From the May, 17 message from Chief of Naval Operations: This action establishes a Navy component commander for U.S. Northern Command, which had not previously had a Navy component commander. U.S. Northern Command had assumed many responsibilities of the former joint forces command for which Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (COMUSFLTFORCOM)has served as Navy component commander, and Northern Command is seeking the same type of Navy component commander support.
Document: Fleet Forces to be Naval Component for US NORTHCOM
May 22, 2013 12:36 PM - Updated: May 22, 2013 3:56 PM
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