Block I - Command SORM and Organization Flashcards
What does SORM stand for?
Standard Organization and Regulations Manual
State the purpose of the SORM.
Regulations and guidance for internal operation of Department of the Navy, governing conduct of all USN members
Discuss the contents of the SORM.
Unit administration, unit organization, roles & responsibilitie, watch organization, general guidance & regulations, unit bills, safety, training, ship maintenance & modernization, unit directives system
Discuss the dual chain of command (Administrative/Operational) for operating forces.
- Operational: Task-oriented, structured as necessary
- Administrative: organized in permanent fashion
Unified Command
Composed of elements of two or more services
Specified Command
Composed of elements of a single service
Fleet Commanders
Commands all Naval forces in their respective fleet
Task Force Commander
Commands a Task Group (subdivision of fleet)
Task Unit Commander
Commands a Task Unit (subdivision of task force)
SECNAV
Responsible for the policies and control of the Department of the Navy.
CNO
Principal advisor to:
- the President and SECNAV on the conduct of war;
- the SECNAV on conduct of DON activites
Fleet Commander in Chief (CINC)
Commands entire fleet
Naval Air Force Commander (Type Commander/Aircraft Controlling Custodian)
Command a certain type of squadron;
directly below Fleet CINC in administrative command
Functional Wing Commander
Responsible for aircraft material readiness, administration, training, and inspection of squadrons under their command
Type Squadron Commander
Responsible for the maintenance and material condition of aeronautical equipment assigned to their congnizance for the operation and support of the naval aviation mission; Coordinate the NAMP
Commander in Chief (President)
- Donald Trump
- Responsible for initiating military action in support of our national interests
Vice President
- Mike Pence
- Fills in for the President and acts as president of the U.S. Senate
Secretary of Defense
Dr. Mark T. Esper
Secretary of Navy
(Acting SECNAV) Honorable Thomas B. Modley
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
Admiral Michael Gilday
MCPON
- Russell L. Smith
- Senior enlisted representative of the Navy; acts as senior enlisted adviser to the CNO and CNP in patters pertaining to enlisted personnel
Fleet Master Chief
Principle enlisted adviser to the Fleet Commander in Chief
Force Master Chief
Principle enlisted adviser to various Force Group Commanders
CMC
Principle adviser on enlisted matters to the Commanding Officer
CO
Ultimately responsible for those under his/her command and their actions
XO
Primarily responsible for the organization, performance of duty, and good order and discipline of the entire command
Command Master Chief/Senior/Chief
Enlisted adviser to the command on the formulation and implementation of policies pertinent to morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, utilization and training of all enlisted personnel
Department Head
Representative of the CO in matters pertaining to the department
Command Managed Equal Opportunity Officer (CMEO)/CCS
Provides equal opportunity training to the command
Division Officer
Responsible for duties assigned to the division and for the conduct of subordinates
Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO)/Leading Petty Officer (LPO)
- LCPO assists the DivO in administering, supervising, and training division personnel;
- LPO assists the LCPO and DivO
Work Center Supervisor
Responds to the hour-by-hour work center functions
Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO)
Provides information, resources and assistance to the PNOK and SNOK in the event of a casualty
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)
Prevent and respond to sexual assault
Ombudsman
Link between the command and families of command personnel
Financial Specialist
Provide financial counseling to members in their command
Drug and Alcohol Program Adviser (DAPA)
Advises the CO/XO on drug and alcohol abuse aboard ship and the approaches necessary to cope effectively with the problem
Security Manager
Keeps the CO/XO advised as to all matters of security
Command Career Counselor (CCC)
Runs the ship or squadron’s career counseling program
Operational Report (OPREP)
- Highest Precedence
- Provides immediate notification of any accidental or unauthorized incident involving a possible detonation of a nuclear weapon which could create the risk or outbreak of nuclear war
Movement Report (MOVEREP)
Primary source of location information concerning ships
Logistical Requirements (LOGREQ)
Notifies the proper commands of a ship’s logistics requirements while visiting a port
Status of Requirement and Training Support (SORTS)
Reports the ship’s status of conditions of readiness in all warfare areas in our ability to conduct operations
Situation Report (SITREP)
Timely notification for any incident not meeting OPREP-3 special incident reporting criteria
ROC/POE
Required Operational Capabilities /Projected Operational Environment
PACOM
Camp Smith, Hawaii
EUCOM
Stuttgart, Germany
SOUTHCOM
Miami, Florida
CENTCOM
Tampa Bay, Florida
NORTHCOM
Colorado Springs, Colorado
SOCOM
Tampa Bay, Florida
TRANSCOM
Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
STRATCOM
Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
AFRICOM
Stuttgart, Germany
2nd Fleet
HQ: Norfolk, Virginia
Operates in the Atlantic Ocean
3rd Fleet
HQ: San Diego, California
Operates in the Eastern Pacific Ocean area
4th Fleet
HQ: Mayport, Florida
Operates in the Caribbean, Central and South America, and surrounding waters
5th Fleet
HQ: Manama, Bahrain
Operates in the Arabian Gulf/Indian Ocean/Persian Gulf
6th Fleet
HQ: Gaeta, Italy
Operates in the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea areas
7th Fleet
HQ: Yokosuka, Japan
Operates in the Wester Pacific/Indian Ocean areas
10th Fleet
HQ: Fort Mead, Maryland
U.S. Fleet Cyber Command
AE
Ammunition Ship
AD
Destroyer Tender
AFS
Combat Stores Ship
AS
Submarine Tender
AO/AOE
Oilers/Oiler and Ammunition Support Ship
CG
Guided Missile Cruiser
CV/CVN
Carrier/Nuclear Powered Carrier
DD/DDG
Destroyer/Guided Missile Destroyer
FFG
Guided Missile Frigates
LCC
Amphibious Command Ship
LHA
Amphibious Assault Ship
LHD
Amphibious Warfare Ship
LPD
Amphibious Transport Dock
LPH
Amphibious Assault Ship
LSD
Dock Landing Ship
MCS
Mine Countermeasures Support Ship
