103 Organization

Question 1

103.1 State the mission of the U. S. Navy

Answer 1

• To maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the Seas.

Question 2

103.2 Discuss the NCA, its members and functions

Answer 2

• The National Command Authority is a term used by the United Sates government to refer to the ultimate lawful force of military orders. The term refers collectively to the President of the United States (as commander-in-chief) and the United States Secretary of Defense. The term also refers to communications with the commanding officers of the United Combatant to put U.S. forces into action.

Question 3

103.3 Discuss the difference between OPCON, ADCON, and TACON

Answer 3

• Operational Control is the command or commander in charge of the overall operation of forces. Their duties are to ensure the assigned mission is achieved through the use of forces assigned to the current operation.
• Administrative Control is the commander in charge of the individual unit’s administrative needs to include issuance of orders, pay and personnel issues, as well as issuance of directives and awards.
• Tactical Control is to command authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capability or forces made available for tasking, that is limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned.

Question 4

103.4 Describe the function of the following: