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The Secretary of the Navy

The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) is responsible for, and has the authority under Title 10 of the United States Code, to conduct all the affairs of the Department of the Navy, including: recruiting, organizing, supplying, equipping, training, mobilizing, and demobilizing. The Secretary also oversees the construction, outfitting, and repair of naval ships, equipment and facilities. SECNAV is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies and programs that are consistent with the national security policies and objectives established by the President and the Secretary of Defense. The Department of the Navy consists of two uniformed Services: the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps. More information is available on some of these organizations by selecting the appropriate block, which is hyperlinked to that organization's web site.

The Secretary of the Navy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) General Counsel of the Department of the Navy Naval Inspector General Director Program Appraisal Judge Advocate General of the Navy Auditor General Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer Chief of Information Chief of Naval Research Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management & Comptroller) Chief of Legislative Affairs The Secretary of the Navy organization

Updated: 28 November 2006


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