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SECTION 103 ORGANIZATION


103.1 State the mission of the U. S. Navy.

The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.


103.2 Discuss the NCA, its members and functions.

• National Command Authority - refers to the ultimate lawful source of military orders. The NCA comprises the President of the United States (as commander-in-chief) and the Secretary of Defense jointly, or by their duly deputized successors, i.e. the Vice President and the Deputy Secretary of Defense.


103.3 Discuss the difference between OPCON and ADCON.

• OPCON – authority to organize commands and employ them as the Commander in operational control considers necessary to accomplish the mission at hand.

• ADCON- authority over subordinate or other organizations in administration and support, including organizations of Service Forces, control of resources and equipment, personnel management, unit logistics, individual and unit training, readiness, mobilization, demobilization, discipline, and other matters not included in the operational missions of the subordinate or other organizations.


103.4 Describe the function of the following:

A. COCOM - A commander of one of the unified or specified combatant commands established by the President.

B. Navy COCOM – Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, as the primary Navy capability provider for Navy Construction, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Mobile Diving and Salvage, Naval Coastal Warfare, Maritime Expeditionary Security Force, Navy Expeditionary Logistic Support, Riverine, Atlantic Combat Camera, Expeditionary training, maritime Civil Affairs, Expeditionary Intelligence, Expeditionary Medicine, and Navy In-Lieu of, Individual Augmentee (IA) or Ad-Hoc forces, will fully organize, train, maintain, equip, and man active and reserve Navy expeditionary forces providing flexible, capable , and ready maritime forces to Navy Combatant Commanders (NCCs) or Joint Force Maritime Component Commanders (JFMCCs).

C. FLTCOM - Commander in charge of a specific Flt AOR, responsible to man, equip, train, support, and deter aggression within their respective AOR.

D. TYCOM - Commander in charge of a specialty and all subordinate commands in support of that specialty. IE, Naval Air, NETWARCOM, Naval Weather, Naval Security, Naval Education


103.5 State the location, mission and component commands for the following:

• A. PACOM – Camp Smith, HI, U.S. Pacific Command protects and defends, in concert with other U.S. Government agencies, the territory of the United States, its people, and its interests. With allies and partners, U.S. Pacific Command is committed to enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression, and, when necessary, fighting to win.

• B. EUCOM – Stuttgart, Germany, The mission of the U.S. European Command is to conduct military operations, international military partnering, and interagency partnering to enhance transatlantic security and defend the United States forward.

• C. JFCOM – Norfolk, VA, The United States Joint Forces Command provides mission-ready Joint capable forces and supports the development and integration of Joint, Interagency, and Multinational capabilities to meet the present and future operational needs of the Joint Force.

• D. SOUTHCOM – Miami, FL, ready to conduct joint and combined full-spectrum military operations and support whole-of-government efforts to enhance regional security and cooperation.

• E. CENTCOM – MacDill, AFB, FL, U.S. Central Command promotes cooperation among nations, responds to crises, and deters or defeats state and non-state aggression, and supports development and, when necessary, reconstruction in order to establish the conditions for regional security, stability, and prosperity.

• F. NORTCOM – Peterson AFB CO , anticipates and conducts Homeland Defense and Civil Support operations within the assigned area of responsibility to defend, protect, and secure the United States and its interests


103.5 State the location, mission and component commands for the following:

• G. SOCOM - Tampa, FL. Provide fully capable Special Operations Forces to defend the United States and its interests. All Military Components

• H. TRANSCOM - Galveston, TX. Develop and direct the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise to globally project strategic national security capabilities; accurately sense the operating environment; provide end-to-end distribution process visibility; and responsive support of joint, U.S. government and Secretary of Defense-approved multinational and non-governmental logistical requirements. All Military Components

• I. STRATCOM - Offutt AFB, NE. The missions of US Strategic Command are: to deter attacks on US vital interests, to ensure US freedom of action in space and cyberspace, to deliver integrated kinetic and non-kinetic effects to include nuclear and information operations in support of US Joint Force Commander operations, to synchronize global missile defense plans and operations, to synchronize regional combating of weapons of mass destruction plans, to provide integrated surveillance and reconnaissance allocation recommendations to the SECDEF, and to advocate for capabilities as assigned. All military Components.

• J. AFRICOM - Stuttgart-Moehringen, Germany. United States Africa Command, in concert with other U.S. government agencies and international partners, conducts sustained security engagement through military-to-military programs, military-sponsored activities, and other military operations as directed to promote a stable and secure African environment in support of U.S. foreign policy. All Military Components

• K. USCYBERCOM – Direct the operations and security of the Navy's portion of the Global Information Grid (GIG). Deliver reliable and secure Net-Centric and Space war fighting capabilities in support of strategic, operational, and tactical missions across the Navy.


103.6 State the location, mission, and component commands for the following:

• A. CNO N2/N6 - The Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Communication Networks (N6)) leads the Navy Space Team for the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). The Director of Naval Intelligence (CNO (N2)) is the critical link to the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) and joint intelligence forums for ensuring Navy's Space requirements are fully realized.

• B. CNMOC – Stennis Space Center, Mississippi - Responsible for command and management of the Naval Oceanography Program, utilizing meteorology and oceanography, GI&S, and precise time and astrometry, to leverage the environment to enable successful strategic, tactical and operational battle space utilization across the continuum of campaigning and at all levels of war – strategic, operational and tactical.

• C. NNWC - Little Creek, VA, Delivering cyber forces and capabilities to the warfighter that enable them to execute operations, accomplish their mission and truly deliver the effects to achieve "Decision Superiority.“

• D. Commander Reserve Space and Network Warfare Program - responsible for sponsoring the reserve Space Cadre and supporting the Navy Space Team.

• E. USSTRATCOM - See question 103.5• F. Joint Space Operations Center - The mission of the JSPOC is to provide CDR JFCC

SPACE with agile and responsive C2 capabilities to conduct space operations on a 24/7 basis.


103.6 State the location, mission, and component commands for the following:

• G. NOAA – Washington DC, A component of DOC, NOAA provides many products with commercial, civil, interagency, and defense applications, such as Operational Significant Event Imagery (OSEI), National Geophysical Data Center, Space Weather Prediction Center, and Global weather predictions

• H. Naval Space Operations Center – Dahlgren, VA - Around-the-clock operational space support to Navy and Marine Corps customers is coordinated and disseminated through the Naval Space Operations Center (NAVSPOC)

• I. FLTCYBERCOM - as the designated commander of the navy's• service cryptologic component, is responsible for mt&e functions of• the consolidated cryptologic program resourced cryptologic workforce• J. NAVCYBERFOR – Little Creek, VA, To organize and prioritize training, modernization and

maintenance requirements, and capabilities of command and control architecture/networks, cryptologic and space-related systems and intelligence and information operations activities, and to coordinate with Type Commanders, to deliver interoperable, relevant and ready forces at the right time.

• K. Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) – Wash DC, produces meaningful maritime intelligence and moves that intelligence rapidly to key strategic, operational, and tactical decision-makers.

• L. Office of the Oceanographer/Navigator of the Navy – requested via email from ONR.


103.7 Define the operating areas of the following numbered fleets:

• 2nd Flt – Atlantic Ocean• 3rd Flt – Pacific Ocean• 4th Flt – South America and Caribbean Sea• 5th Flt – Red Sea and Persian Gulf• 6th Flt – Mediterranean Sea• 7th Flt – Indian Ocean• 10th Flt– Cyber realm


103.8 Define the following.

• Task Force (TF) – Subdivision of a Fleet TF 77• Task Group (TG) – Division of TF TG 77.3• Task Unit (TU) - Division of TG TU 77.3.1• Task Element (TE) – Division of TU TE 77.3.1.2


103.9 Describe the following IDC ratings.

• AG are the Navy's meteorological and oceanographic experts, trained in the science of meteorology and physical oceanography. They also learn to use instruments that monitor weather characteristics such as air pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction. They then distribute this data to aircraft, ships and shore activities.

• CTI conduct Information Operations (IO) using foreign language skills and advanced computer systems; collect, analyze, and exploit foreign language communications signals of interest to identify, locate, and monitor worldwide threats; control and safeguard access to classified material and information systems; transcribe, translate, and interpret foreign language materials; prepare time-sensitive tactical and strategic reports; and provide cultural and regional guidance in support of Joint, Fleet (special operations, air, surface, and subsurface), national, and multi-national consumers.

• CTM perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and electronic cryptologic and ancillary systems used for communications, analysis, monitoring, tracking, recognition and identification, electronic attack, and physical security; install, test, troubleshoot, repair or replace cryptologic networks, physical security systems, electronic equipment, antennas, personal computers, auxiliary equipment, digital and optical interfaces, and data systems; configure, monitor, and evaluate Information Operations (IO), Information Warfare (IW) systems, and Information Assurance (IA) in support of national and fleet tasking.


103.9 Describe the following IDC ratings.• CTN monitor, identify, collect and analyze information; provide data for digital network

products; and conduct computer network operations worldwide to support Navy and Department of Defense national and theater level missions. Duties include, but are not limited to, network target development; Indications and Warning (I&W); Attack Sensing and Warning (AS&W); network, software and forensic analysis; and Computer Network Defense (CND) operations.

• CTR operate state-of-the-art computer systems to conduct Information Operations; collect, analyze and exploit signals of interest to identify, locate and report worldwide threats; control and safeguard access to classified material and information systems; and provide tactical and strategic signals intelligence, technical guidance, and information warfare support to surface, subsurface, air, special warfare units, and national consumers to maintain information dominance

• CTT operate and maintain electronic sensors and computer systems; collect, analyze, exploit, and disseminate Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) in accordance with fleet and national tasking; provide safety of platform, Indications and Warning (I&W), and Anti-Ship Missile Defense (ASMD); and provide technical and tactical guidance to Warfare Commanders and national consumers in support of surface, subsurface, air, and special warfare operations


103.9 Describe the following IDC ratings.

• IS Military information, particularly classified information about enemies or potential enemies, is called “intelligence.” Intelligence specialists analyze intelligence data. They break down information to determine its usefulness in military planning. From this intelligence data, they prepare materials that describe in detail the features of strategic and tactical areas all over the world

• IT perform core and specialty functions of Communications Operations, Message Processing, Network Administration and Security


103.10 State the location, mission, and component commands of the following Naval and

Computer Telecommunication Area Master Stations (NCTAMS).

NCTAMS LANT (Norfolk, VA) The mission of NCTAMS LANT is to provide classified and unclassified voice, messaging, data and video to ships, submarines, aircraft and ground forces operating worldwide in support of Naval and joint missions.

NCTAMS PAC (Wahiawa, HI) Deliver and operate a reliable, secure and battle-ready Navy Network, providing sustained information superiority to Navy, Joint and Coalition war fighters in the Pacific and Indian Ocean areas of responsibility.


103.11 Define C5ISR.• Command, Control, Communications, Computers,Combat

Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance encompasses the gathering, processing, and distribution of information vital to the conduct of military planning and operations. It forms the foundation of unity of command and is essential to the decision process at all levels. In peacetime, command, control and surveillance systems permit us to monitor situations of interest, giving us indications and warnings that allow us to position our forces when necessary. In humanitarian relief and other support operations, our command and control system becomes part of the overall network by tying together diverse government and non-government agencies, as well as the many international and inter-service forces that may join the operation.


103.12 Explain the mission of the DISA.

DISA, a Combat Support Agency, engineers and provides command and control capabilities and enterprise infrastructure to continuously operate and assure a global net-centric enterprise in direct support to joint war fighters, National level leaders, and other mission and coalition partners across the full spectrum of operations.


103.13 Explain the mission of the NASIC.

National Air and Space Intel Center• Organize, train, equip and present assigned forces and

capabilities to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for combatant commanders and the nation. Implement and oversee execution of HQ USAF/A2 policy and guidance to expand Air Force ISR capabilities to meet current and future challenges


103.14 State the mission of the NCDOC.

• Naval Cyber Defense Operations Command(NCDOC) - Little Creek, Va. To organize and prioritize, training, modernization, and maintenance, requirements, and capabilities of command and control architecture/networks, cryptologic and space-related systems and intelligence and information operations activities, and to coordinate with Type Commanders, to deliver interoperable, relevant and ready forces at the right time at the best cost, today and in the future.


103.15 Identify and discuss the following organizations and their roles in the Intelligence Community:

A. ODNI-Officer of the Director of National Intelligence- works closely with the Principal Deputy DNI, to effectively integrate foreign, military and domestic intelligence in defense of the homeland and in support of United States national security interests at home and abroad.B. DIA-Defense Intelligence Agency- has oversight of the Department of Defense Intelligence Production Program (DODIPP), under which all-source intelligence is produced for use by both policymakers and commanders. Under DODIPP, DIA’s Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Center is assigned responsibility for medical intelligence and DIA’s Missile and Space Intelligence Center is responsible for missile and space intelligence. Additionally, DIA’s Defense Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Service provides a full range of HUMINT and HUMINT-related intelligence collection services to combatant commanders and other Department of Defense (DOD) and national-level consumers. DIA also provides intelligence support in areas such as: counterintelligence, counterterrorism, counter drug operations, computer network operations, personnel recovery, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivery, United Nations peacekeeping and coalition support, measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT), noncombatant evacuation efforts, indications and warning, targeting, battle damage assessment, current intelligence, collection management, intelligence architecture and systems support, and document and media exploitation capability.



C. NSA-National Security Agency- NSA/CSS (Central Security Service) is a unified organization structured to provide for the signals intelligence (SIGINT) mission of the United States and to ensure the protection of national security systems for all departments and agencies of the United States Government (USG).D. CIA-Central Intelligence Agency- primary areas of expertise are in HUMINT collection, all-source analysis, and the production of political and economic intelligenceE. NGA-National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency- provides timely, relevant, and accurate geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) support to include imagery intelligence, geospatial information, national imagery collection management, commercial imagery, imagery-derived MASINT, and some meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) data and information. NGA creates tailored, customer specific, geospatial and METOC intelligence, analytic services, and solutions to support USG activities across the range of military operations.



F. DHS-Defense Human Intelligence Agency- provides HUMINT (Human Intelligence) resources in response to joint force requirements which may include augmenting a joint force J-2 CI/HUMINT staff element and/or HUMINT operations cell and deploying special collection teams. The DHS also manages the worldwide Defense Attaché System. Defense attachés observe and report military and political-military information of interest to the Joint Staff, Services, DOD, and combatant commands.G. FBI-Federal Bureau of Investigation- has primary responsibility for counterintelligence (CI) and counterterrorism operations conducted in the United States. FBI CI operations overseas are coordinated with the CIAH. DEA- Drug Enforcement Agency - is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets.



I. DOE – Department of Energy - has stewardship of vital national security capabilities, from nuclear weapons to leading edge research and development projects. These capabilities, and related Energy programs, are important not only to the strength of our Nation, but within the framework of international cooperation, to the lessening of global threats.J. DOS – Department of State - Advance freedom for the benefit of the American people and the international community by helping to build and sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous world composed of well-governed states that respond to the needs of their people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly within the international system.K. DOT – Department of Transportation - Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.L. NASA - Perform flight research and technology integration to revolutionize aviation and pioneer aerospace technology. Validate space exploration concepts. Conduct airborne remote sensing and science missions. Support operations of the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station -- for NASA and the nation.M. NRO - National Reconnaissance Office - Innovative Overhead Intelligence Systems for National Security



N. USAF – To defend the United States and protect its interests through aerospace power.O. US Army - To organize, train, equip, and provide forces for appropriate air and missile defense and space operations unique to the Army, including the provision of forces as required for the strategic defense of the United States, in accordance with joint doctrines.P. USMC - To provide equipment, forces, procedures, and doctrine necessary for the effective prosecution of electronic warfare operations and, as directed, support of other forces.Q. USN - produces meaningful maritime intelligence and moves that intelligence rapidly to key strategic, operational, and tactical decision-makersR. USCG - collection, analysis, processing, and dissemination of intelligence in support of Coast Guard operational missions.


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• Updated 15 APR 2011 by IT1 WHEELER