Secretary supervises those offices and organiza-tions the SECNAV assigns.Assistant Secretary of the Navy(Shipbuilding and Logistics)As an acquisition executive, the AssistantSecretary of the Navy (Shipbuilding and Logistics)procures aircraft and naval ships. This executivemanages all stages of acquisition of naval shipsin the 5-year shipbuilding program, includingdesign and weapons system integration. TheAssistant Secretary’s responsibility includesbusiness and contractual policy and logisticsupport of all Department of the Navy acquisitionprograms. It includes the maintenance, alteration,supply, distribution, and disposal of material;the Mutual Defense Assistance Program; alltransportation matters; printing and publications;and industrial security. It also includes laborrelations of contractors with the Department ofthe Navy. The Assistant Secretary supervises theacquisition,construction, use, improvement,alteration., maintenance, and disposal of DONreal estate and facilities. The Secretary supervisesthose offices and organizations the SECNAVassigns.Office of the General Counsel of the NavyThe Office of the General Counsel of the Navyprovides legal advice, counsel, and guidanceto SECNAV, SECNAV's civilian executiveassistants, and their staffs. These legal servicesconcern matters of business and commercial law.This office manages the Department of the Navyand performs such other duties as the SECNAVassigns.Chief of Naval OperationsThe Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is thesenior military officer of the Department of theNavy. The CNO takes precedence over all othernaval officers, except a naval officer serving asChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The CNOis the principal naval advisor to the President andthe SECNAV on the conduct of DON activities.The CNO keeps the Secretary of the Navy fullyinformed on matters the JCS considers or actsupon. The CNO is the Navy member of the JointChiefs of Staff. As such, the CNO is responsibleto the President and the SECDEF for dutiesexternal to DON as prescribed by law.The Chief of Naval Operations, under thedirection of the Secretary of the Navy, exercisescommand over the operating forces of the Navy.(The CNO’s authority is consistent with theoperational command vested in the commandersof unified or specified combatant commands.)These forces include the Military SealiftCommand, the Fleet Marine Forces, and theseveral fleets, seagoing forces, and other forcesand activities assigned by the President or theSECNAV. The CNO also exercises command overthe Bureau of Naval Personnel and other shoreactivities assigned by the SECNAV. In addition,the Chief of Naval Operations has the followingspecific responsibilities:To organize, train, equip, prepare, andmaintain the readiness of Navy operationalforcesTo determine and direct the efforts neededto fulfill current and future Navy require-ments for manpower, material, weapons,facilities, and servicesTo exercise leadership in maintaining ahigh degree of competence among Navyofficers and enlisted and civilian personnelTo maintain the morale and motivation ofNavy personnel and the prestige of a NavycareerTo plan and provide health care forpersonnel of the naval service and theirdependentsTo direct the organization, administration,training, and support of the Naval ReserveTo monitor the Department of the Navyto determine and maintain efficiency,discipline, and readinessTo determine the need for and to providefor the conduct of research, development,test, and evaluation that meet long-rangegoals, immediate requirements, and fiscallimitationsTo devise Navy strategic plans and policiesand help devise joint and combinedstrategic plans and policiesTo budget for commands, bureaus, andoffices assigned to the CNO’s command andfor other activities and programs as assigned1-8
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