What are the Navy Tycoms?

Commander, Naval Air Forces ( a.k.a. COMNAVAIRFOR, and CNAF; and dual-hatted as Commander, Naval Air Force, Pacific, and COMNAVAIRPAC) is the aviation Type Commander (TYCOM) for all United States Navy naval aviation units.

What is a fleet in the Navy?

A fleet or naval fleet is a large formation of warships – the largest formation in any navy – controlled by one leader.

How many fleets Does the Navy have?

seven
There are seven active numbered fleets in the Navy. Some numbered fleets, which were established during World War II, have since been deactivated or folded into other fleets.

Where are the Navy fleets located?

Modern US Navy fleets United States Second Fleet (HQ Norfolk, Virginia) – North Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, & Homeland Defense. United States Third Fleet (HQ San Diego, California) – East Pacific. United States Fourth Fleet (HQ Mayport, Florida) – South Atlantic.

Who are the fleet TYCOM commanders in the Navy?

These fleet TYCOM commanders will provide guidance to their respective “type” forces via the existing lead-follow TYCOM arrangement.

Who is the commander of the Atlantic Fleet?

U.S. Fleet Forces Command Commander, Naval Air Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic Navy Expeditionary Combat Command U.S. Navy Information Forces Commander, Military Sealift Command

What does CINC Atlantic Fleet and Pacific Fleet do?

Type Command. The CinC Atlantic Fleet and CinC Pacific Fleet function in both the administrative and operational commands. These second-echelon commanders have responsibility for the readiness of their forces, which includes maintenance and logistics as well as the assignment and training of their personnel.

Who are the fleet commanders in chief of the Navy?

Each of the two Fleet Commanders-in-Chief has five subordinate “type” commanders who supervise specific categories of forces and activities: Naval Air Force, Naval Surface Force, Submarine Force, Training Command, and a Naval Construction Brigade.