Navy OCS: Officer's Chain of Command

The ladder is tricky to memorize, and you will need it

First person in this officer’s chain of command

President of the United States

Second person in this officer’s chain of command

Vice President of the United States

Third person in this officer’s chain of command

Secretary of Defense

Fourth person in this officer’s chain of command

Secretary of the Navy

Fifth person in this officer’s chain of command

Chief of Naval Operations

Sixth person in this officer’s chain of command

Commander, Naval Education and Training Command

Seventh person in this officer’s chain of command

Commander, Naval Service Training Command

Eighth person in this officer’s chain of command

Commanding Officer, Officer Training Command Newport

Ninth person in this officer’s chain of command

Executive Officer, Officer Training Command Newport

Tenth person in this officer’s chain of command

Command Master Chief, Officer Training Command Newport

Eleventh person in this officer’s chain of command

OCS Director

Twelfth person in this officer’s chain of command

OCS Deputy Director

Thirteenth person in this officer’s chain of command

Class Officer

Fourteenth person in this officer’s chain of command

Class Chief Petty Officer

Fifteenth person in this officer’s chain of command

Division Officer