Naval Administrative Organisation

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Who is the head of the Staff Branch I in the Naval Headquarters?

Chief of Material (COM)

Chief of Personnel (COP)

Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) (correct)

Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS)

Who is responsible for the Directorates of Naval Plans, Works, Staff Requirements and Project Director NAVAC?

Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS)

Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy and Plans) (correct)

Chief of Material (COM)

Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWPA)

What is the function of the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS)?

Day to day operational role of the Navy (correct)

Staff Policy in NHQ

Material and Technical aspects of the Navy

Manning of the service

Who controls the manning of the service in the Navy?

Chief of Personnel (COP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Chief of Material (COM)?

Material and Technical aspects of the Navy Signup and view all the answers

Who has the Director of Personnel under them?

Assistant Chief of Personnel (HRD) Signup and view all the answers

Who reports directly to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS)?

Inspector General (IG) Signup and view all the answers

What is the naval equivalent of the Chief of Material?

Inspector General (IG) Signup and view all the answers

Who is empowered to award summary punishments according to Section 94 of the Navy Act?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of logging an officer's offence in the ship's log?

To provide a reference for future disciplinary action Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the copy of the log entry after the ship pays off?

It is filed in the Commanding Officer's office Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a report on an officer's shortcomings?

To apply for the officer's relief Signup and view all the answers

How are adverse remarks in a report on an officer presented?

Underlined in red ink Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the First Degree of Readiness?

To make full use of operational capabilities of the ship Signup and view all the answers

Who must be informed before an application for an officer's relief is forwarded?

The officer themselves Signup and view all the answers

How many degrees of readiness are there in total?

Six Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reading the logged statement to the officer?

To ensure the officer is aware of the logged entry Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern during the Third Degree of Readiness?

Getting sufficient warning of an attack Signup and view all the answers

Who may consider an officer unsuitable for their appointment?

The Commanding Officer or a higher authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the watch system assumed during the Third Degree of Readiness?

Two watch system Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the Second Degree of Readiness?

To provide time for meal and relaxation to the crew while making full use of operational capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the First and Second Degrees of Readiness?

The time provided for meal and relaxation to the crew Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the Fourth Degree of Readiness?

To have sufficient weapon system manned to counter unexpected threat Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the degrees of readiness?

Ship Captain Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Administrative Organisation of the Navy

Headed by the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)
CNS has four Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) under him:
- Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS)
- Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS)
- Chief of Personnel (COP)
- Chief of Material (COM)

Roles of PSOs

VCNS:
- Heads Staff Branch I
- Deals with Staff Policy in NHQ
- Has Asst Chief of the Naval Staff (Policy and Plans) under him
- Responsible for Directorates of Naval Plans, Works, Staff Requirements, and Project Director NAVAC
- Has Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWPA) directly under him
DCNS:
- Heads Staff Branch II
- Looks after day-to-day operational role of the Navy
- Has ACNS (IW & Ops) under him
- Responsible for Directorates of Naval Operations, Submarine Operations, Naval Oceanography & Met, Diving, Tactics, and Signals
- Has ACNS (Air) under him
- Responsible for all aspects of air operations
COP:
- Heads Personnel Branch
- Controls manning of the service
- Has Asst Chiefs of Personnel under him
- Responsible for HRD (career planning) and Personnel Conditions
COM:
- Deals with all Material and Technical aspects
- Responsible for Logistic Support of the Navy
- Has one Controller of Logistics (COL) and two Asst Chiefs of Material (ACOM) under him

Ship Management

Degrees of Readiness

Six degrees of readiness
First Degree of Readiness:
- Aim is to make full use of operational capabilities of the ship
- Entire weapon system should be manned and fully operational
- Fire should be made available instantaneously
Second Degree of Readiness:
- Aim is to make full use of operational capabilities of the ship at all times
- Providing time to the crew for meal and relaxation
- Entire weapon system should be manned and fully operational
- Fire should be made available instantaneously
Third Degree of Readiness:
- Aim is to make best use of operational capabilities of the ship that can be maintained for a prolonged period
- Suitable portion of armaments are at immediate notice and rest are at short notice
- Early warning radars and other detecting equipment must be fully manned
- Two watch system is assumed
Fourth Degree of Readiness:
- Aim is to have sufficient weapon system manned to counter unexpected threat

Logging and Summary Trial

Logging:
- Where an officer commits an offence, the Commanding Officer shall cause the facts to be entered in the ship’s log
- The statement logged shall be read by the officer, who is to sign his name to it, as evidence of his knowledge of the entry
- A copy of the entry in log book shall be filed in the Commanding Officer’s office until the ship pays off
Summary Trial:
- Under Section 94 of the Navy Act, read with regulation 147A, Regulations for the Navy Part II (Statutory)
- Authorities empowered to award summary punishments:
  - Central Government
  - The Chief of the Naval Staff
  - The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief
  - The Commanding Officer
  - The Officer-in-Charge, Naval Academy

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This quiz covers the administrative organisation of the navy, including the roles of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, and the Inspector General. It also touches on flight safety inspections.