NAVEDTRA 14325, Chapter 6 Naval Organization

Question 1

The 3 military departments of the DOD are:

Answer 1

Navy, Army, Air Force

Question 2

The 4 missions of the DOD are:

Answer 2

1. To support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic
2. To ensure the security of the United States, its possessions, and areas vital to its interests
3. To uphold and advance the national policies and interests of the United States
4. To safeguard the internal security of the United States

Question 3

The 2 main objectives of the Navy are:

Answer 3

1. Organize, train, equip, prepare, and maintain the readiness of the Navy and Marine corps forces to perform military missions
2. To support the Navy and Marine Corps forces as well as the forces of other military departments

Question 4

The 3 basic components of the Department of the Navy are:

Answer 4

1. Navy Department
2. Operating forces
3. Shore establishment

Question 5

The U.S. Coast Guard operates under the following 2 departments:

Answer 5

1. Wartime-Department of the Navy

2. Peacetime-Department of Transportation

Question 6

Aboard ship, the ship’s organization and regulations can be found in a publication known as the:

Answer 6

Shipboard Organization and Regulations Manual, which is based on the Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy.

Question 7

Some aspects of a ship’s organization covered by the Shipboard Organization and Regulations Manual include

Answer 7

a. Unit’s admin organization, including watches
b. Coordination of evolutions and emergency procedures
c. Conduct of personnel

Question 8

The 2 elements of the ship’s organization are:

Answer 8

battle organization and administration organization

Question 9

The information in the battle organization includes:

Answer 9

the numbers and specialties the unit needs to fulfill its wartime missions

Question 10

The information in the administration organization makes sure:

Answer 10

the ship can fight or carry out its mission; training, maintenance, and routine operations are covered

Question 11

The 5 responsibilities of the departments are:

Answer 11

1. Navigation
2. Operation
3. Engineering
4. Supply
5. Weapons/Deck/Combat Systems

Question 12

What has an entire chapter covering commanding officer duties?

Answer 12

Navy Regs

Question 13

Aboard ship, the who is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship, the condition of the ship, and the appearance of material and personnel?

Answer 13

CO

Question 14

Who transmits ideas and recommendations directly to the CO?

Answer 14

Senior enlisted person

Question 15

4 duties of the XO include:

Answer 15

1. Arranging and coordinating ship/s work, drills, exercises, and policing and inspecting the ship
2. Investigating matters affecting crew discipline and conduct. Making recommendations to CO on these matters.
3. Approving/disapproving leave requests and liberty lists
4. Inspecting the ship and receiving readiness reports from department heads; reporting to the CO when the ship is ready for action

Question 16

The division is what?

Answer 16

basic unit of shipboard organization

Question 17

The 4 departments usually found in aircraft squadrons include:

Answer 17

1. Administration
2. Safety
3. Operations
4. Maintenance

Question 18

What does NATOPS stand for?

Answer 18

Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization

Question 19

Who is the branch officer responsible to?

Answer 19

Division officer

Question 20

Who is the head of the DOD?

Answer 20

Secretary of Defense

Question 21

What is the Navy’s mission?

Answer 21

to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas.