THE OPERATING FORCES
The operating forces (fig. 6-4) consist primarily of
combat and service forces, including several fleets and
the Fleet Marine Forces. They include the Coast Guard
(when operating as a part of the Navy) and other forces
and activities under the command of the Chief of Naval
Operations (CNO). You can get more information on
the operating forces by going to the web page
mentioned above. You’ll also learn more about the
operating forces when you complete the Military
R 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 ESTABLISHMENT
The shore establishment (fig. 6-5) provides support
to the operating forces (known as the fleet). The support
is 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,
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Student Notes:
Figure 6-3.—Overview of the DoN.
Figure 6-4.—Operating forces.
