2. Enabling Objectives 1.State the definition and purpose of the Chain of Command. 2.Identify positions in the Chain of Command 3.Identify the authority, responsibility, and accountability of personnel within the Chain of Command. 4-1

3. Enabling Objectives 4.Describe procedures for reporting information/incidents using the Chain of Command. 4-2

4. The relationship of juniors and seniors within an organization. The relationship of juniors and seniors within an organization. 4-3

5. (1)Ensures efficiency (2)Defines responsibility (3)Identifies accountability (a)Job accountability (b)Military accountability (2)Defines responsibility (3)Identifies accountability (a)Job accountability (b)Military accountability 4-4

6. (4)Provides direction continued (5)Provides communication (6)Assists with work-related problems 4-5

7. Chain of Command (con’t) Secretary of Defense Secretary of the Navy Chief of Naval Operations Fleet Commanders Force Commanders MCPON Fleet MCPO Force MCPO Type Commanders President 4-6

8. Executive Officer Department Head Division Officer Leading Chief Petty Officer Leading Petty Officer Immediate Supervisor Worker (You) Chain of Command Command Master Chief Commanding Officer 4-7

9. Commanding Officer (CO) (1)Responsible for the safety, well being, and efficiency of the command. (2)His power is authoritative and complete. (1)Responsible for the safety, well being, and efficiency of the command. (2)His power is authoritative and complete. 4-8

10. Command Master Chief (CMC) (1)Liaison to the Commanding Officer. (2)Makes recommendations to the Commanding Officer. (3)Counsels enlisted personnel. (4)Convenes professional development boards. (1)Liaison to the Commanding Officer. (2)Makes recommendations to the Commanding Officer. (3)Counsels enlisted personnel. (4)Convenes professional development boards. 4-9

11. (1)Usually the next ranking line officer under the Commanding Officer, aboard ship. (2)Responsible for matters relating to personnel, command routine, and good order and discipline. (1)Usually the next ranking line officer under the Commanding Officer, aboard ship. (2)Responsible for matters relating to personnel, command routine, and good order and discipline. Executive Officer (XO) 4-10

12. Department Head (DH) (1)Reports to the Commanding Officer. (2)Responsible for all matters that effect the department such as: (a)Administrative work (b)Operational readiness (c)General condition of equipment (3)Some commands may have several different departments/ divisions. (1)Reports to the Commanding Officer. (2)Responsible for all matters that effect the department such as: (a)Administrative work (b)Operational readiness (c)General condition of equipment (3)Some commands may have several different departments/ divisions. 4-11

13. (1)Responsible to Department Heads. (2)Acts as assistant to Department Head. (3)Carries out command policies. (4)Sees that division tasks are completed in a timely manner. (5)Assists the LCPO/LPO in resolving divisional problems. (6)Makes frequent inspections of division's: (a)Personnel (b)Spaces (c)Equipment (d)Supplies Division Officer (DIVO) 4-12

14. Leading Chief Petty Officer 4-13

15. Immediate Supervisor 4-14

16. Worker (You) 4-15

17. Reporting Incidents Worker (You) Commanding Officer Command Master Chief Executive Officer Department Head Division Officer Leading Chief Petty Officer Immediate Supervisor Leading Petty Officer 4-16

18. Enabling Objectives 1.Explain the definition and purpose of the Chain of Command. 2.Identify positions in the Chain of Command 3.Identify the authority, responsibility, and accountability of personnel within the Chain of Command. 4-17

19. 4-12 Enabling Objectives 4.Describe procedures for reporting information/incidents using the Chain of Command. 4-18