THE OPERATING FORCESThe operating forces (fig. 6-4) consist primarily ofcombat and service forces, including several fleets andthe Fleet Marine Forces. They include the Coast Guard(when operating as a part of the Navy) and other forcesand activities under the command of the Chief of NavalOperations (CNO). You can get more information onthe operating forces by going to the web pagementioned above. You’ll also learn more about theoperating forces when you complete the MilitaryR e q u i re m e n t s f o r Pe t t y O f fi c e r T h i rd C l a s s ,NAVEDTRA 12024.THE SHORE ESTABLISHMENTThe shore establishment (fig. 6-5) provides supportto the operating forces (known as the fleet). The supportis in the form of facilities for the repair of machinery andelectronics; communications centers; training areas andsimulators; ship and aircraft repair; intelligence andmeteorological support; storage areas for repair parts,6-4Student Notes:Figure 6-3.—Overview of the DoN.Figure 6-4.—Operating forces.
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