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