Fleet Forces Command

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Fleet Forces Command
Type: Executive Departments
Parent organization: United States Navy
Employees:
Executive: Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command
Budget:
Address: 1562 Mitscher Ave, Suite 250, Norfolk, VA 23551
Website: https://www.cffc.navy.mil/
Creation Legislation:
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Mission
Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) manages fleet operations, readiness, and resources for the U.S. Navy in the Atlantic area of responsibility. Its mission is to provide combat-ready naval forces to support national security objectives through effective training, maintenance, and fleet management.
Services

Fleet training; Maintenance oversight; Operational planning; Force management

Regulations

Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) is a principal U.S. Navy command responsible for the operation, maintenance, and training of naval forces within the Atlantic region. It ensures that ships, submarines, and aircraft are prepared for combat operations to meet national defense requirements.

Official Site

Mission

USFFC's mission is to manage and prepare naval forces for deployment, focusing on readiness through training, maintenance, and resource management. It aims to provide fully operational naval units to support strategic, operational, and tactical missions globally from the Atlantic theater.

Parent organization

The parent organization is the United States Navy. USFFC interacts with various naval commands including the United States Naval Forces Europe and Second Fleet.

Legislation

There is no specific legislation cited for the creation of USFFC; it was established as part of the Navy's ongoing reorganization to optimize fleet management.

Partners

USFFC collaborates with multiple naval and joint forces, but no specific external partnerships are listed. It often participates in joint military exercises and works with NATO commands.

Number of employees

The precise number of employees is not publicly specified; however, it encompasses thousands of military and civilian personnel.

Organization structure

  • Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command leads the command.
  • Deputy Commander assists in operational management.
  • Fleet Master Chief serves as the senior enlisted advisor.
  • Various directorates manage different aspects like logistics, operations, and personnel.

List of programs

  • Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT)
  • Integrated Training Exercises (ITEX)
  • Fleet Readiness Training Plan (FRTP)
  • Submarine Readiness Squadron

Last total enacted budget

Details on USFFC's specific budget are not publicly disclosed; it functions within the larger U.S. Navy budget framework.

Leader

The leader of USFFC is known as the **Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command**, typically a four-star admiral.

Services provided

USFFC oversees services related to fleet readiness, including training programs, maintenance scheduling, operational planning, and force generation. It also ensures the deployment and operational support of naval forces.

Regulations overseen

USFFC does not directly oversee regulations but operates under naval and Department of Defense directives.

Headquarters address

1562 Mitscher Ave, Suite 250, Norfolk, VA 23551

External links