Command SORM and Organization Flashcards
Explain: Dual Chain of Command
An operational chain from the President, through the Secretary of Defense to a commander of a unified or specified command to the assigned operational forces. And an administrative chain through the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations to the operating forces.
Explain: Operational Chain of Command
A unified command is composed of elements of two or more services. It has a broad continuing mission, and has a single commander.
Name the Unified Commands:
- Joint Forces Command
- Transportation Command
- Strategic Command
Name the Geographic Commands:
- Northern Command
- Southern Command
- Central Command
- Pacific Command
- European Command
What are Fleet Commanders?
Pacific and Atlantic Fleets include ships and craft classified and organized into commands by types, the titles of which are: training commands, surface forces, fleet marine forces, naval air forces, and submarine forces. Below is a list of Fleet Commanders:
CINCPACFLT-Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet; commands all Naval forces in the Pacific theater
CINCLANTFLT-Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; commands all Naval forces in the Atlantic theater
CINCUSNAVEUR-Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe commands all Naval forces in the European theater
What are Task Force Commanders?
This system, developed during World War II, further divides fleets into forces, groups, units, and elements. Each subdivision has a numbered designation and an appropriate communication call sign. A fleet numbering system is used. The Commander Sixth Fleet, would assign certain numbered task forces. This may include: A striking force, TF 60; an amphibious force, TF 61; a service force, TF 62, etc. Within each task force there may be further subdivisions, called task groups (TG). With this system, the task commander has a task force that is adaptable to any change in size.
What are Task Unit Commanders?
Task groups may be further subdivided into task units (TU). For example, TG 60.1 (the carrier group), may have a carrier unit designated TU 60.1.1.
Who is the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) ?
The Honorable Richard V. Spencer
Who is the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) ?
Admiral Michael Gilday
Duties of the CNO?
The CNO is the senior military officer of the Department of the Navy and outranks all other naval officers (unless a naval officer is serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff). The CNO is the principal advisor to the President and SECNAV on the conduct of war, and he/she is the principal naval advisor and executive of the Secretary of the Navy on conduct of Department of the Navy activities. As the Navy representative on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the CNO keeps the SECNAV informed on the Joint Chiefs of Staff activities and is responsible to the President and the Secretary of Defense for duties external to the Department of the Navy as prescribed by law. The CNO commands the Chiefs of the Naval Material Command and Bureaus, the operating forces of the Navy, and shore activities as assigned by the SECNAV.
Explain: Fleet Commander in Chief (CINC)
The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), commands the Third and Seventh Fleets.
The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT), commands the Second Fleet.
The Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR), commands the Sixth Fleet.
Explain: Naval Air Force Commander
Naval Air Force Commander (Type Commander/Aircraft Controlling Custodian)
The Naval Air Force Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CDRAIRPAC) and Naval Air Force Commander U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CDRSIRLANT), are directly below Commander-in-Chief, Pacific or Atlantic Fleet, in the administrative chain of command. The Commander is usually a Vice Admiral in rank.
Explain: Type Commanders (TYCOM)
Type Commanders are in command of a certain type of squadron. They may be in command of VA, VAW, VS, VR, HS, HC, VX, etc. type commands.
Explain: Aircraft Controlling Custodians
Aircraft Controlling Custodians is the term applied to air commands and COMNAVAIRSYSCOM for exercising administrative control of assignment, employment, and logistics support of certain aircraft and aircraft engines as specified by the CNO. The following ACC’s have been designated by CNO: COMANVAIRLANT, COMNAVAIRPAC, CNATRA, COMNAVAIRESFOR, and COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
Explain: Functional Wing Commander
Wing Commanders are responsible for the aircraft material readiness, administration, training, and inspection of squadrons under their command.
Explain: Type Squadron Commander
Type Squadron Commanders are responsible for the maintenance and material condition of aeronautical equipment assigned to their cognizance for the operation and support of the naval aviation mission. Additionally, they coordinate the Naval Aviation Maintenance Plan (NAMP) in the operating and training forces.
Explain: Commander in Chief (President)
Donald Trump, Head of the Armed Forces as mandated by the Constitution. He is responsible for initiating military action in support of our national interests. He can submit to Congress the intent to declare war which Congress must approve in order to actually wage war.
Explain: Vice President
Mike Pence, Second-in-command to the President. Responsibilities include filling in for the President and acting as president of the U.S. Senate.
Who is the Secretary of Defense?
Mark Thomas Esper
Explain: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)
MCPON Russell L. Smith (15th)
The MCPON is the Navy’s senior enlisted member. Assigned to the office of the CNO for a three-year duty, he or she serves as senior enlisted representative of the Navy and acts as the senior enlisted advisor to the CNO and the Chief of Naval Personnel in all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel.
Explain: Fleet Master Chief
Fleet Master Chief
The Fleet Master Chief serves as the principle enlisted advisor to the Fleet Commander in Chief. He or she keeps the Fleet Commander up-to-date on situations, procedures, and practices that affect the welfare, morale, and well-being of the enlisted crew. Presently there are six Fleet Master Chiefs: Pacific Fleet, Atlantic Fleet, Naval Forces Europe, Material Command, Shore Activities, and Naval Education and Training.
Explain: Force Master Chief
The Force Master Chief serves as principle enlisted advisors to various Force Group Commanders. They keep the Force Group Commanders up-to-date on situations, procedures, and practices that affect the welfare, morale, and well-being of the enlisted crew. Presently there are 16 Force Master Chiefs.
Explain: Command Master Chief (CMDCM)
The criterion for a command to have a CMC is based on the number of personnel assigned to that command. Navy commands with 250 or more personnel assigned are eligible to have a CMC billet. Commands that do not meet these criteria may designate a Master Chief Petty Officer from within the command to serve as a collateral duty CMC. The CMC is the principle advisor on enlisted matters to the Commanding Officer. He or she keeps the CO advised on situations, procedures, and practices that affect the welfare, morale, and well-being of the enlisted crew.
Commanding Officer (CO):
The duties and responsibilities of the Commanding Officer are established by U.S. Navy Regulations, general orders, customs, and tradition. The authority of the Commanding Officer is commensurate with his responsibility, subject to the limitations prescribed by law and U.S. Navy regulations. The CO is ultimately responsible for those under his or her command and their actions.
Executive Officer (XO):
Is the direct representative of the Commanding Officer. The XO is primarily responsible for the organization, performance of duty, and good order and discipline of the entire command. All orders issued by him will have the same force and effect as though issued by the CO.
Command Master/Senior Chief
Is the enlisted advisor 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:
Is the representative of the CO in matters pertaining to the department. All persons assigned to the department will be subordinate to him and all orders issued by him will accordingly be obeyed by them.
Command Managed Equal Opportunity Officer (CMEO):
Provides equal opportunity training to the command. This includes the education and emphasis on giving equal opportunity to all members regardless of race, creed, or religious preference.
Division Officer:
Is responsible under the Department Head, for the duties assigned to the division and for the conduct of subordinates, following regulations and orders of the Commanding Officer and other superiors.
Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO)/Leading Petty Officer (LPO):
The LCPO and LPO designated by the Division Officer. Normally will be the senior CPO/LPO in the division. The LCPO assists the Division Officer in administering, supervising, and training division personnel. The LPO will assist the LCPO and Division Officer.
Work Center Supervisor:
His or her primary job is to respond to the hour-by-hour work center functions. This requires constant communication throughout the chain of command. The W/C supervisor is responsible for the personnel under his supervision.
Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO):
Provides information, resources and assistance to the PNOK and SNOK in the event of a casualty. Their full time responsibility and mission is to assist families during a difficult time and ensure they receive the benefits and entitlements due. CACO duties are varied and are dependent upon the status of the Sailor at the time the casualty occurs.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR):
Prevent and respond to sexual assault, eliminating it from our ranks through a balance of focused education, comprehensive response, compassionate advocacy, and just adjudication in order to promote professionalism, respect, and trust, while preserving Navy mission readiness.
Ombudsman:
The Ombudsman is the link between the command and families of command personnel. The CO appoints the Ombudsman after consultations with various advisors. The Ombudsman performs varied services, such as keeping the CO informed about family morale and problems families are facing. They assist families needing different services.
Command Financial Specialist:
Provide financial counseling to members in their command. This may include budgets, financial planning, investment opportunities, debt consolidation, etc.
Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA):
Advises the CO/XO on drug and alcohol abuse aboard ship and the approaches necessary to cope effectively with the problem. He or she will also coordinate Navy policies and procedures on drug and alcohol education, rehabilitation, identification, and enforcement.
Security Manager:
Keeps the CO/XO advised as to all matters of security. Works in close relation with Squadron Duty Officers and the entire duty section.
Command Career Counselor:
Runs the ship or squadron’s career counseling program, and makes sure that current programs and opportunities are available to all crew members.
Purpose of Operational Report (OPREP):
Used by any unit to provide the National Command Authorities (NCA) and appropriate naval commanders with immediate notification of any accidental or unauthorized incident involving a possible detonation of a nuclear weapon which could create the risk of outbreak of nuclear war. This message has the highest precedence.
Purpose of Movement Report (MOVEREP):
A MOVREP is the primary source of location information concerning ships. A properly filed MOVREP will assist the chain of command all the way up to National Command Authority in the knowledge of locations/tracks/destinations of all vessels for emergency or operational use. Movement Report Centers and Movement Report Offices are part of the movement report systems. Their task is to account for all ship and command movements.
Logistical Requirements (LOGREQ):
A LOGREQ is submitted by a ship prior to entering a port to notify the proper commands of its logistics requirements while visiting that particular port. It should be transmitted to arrive at the destination port no later than 48 hours prior to the ship’s arrival.
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):
Used by any unit commanding officer, officer-in-charge, or other commander to provide appropriate operational commanders and higher authority with timely notification for any incident not meeting OPREP-3 special incident reporting criteria. Submitted: When directed, when considered appropriate, when bomb threats have been evaluated as a hoax, when reporting violent crime, including assault, robbery, abuse, etc by active or dependent personnel, discrimination or sexual harassment, and incidents of suicide or attempted suicide.
ROC/POE:
Projected Operational Environment and Required Operational Capabilities are what the Navy uses to project what assets are needed where and how much.
PACOM:
U.S. Pacific Command
Location: Camp Smith, Hawaii
Mission: To protect and defend, in concert with other U.S. Government agencies, the territory of the United States, its people, and its interests. With allies and partners, U.S. Pacific Command is committed to enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression, and, when necessary, fighting to win.
PACOM Component Commands:
U.S. Pacific Air Forces
U.S. Army Pacific
U.S. Marine Forces Pacific
EUCOM:
U.S. European Command
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Mission: To conduct military operations and build partner capacity to enhance transatlantic security and defend the homeland forward.
EUCOM Component Commands:
U.S. Army Europe U.S. Air Forces Europe U.S. Naval Forces Europe U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe U.S. Special Operations Command Europe
SOUTHCOM:
US Southern Command
Location: Miami, Florida
Mission: To conduct military operations and promote security cooperation to achieve U.S. strategic objectives.
SOUTHCOM Component Commands:
U.S. Army South Air Forces Southern U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command U.S. Marine Corps Forces South Special Operations Command South
CENTCOM:
U.S. Central Command
Location: Tampa Bay, Florida
Mission: With national and international partners, U.S. Central Command promotes cooperation among nations, responds to crises, and deters or defeats state and non-state aggression, and supports development and, when necessary, reconstruction in order to establish the conditions for regional security, stability and prosperity.
CENTCOM Component Commands:
Army Forces Central Command Naval Forces Central Command Marine Forces Central Command Air Forces Central Command Special Operations Command Central
NORTHCOM:
US Northern Command
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Mission: Anticipate and conduct Homeland Defense and Civil Support operations within the assigned area of responsibility to defend, protect and secure the United States and its interests.
NORTHCOM Component Commands:
Joint Forces Headquarters National Capital Region Joint Task Force Alaska Joint Task Force Civil Support Joint Task Force North Standing Joint Force Headquarters Army North Air Force North U.S. Fleet Forces Command
SOCOM:
U.S. Special Operations Command
Location: Tampa Bay, Florida
Mission: Provide fully capable Special Operation Forces to defend the United States and its interests. Plan and synchronize operations against terrorist networks.
SOCOM Component Commands:
Army Special Operations Command Naval Special Warfare Command Air Force Special Operations Command Naval Special Warfare Command Air Force Special Operations Command Marine Corps Special Operations Command Joint Special Operations University
TRANSCOM:
US Transportation Command
Location: Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
Mission: Develop and direct the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise to globally project strategic national security capabilities; accurately sense the operating environment; provide end-to-end distribution process visibility; and responsive support of joint, U.S. government and Secretary of Defense approved multinational and non-governmental logistical requirements.
TRANSCOM Component Commands:
Air Mobility Command
Military Sealift Command
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
STRATCOM:
US Strategic Command
Location: Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
Mission: To deter attacks on US vital interests, to ensure US freedom of action in space and cyberspace, to deliver integrated kinetic and non-kinetic effects to include nuclear and information operations in support of US Joint Force Commander operations, to synchronize global missile defense plans and operations, to synchronize regional combating of weapons of mass destruction plans, to provide integrated surveillance and reconnaissance allocation recommendations to the SECDEF, and to advocate for capabilities as assigned.
STRATCOM Component Commands:
U.S. Army Forces Strategic Command
Fleet Forces Command
Marine Corps Forces U.S. Strategic Command
Air Force Space Command
AFRICOM:
US Africa Command
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Mission: With other U.S. government agencies and international partners, conducts sustained security engagement through military-to-military programs, military-sponsored activities, and other military operations as directed to promote a stable and secure African environment in support of U.S. foreign policy.
AFRICOM Component Commands:
US Army Africa
2nd Fleet
Operates in the Atlantic Ocean and located in Norfolk, Virginia
3rd Fleet
Operates in the Eastern Pacific Ocean area and is located in San Diego, California
4th Fleet
Operates in the Caribbean, Central and South America, and surrounding waters and is located in Mayport, Florida
5th Fleet
Operates in the Arabian Gulf/Indian Ocean/Persian Gulf and is located in Manama, Bahrain
6th Fleet
Operates in the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea areas and is located in Gaeta, Italy
7th Fleet
Operates in the Western Pacific/Indian Ocean areas and is located in Yokosuka, Japan
10th Fleet
Operates in conjunction with the 2nd through 7th Fleets
AE - Ammunition Ship:
They operate with replenishment groups to deliver ammunition and missiles to ships at sea. These ships handle all types of missiles. They carry two H-46 helicopters for vertical replenishment and support.
AD - Destroyer Tender:
AD’s provide Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts with mobile base and repair facilities, supplying fuel, ammunition and other stores.
AFS - Combat Stores Ship:
Perform underway replenishment services for Navy battle groups and deliver food, fuel, spare parts and ammunition.
AS - Submarine Tender:
Support Submarines
AO/AOE - Oilers/Oiler and Ammunition Support Ships:
AO: These ships carry fuel, jet fuel, and other petroleum products. They operate with replenishment groups and deliver their cargo to ships at sea. They can service from both sides of the ship simultaneously.
AOE: The largest and most powerful auxiliary ship in the Navy. AOE ships carry missiles, fuel, ammunition and general cargo. They can also carry refrigerated cargo and supplies. They carry two H-46 helicopters for vertical replenishment and support.
CG - Guided Missile Cruiser:
These ships serve provide protection against surface and air attacks, and gunfire support for land operations. They have a large cruising range and are capable of speeds over 30 knots. Some cruisers are capable of conducting anti-air warfare, antisubmarine warfare, and anti-surface ship warfare at the same time. They carry a LAMPS Mk III SH-60B helicopter.
CV/CVN - Carrier/Nuclear Powered Carrier:
Carriers are designed to carry, launch, retrieve and handle combat aircraft quickly and efficiently. It can approach the enemy at high speed, launch planes, recover them, and retire before its position can be determined. Attack carriers are excellent long-range offensive weapons and are the center of the modern naval task force or task group.
DD/DDG - Destroyer/Guided Missile Destroyer:
Multipurpose ships used in any kind of naval operation. Fast ships with a large variety of armament and little or no armor. They depend on their speed and mobility for protection. They operate offensively and defensively against subs and surface ships. They can take defensive action against air assaults. They provide gunfire support for amphibious assaults. They can perform patrol, search and rescue missions, if needed. They can accommodate two SH-60B or 2 SH2G helicopters.
FFG - Guided Missile Frigates:
Frigates are used for open-ocean escort and patrol. They resemble destroyers in appearance, but are slower, have only a single screw, and carry less armament. They can carry two SH-60B helicopters.
LCC - Amphibious Command Ship:
Provides accommodations and command and communication facilities for various commanders and their staffs. They can serve as a command ship for an amphibious task force, landing force, and air support commanders during amphibious operations. They are the most modern and capable command facilities afloat.
LHA - Amphibious Assault Ship:
These ships are able to embark, deploy, and land a Marine battalion landing team by helicopters, landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and combinations of these methods. They are versatile and combine the same features of the Amphibious Assault ship (LPH), Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD), Amphibious Cargo Ship (LKA), and Dock Landing Ship (LSD) in a single ship.
LHD - Amphibious Warfare Ship:
They are designed based on that of an Amphibious Assault Ship, but are intended to be convertible from an Assault Ship to an Anti-submarine Warfare ship with Harrier fighters for ground assault.
LPD - Amphibious Transport Dock:
Combines the features of a Dock Landing Ship (LSD), with the features of an Amphibious Assault Ship (LPH). They can transport troops and equipment in the same ship. It has facilities for 8 helicopters.
LPH - Amphibious Assault Ship:
Designed to embark, transport, and land 1,800 troops and their equipment via transport helicopters in conjunction with a beach assault. They can also assist with antisubmarine warfare.
LSD - Dock Landing Ship:
Can transport and launch a variety of loaded amphibious craft and vehicles. Provides limited docking and repair services to small ships and craft and equipped to refuel helicopters. In order to launch craft, the LSD must have the well flooded for the craft to move out on their own power. It has one CH-53 helicopter landing spot.
MCS - Mine Countermeasures Support Ship:
There is only one of these in the naval inventory - the USS Inchon.
