1 Senior military adviser to the President, SECDEF, and NSC Senior military adviser to the President, SECDEF, and NSC Chairman JCS However, Chairman does not exercise command over Joint Chiefs or field commands. However, Chairman does not exercise command over Joint Chiefs or field commands. Who is the current Chairman of the JCS? Who is the current Chairman of the JCS?

2 The U.S. 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. 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. 2

3 Shore Establishments Shore Establishments Operating Forces Operating Forces 3

4 The operating forces are responsible for: The operating forces are responsible for: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 70) USS John C. Stennis (CVN 70) 4 Winning wars Deterring aggression Maintaining freedom of the seas Winning wars Deterring aggression Maintaining freedom of the seas

5 The shore establishment is responsible for maintaining, training, and equipping the operating forces. The shore establishment is responsible for maintaining, training, and equipping the operating forces.

6 3rd 2nd 6th 5th 7th 4th Operating Forces U. S. Navy Fleets San Diego Norfolk Mayport Gaeta Italy Gaeta Italy Manama Bahrain Manama Bahrain Yokosuka Japan Yokosuka Japan

7 Based in Gaeta, Italy, the U.S. 6th Fleet’s primary operating area is the Mediterranean Sea as the operating force for US Naval Forces Europe headquartered in London, England. Based in Gaeta, Italy, the U.S. 6th Fleet’s primary operating area is the Mediterranean Sea as the operating force for US Naval Forces Europe headquartered in London, England.

8 U.S. Sixth Fleet Area of Responsibility

9 U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (CENTCOM) operates the 5th Fleet located in Manama, Bahrain. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (CENTCOM) operates the 5th Fleet located in Manama, Bahrain. U.S. Naval Forces Central Command

10 U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet Area of Operation

11 The Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMLANTFLT), is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The U.S. Second Fleet is responsible for this area. The Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMLANTFLT), is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The U.S. Second Fleet is responsible for this area.

12 The Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACTFLT), is located at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACTFLT), is located at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The 3rd Fleet is located at San Diego, California, responsible for the eastern Pacific Ocean The 3rd Fleet is located at San Diego, California, responsible for the eastern Pacific Ocean Located in Yokosuka, Japan, the 7th Fleet is responsible for the western Pacific Located in Yokosuka, Japan, the 7th Fleet is responsible for the western Pacific

13 Some fleet numbers are missing: a result of renumbering following World War II

14 Ships are organized by type under Type Commands Commander Naval Air Forces Aircraft carriers, aircraft squadrons, air stations Commander Submarine Force Submarines Commander Naval Surface Force All other ships Type Commands control ships during primary and intermediate training cycles Ships are organized by type under Type Commands Commander Naval Air Forces Aircraft carriers, aircraft squadrons, air stations Commander Submarine Force Submarines Commander Naval Surface Force All other ships Type Commands control ships during primary and intermediate training cycles

15 Military Sealift Command provides ocean transportation of equipment, fuel, supplies, and ammunition to American forces worldwide during peacetime or in wartime. Military Sealift Command provides ocean transportation of equipment, fuel, supplies, and ammunition to American forces worldwide during peacetime or in wartime.15

16 The Operational Test and Evaluation Force inspects and assesses new systems The Operational Test and Evaluation Force inspects and assesses new systems

17 The U.S. Navy Reserve Forces are called upon to serve with the active operating forces in time of war or national emergency. COMNAVRESFOR is headquartered in New Orleans, LA. The U.S. Navy Reserve Forces are called upon to serve with the active operating forces in time of war or national emergency. COMNAVRESFOR is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

18 The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) provides special forces (SEALS) personnel and equipment for fleet operations.

19 CHAPTER 3 - National Defense Questions CHAPTER 3 - National Defense Questions