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researches, develops, tests, evaluates, and procures
airborne and shipboard electronics. The commands
functions involve space systems; command, control, and
communications;
electronic
warfare;
navigation;
countermeasures; surveillance; air traffic control; and
cryptography
for
naval
battle
forces.
COMSPAWARSYSCOM is the Navy's central
authority for electronics standards, technology, and
compatibility.
Strategic Systems Programs.Director, Strategic
Systems
Program
(DIRSSP)
provides
for
the
development, production, and material support for fleet
ballistic missile and strategic weapon systems. This
support includes the missiles, platforms, and associated
equipment; security; training of personnel; and the
installation and direction of necessary supporting
facilities.
Naval
Computer
and
Telecommunica-
tions Command.Commander, Naval Computer
and
Telecommunications
Commands
(COMNAVCOMTELCOM) mission is to organize,
train, and equip computer and telecommunications
activities. These activities provide quality information
systems and services to the fleet, support commands,
and higher authority as well as manage, process, and
transfer information for command, control, and
administration of the Navy.
Naval
Meteorology
and
Oceanography
Command.Commander,
Naval
Meteor-
ology and
Oceanography
Commands
(COMNAVMETOCCOM) mission is to collect,
interpret, and apply atmospheric and oceanic data and
information for safety at sea; strategic and tactical
warfare; and weapons system design, development and
deployment. The command provides meteorological,
oceanographic, and mapping, charting and geodesy
services to increase the effectiveness of our Navy both in
peacetime and in war.
Office of Naval Intelligence.Director, Office of
Naval Intelligence (ONI) oversees the DoN's intelligence
and security requirements and responsibilities.
Chief of Naval Education and Training
Command.Chief of Naval Education and Training
(CNET) is responsible for assigned shore-based
education and training of Navy, certain Marine Corps,
and other personnel. Education and training efforts
support the fleet, naval shore establishment, Naval
Reserve, security assistance program, and interservice
training programs. CNET also develops specific
education and training afloat programs for the fleet and
controls Navy support for youth programs. This
command acts as the DoD agent for the Defense Activity
for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) and
executes the Navy's responsibility for dependents'
education. CNET takes part in research and development
activities to develop and carry out the most effective
teaching and training systems and devices.
Naval Doctrine Command.Commander, Naval
Doctrine Command (COMNAVDOCCOM) is the
primary authority for the development of naval concepts
and integrated naval doctrine and is charged with
development and evaluation of Navy service specific
policy and strategy.
Naval Security Group Command.Commander,
Naval
Security
Group
Command
(COMNAVSECGRUCOM) provides, operates, and
maintains an adequate naval security group. It approves
requirements for the use of existing naval security group
capabilities and resources and coordinates the execution
of approved cryptologic programs.
Naval Legal Service Command.Commander,
Naval
Legal
Service
Command
(COMNAVLEGSVCCOM) administers the legal
service program within the Navy and provides command
direction for all Naval Legal Service Command activities
and resources.
Naval Space Command.Commander, Naval
Space Command (COMNAVSPACECOM) provides
direct space systems support to naval forces and helps
prepare the naval service for larger space systems
involvement. This command supports the coordinated
mission and hardware development for future space
activities. It commands and supports the naval space
systems,
including
surveillance,
environmental
monitoring, communications, and navigation, in support
of national maritime strategy.
Naval Safety Center.Commander, Naval Safety
Center (COMNAVSAFECEN) enhances the war-
fighting capability of the Navy and Marines by arming
our Sailors, marines and civilians with the knowledge
they need to save lives and preserve resources. This
mission is accomplished by investigating and advocating
new methods, technology, and initiatives to improve the
safety process and by setting naval safety policy.