[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2001] [Pages 181-191] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 181]] DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350 Phone, 703-545-6700. Internet, www.navy.mil. SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Gordon R. England Director, Office of Program Rear Adm. K.J. Appraisal Cosgriff, USN Under Secretary of the Navy Robert B. Pirie, Jr. Director, Small and Disadvantaged J. Horvath, Acting Business Utilization Auditor General of the Navy Richard A. Leach Director, Naval Criminal David L. Brant Investigative Service Chief of Information Rear Adm. S.R. Pietropaoli, USN Chief of Legislative Affairs Rear Adm. J.C. Dawson, Jr., USN General Counsel (vacancy) Principal Deputy General Counsel (vacancy) Deputy General Counsel William R. Molzhan Naval Inspector General Vice Adm. M.D. Haskins, USN Judge Advocate General of the Navy Rear Adm. D. J. Guter, JAGC, USN Deputy Judge Advocate General Rear Adm. Michael F. Lohr, JAGC, USN Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Charles P. Nemfakos Management and Comptroller) Principal Deputy Gladys J. Commons Director, Office of Budget Rear Adm. A.T. Church, USN Director, Office of Financial Ronald Haas Operations Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Bonnie Morehouse Reserve Affairs) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (vacancy) (Manpower) Deputy Assistant Secretary (Reserve (vacancy) Affairs) Deputy Assistant Secretary (vacancy) (Personnel Programs) Deputy Assistant Secretary (Civilian Betty S. Welch Personnel/Equal Employment Opportunity) Director, Naval Council of Personnel Capt. W.F. Eckert, USN Boards Executive Director, Board for W. Dean Pfeiffer Correction of Naval Records Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations Duncan Holaday and Environment) Principal Deputy (vacancy) Deputy Assistant Secretary Elsie L. Munsell (Environment and Safety) Deputy Assistant Secretary Duncan Holaday (Installation and Facilities) Deputy Assistant Secretary (Shore Richard O. Thomas Resources) [[Page 182]] Deputy Assistant Secretary (vacancy) (Conversion and Redevelopment) Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Paul Schneider, Acting Development, and Acquisition) Principal Deputy Rear Adm. J.V. Chenevey, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary (Air William A. Stussie Programs) Deputy Assistant Secretary (Command, D. Uhler Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence/ Electronic Warfare/Space Programs) Deputy Assistant Secretary Brig. Gen. Duane (Expeditionary Forces Theissen, USMC Programs) Deputy Assistant Secretary (Mines Capt. T. Haid, USN, and Undersea Warfare Acting Programs) Deputy Assistant Secretary William J. Schaefer, (Planning, Programming, and Jr. Resources) Deputy Assistant Secretary (Ships) M. Waldman Deputy for Acquisition and Business Rear Adm. G. Jenkins, Management/Competition Jr., USN Advocate General Director, Acquisition Career W.H. Hauenstein Management Acquisition Reform Executive Eileen Roberson Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Paul G. Gaffney II, USN Program Executive Officers/Direct J. Cipriano; Rear Adm. Reporting Program Managers Bill Cobb, USN; Rear Adm. John Davis, USN; Rear Adm. J. Godwin, USN; Rear Adm. Charles Hamilton, USN; Maj. Gen. Mike Hough, USMC; Rear Adm. Curtis Kemp, USN; Tom Leaux; Rear Adm. Roland Knapp, USN; Rear Adm. Dennis Morral, USN; Rear Adm. Don Newsome, USN; Col. Blake Robertson, USMC; Rear Adm. J. Shipway, USN U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Vern Clark, USN Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. William J. Fallon, USN Deputy Chief, Manpower and Vice Adm. N.R. Ryan, Personnel Jr., USN Director of Naval Intelligence Rear Adm. L.E. Jacoby, USN Deputy Chief, Fleet Readiness Vice Adm. J.F. and Logistics Amerault, USN Deputy Chief, Plans, Policy and Vice Adm. Timothy J. Operations Keating, USN Director of Space, Information Rear Adm. R.W. Mayo, Warfare, Command, and USN Control Deputy Chief, Warfare Vice Adm. Dennis Requirements and McGinn, USN Programs Deputy Chief, Resources, Warfare Vice Adm. Edmund Requirements and Giambastani, Assessments USN Director of Navy Staff Rear Adm. G.L. Talbot, USN Director of Naval Nuclear Adm. F.L. Bowman, USN Propulsion Program [[Page 183]] Director of Test and Evaluation Rear Adm. Jay M. and Technology Cohen, USN Requirements Surgeon General of the Navy Vice Adm. R.A. Nelson, MC, USN Director of Naval Reserve Rear Adm. J.B. Totushek, USN Oceanographer of the Navy Rear Adm. R.D. West, USN Chief of Chaplains of the Navy/ Rear Adm. Barry C. Director of Religious Black, CHC, Ministries USN Major Shore Commands: Commander, Naval Air Systems Command Vice Adm. Jim Dyer, USN Commander, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Capt. Charles G. Command Cooper, USN Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Rear Adm. Michael Johnson, CEC, USN Commander, Naval Legal Service Command Rear Adm. Michael F. Lohr, JAGC, USN Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Rear Adm. T.Q. Command Donaldson, USN Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command Vice Adm. G.P. Nanos, Jr., USN Commander, Naval Security Group Command Rear Adm. H.W. Whiton, USN Commander, Naval Space Command Rear Adm. J.J. Quinn, USN Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command Rear Adm. K.W. Lippert, SC, USN Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Rear Adm. J.A. Gauss, Command USN Commander, Naval Warfare Development Command Rear Adm. R.G. Sprigg, USN Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Vice Adm. R.A. Nelson, MC, USN Chief of Naval Education and Training Vice Adm. J.W. Craine, Jr., USN Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. N.R. Ryan, Jr., USN Director, Office of Naval Intelligence Rear Adm. P.M. Ratliff, USN Director, Strategic Systems Program Rear Adm. J.F. Shipway, USN Major Fleet Commands: Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Adm. R.J. Natter, USN Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. T.B. Fargo, USN Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Adm. J.O. Ellis, Jr., USN Commander, Military Sealift Command Rear Adm. G.S. Holder, USN Commander, Naval Forces Central Command Vice Adm. C.W. Moore, Jr., USN Commander, Naval Reserve Force Rear Adm. J.B. Totushek, USN Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command Rear Adm. Eric T. Olson, USN Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force Rear Adm. R.E. Besal, USN U.S. Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. J.L. Jones, USMC Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael J. Williams, USMC Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. A.L. McMichael, USMC Director, Marine Corps Staff Maj. Gen. A. Fields, USMC Director, Command, Control, Communications, and Brig. Gen. R.M. Shea, Computers USMC Deputy Commandant for Aviation Lt. Gen. F. McCorkle, USMC Deputy Commandant for Installations and Lt. Gen. G.S. Logistics McKissock, USMC Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Lt. Gen. J.W. Klimp, Affairs USMC [[Page 184]] Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Lt. Gen. Emil R. Operations Bedard, USMC Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources Lt. Gen. William L. Nyland, USMC Counsel for the Commandant Peter M. Murphy Director of Administration and Resource L.J. Kelly Management Director of Intelligence Brig. Gen. M.E. Ennis, USMC Director of Marine Corps History and Museums John W. Ripley Director of Public Affairs Brig. Gen. John F. Satler, USMC Director, Special Projects Directorate Col. L.A. Blasiol, USMC Legislative Assistant to the Commandant Brig. Gen. T.L. Corwin, USMC Marine Corps Chaplain Rear Adm. L.V. Iasiello, CHC, USN Marine Corps Dental Officer Capt. J. Wesinger, DC, USN Marine Corps Medical Officer Rear Adm. J. Johnson, USN President, Permanent Marine Corps Uniform Board Brig. Gen. Lief H. Hendrickson, USMC Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Maj. Gen. G.L. Parks, Command USMC Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Lt. Gen. Bruce B. Development Command Knutson, Jr., USMC Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command Brig. Gen. J.M. Feigley, USMC Commanding General, Marine Corps Base, Quantico Maj. Gen. Clifford L. Stanley, USMC [For the Department of the Navy statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 32, Part 700] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The primary mission of the Department of the Navy is to protect the United States, as directed by the President or the Secretary of Defense, by the effective prosecution of war at sea including, with its Marine Corps component, the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases; to support, as required, the forces of all military departments of the United States; and to maintain freedom of the seas. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T188578.018 The United States Navy was founded on October 13, 1775, when Congress enacted the first legislation creating the Continental Navy of the American Revolution. The Department of the Navy and the Office of Secretary of the Navy were established by act of April 30, 1798 (10 U.S.C. 5011, 5031). For 9 years prior to that date, by act of August 7, 1789 (1 Stat. 49), the conduct of naval affairs was under the Secretary of War. The National Security Act Amendments of 1949 provided that the Department of the Navy be a military department within the Department of Defense (63 Stat. 578). The Secretary of the Navy is appointed by the President as the head of the Department of the Navy and is responsible to the Secretary of Defense for the operation and efficiency of the Navy (10 U.S.C. 5031). The Department of the Navy includes the U.S. Coast Guard when it is operating as a Service in the Navy. Secretary The Secretary of the Navy is the head of the Department of the Navy, responsible for the policies and control of the Department of the Navy, including its organization, administration, functioning, and efficiency. The members of the Secretary's executive administration assist in the discharge of the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Navy. Advocacy The Office of the Judge Advocate General provides all legal advice and related services throughout [[Page 186]] the Department of the Navy, except for the advice and services provided by the General Counsel. It also provides legal and policy advice to the Secretary of the Navy on military justice, ethics, administrative law, claims, environmental law, operational and international law and treaty interpretation, and litigation involving these issues. The Judge Advocate General provides technical supervision for the Naval Justice School at Newport, RI. For further information, contact the Public Affairs Officer, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Department of the Navy, Washington Navy Yard, Suite 3000, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20374-5066. Phone, 202-685-5193. Criminal Investigations The Naval Criminal Investigative Service provide criminal investigative, counterintelligence, law enforcement and physical security, and information and personnel security support to Navy and Marine Corps organizations and personnel worldwide, both ashore and afloat. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is comprised of law enforcement professionals who are investigators, crime laboratory technicians, technical investigative specialists, security specialists, and administrative support personnel. For further information, contact the Director, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Department of the Navy, Washington, DC 20388-5000 (phone, 202-433-8800) or the Operations Control Center/Headquarters Duty Officer (phone, 202-433-9323). Research The Office of Naval Research encourages, promotes, plans, initiates, and coordinates naval research; coordinates naval research and development conducted by other agencies and offices of the Department of the Navy; and supervises, manages, and controls activities within or for the Department of the Navy relating to patents, inventions, trademarks, copyrights, and royalty payments. For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Office of Naval Research, Ballston Tower One, 800 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22217-5660. Phone, 703-696-5031. Fax, 703-696-5940. Operating Forces The operating forces of the Navy are responsible for naval operations necessary to carry out the Department of the Navy's role in upholding and advancing the national policies and interests of the United States. The operating forces of the Navy include the several fleets, seagoing forces, fleet marine forces and other assigned Marine Corps forces, the Military Sealift Command, Naval Reserve forces, and other forces and activities as may be assigned by the President or the Secretary of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Operations is responsible for the command and administration of the operating forces of the Navy. The Atlantic Fleet is composed of ships, submarines, and aircraft that operate throughout the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The Naval Forces, Europe, includes forces assigned by the Chief of Naval Operations or made available from either the Pacific or Atlantic Fleet to operate in the European theater. The Pacific Fleet is composed of ships, submarines, and aircraft operating throughout the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The Military Sealift Command provides ocean transportation for personnel and cargo of all components of the Department of Defense and, as authorized, for other Federal agencies; operates and maintains underway replenishment ships and other vessels providing mobile logistic support to elements of the combatant fleets; and operates ships in support of scientific projects and other programs for Federal agencies. Other major commands of the operating forces of the Navy are the Naval Forces Central Command, Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Naval Special Warfare Command, and Naval Reserve Force. Activities Air Systems The Naval Air Systems Command provides material support to the Navy and Marine Corps for aircraft, airborne weapon systems, avionics, [[Page 187]] related photographic and support equipment, ranges, and targets. For further information, contact the Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center, Patuxent River, MD 20570. Phone, 301- 342-3282. Coast Guard The Commandant of the Coast Guard reports to the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations when the Coast Guard is operating as a service in the Navy, and represents the Coast Guard before the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During such service, Coast Guard operations are integrated and uniform with Department of the Navy operations to the maximum extent possible. The Commandant of the Coast Guard organizes, trains, prepares, and maintains the readiness of the Coast Guard for the performance of national defense missions, as directed. The Commandant also maintains a security capability; enforces Federal laws and regulations on and under the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; and develops, establishes, maintains, and operates aids to maritime navigation and ice breaking and rescue facilities, with due regard to the requirements of national defense. Computers and Telecommunications The Naval Computer and Telecommunications Command performs functions to provide, operate, and maintain all Navy ashore communications resources and all non-tactical information and resources for command, control, and administration of the Navy and those elements of the Defense Communications System assigned to the Navy. For further information, contact the Commander, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Command, 4401 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20390-5290. Phone, 202-685-1085. Cryptology The Naval Security Group Command performs cryptologic functions; provides, operates, and maintains an adequate naval security group; approves requirements for the use of existing naval security group capabilities and resources; and coordinates the execution of approved cryptologic programs. For further information, contact the Commander, Naval Security Group Command, 9800 Savage Road, Fort Meade, MD 20755. Phone, 240-373-3000. Education and Training The Office of Naval Education and Training provides shore-based education and training for Navy, certain Marine Corps, and other personnel; develops specifically designated education and training afloat programs for the fleet; Provides voluntary and dependents education; and participates with research and development activities in the development and implementation of the most effective teaching and training systems and devices for optimal education and training. For further information, contact the Chief of Naval Education and Training, Naval Air Station, Department of the Navy, Pensacola, FL 32508-5100. Phone, 904-452-4858. Facilities The Naval Facilities Engineering Command provides material and technical support to the Navy and Marine Corps for shore facilities, real property and utilities, fixed ocean systems and structures, transportation and construction equipment, energy, environmental and natural resources management, and support of the naval construction forces. For further information, contact the Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington Navy Yard, Suite 1000, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20374. Phone, 202-685-9000. Intelligence The Office of Naval Intelligence ensures the fulfillment of the intelligence requirements and responsibilities of the Department of the Navy. For further information, contact the Director, Office of Naval Intelligence, Department of the Navy, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20389-5000. Phone, 202-763-3552; or 301-763-3557 (hotline). Manpower The Office of Naval Personnel directs the procurement, distribution, administration, and career motivation of the military personnel of the regular and reserve components of the U.S. Navy to meet the quantitative [[Page 188]] and qualitative manpower requirements determined by the Chief of Naval Operations. It also directs the management and administration of the Navy civilian personnel/equal employment opportunity programs and develops servicewide programs for improved human resources management. For further information, contact the Naval Personnel Command, Department of the Navy, Federal Office Building 2, Washington, DC 20370-5000. Phone, 703-614-1271. Medicine The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery directs the provision of medical and dental services for Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their dependants; administers the execution and implementation of contingency support plans and programs to provide effective medical and dental readiness capability; provides professional and technical medical and dental service to the fleet, fleet marine force, and shore activities of the Navy; and ensures cooperation with civil authorities in matters pertaining to public health disasters and other emergencies. For further information, contact the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, Twenty-third and E Streets NW., Washington, DC 20372-5120. Phone, 202-762-3701. Oceanography The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command and the Naval Observatory are responsible for the science, technology, and engineering operations which are essential to explore the ocean and the atmosphere and to provide astronomical data and time for naval and related national objectives. To that end, the naval oceanographic program studies astrometry, hydrography, meteorology, oceanography, and precise time. For further information, contact the following offices: Oceanographer of the Navy, U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, DC 20392-1800. Phone, 202- 762-1026. Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5005. Phone, 601-688-4726. Superintendent, Naval Observatory, Washington, DC 20392-5100. Phone, 202-653-1541. Sea Systems The Naval Sea Systems Command provides material support to the Navy and Marine Corps and to the Departments of Defense and Transportation for ships, submarines, and other sea platforms, shipboard combat systems and components, other surface and undersea warfare and weapons systems, and ordnance expendables not specifically assigned to other system commands. For further information, contact the Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC 20362-5101. Phone, 703-602-3328. Space and Naval Warfare The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command provides technical and material support to the Department of the Navy for space systems; command, control, communications, and intelligence systems; and electronic warfare and undersea surveillance. For further information, contact the Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, 4301 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110. Phone, 619- 524-7059. Strategic Systems The Office of Strategic Systems Programs provides development, production, and material support to the Navy for fleet ballistic missile and strategic weapon systems, security, training of personnel, and the installation and direction of necessary supporting facilities. For further information, contact the Director, Strategic Systems Programs, Department of the Navy, 1931 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202-3518. Phone, 703-607-2715. Supply Systems The Naval Supply Systems Command provides supply management policies and methods and administers related support service systems for the Navy and Marine Corps. For further information, contact the Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command, 5450 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0791. Phone, 717- 790-6906. Warfare Development The Navy Warfare Development Command plans and coordinates experiments employing emerging operational concepts; represents the Department of the Navy in joint and other service laboratories and facilities and tactical development [[Page 189]] commands; and publishes and disseminates naval doctrine. For further information, contact the Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command, 686 Chushing Road, Newport, RI 02841. Phone, 401-841-4262. United States Marine Corps Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC 20380-0001 Phone, 703-614-2344. Internet, www.usmc.mil. The United States Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775, by resolution of the Continental Congress. Marine Corps composition and functions are detailed in 10 U.S.C. 5063. The Marine Corps, which is part of the Department of the Navy, is the smallest of the Nation's combat forces and is the only service specifically tasked by Congress to be able to fight in the air, on land, and at sea. Although marines fight in each of these dimensions, they are primarily a maritime force, inextricably linked with the Navy to move from the sea to fight on land. The Marine Corps conducts entry-level training for its enlisted marines at two bases, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC, and Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA. Officer candidates are evaluated at Officer Candidate School at Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, VA. Marines train to be first on the scene to respond to attacks on the United States or its interests, acts of political violence against Americans abroad, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, or evacuation of Americans from foreign countries. Marine Corps Districts ------------------------------------------------------------------------ District Address ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1s605 Stewart Ave., Garden City, NY 11530-4761 4tBldg. 54, Suite 3, New Cumberland, PA 17072-0806 6tMarine Corps Recruit Depot, P.O. Box 19201, Parris Island, SC 29905-9201 8tBldg. 10, Naval Support Activity, New Orleans, LA 70142 9t3805 E. 155th St., Kansas City, MO 64147-1309 12t3704 Hochmuth Ave., San Diego, CA 92140-5191 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, contact the Division of Public Affairs, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 2 Navy Annex, Washington, DC 20380- 1775. Phone, 703-614-1034. Internet, www.usmc.mil. United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD 21402-5018 Phone, 800-638-9156. Internet, www.nadn.navy.mil. The United States Naval Academy is the undergraduate college of the naval service. Through its comprehensive 4-year program, which stresses excellence in academics, physical education, professional training, conduct, and honor, the Academy prepares young men and women morally, mentally, and physically to be professional officers in the Navy and Marine Corps. All graduates receive a bachelor of science degree in 1 of 18 majors. [[Page 190]] For further information concerning the United States Naval Academy, contact the Superintendent, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402-5018. Sources of Information Civilian Employment Information about civilian employment opportunities within the Department of the Navy in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area can be obtained from the Human Resources Service Center, Capital Region, Suite 40102, 321 Cryptologic Court NW., Washington, DC 20393- 5442; or the Commandant of the Marine Corps (ARCA), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC 20380 (phone, 703-697-7474). Consumer Activities Research programs of the Office of Naval Research cover a broad spectrum of scientific fields, primarily for the needs of the Navy, but much information is of interest to the public. Inquiries on specific research programs should be directed to the Office of Naval Research (Code 10), 800 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22217-5660. Phone, 703-696-5031. Inquiries on specific technology programs should be directed to the Director, Office of Naval Technology (Code 20), 800 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22217-5000. Phone, 703-696-5115. Contracts and Small Business Activities Information in these areas can be obtained from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Engineering, and Systems), Department of the Navy, 2211 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22244-5120 (phone, 703-602-2700). Information about small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and labor surplus activities with the Marine Corps can be obtained from the Marine Corps Small Business Specialist (LS), Installations and Logistics Department, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC 20380. Phone, 703-696- 1022. Environment For information on environmental protection and natural resources management programs of the Navy and Marine Corps, contact the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and Environment), Environment and Safety, 1000 Navy Pentagon, Room 4A686, Washington, DC, 20350-1000. Phone, 703-614-1304. General Inquiries Navy and Marine Corps recruiting offices, installation commanders, and Commanding Officers of Marine Corps Districts (see listing in the preceding text) can answer general inquiries concerning the Navy and Marine Corps and their community and public information programs. The Office of Information provides accurate and timely information about the Navy so that the general public, the press, and Congress may understand and assess the Navy's programs, operations, and needs. The Office also coordinates Navy participation in community events and supervises the Navy's internal information programs. Phone, 703-697- 5342. Speakers and Films Information can be obtained on the following: speakers (phone, 703-697-8711); films (phone, 703-697-5342); and the Naval Recruiting Exhibit Center (phone, 904-452-5348). For information on Navy speakers, contact the Office of Information, Department of the Navy, Washington, DC 20350. Phone, 202-695-0965. For information on Marine Corps speakers, contact the Director of Public Affairs, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC 20380-0001; or contact the Director of any Marine Corps District (see listing in the preceding text). Tours To broaden the understanding of the mission, functions, and programs of the Naval Observatory, regular night tours and special group day tours are conducted. The night tours are open to the general public and are given every Monday night, except on Federal holidays. Information concerning activities of the observatory and public tours may be obtained by writing to the Superintendent, Naval Observatory, [[Page 191]] Washington, DC 20392-5100. Phone, 202-762-1538. Marine Corps Military Career and Training Opportunities The Marine Corps conducts enlisted personnel and officer training programs; provides specialized skill training; participates in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Program for commissioning officers in the Marine Corps; provides the Platoon Leaders Class program for commissioning officers in the Marine Corps Reserve to college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors and the Officer Candidate Class program for college graduates or seniors. Information about these programs is available at most civilian educational institutions and Navy and Marine Corps recruiting stations. Interested persons also may write directly to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (M&RA), Washington, DC 20380-0001. Phone, 703-614-2914. Information about Marine Corps Reserve opportunities can be obtained from local Marine Corps recruiting stations or Marine Corps Reserve Drill Centers. Interested persons may also write directly to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (M&RA, RA), Washington, DC 20380-0001. For further information concerning the Navy, contact the Office of Information, Department of the Navy, Washington, DC 20350. Phone, 703- 697-7391. Internet, www.navy.mil. For further information regarding the Marine Corps, contact the Legislative Assistant to the Commandant and Director of Public Affairs, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC 20380. Phone, 703-614-1492.