ESWS Navy Organization Fundamentals – Study Guide & Qualification Prep

ESWS Navy Organization Fundamentals – Study Guide & Qualification
Prep



Who is the Commander in Chief? - correct answer ✔✔The Honorable Barrack Obama



What is the role of the Commander in Chief? - correct answer ✔✔the head of the Armed Forces
as mandated by the Constitution. He is responsible for initiating military action in support of our
national interests. He can submit to Congress the intent to declare war which Congress must
approve in order to actually wage war.



Who is the Secretary of Defense? - correct answer ✔✔The Honorable Ashton Carter



What is the role of the Secretary of Defense? - correct answer ✔✔Principal defense advisor to
President. Formulation of general defense policy and policy related to DOD.



Who is the Secretary of the Navy? - correct answer ✔✔The Honorable Ray Mabus



Who is the Chief of Naval Operations? - correct answer ✔✔ADM John M. Richardson



What is the role of the Chief of Naval Operations? - correct answer ✔✔Navy rep of JCS. Keeps
SECNAV informed of UCS activities and responsible to the President and SECDEF for external
DON duties.



What is the role of the Fleet Commander in Charge? - correct answer ✔✔Operating forces -
ships, crafts classified and organized into command by type.