navy officer manpower and personnel classifications - US Navy ...

9006 COMMANDER, OPERATING FORCES (SELECTED) [CDR OPFOR SEL] [Job Code: 001953]
Commands a principal organization or other organization of units of the Operating Forces of the Navy in
accordance with U. S. Navy Regulations. (Assignment to a billet with this NOBC requires selection by a command
screen board. Effective 1 January 1978. See NOBC 9005.)
Related Codes: NOBC - NONE; DOD Group - lB Executives, N.E.C.
9009 AREA COMMANDER [AREA CDR] [Job Code: 001958]
Exercises administrative or tactical command over geographical area, including armed forces and supporting
establishment, to carry out mission in such area, interpreting and applying policy and ensuring maximum readiness
and effectiveness.
Related Codes: NOBC - NONE; DOD Group - lB Executives, N.E.C.
9015 CHIEF OF STAFF [CHIEF OF STF] [Job Code: 001960]
(For use on billets, see NOTE) Coordinates activities of staff officers in accordance with general policies laid
down by the commander. Guides work efforts of staff, exercising general supervision over sections and ensuring that
completed staff work is submitted to commander for decision. Serves as major contact point for other commands.
Advises and assists commander in consideration of policies and problems. Acts as direct representative, signing
correspondence on routine matters and determining line of action in situation where views of commander are known.
Related Codes: NOBC - 9034, 9067; DOD Group - lB Executives, N.E.C.
NOTE - Restriction on use: Refer to MILPERSMAN 1321-040
9016 CHIEF STAFF OFFICER [CHIEF STF OFF] [Job Code: 001962]
Coordinates activities of staff officers in accordance with general policies laid down by the commander.
Guides work efforts of staff, exercising general supervision over sections and ensuring that completed staff work is
submitted to commander for decision. Serves as major contact point for other commands. Advises and assists
commander in consideration of policies and problems. Acts as direct representative, signing correspondence on
routine matters and determining line of action in situation where views of commander are known.
Related Codes: NOBC - 9034, 9067; DOD Group - lB Executives, N.E.C.
9018 CONVOY COMMODORE [CONVOY COMO] [Job Code: 001964]
Commands convoy of merchant ships. Issues instructions and regulations in accordance with sailing plan such
as assignment of station. Exercises tactical control of convoy in accordance with standard instructions and additional
instructions from escort force commander. Ensures readiness of merchant ships for action and supervises conduct in
action.
Related Codes: NOBC - NONE; DOD Group - 1A General and Flag
9019 CONVOY COMMODORE STAFF OFFICER [CVC STF] [Job Code: 001966]
Stands watch at sea for Convoy Commodore. Communicates with OTC and merchant ships in convoy during
watch. Monitors convoy's communications, operations and navigation. Implements and enforces convoy's EMCON
policy and controls convoy's net. Establishes convoy Commodore's command and control structure, maneuvering,
defensive posture, and conduct for special evolutions. Obtains navigational fixes and charts convoy's track.
Maintains liaison with Naval Control of Shipping Officer and Staff during preparations for sailing convoy.
Related Codes: NOBC - 9045, 9050; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
NOTE - Reserve personnel must be OOD underway qualified or have third mates license for 6 months, participated
in a convoy or naval liaison team exercise and have successfully completed courses J-1B-2504 and J-1B-0526,
taught at Fleet ASW Training Center, Atlantic, Norfolk, VA.
9021 FLAG LIEUTENANT [FLAG LT] [Job Code: 001968] (For use on billets, see NOTE)
Acts as personal aide to commander. Administers all personal, confidential, and social matters. Arranges
commander's appointments and transportation. Assists in ceremonies, honors and courtesies. Prescribes uniform
regulations as directed. Serves as flag signal officer and as division officer for flag allowance.
Related Codes: NOBC - 2605, 2615, 9082, 9286; DOD Group - 7A Administrators, General
NOTE - Restriction on use: Refer to MILPERSMAN 1321-040
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