OPNAVINST 3120.32COPNAVINST 3120.32C
Standard Organization andRegulations of the U. S. NavyStandard Organization andRegulations of the U. S. Navy
SORNSORN
What is the SORN?What is the SORN?
A roadmap for the creation of a NavyCommand.A roadmap for the creation of a NavyCommand.
Broken down into sections based onthe criteria needed to have a basiccommand structure.Broken down into sections based onthe criteria needed to have a basiccommand structure.
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Chapter 1 – Unit OrganizationChapter 1 – Unit Organization
Chapter 2 – Standard Unit OrganizationChapter 2 – Standard Unit Organization
Chapter 3 – The Unit OrganizationChapter 3 – The Unit Organization
Chapter 4 – Watch OrganizationChapter 4 – Watch Organization
Chapter 5 – RegulationsChapter 5 – Regulations
Chapter 6 – Unit BillsChapter 6 – Unit Bills
Chapter 7 – SafetyChapter 7 – Safety
Chapter 8 – TrainingChapter 8 – Training
Chapter 9 – Ship Maintenance & ModernizationChapter 9 – Ship Maintenance & Modernization
Chapter 10 – Unit Directive SystemChapter 10 – Unit Directive System
Chapter 1 Unit AdministrationChapter 1 Unit Administration
Elements of AdministrationElements of Administration
PlanningPlanning
OrganizationOrganization
Command and ControlCommand and Control
CommunicationsCommunications
Records and InformationManagementRecords and InformationManagement
Chapter 2 Standard UnitOrganizationChapter 2 Standard UnitOrganization
Process of OrganizationProcess of Organization
Standard Pattern of OrganizationStandard Pattern of Organization
ManningManning
Promoting Understanding of theOrganizationPromoting Understanding of theOrganization
Chapter 3 The Unit OrganizationChapter 3 The Unit Organization
CommandCommand
The Executive AssistantsThe Executive Assistants
Boards and CommitteesBoards and Committees
Collateral DutiesCollateral Duties
Heads of DepartmentsHeads of Departments
Department OrganizationDepartment Organization
Division OrganizationDivision Organization
Marine Detachments AfloatMarine Detachments Afloat
Flagships and Embarked StaffsFlagships and Embarked Staffs
Chapter 4 Watch OrganizationChapter 4 Watch Organization
Establishment of WatchesEstablishment of Watches
The Deck and Engineering LogsThe Deck and Engineering Logs
The Watch Organization UnderwayThe Watch Organization Underway
The Watch Organization In PortThe Watch Organization In Port
Chapter 5 RegulationsChapter 5 Regulations
This chapter includes regulations andguidance concerning theadministration of Naval Personneland Naval UnitsThis chapter includes regulations andguidance concerning theadministration of Naval Personneland Naval Units
Chapter 6 Unit BillsChapter 6 Unit Bills
Elements of a unit BillElements of a unit Bill
Administrative BillsAdministrative Bills
Emergency BillsEmergency Bills
Special BillsSpecial Bills
Chapter 7 SafetyChapter 7 Safety
Safety ProgramSafety Program
Safety ManagementSafety Management
The Safety OrganizationThe Safety Organization
Specific ResponsibilitiesSpecific Responsibilities
Elements of the Unit Safety ProgramElements of the Unit Safety Program
Coordination of the Safety ProgramCoordination of the Safety Program
Nuclear Weapons and PropulsionSafety ProgramsNuclear Weapons and PropulsionSafety Programs
Chapter 8 TrainingChapter 8 Training
Importance of TrainingImportance of Training
All other matters pertaining tosetting up a training programAll other matters pertaining tosetting up a training program
Chapter 9Chapter 9
General PolicyGeneral Policy
Levels of MaintenanceLevels of Maintenance
Depot Level MaintenanceDepot Level Maintenance
Naval Aviation Maintenance ProgramNaval Aviation Maintenance Program
Chapter 10 Unit Directives SystemChapter 10 Unit Directives System
Navy Directives Issuance SystemNavy Directives Issuance System
Unit Directives SystemUnit Directives System
Plan of the DayPlan of the Day
Night Orders, Battle Orders, CombatIntentions, OOD Standing OrdersNight Orders, Battle Orders, CombatIntentions, OOD Standing Orders
Question 1Question 1
If we were tasked with precommissioning a ship, where wouldbe find guidance as to the duties ofthe Commanding and ExecutiveOfficer?If we were tasked with precommissioning a ship, where wouldbe find guidance as to the duties ofthe Commanding and ExecutiveOfficer?
A: Chapter 3: The Unit OrganizationA: Chapter 3: The Unit Organization
Question 2Question 2
If you wanted to establish a list ofCommand Collateral Duties for yourship where would you go to find thatinformation?If you wanted to establish a list ofCommand Collateral Duties for yourship where would you go to find thatinformation?
A: Chapter 3 Collateral DutiesA: Chapter 3 Collateral Duties
Question 3Question 3
If you need guidance on policyconcerning a service memberarrested by the local police, wherewould you look?If you need guidance on policyconcerning a service memberarrested by the local police, wherewould you look?
A: Chapter 5 RegulationsA: Chapter 5 Regulations
Question 4Question 4
If you need to establish a recall bill foryour command where would you findthe appropriate guidance?If you need to establish a recall bill foryour command where would you findthe appropriate guidance?
A: Chapter 6 RegulationsA: Chapter 6 Regulations
Question 5Question 5
Where would you find information toestablish a ship’s enlisted safetycommittee?Where would you find information toestablish a ship’s enlisted safetycommittee?
A: Chapter 7 SafetyA: Chapter 7 Safety
Question 6Question 6
You need to counsel your LPO abouttheir responsibilities where wouldyou find information defining the LPOposition?You need to counsel your LPO abouttheir responsibilities where wouldyou find information defining the LPOposition?
A: Chapter 3 The Unit Organizationunder Division OrganizationA: Chapter 3 The Unit Organizationunder Division Organization
Question 7Question 7
Your ship is about to get underway,you need to determine the types ofunderway watches that will need tobe set, where do you find thatinformation?Your ship is about to get underway,you need to determine the types ofunderway watches that will need tobe set, where do you find thatinformation?
A: Chapter 4 Watch Organization, Thewatch organization underwayA: Chapter 4 Watch Organization, Thewatch organization underway
Question 8Question 8
You need to set up a Watch Quarterand Station bill, where would youfind guidance pertaining to that?You need to set up a Watch Quarterand Station bill, where would youfind guidance pertaining to that?
A: Chapter 6 Unit BillsA: Chapter 6 Unit Bills
Question 9Question 9
You need to set up a training programfor your ship, where is informationconcerning training contained?You need to set up a training programfor your ship, where is informationconcerning training contained?
A: Chapter 8 TrainingA: Chapter 8 Training
Question 10Question 10
Where would you find guidanceconcerning the Ship’s 3-M System?Where would you find guidanceconcerning the Ship’s 3-M System?
A: Chapter 9 Ship Maintenance andModernizationA: Chapter 9 Ship Maintenance andModernization