senior military adviser to the president, secdef, and nsc

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Senior militaryadviser to thePresident, SECDEF,and NSC

Senior militaryadviser to thePresident, SECDEF,and NSC

Chairman JCSChairman JCS

However, Chairmandoes not exercisecommand over JointChiefs or fieldcommands.

However, Chairmandoes not exercisecommand over JointChiefs or fieldcommands.

Who is the current Chairman of

the JCS?

Who is the current Chairman of

the JCS?

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The U.S. NavyThe U.S. Navy

The mission of the Navy is to maintain,train, and equip combat-ready naval forcescapable of winning wars, deterringaggression, and maintainingfreedom of the seas.

The mission of the Navy is to maintain,train, and equip combat-ready naval forcescapable of winning wars, deterringaggression, and maintainingfreedom of the seas.

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ShoreEstablishments

ShoreEstablishments

OperatingForces

OperatingForces

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The operating forces are responsiblefor:The operating forces are responsiblefor:

USS John C. Stennis (CVN 70)

USS John C. Stennis (CVN 70)

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• Winning wars• Deterring aggression• Maintaining freedom of the seas

• Winning wars• Deterring aggression• Maintaining freedom of the seas

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The shore establishment is responsiblefor maintaining, training, and equippingthe operating forces.

The shore establishment is responsiblefor maintaining, training, and equippingthe operating forces.

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3rd 3rd

2nd 2nd 6th 6th

5th 5th

7th 7th

4th 4th

Operating Forces Operating Forces

U. S. Navy Fleets U. S. Navy Fleets

San DiegoSan Diego

NorfolkNorfolk

MayportMayport

GaetaItaly

GaetaItaly

ManamaBahrainManamaBahrain

YokosukaJapan

YokosukaJapan

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Based in Gaeta, Italy, the U.S. 6th Fleet’sprimary operating area is theMediterranean Sea as the operatingforce for US Naval Forces Europeheadquartered in London, England.

Based in Gaeta, Italy, the U.S. 6th Fleet’sprimary operating area is theMediterranean Sea as the operatingforce for US Naval Forces Europeheadquartered in London, England.

88U.S. Sixth Fleet Area of ResponsibilityU.S. Sixth Fleet Area of Responsibility

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U.S. Naval Forces CentralCommand (CENTCOM)operates the 5th Fleetlocated in Manama,Bahrain.

U.S. Naval Forces CentralCommand (CENTCOM)operates the 5th Fleetlocated in Manama,Bahrain.

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command

1010U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet Area of OperationU.S. Navy's 5th Fleet Area of Operation

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The Commander, U.S. AtlanticFleet (COMLANTFLT), is locatedin Norfolk, Virginia.

The U.S. Second Fleet is responsible for this area.

The Commander, U.S. AtlanticFleet (COMLANTFLT), is locatedin Norfolk, Virginia.

The U.S. Second Fleet is responsible for this area.

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The Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACTFLT), is located at PearlHarbor, Hawaii.

The Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACTFLT), is located at PearlHarbor, Hawaii.

The 3rd Fleet is located at SanDiego, California, responsible forthe eastern Pacific Ocean

The 3rd Fleet is located at SanDiego, California, responsible forthe eastern Pacific Ocean

Located in Yokosuka, Japan,the 7th Fleet is responsible forthe western Pacific

Located in Yokosuka, Japan,the 7th Fleet is responsible forthe western Pacific

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

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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

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Military Sealift Command provides oceantransportation of equipment, fuel, supplies,and ammunition to American forcesworldwide during peacetime or in wartime.

Military Sealift Command provides oceantransportation of equipment, fuel, supplies,and ammunition to American forcesworldwide during peacetime or in wartime.

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The Operational Test andEvaluation Force inspectsand assesses new systems

The Operational Test andEvaluation Force inspectsand assesses new systems

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

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

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

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CHAPTER 3 - National DefenseQuestions 12-18

CHAPTER 3 - National DefenseQuestions 12-18

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