Department of the Navy

The department was originally a part of the War Department. The Congress formally created the Department of the Navy on 30 July 1798. The department remained a Cabinet position until 1947, when it became a subordinate entity of the newly inaugurated Department of Defense.

The 17th Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, was a shirttail relative of mine. He had a number of accomplishments in his life, but the two most important, in my mind, were the establishment of the United States Naval Academy and the War with Mexico. In 1846 Bancroft was SecNav, but SecWar spent a month or so ill. President Polk appointed Bancroft acting SecWar while still retaining his position as SecNav. A strong proponent of a formal training program for future Naval Officers, he had engaged Congress on this issue, unsuccessfully. With Congress in recess, Acting Secretary of War Bancroft transferred all military forces out of Ft. Severn, MD. Acting Secretary of War Bancroft next offered the abandoned fort outside of Annapolis to the Navy. Secretary of the Navy Bancroft accepted the offer. He then transferred all Midshipmen, all Professors, and a few line officers to Ft. Severn, renaming it the Naval School. The rest is history. Also during this period of time, as SecNav, he ordered a number of ships to make port in California, a province of Mexico. As Acting SecWar, he ordered 2ndLT John “Pathfinder” Fremont, Topographical Engineers, with a company of volunteers on an exploration mission of the US territory bordering California and Brevet Brigadier General (COL, 6th Regiment of Infantry) Zachary Taylor to occupy the disputed territory between Texas and Mexico. The die was cast for the Mexican War and Bancroft set us up to receive California, Arizona, New Mexico and add to Texas. It sure is nice to have a civilian in charge who’s not afraid to make risky decisions.

Navy and Coast Guard Flag Officer ranks may be a little confusing. Admiral (ADM) is a four star officer; Vice Admiral (VADM) is a three star; Rear Admiral (Upper Half) (RADM) is a two star; and Rear Admiral (Lower Half) (RDML) is a one star.

I. Secretary of the Navy
a. The current Secretary of the Navy is Raymond E. Mabus. Secretary Mabus served as State Auditor of Mississippi, Governor of Mississippi, and United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is a former Surface Warfare Officer who had served in USS Little Rock.
b. Chief of Information
i. RDML Frank Thorp, IV, USN
1. Serves as principal spokesman for the Department of the Navy and provides strategic communication counsel to the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations. He leads the Navy’s Public Affairs community of more than 2,500 active and reserve officer, enlisted, and civilian communication professionals.
c. DoN Chief Information Officer
i. Robert J. Carey (CDR, CEC, USNR)
1. Senior Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) official in the Department and he provides top-level advocacy for the Secretary of the Navy for the development and use of IM/IT and creation of a unified IM/IT vision for the Navy–Marine Corps team. He develops strategies, policies, plans, architectures, standards, and guidance, and provides process transformation support for the entire Department of the Navy. Additionally, he ensures that the development and acquisition of IT systems are interoperable and consistent with the Department’s objectives and vision. Mr. Carey is the Department’s IM/IT workforce Community Manager and also serves as the Critical Infrastructure Assurance Officer.
d. Judge Advocate General of the Navy
i. VADM Bruce E. McDonald, JAGC, USN
1. Provides legal and policy advice to the Secretary of the Navy. This mission extends to all legal matters (except for Board of Contract Appeals and Board for Correction of Naval Records) not under cognizance of the General Counsel. Secondary mission is to support JAG in advising and assisting the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) in formulating and implementing policies and initiatives pertaining to the provision of legal services within the Navy.
e. Naval Inspector General
i. VADM Anthony L. Winns, USN
1. To inspect, investigate, or inquire into any and all matters of importance to the Department of the Navy.
f. Director, Program Appraisal
i. Director unknown at this time.
1. The Office of Program Appraisal (OPA) provides an appraisal of the Navy. It ensures existing and proposed Navy and Marine Corps programs achieve the goals of the DoN. OPA analysis gives the SECNAV information on the validity, need, and usefulness of Navy programs. SECNAV then uses that information to assess the overall direction of the Navy.

II. Under Secretary of the Navy
a. The Under Secretary position is currently vacant.
b. Chief of Legislative Affairs
i. RADM Michael H. Miller, USN
ii. Plan, develop, and coordinate relationships between representatives of the DoN and Members of the United States Congress and their Committee staffs, which are necessary in the transaction of official Government business (except appropriations matters) affecting the DoN. Furnish staff support, advice, and assistance to the Secretary, his civilian executive assistants, and all other principal officials of the Department concerning congressional aspects of DoN policies, plans, and programs (except appropriations matters). Provide all information, assistance, and staff support required by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities, which include:
1. Assistance in preparing and coordinating testimony, briefings, posture statements, policy statements, information papers, and other matters relating to the provision of information to the Congress.
2. Assistance in preparing and coordinating legislative proposals, reports, and comments on legislative bills and resolutions, executive orders, and responses to congressional correspondence, and other matters which involve the expression of DoN policy on items of congressional interest.
3. Supporting and hosting congressional visits and travel.
iii. This position should be merged into the DoD Legislative Affairs.
c. Auditor General
i. Richard Leach
ii. The internal audit function for the Department of the Navy, is a forward-thinking organization of about 400 civilian employees and a budget of approximately $40 million. Our goal is to use the unique abilities of our auditors to produce the highest quality audit reports possible to assist Navy and Marine Corps managers in efficiently fulfilling their responsibilities.
iii. As in DoA, how does one audit one’s boss? If they do a good job, SecNav could look bad. If they do a poor job, DoN will suffer. Transfer this function to the GAO.
d. Assistant for Administration
i. Eileen Robertson (CAPT, USNR(RET))
ii. The Navy’s senior career civilian advisor to the Under Secretary, performing high-level assignments executing the Secretary's policies, goals and objectives. She manages and supports administratively the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, its 6000-member Secretariat, staff offices, field activities and supported organizations.
e. Director, Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization
i. Tim J. Foreman
ii. Small businesses, including service disabled veteran-owned small business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns, are a business community having the maximum opportunity to participate in the Navy’s acquisition program both as prime contractors and subcontractors.
iii. Is this necessary? It duplicates efforts by the DVA and the SBA. As with the DoA, transfer some of these programs and do away with the others.
f. Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development & Acqisition)
i. Sean J. Stackley (USNA ’79, SWO, EDO)
ii. Serves as the Navy Acquisition Executive. The Assistant Secretary has authority, responsibility and accountability for all acquisition functions and programs, and for enforcement of Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics procedures. The Assistant Secretary represents the Department of the Navy to USD(AT&L) and to Congress on all matters relating to acquisition policy and programs. The Assistant Secretary establishes policies and procedures and manages the Navy's Research, Development and Acquisition activities in accordance with DoD 5000 Series Directives. The Assistant Secretary serves as Program (Milestone) Decision Authority on ACAT IC programs and recommends decisions on ACAT ID programs.
iii. Chief of Naval Research
1. RADM Nevin P. Carr, Jr, USN
2. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through schools, universities, government laboratories, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations. It provides technical advice to the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy and works with industry to improve technology manufacturing processes.
g. Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs)
i. Harvey C. “Barney” Barnham, Jr (Acting) (COL, USMC (RET))
1. MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT
ii. The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (M&RA) provides leadership to the department in recruiting, developing, and retaining the right people in the military and civilian service. We anticipate the needs, enhance the department's processes, and provide the leadership necessary to make service in the Department of the Navy the calling of choice for America's best and brightest.
h. Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management & Comptroller)
i. John W. McNair, Jr (Acting)
ii. Mr. McNair is serving as the Comptroller of the United States Navy with a BA in PoliSci, yet OPM recommends that a GS-9 Claims Examiner at DVA have a post-grad degree and preferably is an attorney. Go. Figger!
iii. Directs and manages the financial activities of the Department of the Navy. This means, on the one hand, overseeing the management of the annual budget and supporting processes, and, on the other hand, providing independent analysis to our constituent clients. We provide informed recommendations to the senior leadership of the Department of the Navy regarding the efficient and effective allocation of assets, consistent with the national security priorities of the President and the Secretary of Defense. We provide for the development of a superior, world-class financial management work force and we commit to the American public the proper stewardship of the resources they commit to us.
i. Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations & Environment)
i. B.J. Penn (CAPT, USN (RET))
ii. The Naval Installations and Environment Team serves the Navy and the Nation by the acquisition and disposal of real property; construction and maintenance of installations; protecting the safety and occupational health of military and civilian personnel; environmental protection, planning and restoration ashore and afloat; and conservation of natural and cultural resources.
j. General Counsel of the Department of the Navy
i. Anne Brennan (Acting)
ii. The Office of the General Counsel enables the Navy and the Marine Corps to fulfill their missions in the changing world by providing candid legal advice and counsel, effective advocacy, and creative problem solving.
iii. A mission statement written by an attorney; 34 words that don’t tell you anything!

III. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
a. Chief of Naval Operations, Arlington, VA
i. ADM Gary Roughead, USN
ii. The Chief of Naval Operations is the senior military officer in the Navy. The CNO is is responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for the command, utilization of resources and operating efficiency of the operating forces of the Navy and of the Navy shore activities assigned by the Secretary. A member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the CNO is the principal naval advisor to the President and to the Secretary of the Navy on the conduct of war, and is the principal advisor and naval executive to the Secretary on the conduct of naval activities of the Department of the Navy. Assistants are the Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), the Deputy Chiefs of Naval Operations (DCNOs) and a number of other ranking officers. These officers and their staffs are collectively known as the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OpNav).
iii. Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
1. ADM Kirkland H. Donald, USN
2. The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is a joint Navy/DOE program responsible for all matters pertaining to Naval nuclear propulsion.
iv. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Arlington, VA
1. MCPON(SS/SW) Rick D. West, USN
2. The senior enlisted person in the Navy. The MCPON serves as the senior enlisted leader of the Navy, and as an advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations and to the Chief of Naval Personnel in matters dealing with enlisted personnel and their families. The MCPON is also an advisor to the many boards dealing with enlisted personnel issues; is the enlisted representative of the Department of the Navy at special events; may be called upon to testify on enlisted personnel issues before Congress; and, maintains a liaison with enlisted spouse organizations.
b. Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Arlington, VA
i. ADM Patrick M. Walsh, USN
1. The Vice Chief actually runs the Navy for the CNO. The duties of the CNO require that a lot of his time is spent on JCS issues.
ii. Director, Navy Staff, Arlington, VA
1. VADM John C. Harvey, USN
iii. Director, Test & Evaluation
1. RADM Nevin P. Carr, Jr, USN, Chief of Naval Research
2. For matters pertaining Test & Evaluation Policy, requirements and operational test resources, the Director reports to the Vice CNO and the Assistant CMC. For all other purposes the Director reports to the Assistant SecNav.
iv. Surgeon General of the Navy, Washington, DC
1. VADM Adam M. Robinson, MC, USN
2. The Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery is the headquarters command for Navy Medicine. Under the leadership of the Navy Surgeon General, Navy Medicine provides high quality, economical health care to beneficiaries in wartime and in peacetime. Highly trained Navy Medicine personnel deploy with Sailors and Marines worldwide - providing critical mission support aboard ship, in the air, and on the battlefield. At the same time, Navy Medicine's military and civilian health care professionals are providing care for uniformed services' family members and retirees at military treatment facilities around the globe. Every day, no matter what the environment, Navy Medicine is ready to care for those in need...anytime, anywhere.
3. The historic Bureau of Medicine and Surgery campus is located in the heart of Washington DC, near such landmarks as the White House, the National Mall, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In years past, the BUMED campus served as the U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington Naval Hospital, and a medical/nursing school. Today, BUMED is the site where the leadership for Navy Medicine is crafted and the strategic planning and policymaking to achieve that vision is carried out. Also, if you have a Naval Base Decal on your car, and in you’re in DC to play tourist, it’s sometimes easier to find a place to park at BuMed and be 2-3 blocks from the Lincoln Memorial! (Done that, it works.)
v. Chief of Navy Reserve, Norfolk, VA
1. VADM Dirk J. Debbink, USNR
2. Provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to our Naval and Marine Corps Team, and Joint Forces, from peace to war.
vi. Chief of Chaplains
1. RADM Robert F. Burt, CHC, USN
2. Chaplain of the Marine Corps
a. RDML Alan T. Baker, CHC, USN
vii. Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Total Force
1. VADM Mark E. Ferguson, III, USN, Chief of Naval Personnel
2. The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) is responsible for overall manpower readiness for the United States Navy. The CNP also serves as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Total Force). The CNP oversees the operations of the Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS), Navy Personnel Command (NPC) and the Navy Manpower Analysis Center (NAVMAC).
3. Chief of Naval Education & Training
a. RADM Gary Jones, USN
i. The mission of the Naval Education and Training Command is to educate and train those who serve, providing the tools and opportunities which:
1. Ensure fleet readiness and mission accomplishment
2. Enhance professional and personal growth and development
3. Enable life-long learning
viii. Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Information, Plans and Strategy
1. VADM William D. Crowder, USN
ix. Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Communication Networks
1. VADM Harry B. Harris, Jr, USN
2. Optimizes Navy network and communications investments through centralized coordination of Navy war fighting and war fighting support analysis/assessments, Navy network capability development and integration, Joint and Navy requirements development, and resource programming. This is accomplished by delivering affordable, relevant capabilities to the fleet in a timely manner. Acts as principal advisor to CNO for communications and network matters.
x. Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Integration of Capabilities & Resources
1. VADM Bernard J. McCullough, III, USN
2. To optimize Navy investments through centralized coordination of Navy war fighting and war fighting support analysis and assessments, Navy capability development and integration, joint and Navy requirements development, and resource programming.
xi. Director of Naval Intelligence, Suitland, MD
1. VADM David J. “Jack” Dorsett, USN
2. The Office of Naval Intelligence is the oldest continuously operating intelligence service in the United States. Responsible for providing intelligence support to all elements of the Naval service.
xii. Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness & Logistics
1. VADM Michael K. Loose, CEC, USN
2. Develops innovative and strategic solutions to logistics information technology management and resource allocation challenges in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Serving as a catalyst for enabling cost effective and efficient operations and continuous improvement across the Navy

c. Operating Forces
i. The operating forces commanders and fleet commanders have a dual chain of command. Administratively, they report to the CNO and provide, train, and equip naval forces. Operationally, they provide naval forces and report to the appropriate Unified Combatant Commanders. Commander Fleet Forces Command commands and controls fleet assets on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts for interdeployment training cycle purposes. As units of the Navy enter the area of responsibility for a particular Navy area commander, they are operationally assigned to the appropriate numbered fleet. All Navy units also have an administrative chain of command with the various ships reporting to the appropriate Type Commander.
ii. Fleet Forces Command, Norfolk, VA
1. ADM Jonathan W. Greenert, USN
2. Generate ready Navy forces for assignment to Combatant Commanders
a. Organize, man, train, and equip U.S. Atlantic Fleet and all Navy forces along with COMPACFLT
b. Execute Fleet Response Plan (FRP) using Fleet Training Continuum
c. Navy Global Force Manager
d. Integrate and consolidate matters concerning execution of operations, readiness, training in development of Navy shore requirements
e. Lead the Fleet Readiness Enterprise
f. Articulate to CNO the integrated Fleet warfighting capabilities requirements as coordinated with all Navy Component Commanders and develop Fleet Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)
g. Provide operational planning and support to Combatant Commanders(e.g., COCOM to JFCOM, supporting to NORTHCOM defense and STRATCOM)
h. Perform duties as CNO Executive Agent for Anti-Terrorist/Force ProtectionEstablish and implement AT/FP standards and policies for Navy units
3. US Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, VA
a. ADM Jonathan W. Greenert, USN
b. Naval Submarine Forces, Atlantic, Norfolk, VA
i. VADM John J. Donnelly, USN
c. Naval Air Forces, Atlantic, Norfolk, VA
i. RADM Richard J. O’Hanlon, USN
d. Naval Surface Forces, Atlantic, Norfolk, VA
i. RADM Kevin M. Quinn, USN
e. Marine Forces, Atlantic
i. LGen Richard F. Natonski, USMC
f. US Second Fleet, Norfolk, VA
i. VADM Melvin G. Williams, Jr, USN
g. US Fourth Fleet
i. RADM Joseph D. Kernan, USN
4. Naval Network Warfare Command, Norfolk, VA
a. VADM H. Denby Starling, II, USN
i. I served with Denby in VA-85 when he was an Ensign and Lieutenant (Junior Grade). Good guy. Last time I saw him was at the Tomcat Sunset in Oceana in 06. He was Commander, Naval Air Forces, Atlantic at the time.
b. Deliver integrated cyber mission capabilities in Information Operations, Intelligence, Network Operations and Space that enable warfighters across the full range of military operations. Provide highly trained forces, interoperable and well maintained equipment, and clear processes and governance
5. Military Sealift Command
a. RADM Robert D. Reilly, Jr
b. Support our nation by delivering supplies and conducting specialized missions across the world's oceans.
6. Naval Submarine Forces
a. VADM John J. Donnelly, USN
b. The Submarine Force provides the National Command Authority, Theater Commanders and Joint Force Commanders with:
i. Cost-effective operations resulting from self-sufficiency, covertness, low vulnerability to prosecution by an opponent's forces.
ii. Early, accurate and sufficient knowledge of pre-crisis situations as well as the battlefield on which power may be projected from the sea.
iii. Covert and timely strike power against critical targets at sea and ashore.
iv. Capabilities to prepare the battle space and enable the establishment and support of the expeditionary force on land.
v. The naval superiority to defeat enemy forces, control sea lines of communication and dominate the undersea battle space
7. Naval Air Forces, San Diego, CA
a. VADM Thomas J. Kilkline, USN
b. Man, train, equip and maintain a Naval air force that is immediately employable, forward deployed and engaged. We support the Fleet and Unified Commanders by delivering the right force with the right readiness at the right time at reduced cost......today and in the future.
8. Naval Surface Forces, San Diego, CA
a. VADM D.C. Curtis, USN
b. SURFOR provides operational commanders with well-trained, highly effective, and technologically superior surface ships and Sailors. To sustain peak levels of combat readiness, SURFOR equips its forces with the necessary training, tools, maintenance and material to successfully accomplish their mission -- across the entire spectrum of warfare operations. SURFOR includes surface ships, support and maintenance commands, commands around the globe necessary to coordinate the manning, training, equipping, and sustaining the fighting forces.
9. Navy Munitions Command, Yorktown, VA
a. CAPT Jerry O’Regan, EOD, USN
b. Functions as the Navy's center for ordnance management for shore stations worldwide by providing retail ammunitions management, operating explosives ordnance storage, outloading, and transshipment facilities.
10. Navy Meteorology & Oceanography Command, Stennis Space Center, MS
a. RDML David W. Titley, USN, Oceanographer of the Navy
b. Enable the safety, speed and operational effectiveness of our Fleet by illuminating the risks and opportunities for Naval and Joint forces posed by the present and future natural environment.
11. Navy Warfare Development Command, Norfolk, VA
a. RADM Wendi B. Carpenter, USN
b. Coordinates the development of concepts, concepts of operations, doctrine, experimentation, and Navy lessons learned in direct support of the fleet. The command also provides cutting-edge modeling and simulation for experiments and training, Navy integration with joint experimentation, and focused analysis.
12. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Norfolk, VA
a. RADM Carol M. Pottenger, USN
b. Centrally manages the current and future readiness, resources, manning, training and equipping of approximately 40,000 expeditionary Sailors who are currently serving in every theater of operation.
13. Continental United States Regional Commands, Washington, DC
a. VADM Michael C. Vitale, USN
b. CNIC enables and sustains Fleet, Fighter, and Family readiness through consistent, standardized, and reliable shore support. CNIC’s role as a Supporting Commander evolves into the Supported Commander when directed.
14. Regional Maintenance Centers, Norfolk, VA
a. RDML John C. Orzalli, EDO, USN
b. Provide organizational, intermediate and depot-level maintenance for ships, submarines and aircraft carriers.
iii. Operational Test & Evaluation Forces, Norfolk, VA
1. RDML David A. Dunaway, USN
2. OPTEVFOR conducts OT&E in a realistic operational environment. Advise the CNO on the operational effectiveness and suitability of new and improved war fighting systems and capabilities, tactics, and procedures.
iv. Naval Special Warfare Command, Coronado, CA
1. RDML Edward G. Winters, III, USN
2. Prepare Naval Special Warfare (NSW) forces to carry out assigned missions and to develop maritime special operations strategy, doctrine, and tactics. COMNAVSPECWARCOM exercises operational control over all United States-based Naval Special Warfare Command training, operational control of all United States-based Naval Special Warfare forces and responsibility for the training, equipping, supporting, and providing trained and ready forces to the combatant commanders.
v. US Naval Forces, Central Command/US Fifth Fleet, Bahrain
1. VADM William E. Gortney, USN
2. Support all naval operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Since the Gulf War, COMUSNAVCENT/ COMFIFTHFLT has fulfilled the roles of both a naval component command and as the fleet command.
a. Combined Task Force 150 operates in the Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean
i. Contre-Amiral (RDML) Alain Hinden, Marine Nationale (French Navy), Commanding
ii. Oops. A French Admiral commanding one of our TFs? Will he fight or surrender at the first shot?
b. CTF 151 operates in the Gulf of Aden and off the Somali Coast
i. Tugamiral (RDML) Caner Bener, Turk Deniz Kuvvetlin (Turkish Navy), Commanding
c. CTF 152 operates in the Arabian Gulf
i. RDML Kurt Tidd, USN, Commanding
vi. US Naval Forces Europe
1. ADM Mark P. Fitzgerald, USN
2. Provides overall command, operational control, and coordination of U.S. Naval Forces in the European Command area of responsibility. As the Navy component in Europe, COMUSNAVEUR, plans, conducts, and supports naval operations in the European theater during peacetime, contingencies, in general war and as tasked by Commander, U.S. European Command.
a. US Sixth Fleet
i. VADM Bruce W. Clingan, USN
vii. US Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, HI
1. ADM Robert F. “Rat” Willard, USN
a. I met ADM Willard, socially and professionally, when he was Vice CNO. My Mom was with me and I asked him to tell her about running the Navy. She piped in that during WWII she was a YN2 on ADM Ernie King’s Staff. Rat asked Mom to tell him all she could remember about working for the CNO during WWII. Great Naval Officer and a heck of a guy.
2. The U.S. Pacific Fleet, the world’s largest fleet command, encompasses 100 million square miles, more than half the Earth’s surface, from the West Coast of the United States to the eastern shore of Africa. The Pacific Fleet consists of approximately 180 ships, 1,500 aircraft and 125,000 Sailors, Marines and Civilians.
a. Naval Submarine Forces, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, HI
i. RADM Douglas J. McAneny, USN
b. Naval Air Forces, Pacific, San Diego, CA
i. VADM Thomas J. Kilkline, USN
c. Naval Surface Forces, Pacific, San Diego, CA
i. VADM D.C. Curtis, USN
d. Marine Forces, Pacific
i. LGen Keith J. Stalder, USMC
e. US Third Fleet
i. VADM Samuel J. Locklear, III, USN
f. US Seventh Fleet
i. VADM John M. Bird, USN

d. The Shore Establishment
i. Provides support to the operating forces in the form of: facilities for the repair of machinery and electronics; communications centers; training areas and simulators; ship and aircraft repair; intelligence and meteorological support; storage areas for repair parts, fuel, and munitions; medical and dental facilities; and air bases.
ii. Bureau of Naval Personnel, Millington, TN
1. VADM Mark E. Ferguson, III, USN, Chief of Naval Personnel
2. Support the needs of the Navy by providing the Fleet with the right person in the right place at the right time. We strive to satisfy our Sailors’ personal goals and improve their quality of life; we will provide them with meaningful and rewarding career opportunities, promote and retain the best, and ensure fair and equitable treatment of all hands, by all hands, at all times.
iii. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Washington, DC
1. VADM Adam E. Robinson, MC, USN, Surgeon General
iv. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC
1. VADM Kevin M. McCoy, USN
2. To develop, deliver and maintain ships and systems on time, on cost for the United States Navy.
v. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD
1. VADM David J. Venlet, USN
2. Develop, deliver, and sustain aircraft, weapons and systems on time and on cost with proven capability and reliability so they succeed in every mission and return safely home.
vi. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, DC
1. RADM Wayne “Greg” Shears, Jr, CEC, USN, Chief of Civil Engineers
2. Deliver sustainable, adaptable facilities; expeditionary capabilities; and contingency response to the Navy Expeditionary Combat Enterprise, all other Warfare and Provider Enterprises, the Marine Corps, Unified Commanders, and DoD Agencies. Our innovation, responsiveness, and agility enable a forward deployed, rotational, and surge capable Navy.
vii. Naval Supply Systems Command, Mechanicsburg, PA
1. RADM Michael J. Lyden, SC, USN
2. Provide Navy, Marine Corps, Joint and Allied Forces with products and services that deliver Combat Capability through Logistics. We manage supply chains that provide material for Navy aircraft, surface ships, submarines and their associated weapons systems. We provide centralized inventory management for Navy’s non-nuclear ordnance stockpile. We provide a wide range of base operating and waterfront logistics support services, coordinating material deliveries, contracting for supplies and services, and providing material management and warehousing services.
viii. Space & Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, CA
1. RADM Michael Bachman, USN
2. Deliver FORCEnet by inventing, acquiring, developing, delivering and supporting integrated and interoperable C4ISR, Business IT and Space Capabilities in the interest of national defense.
ix. Strategic Systems Programs
1. RADM Stephen E. Johnson, USN
2. (Can’t seem to get a real handle on this other than it used to be the Submarine Warfare Division.)
x. United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
1. VADM Jeffery L. Fowler, USN, Superintendent
2. Develop Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to imbue them with highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of Naval Service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.
xi. Naval Education & Training Command
1. RADM Gary R. Jones, USN
2. The mission of the Naval Education and Training Command is to educate and train those who serve, providing the tools and opportunities which ensure fleet readiness and mission accomplishment and enhance professional and personal growth and development
xii. Office of Naval Intelligence
1. RDML Tony L. Cothron, USN
2. (I’m unable to differentiate the roles of RDML Cothron and VADM Dorsett.)
xiii. Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center, Fallon, NV
1. RADM Mark T. Emerson, USN
2. Center of excellence for naval aviation training and tactics development. NSAWC provides service to aircrews, squadrons and air wings throughout the United States Navy through flight training, academic instructional classes, and direct operational and intelligence support.
xiv. Naval Legal Service Command
1. RADM James W. Houck, JAGC, USN
2. Provides legal services to Navy units and personnel through eight Naval Legal Service Offices (NLSOs) and nine Region Legal Service Offices (RLSOs), and provides legal training for judge advocates, paralegals, and line officers through the Naval Justice School.
xv. United States Naval Observatory, Washington, DC
1. Director unknown at this time.
2. Provides a wide range of astronomical data and products, and serves as the official source of time for the U.S. Department of Defense and a standard of time for the entire United States.
xvi. Naval Safety Center, Norfolk, VA
1. RADM Arthur J. Johnson, USN
2. Provide safety assistance and advice to the CNO, CMC, and the Deputy Assistant SECNAV for Safety in order to enhance the warfighting capability of the Navy and Marine Corps, preserve resources and improve combat readiness by preventing mishaps and saving lives.

IV. Headquarters, United States Marine Corps, Arlington, VA
a. Commandant of the Marine Corps, Arlington, VA
i. Gen James T. Conway, USMC
b. Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Arlington, VA
i. Gen James F. Amos, USMC
ii. Director of the Marine Corps Staff, Arlington, VA
1. LtGen Richard S. Kramlich, USMC
2. Principal assistant and advisor to the Commandant and Assistant Commandant, and effectively and efficiently coordinates HQMC staff processes and actions.
iii. Deputy Commandant for Aviation, Arlington, VA
1. LtGen George J. Trautman, USMC
2. To assist and advise the Commandant of the Marine Corps on all matters relating to Aviation.
iv. Medical Officer, US Marine Corps, Arlington, VA
1. RADM Richard R. Jeffries, MC, USN
2. All Marine Corps Medical Corps, Dental Corps, Nurse Corps, and Medical Service Corps Officers and all Hospital Corpsmen are Naval personnel. The Marines do not have their own medical services.
v. Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Arlington, VA
1. RDML Alan T. Baker, CHC, USN
2. All Marine Corps Chaplains are Naval Officers. The Marines do not have a Chaplain Corps.
vi. Inspector General of the Marine Corps, Arlington, VA
1. BGen Kenneth J. Lee, USMC
2. To promote Marine Corps combat readiness, integrity, efficiency,
effectiveness, and credibility.
vii. Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, Arlington, VA
1. MGen Edward G. Usher, III, USMC
2. Acts on behalf of the Commandant in designated matters of logistics policy and management, and coordinates logistics actions with other agencies.
viii. Director of Intelligence, Arlington, VA
1. BGen Richard M. Lake, USMC
2. Executes Headquarters Marine Corps responsibilities concerning Marine Corps management of intelligence personnel structure, career progression, and training.
ix. Deputy Commandant, Manpower & Reserve Affairs, Arlington, VA
1. LGen Ronald S. Coleman, USMC
2. Assists the Commandant by planning, directing, coordinating and supervising both active and reserve forces.
x. Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, VA
1. LGen George J. Flynn, USMC
2. Develop fully integrated Marine Corps war fighting capabilities; including doctrine, organization, training and education, materiel, leadership, personnel, and facilities, to enable the Marine Corps to field combat-ready forces.
xi. Marine Corps Logistics Command, Albany, GA
1. MGen Willie J. Williams, USMC
2. To provide worldwide, integrated logistics/supply chain and distribution management; depot level maintenance management; and strategic prepositioning capability in support of the operating forces and other supported units to maximize their readiness and sustainability and to support enterprise and program level Total Life Cycle Management.
xii. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA
1. BGen Michael M. Brogan, USMC
2. To serve as the Commandant's principal agent for acquisition and sustainment of systems and equipment used by the Operating Forces to accomplish their war fighting mission.
xiii. Office of Legislative Affairs, Washington, DC
1. MGen Michael R. Regner, USMC, Legislative Assistant to the Commandant
2. As in the Navy and Army, move this section into the DoD Legislative Affairs.
xiv. Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations, Arlington, VA
1. LGen Joseph F. Dunford, Jr, USMC
2. Operations Deputy (OpsDep) for the Commandant on all Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) matters. Serves as the focal point for the interface between the Marine Corps (as one of the four Services) and the joint and combined activities of the JCS and the unified Commanders-in-Chief, and various allied and other foreign Defense agencies. Responsible for coordinating the development and execution of service plans and policies related to the structure, deployment, and employment of Marine Corps forces in general.
xv. Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources, Arlington, VA
1. LGen Duane D. Thiessen, USMC
2. Responsible to the Commandant of the Marine Corps for developing and defending the Marine Corps financial requirements, policies, and programs. The Deputy Commandant (DC) P&R owns the Marine Corps resource allocation process and serves as the principal adviser to the Commandant on all financial matters. Directs and manages the Marine Corps Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution System (PPBE), including coordination and liaison with the Navy for all "Blue Dollar" funded Marine programs. Formulates the principles and policies that enable effective control and oversight of all Marine Corps financial operations to include budget execution, reporting on Marine Corps appropriations, and audit and review functions. Responsible for coordinating the development, documentation, and submission of the Marine Corps portion of the DoN Program Objective Memorandum (POM), the DoD Program Review, and the Marine Corps budget submission. The Department monitors the congressional markup of the Marine Corps budget focusing on the appropriations committees. The Department provides budgetary guidance and appropriation ceilings to subordinate commands. Provides direct support to the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps for his participation on the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) and the Deputy's Advisory Working Group (DAWG) and acts as the focal point for all Headquarters Marine Corps inputs to each of these organizations. Principal spokesperson for the Commandant of the Marine Corps for Marine Corps program and budget matters throughout DoD and with external agencies, and is designated as the Executive Agent for the Marine Requirements Oversight Counsel (MROC).
xvi. Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant, Arlington, VA
1. BGen James C. Walker, USMC
2. The SJA to CMC is also the Director of the Judge Advocate Division. The SJA to CMC provides supervision and management of the Military Law, Operational Law, Research and Civil Law, Legal Assistance, Judge Advocate Support, and Information, Plans and Programs branches of JA, as well as administrative support to the Chief Defense Counsel of the Marine Corps. The SJA to CMC conducts UCMJ, Article 6 visits to Marine Corps commands on behalf of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy.
xvii. Training and Education Command, Quantico, VA
1. MGen Melvin G. Spiese, USMC
2. Develop, coordinate, resource, execute, and evaluate training and education concepts, policies, plans, and programs to ensure Marines are prepared to meet the challenges of present and future operational environments.
c. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
i. Sgt Maj Carleton W. Kent, USMC
ii. The senior enlisted person in the Marine Corps. The SgtMajMC serves as the senior enlisted leader of the Corps, and as an advisor to the Commandant in matters dealing with enlisted personnel and their families. The SgtMajMC is also an advisor to the many boards dealing with enlisted personnel issues; is the enlisted representative of the Marine Corps at special events; may be called upon to testify on enlisted personnel issues before Congress; and, maintains a liaison with enlisted spouse organizations.
d. Marine Forces Command/Marine Forces, Atlantic, Norfolk, VA
i. LGen Richard F. Natonski, USMC
e. Marine Forces, Pacific, Camp H.M. Smith, HI
i. LGen Keith J. Stalder, USMC
f. Marine Forces, Africa & Marine Forces, Europe, Stuttgart, Germany
i. MGen Tracy Garrett, USMC
g. Marine Forces, Central/I MEF, Tampa, FL
i. LGen Samuel T. Helland
h. Marine Forces, Korea, Yongsan, Korea
i. MGen Frank Panter, USMC
i. Marine Forces, Reserve/Marine Forces, North, New Orleans, LA
i. LGen Jack W. Bergman, USMCR
j. Marine Forces, South, Doral, FL
i. BGen Mark W. Bercher, USMCR
k. Marine Forces, US Strategic Command, Omaha, NE
i. LGen George J. Flynn, USMC
l. Marine Forces, Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune, NC
i. MGen Mastin M. Robeson, USMC
m. Multi National Force-West/II MEF (FWD)/2nd MarDiv, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq
i. MGEN Richard T. Tryon, USMC

Unified Combatant Command Commanders report directly to the Secretary of Defense or the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The following UCCs are commanded by Sea Service Flag Officers:

A. Supreme Allied Commander Transformation/US Joint Forces Command, Norfolk, VA
a. Gen James M. Mattis, USMC
B. US Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, HI
a. ADM Timothy J. Keating, USN
C. US Southern Command, Miami, FL
a. ADM James G. Stavridis, USN
D. US Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB, FL
a. ADM Eric T. Olson, USN

Flag Officer assignments shown may be incorrect. When conflicting assignments and ranks were listed on various websites I elected to use the Department of the Navy and the Marine Corps sites, which are supposed to be updated by the individual Flag Officers’ Flag Lieutenant or Aide-de-Camp.

As of 10 June 2009 the United States Navy was composed of 331,696 officers and sailors on active duty with another 115,196 in the Ready and Stand-by Reserve. Of these, 61,886 members of the Regular Navy are deployed and 6,712 members of the Navy Reserve have been mobilized. Our Navy consists of 283 ships (down from 600+ under President Reagan). Of these, 128 ships and 36 submarines were at sea with 117 ships and 24 submarines deployed to forward operating areas. The United States Marine Corps was composed of 190,000 active duty men and women and 40,000 Reservists.

As a worn out version of these 676.892 sailors and Marines, two thoughts cross my mind:
“Haze Gray and Underway” and “Fair Winds and Following Seas”. I've done the first and with the new generation the second.

God Bless our Sea Services,
Gunner Sends