and Regulations Manual): Establishes comprehensive regulations for Navy personnel.
- OPNAV 3120.32: Official publication of the SORM.
Administrative Divisions
- N1 to N8: Functional areas within the Navy's administration, covering aspects like:
- N1: Admin
- N2: Intel
- N3: Operations
- N4: Supply/Logistics
- N5: Planning/Policy
- N6: IT/Communications
- N7: Training
- N8: Resources, Requirements, and Assessments
Navy Reserve Mission
- Navy Reserve: Serves to provide strategic depth and operational capability, contributing 15% to the overall Navy force structure.
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