Eaws Vp-40 Command Sorm And Organization

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Primary mission of VP-40?

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- To conduct all-weather Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operation.

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ASW is and includes what?

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- Anti-Submarine Warfare.
- Searching and detecting, localizing, tracking, and (if required) destroying hostile submarines.

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IAW the current Required Operational Capability (ROC) statement, other primary mission areas include?

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- Command, Control, and Communications (COC).
- Electronic Warfare (EW).
- Offensive Aerial Mining (MIW).
- Intelligence (INT).
- Mobility (MOB).

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Seconday Missions?

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- Anti-Surface Ship Warfare (ASUW).
- Reconnaissance Operations.
- Fleet Support (FSO).
- Assist with search and rescue operations.

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The command is divided into what six departments?

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- Administrative.
- Training.
- Operations.
- Tactics.
- Maintenance.
- Safety.

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Administrative Chain of Command (no names)?

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1. Commander in Chief.
2. Secretary of Defense.
3. Secretary of the Navy.
4. Chief of Naval Operations.
5. Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
6. Commander Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
7. Command Patrol Wings, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
8. Commander, Patrol Wing TEN (ONE).
9. Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron FORTY.

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Operational Chain of Command (no names)?

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1. Commander in Chief.
2. Secretary of Defense.
3. Joint Chiefs of Staff.
4. Command in Chief, Pacific.
5. Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
6. Commander, THIRD Fleet.
7. Commander Patrol Wings, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
8. Commander, Patrol Wing TEN (ONE).
9. Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron FORTY.

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Squadron Organization and Regulations Manual?

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- Enumerates the responsibilites, duties, and authority of department heads, division offices, branch officers, and their immediate subordinates. Establishes intra-squadron chain of command, promulgates basic policies, procedures, and regulations.

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Squadron Instructions are?

Signed by whom?

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- Directives of a continuning nature and are effective until subsequently cancelled.

- Normally signed by the CO.

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Squadron Notices?

Signed by whom?

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- One-time nature and are normally applicable from six months to one year. Contains a provision for cancellation for which a specific date is required for record purposes.

- Normally signed by the CO.

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Squadron Instruction Change Transmittals?

Signed by whom?

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- Directives of a one-time nature specifically used to make changes to squadron instructions.

- Normally signed by the CO.

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Plan of the Week?

Signed by whom?

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- Contains info essential to squadron personnel.

- Admin Officer, in his absence: Admin Chief.

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Flight Schedule?

Signed by whom?

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- All info required by OPNAVINST 3710.7 (SERIES).

- CO, or in his absence: next senior officer regularly attached to 40.

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Ground Training Schedule?

Signed by whom?

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- Info pertaining to ground training of personnel.

- CO.

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Squadron Watch Bills?

Signed by whom?

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- Specific watch and duty assingments by name.

- Senior Watch Officer.

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Fire Bill is promulgated by?

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- Safety Department.

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Squadron Recall Bill is and contains?

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- Contains home addresses and telephone numbers of all assingned personnel.

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Mobilization Bill is contained where?

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- PATRONFORTYINST 3060.1 (Series).

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Destructive Weather Bill is?

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Current local directives in all aircraft related matter. MO's responsibility.

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Classified Material Emergency Destruction Bill is contained where?

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- PATRONFORTYINST 5510.1 (Series).