ROTC - CHp 2.1 (Ships or organization )

The Commanding Officer:

A line officer who, by virtue of his training and experience is assigned by the FOIC, PN with a responsibility to command a ship. No matter what his rank is, he is called “Captain”

The Executive Officer:

Designated second in command of the ship. 2. In the absence of the CO, he becomes the acting CO and he must be prepared to assume command.

Operations Officer:

Responsible under the Commanding Officer for the collection, evaluation and dissemination of combat and operational information required for the assigned mission and tasks of the ship.

Combat Information Center (CIC) Officer

He is responsible for the collection and dissemination of combat and operational information; operation, care and maintenance of equipment CIC equipment except those assigned to other officers; training of CIC personnel; and, control of aircraft, when assigned.