Navy Ship Organizations Unit 7

What are the two main types of organizations on Navy ships?

• Administrative and battle

• Command and control

• Tactical and strategic

• Operational and logistical

What is the purpose of the administrative organization on a Navy ship?

• To manage combat operations

• To handle ship maintenance

• To carry out the day-to-day routine and administration of the crew

• To oversee navigation and steering

What document details the ship's administrative and battle organization?

• Ship's Logbook

• Ship's Organization and Regulations Manual (SORM)

• Ship's Navigation Guide

• Ship's Maintenance Manual

Who is ultimately responsible for the command of a Navy ship?

• Executive Officer (XO)

• Chief Petty Officer

• Commanding Officer (CO)

• Department Head

What is a main responsibility of the Commanding Officer (CO)?

• Conducting training exercises

• Managing the ship's finances

• Ensuring the safety of the ship

• Overseeing the ship's kitchen

What is the primary responsibility of the Executive Officer (XO) on a ship?

• Supervising the ship's navigation

• Directing combat operations

• Coordinating all departments and personnel

• Managing the ship's finances

Who is responsible for the safe navigation and piloting of the ship?

• Executive Officer (XO)

• Navigator

• Commanding Officer (CO)

• Chief Engineer

In the event the Commanding Officer (CO) is incapacitated, who assumes the role of acting CO?

• Chief Engineer

• Navigator

• Executive Officer (XO)

• Deck Officer

What is the primary responsibility of the navigator on a ship?

• Maintaining the ship's engine

• Handling the ship's finances

• Operation and care of navigational equipment

• Cooking for the crew

Who is the principal enlisted advisor to the CO on matters of morale and discipline?

• Executive Officer

• Command Master Chief

• Navigator

• Safety Officer