RTC Chain of Command

This set of flashcards covers the organizational structure and personnel assigned to the Recruit Training Command (RTC) chain of command, organized by leadership groups.

President of the United States

A member of Group 1 (National Leadership).

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)

A member of Group 1 (National Leadership).

Secretary of Navy (SECNAV)

A member of Group 1 (National Leadership).

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)

A member of Group 2 (Top Naval Leadership).

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)

A member of Group 2 (Top Naval Leadership).

Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP)

A leadership role included in Group 2 (Top Naval Leadership) and Group 3 (Naval Training Leadership).

Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer

A member of Group 3 (Naval Training Leadership).

Commander, Naval Education and Training Command (CNETC)

A leader in Group 3 (Naval Training Leadership).

NETC Force Master Chief Petty Officer

A member of Group 3 (Naval Training Leadership).

Commander, Naval Service Training Command (CNSTC)

A leader in Group 3 (Naval Training Leadership).

NSTC Command Master Chief Petty Officer

A member of Group 3 (Naval Training Leadership).

Commanding Officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC)

The commanding officer in Group 3 (Naval Training Leadership).

Executive Officer, Recruit Training Command (RTC)

A member of Group 4 (Recruit Training Command Leadership).

Military Training Director (MTD)

A leader in Group 4 (Recruit Training Command Leadership).

MTD Leading Chief Petty Officer

A member of Group 4 (Recruit Training Command Leadership).

Fleet Commander

A leadership role in Group 5 (Ship Leadership).

Fleet Leading Chief Petty Officer

A member of Group 5 (Ship Leadership).

Ship's Officer

A member of Group 5 (Ship Leadership).

Ship's Leading Chief Petty Officer

A member of Group 6 (Division Leadership).

Recruit Division Commander

A member of Group 6 (Division Leadership); there are three per division.