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The ______ is overall responsible for and in charge of the United States military organization.
The ______ is overall responsible for and in charge of the United States military organization.
Commander in Chief (President)
The Honorable Secretary of Defense is responsible to the Commander-in-Chief for the overall ______ of the United States military.
The Honorable Secretary of Defense is responsible to the Commander-in-Chief for the overall ______ of the United States military.
readiness
The Secretary of the Navy is responsible to the Secretary of ______.
The Secretary of the Navy is responsible to the Secretary of ______.
Defense
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is the Navy's most senior ______.
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is the Navy's most senior ______.
The operating forces of the Navy consist of four major fleet commands: Atlantic Fleet, Pacific Fleet, Naval Forces, ______, and the Military Sealift Command (MSC).
The operating forces of the Navy consist of four major fleet commands: Atlantic Fleet, Pacific Fleet, Naval Forces, ______, and the Military Sealift Command (MSC).
The primary purpose of the MSC is to provide immediate ______ capability in an emergency.
The primary purpose of the MSC is to provide immediate ______ capability in an emergency.
The MSC supports scientific projects and other programs for agencies and departments of the ______.
The MSC supports scientific projects and other programs for agencies and departments of the ______.
The Navy operates the MSC for the use of all ______.
The Navy operates the MSC for the use of all ______.
The MSC consists of ships manned by civilian government ______.
The MSC consists of ships manned by civilian government ______.
Commercial ships employed on a ______ basis are also part of the MSC.
Commercial ships employed on a ______ basis are also part of the MSC.
What is the primary function of the Military Sealift Command (MSC)?
What is the primary function of the Military Sealift Command (MSC)?
Who operates the Military Sealift Command?
Who operates the Military Sealift Command?
Which type of personnel man the ships of the Military Sealift Command?
Which type of personnel man the ships of the Military Sealift Command?
What additional support does the Military Sealift Command provide aside from emergency sealift capability?
What additional support does the Military Sealift Command provide aside from emergency sealift capability?
What type of ships are included in the Military Sealift Command operations?
What type of ships are included in the Military Sealift Command operations?
Which fleet is responsible for operations in the Mediterranean Sea?
Which fleet is responsible for operations in the Mediterranean Sea?
Which fleet focuses on the Atlantic Ocean?
Which fleet focuses on the Atlantic Ocean?
Which fleet is involved with operations in Cyber Space?
Which fleet is involved with operations in Cyber Space?
What region does the 5th Fleet operate in?
What region does the 5th Fleet operate in?
What is the primary role of the Military Sealift Command?
What is the primary role of the Military Sealift Command?
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Commander in Chief (President)
Commander in Chief (President)
The President is the supreme commander of the US military.
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Defense
The Secretary of Defense reports to the President and oversees readiness and missions to help defend the U.S.
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Organizes, trains, and equips the Navy and Marines.
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
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Operating forces of the Navy
Operating forces of the Navy
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What is the main purpose of MSC?
What is the main purpose of MSC?
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Who operates the MSC?
Who operates the MSC?
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Who staffs MSC ships?
Who staffs MSC ships?
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Besides emergencies, what else does MSC support?
Besides emergencies, what else does MSC support?
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What is MSC's role?
What is MSC's role?
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What is MSC's primary role?
What is MSC's primary role?
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What else does the MSC support?
What else does the MSC support?
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Why is the MSC important?
Why is the MSC important?
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2nd Fleet
2nd Fleet
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3rd & 7th Fleets
3rd & 7th Fleets
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5th Fleet
5th Fleet
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6th Fleet
6th Fleet
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10th Fleet
10th Fleet
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Study Notes
Commander in Chief
- Overall responsible for the US military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines)
- Vested authority to deploy the military for national security
Secretary of Defense
- Responsible to the Commander-in-Chief for military readiness
- Mission: Support and defend the Constitution, advance US policies/interests, and safeguard internal security
Secretary of the Navy
- Organizes, trains, equips, prepares, and maintains the readiness of the Navy and Marine Corps
- Supports the Navy and Marine Corps, and other military departments
- Responsible to the Secretary of Defense
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
- Responsible for the operating forces of the Navy
- Navy's most senior officer
- Oversees four major fleet commands: Atlantic & Pacific Fleets, Naval Forces Europe, and Military Sealift Command (MSC)
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Description
Explore the hierarchy and roles within the US military. This quiz covers the responsibilities of the Commander in Chief, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Chief of Naval Operations. Test your knowledge on the organization and mission of these key military positions.
