103 U.S. Navy Organization Fundamentals Flashcards
Who is the head of the Armed Forces as mandated by the Constitution?
Commander in Chief (president)
Who is responsible for initiating military action in support of our national interests?
Commander in Chief (president)
When the President submits the intent to declare war who must approve it in order to actually wage war?
Congress
Who is the principal defense advisor to President?
Secretary of Defense
Who is responsible for formulation of general defense policy and policy related to the Department of Defense?
Secretary of Defense
Who is responsible for creating policies and maintaining control of Department of the Navy organization, admin, ops, and efficiency?
Secretary of the Navy
Who is the Naval representative of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
Who keeps the Secretary of the Navy informed of UCS activities and is responsible to the President of the United States and Secretary of Defense for external Department of the Navy duties?
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
Who is responsible for Operating forces, classifying ships, crafts, and organizing into command by type?
Fleet Commander in Charge (CINC)
Who is responsible for the ships that make up the operational numbered fleets?
Type Commander (TYCOM)
Who is the Navy’s Senior Enlisted member?
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)
Who serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the Fleet CINC?
Fleet Master Chief
Who is the principal enlisted advisor to the Fleet CINC?
Fleet Master Chief
Who is the principal enlisted advisers to commanding officers?
Force Master Chief
Who is the responsibility of keeping the CO’s up to date on situations, procedures, and practices that affect the welfare, morale, and well-being of enlisted crews?
Force Master Chief
