1. U. S. Fleet Forces Command
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2. U.S. Fleet Forces Mission Areas
Generate ready Navy forces for assignment to Combatant Commands
Organize, man, train, and equip U.S. Atlantic Fleet and all Navy forces in collaboration with COMPACFLT
Execute Fleet Response Plan (FRP) using Fleet Training Continuum
Navy Global Force Manager
Integrate and consolidate matters concerning execution of operations, readiness, training in development of Navy shore requirements
Lead the Fleet Readiness Enterprise
Navy Readiness
Articulate to CNO the integrated Fleet warfighting capabilities requirements as coordinated with all Navy Component Commanders and develop Fleet Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)
Navy Warfighting Capability Requirements
Provide operational planning and support to Combatant Commanders (e.g., COCOM to JFCOM, supporting to NORTHCOM defense and STRATCOM)
Joint Operational and Planning Support
Navy Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP)
Perform duties as CNO Executive Agent for ATFP
Establish and implement ATFP standards and policies for Navy units 1

3. Command Relationships
NORTHCOM
JFCOM
STRATCOM
CNO
“Supporting”
“COCOM”
“Supporting”
COMPACFLT
Navy Component Commanders
NSA
COMUSNAVEUR
CNIC
“Supporting”
USFF
COMUSNAVCENT
OPCON (CONUS)
COMUSNAVSO
Regional
Commanders
ISIC + ADCON
ISIC + ADCON (FRTP)
NAVSPECWAR
Second Fleet
Third Fleet
MSC
Operational Fleets
NAVAFRICOM
Shore Installation Commanders
ADCON (FRTP)
ISIC + ADCON
Surface
Forces Command
Air
Forces
Command
Submarine
Forces Command
Network
Warfare Command
Expeditionary
Combat Command
Military Sealift Command
Force Providers
SURFLANT
AIRLANT
ADDU
RESFOR
ISIC + ADCON
Board of Inspection and Survey
Meteorology & Oceanography Command
Munitions Command
Warfare Development Command
Regional Maintenance Centers
Service Providers 1

4. Implementing the Maritime Strategy
Forward, rotational forces responsive to Component Commander demand
Disaggregated for regional maritime security
Aggregated for major operations
Rapid surge to meet emerging demands
Dissuade/deter to reduce chances of major combat ops
Deliver access and Maritime Domain Awareness
Shape through Navy Component Commanders
Power projection and strike capability readiness
Globally-netted Maritime Headquarters and Operations Centers
Information Operations, reachback, and info sharing
Supports “A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower” 1

5. “A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower”
Regionally Concentrated, Credible Combat Power
Limit regional conflict with forward deployed, decisive maritime power
Deter major power war
Win our Nation’s war
Globally Distributed, Mission-Tailored Maritime Forces
Contribute to homeland defense in depth
Foster and sustain cooperative relationships with international partners
Prevent or contain local disruptions before they impact global system
Implementation Priorities
Improve Integration and Interoperability
Enhance Awareness
Prepare our People 5 1

6. MHQ with MOC Transforms Navy at the Operational-Level
Enables NCCs to better work at Strategic-to-Operational level with the CNO and COCOMs
Facilitates cross-component coordination (service or funct)
Provides delineation of Numbered Fleet operational- level responsibilities and tactical-level force tasks
Enables Navy operational-level leaders and staffs to fulfill all potential roles: CJTF - JFMCC - NCC
S/FCC
S/FCC
S/FCC
S/FCC
CONOPS is the blueprint for future doctrine – NWP and NTTP – to institutionalize and guide Navy actions in the Operational-Level of Warfare 1

7. Global Maritime Information
Enhances sharing of information and knowledge - (and potentially workflow) - between MHQs and others
Enables global response to trans-regional threats
Enhances maritime awareness thru collaboration with other services, agencies and nations
Provides potential back-up for MHQ during critical operations
Requires common policies, doctrine, processes and information structures 1

8. Executive Summary U.S. Fleet Forces Command mission areas:
Navy Readiness (Current)
Navy Warfighting Capability Requirements (Future)
Joint Operational and Planning Support
Navy Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection
Enable “A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower”
Generate ready Navy Forces for assignment Globally 1

9. Discussion 1