Command Sorm & Organization Flashcards
What is the Administration department responsible for?
Administration takes care of official correspondence, personal records & directives.
What is the safety department responsible for?
- Ground safety
- Aviation safety
- Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS)
What is the operations department responsible for?
They are responsible for the operational readiness & tactical efficiency.
What is the maintenance department responsible for?
They are responsible for the overall maintenance of the squadron’s aircraft.
What division’s are the maintenance department divided into?
- Maintenance / Material Control
- Maintenance Admin
- Quality Assurance
- Aircraft, Avionics/Armament
- Airframe Division
What does a typical aircraft squadron’s organizational chart look like?
Commanding Officer
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Executive Officer
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Ops. Dept. / Admin. Dept. \ Maint. Dept.
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Safety Dept. Additional Dept.’s
What are the two chains of command (COC) within the dual chain?
- Operational COC
2. Administrative COC
Describe the Operational COC?
The Operational COC is from the President through the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) to a commander of a unified or specified command to assigned operational forces.
Describe the Administrative COC?
An Administrative COC is from the Secretary of Navy (SECNAV) through the Chief of Naval Operations to the operating forces.
Who do Unified and Specified commanders operate under?
They operate under the control and direction of the joint Chiefs of Staff.
What are Unified Commands composed of?
They are composed of two or more services. It has a broad continuing mission and has a single commander.
What are the three Unified commands?
- Joint Forces Command
- Transportation Command
- Strategic Command
What are specified commands composed of?
- North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)
2. Air Mobility Command (AMC)
Who is the SECNAV?
Richard V. Spencer
What is the SECNAV’s job?
The SECNAV is a civilian in charge of the Department of the Navy (DON). The SECNAV is responsible for the policies and control of the DON, including its organization, administration, operation and efficiency.