2. 2 Agenda Command Mission ………………………………......3 Command Relationships ……………………..…….4 Fleet Assets……………………..……………………. 6 Sailors and Civilians………..………………………. 7 Executing the Maritime Strategy ………………….8 Building Readiness ……………………….………...14 Conclusion ……………………………………………20 United States Fleet Forces Command

3. 3 USFF, in collaboration with PACFLT, organizes, mans, trains, maintains and equips the Fleet –Navy Readiness –Navy Warfighting Capability Requirements –Joint Operational and Planning Support –Navy Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Command Mission

4. 4 Chain of Command

5. 5 Command Relationships

6. 6 Equipped to Meet Global Mission Requirements –Ships: 11 Aircraft Carriers 35 Amphibious Ships 107 Surface Ships 30 Combat Logistics 29 Support/Mine Warfare 79 Submarines –Aircraft: 1297 Tactical 182 Patrol 1070 Helicopters 262 Cargo 729 Training Fleet Assets

7. 7 The Core of the Navy's Success is People –584,000 Active, Reserve, Civilian Team –Diverse, talented, professional team –Educated, trained, mission ready Sailors and Civilians

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9. 9 Overarching Capabilities Forward, rotational forces responsive to Component Commander demand Rapid surge to meet emerging demands Dissuade/deter to reduce chances of major combat operations Globally-netted Maritime Operations Centers Executing the Maritime Strategy

10. 10 Warfighting Reagan Strike Group –1,150 Combat Sorties in southern Afghanistan –Disaster relief mission in response to Typhoon Fengshen, Philippines –Central Arabian Gulf, Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden combat patrols –Malabar '08 and South East Asia Cooperation Against Terrorism bilateral maritime partnership exercises –Fleet engagement visit to Korea, Japan and Malaysia Executing the Maritime Strategy

11. 11 Humanitarian and Disaster Assistance USNS Mercy Pacific Partnership 2008 –Treated 90,000 primary care patients –Performed 14,000 dental exams –Conducted 1300 surgeries –Completed 26 construction projects Executing the Maritime Strategy

12. 12 Navy Forces augmenting on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan –10,141 Navy Forces Active: 5,291 Reserve: 4,850 Executing the Maritime Strategy

13. 13 Homeland Defense Joint Force maritime Component Commander for Northern Command Maintains alert forces Defense support for Civil Authorities Executing the Maritime Strategy Navy Alert Bases 13

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15. 15 DEPLOYMENT & SUSTAINMENT FORCES BASIC UNIT MAINTENANCE Surge-Ready for Specific Missions Surge-Ready for Major Combat Ops Get Ready Sooner Major Combat Operations Ready Stay Ready Longer Lifecycle Investment INTEGRATED GROUP 3-5 Months3 Months16-20 Months3-5 Months Building Readiness – Fleet Response Plan 15

16. 16 Building Readiness – Ship Certification Ship Certification Basic Unit – Force commanders certify unit level competencies –Output: Independent Unit Ready for Tasking Integrated Group – Numbered Fleets certify units and groups to Mission Essential Tasks –Output: Maritime Security Operations capable or major combat Operations Surge capable Sustainment – Achieved via live and synthetic training –Output: Maintains current readiness or certifies Major Combat Operations Ready

17. 17 Building Readiness – Fleet Training Areas 17

18. 18 Navy Modeling and Simulation Conduct integrated tactical and operational training from home ports/pierside Connected into the Navy Continuous Training Environment Network Linked to US Joint National Capability and Coalition Partners Building Readiness – Synthetic Training

19. 19 The United States Navy Today 19

20. 20 From the oceans to the coast lines and into the rivers, The Sailors and Civilians of Fleet Forces Command work together to defend our nation and prevail in the face of adversity with strength, determination and dignity From the oceans to the coast lines and into the rivers, The Sailors and Civilians of Fleet Forces Command work together to defend our nation and prevail in the face of adversity with strength, determination and dignity Conclusion 20

21. 21 Back Up Slides

22. 22 Building Readiness – Synthetic Training US Navy Node Partner Node 22

23. 23 Strategic Imperatives Limit regional conflict Deter major power war Win our Nation’s wars Contribute to homeland defense Foster and sustain cooperative relationships Prevent and contain local disruptions Executing the Maritime Strategy

24. 24 Navy’s Core Capabilities Forward Presence Sea Control Power Projection Deterrence Maritime Security Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Response Executing the Maritime Strategy

25. 25 Additional Capabilities Counter-terrorism Integrated Air & Missile Defense Expeditionary Warfare Security Cooperation Homeland Defense Counter Proliferation Defense Support of Civil Authorities Executing the Maritime Strategy

26. 26 Humanitarian and Disaster Assistance USS Kearsarge, during Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance to South America –Treated 47,000 primary care patients –Conducted 217 Surgeries –Dispensed 80,000 prescriptions –Completed 22 construction projects Executing the Maritime Strategy

27. 27 Warfighting Eisenhower Strike Group –Combat Operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia –Conducted over 700 air operations –Smuggling suppression Arabian Sea-3 months –Total 233 days underway Executing the Maritime Strategy