Provides professional and technical medical and dental service to the Fleet, Fleet Marine Force, and shore activities of the Navy    Ensures   that   assigned   activities   are   able   to achieve successful accreditation and recognition by   appropriate   governmental   and   civilian agencies and commissions    Ensures   cooperation   with   civil   authorities   in matters pertaining to public health disasters and other   emergencies,   in   conjunction   with maintaining and safeguarding the health of Navy and Marine Corps personnel Naval Sea Systems Command.—Commander, Naval   Sea   Systems   Command   (COMNAVSEA SYSCOM or NAVSEA) researches, develops, procures, and   furnishes   logistic   support   and   other   material functions. The command carries out these functions for ships   and   craft,   shipboard   weapons   systems   and expendable   ordnance,   and   air-launched   mines   and torpedoes.  This  command  also  is  responsible  for  the above functions in shipboard systems and components; some of these are propulsion (including nuclear), power generation,   sonar,   search   radar,   and   auxiliary equipment.  NAVSEA  is  responsible  for  ship  system integration   and   for   coordination   of   logistic   support. NAVSEA  has  central  authority  for  ship  and  nuclear power safety; for explosives, propellants, and actuating parts;  and  for  explosive  safety  and  explosive  ordnance disposal.  This  command  also  provides  technical  and material support for diving and for salvage of stranded and   sunken   ships,   craft,   aircraft,   and   other   objects. NAVSEA also coordinates shipbuilding conversion and repair in the Navy and DoD. Naval Air Systems Command.—Commander, Naval   Air   Systems   Command   (COMNAVAIR SYSCOM   or   NAVAIR)   is   responsible   for   research, development, test, evaluation, procurement, and logistic support in several areas. These areas include Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, air-launched weapons, and other aviation-related   equipment.   This   command   manages target ranges and test facilities in support of these needs. Naval    Supply    Systems    Command. — Commander,   Naval   Supply   Systems   Command (COMNAVSUPSYSCOM   or   NAVSUP)   develops supply  management  policies  and  methods.  NAVSUP also  controls  the  Naval  Supply  System,  publications and printing, the resale program, the Navy Stock Fund, and   field   purchasing   services.   NAVSUP   provides material  support  for  materials  handling,  food  service equipment,   and   special   clothing.   It   provides accounting support to Navy activities as assigned and is responsible for transportation of Navy property. Naval  Facilities  Engineering  Command.— Commander,  Naval  Facilities  Engineering  Command (COMNAVFACENGCOM   or   NAVFAC)   plans, designs,   develops,   procures,   constructs,   alters, estimates   costs,   and   inspects.   The   command   is responsible for these functions as they relate to public works,   public   utilities,   construction,   transportation, and weight-handling equipment at all shore activities. NAVFAC  acquires  and  disposes  of  real  estate  for  the Navy and manages Navy family housing. It directs the repair and upkeep of all public works, public utilities, and   housing   of   the   Navy.   NAVFAC   supports   fleet construction  forces  and  provides  material  support  of nuclear   power   plants,   shore   and   construction equipment,   cranes,   and   fixed   ocean   structures.   In addition,   this   command   provides   technical management   of   shore   facility   maintenance, environmental   protection,   natural   resource conservation, and fire protection. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command.—Commander,  Space  and  Naval  Warfare Systems   Command   (COMSPAWARSYSCOM   or SPAWAR)  researches,  develops,  tests,  evaluates,  and procures   airborne   and   shipboard   electronics.   The command’s   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  Telecommunications Command.—Commander,   Naval   Computer   and Telecommunications   Command’s   (COMNAV COMTELCOM)   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. 5-16