Naval Organization

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Naval Organization

• Chapter 6 BMR

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Department of Defense

• 1947 DOD is created
• The DoD consists of various agencies and three
  Military departmentsthe Army, Navy, and Air
  Force

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Department of Defense Org.
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Department of Defense Mission

• To support and defend the Constitution of the
  United States against all enemies, foreign and
  domestic
• To ensure, by timely and effective military
  action, the security of the United States, its
  possessions, and areas vital to its interests

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Department of Defense Mission

• To uphold and advance the national policies and
  interests of the United States
• To safeguard the internal security of the United
  States

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

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

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYTwo Main Objectives

• The first objective is to organize, train, equip,
  prepare, and maintain the readiness of Navy and
  Marine Corps forces to perform military missions.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYTwo Main Objectives

• The second objective is to support the Navy and
  Marine Corps forces.

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Org. Chart Dept. of the Navy
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Organization of the DON
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Overview of the DON
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Operating Forces
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Shore Establishment
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Unit Organization

• STANDARD ORGANIZATION AND REGULATIONS OF THE U.S.
  NAVY
• SHIPS/COMMANDS ORGANIZATION AND REGULATIONS
  MANUAL

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THE BATTLE ORGANIZATION

• The battle organization contains a list of the
  numbers and specialties of the personnel a unit
  will need to fulfill the wartime missions.

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THE ADMIN ORGANIZATION

• The administrative organization makes sure that
  the ship can fight or carry out its mission.
  Training, maintenance, and routine operations are
  covered by the administrative organization.

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SHIPBOARD ORGANIZATION
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COMMANDING OFFICER

• The CO is responsible for the safety, well-being,
  and efficiency of the command.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER

• The XO is the aide commanding officer.

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Navigation Department

• The navigation department is responsible for the
  safe navigation and piloting of the ship.

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Operations Department

• The operations department has several divisions
• Operational information
• Conducting electronic warfare.
• Intelligence information
• Repairing electronic equipment
• Controlling aircraft
• Forecasting weather.

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Supply Department

• Operating the general mess
• Operating the ships store
• Managing the clothing and small stores issue room
• Maintaining the pay records
• Ordering and receiving general stores

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Engineering Department

• The engineering department
• Operation
• Care
• Maintenance

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Weapons/Deck/Combat Systems Department

• Weapons department
• Combat systems departments
• Deck department
• Weapons or combat systems department

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DEPARTMENT HEAD

• As the representative of the commanding officer,
  the department head is responsible for and
  reports to the CO about all matters that affect
  the department.

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DIVISION OFFICER

• Division officers are responsible to and, in
  general, act as assistants to department heads.

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AIRCRAFT SQUADRONORGANIZATION
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Administrative Department

• The administrative (ADMIN) department is
  responsible for all the administrative duties
  within the squadron. This department takes care
  of official correspondence, personnel records,
  and directives.

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Safety Department

• The safety department is responsible for all
  squadron safety program matters.

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Operations Department

• The operations department is responsible for the
  operational readiness and tactical efficiency of
  the squadron.

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Maintenance Department

• The maintenance department is responsible for the
  overall maintenance of the squadrons aircraft.

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BRANCH OFFICER

• A division on a ship is divided into watches or
  sections or both. In an aircraft squadron, the
  divisions are divided into branches. Each branch
  is headed by a branch officer. In aircraft
  squadrons, the branch officer is the officer with
  whom you will have the most direct contact.

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CHAIN OF COMMAND
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Summary

• Review Questions
• On the Advancement Exam