The Department of the Navy

Role of the Navy Organization of the Navy Naval DoctrineOverview

Role of the Navy Mission – Title 10, US Code: Be prepared to conduct prompt and sustained combat operations at sea in support of our national interest. – National Security Objective: Maintaining, training, and equipping combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas.

Role of the Navy Maritime Strategy’s Strategic Imperatives – Forward Presence – Deterrence – Sea Control – Power Projection – Maritime Security – Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response

Organization of the Navy Department of the Navy – Headed by Secretary of the Navy – Comprised of Navy and Marine Corps – Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) – Naval Component Commanders – Type Commanders Shore Establishment

Organization of the Navy Operating Forces – US Fleet Forces Command (formerly Atlantic Fleet) – The Pacific Fleet – Military Sealift Command – Naval Special Warfare Command – US Naval Forces Europe/Africa – Naval Network Warfare Command – US Naval Forces Central Command – US Naval Forces Southern Command – Naval Reserves Forces – Operational Test and Evaluation Forces

Organization of the Navy Numbered Fleet Commander Naval Task Force Naval Task Group Naval Task Unit Naval Task Element

Naval Doctrine Framework in which the organization of the Navy accomplishes the mission of the Navy – Surface Warfare – Air Warfare – Undersea Warfare – Amphibious Warfare – Mine Warfare – Strike Warfare

Role of the Navy Organization of the Navy Naval DoctrineSummary