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Discuss the dual chain of command for operating forces
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An operational chain from the President, through the Secretary of Defense to a commander of a unified or specified command to the assigned operational forces.
And an administrative chain through the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations to the operating forces. In some cases, as with the Military Sealift Command, a portion of the operating forces may operate or be temporarily assigned directly under the CNO and outside the chain of command of the unified command structure. Operating forces are organized in a permanent fashion in the administrative chain of command. The operational chain of command is task-oriented, and can be structured as necessary to meet operational requirements. |
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104.2 Discuss the following as they apply to the operational chain of command:
Unified/specified Strategic Command (STRATCOM) North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Air Mobility Command Fleet Commanders Task Force Commander Task Unit Commmander |
Unified and specified commanders operate under the control and direction of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
A unified command is composed of elements of two or more services. It has a broad continuing mission, and has a single commander. The unified commands are: Joint Forces Command Transportation Command Strategic Command Geographic Commands are as follows: Northern Command Southern Command Central Command Pacific Command European Command Strategic Command (STRATCOM) The men and women of STRATCOM come from all four services -- Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marines. Thus, STRATCOM is a unified command. This concept allows STRATCOM to adapt to the changing international political and military landscape with all military branches providing key input and recommendations. The command totals more than 2,100 people, with the greatest concentration being Air Force, followed by the Navy, Army and Marines. Included are more than 340 full-time civilians, performing their day-to-day duties and charged with maintaining continuity in our programs as military people are transferred in and out of STRATCOM. The men and women of STRATCOM continually enhance their education through advanced degrees, military courses and other avenues. This keeps our people at the forefront of the latest technological developments, and management and planning techniques. A specified command has a broad continuing mission, but it is composed of forces from one service. They are: North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is a binational United States and Canadian organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning and aerospace control for North America. Aerospace warning includes the monitoring of man-made objects in space, and the detection, validation, and warning of attack against North America whether by aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles, utilizing mutual support arrangements with other commands. Aerospace control includes providing surveillance and control of Canadian and United States airspace. Air Mobility Command (AMC) Air Mobility Command's primary mission is rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces. The command also plays a crucial role in providing humanitarian support at home and around the world. The men and women of the Air Mobility Command -- active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and civilians -- provide tactical and strategic airlift and aerial refueling for all of America's armed forces. Many special duty and operational support aircraft and stateside aeromedical evacuation missions are also assigned to AMC. b. Fleet Commanders Pacific and Atlantic Fleets include ships and craft classified and organized into commands by types, the titles of which are: training commands, surface forces, fleet marine forces, naval air forces, and submarine forces. Below are a list of Fleet Commanders: CINCPACFLT...........Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet; commands all Naval forces in the Pacific theater CINCLANTFLT..........Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; commands all Naval forces in the Atlantic theater CINCUSNAVEUR.........Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe commands all Naval forces in the European theater c. Task Force Commander This system, developed during World War II, further divides fleets into forces, groups, units, and elements. Each subdivision has a numbered designation and an appropriate communication call sign. A fleet numbering system is used. The Commander Sixth Fleet, would assign certain numbered task forces. This may include: A striking force, TF 60; an amphibious force, TF 61; a service force, TF 62, etc. Within each task force there may be further subdivisions, called task groups (TG). With this system, the task commander has a task force that is adaptable to any change in size. d. Task Unit Commander Task groups may be further subdivided into task units (TU). For example, TG 60.1 (the carrier group), may have a carrier unit designated TU 60.1.1. |
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104.3 Discuss the following as they apply to the administrative chain of command:
a. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) b. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) c. Fleet Commander in Chief (CINC) d. Naval Air Force Commander (Type Commander/Aircraft Controlling Custodian) e. Functional Wing Commander f. Type Squadron Commander |
104.3 Discuss the following as they apply to the administrative chain of command:
a. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Currently: Dr. Donald C. Winter as of January 3, 2006 A civilian in charge of the Department of the Navy. SECNAV is responsible for the policies and control of the Department of the Navy, including its organization, administration, operation, and efficiency. b. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Currently: Admiral Michael Mullen, USN The CNO is the senior military officer of the Department of the Navy and outranks all other naval officers (unless a naval officer is serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff). The CNO is the principal advisor to the President and SECNAV on the conduct of war, and he/she is the principal naval advisor and executive of the Secretary of the Navy on conduct of Department of the Navy activities. As the Navy representative on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the CNO keeps the SECNAV informed on the Joint Chiefs of Staff activities and is responsible to the President and the Secretary of Defense for duties external to the Department of the Navy as prescribed by law. The CNO commands the Chiefs of the Naval Material Command and Bureaus, the operating forces of the Navy, and shore activities as assigned by the SECNAV. c. Fleet Commander in Chief (CINC) The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), commands the Third and Seventh Fleets. The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT), commands the Second Fleet. The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR), commands the Sixth Fleet. Pacific and Atlantic Fleets include ships and craft classified and organized into commands by types, the titles of which are: training commands, surface forces, fleet marine forces, naval air forces, and submarine forces. d. Naval Air Force Commander (Type Commander/Aircraft Controlling Custodian) The Naval Air Force Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CDRAIRPAC) and Naval Air Force Commander U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CDRSIRLANT), are directly below Commander-in-Chief, Pacific or Atlantic Fleet, in the administrative chain of command. The Commander is usually a Vice Admiral in rank. Type Commanders are in command of a certain type of squadron. They may be in command of VA, VAW, VS, VR, HS, HC, VX, etc. type commands. Aircraft Controlling Custodians is the term applied to air commands and COMNAVAIRSYSCOM for exercising administrative control of assignment, employment, and logistics support of certain aircraft and aircraft engines as specified by the CNO. The following ACC's have been designated by CNO: COMANVAIRLANT, COMNAVAIRPAC, CNATRA, COMNAVAIRESFOR, and COMNAVAIRSYSCOM e. Functional Wing Commander Wing Commanders are responsible for the aircraft material readiness, adminsitration, training, and inspection of squadrons under their command. f. Type Squadron Commander Type Squadron Commanders are responsible for the maintenance and material condition of aeronautical equipment assigned to their cognizance for the operation and support of the naval aviation mission. Additionally, they coordinate the Naval Aviation Maintenance Plan (NAMP) in the operating and training forces |
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WHAT IS A MCPON
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a. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)
Currently: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr The MCPON is the Navy's senior enlisted member. Assigned to the office of the CNO for a three-year duty, he or she serves as senior enlisted representative of the Navy and acts as the senior enlisted advisor to the CNO and the Chief of Naval Personnel in all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel. |
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FLEET MASTER CHIEF
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b. Fleet Master Chief
The Fleet Master Chief serves as the principle enlisted advisor to the Fleet Commander in Chief. He or she keeps the Fleet Commander up-to-date on situations, procedures, and practices that affect the welfare, morale, and well-being of the enliste crew. Presently there are 6 Fleet Master Chiefs. These are: Fleet M/C Pacific Fleet, Atlantic Fleet, Naval Forces Europe, Material Command, Shore Activities, and Naval Education and Training |
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FORCE MASTER CHIEF
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c. Force Master Chief
Current Reserve Force M/C: Force Master Chief (SW) David R. Pennington. The Force Master Chief serve as principle enlisted advisors to various Force Group Commanders. They keep the Force Group Commanders up-to-date on situations, procedures, and practices that affect the welfare, morale, and well-being of the enlisted crew. Presently there are 22 Force Master Chiefs. These include Force Master Chiefs of: Naval Security Group Command Military Sealift Command Naval Air Systems Command Naval Medical Command Fleet Air Mediterranean Naval Supply Systems Command Naval Logistics Command, Pacific Fleet Chief of Naval Reserves Naval Air Training Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet Naval Facilities Engineering Cmd Naval Air Force, Pacific Fleet Naval Surface Force, Atlantic Fleet Naval Sea Systems Command Training Command, Atlantic Fleet Naval Technical Training Naval Telecommunications Command Naval Surface Force, Pacific Naval Recruiting Command Mine Warfare Command Naval Air Force, Atlantic Fleet Submarine Force Atlantic Fleet |
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COMMAND MASTER CHIEF
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The criteria for a command to have a CMC is based on the number of personnel assigned to that command. Navy commands with 250 or more personnel assigned are eligible to have a CMC billet. Commands that do not meet this criteria may designate a Master CPO from within the command to serve as a collateral duty CMC. The CMC is the principle advisor on enlisted matters to the Commanding Officer. He or she keeps the CO advised on situations, procedures, and practices that affect the welfare, morale, and well-being of the enlisted crew.
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