OPNAV N4

What is the mission and structure of OPNAV N4 - Material Readiness & Logistics?

Mission: To plan, determine and provide for logistics R&D and support needs of the operating forces and shore establishment of the Navy, except for those areas elsewhere assigned; to serve as OPNAV logistic assessment sponsor for selected programs; and to serve as principal advisor and executive to CNO on the conduct and assessment of Navy logistic affairs.

OPNAV N4 Organizational Charts

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Functions:

1. Advises CNO on logistic matters for CNO'S use as a member of JCS . Represents CNO in joint logistic matters and assists in developing logistic aspects of joint and combined strategic plans and policies. Supervises the development of logistic guidance to be adopted by SECDEF both from a unilateral Navy position and with JCS.
2. Serves as CNO'S logistic advisor on the conduct of war and reviews the logistic aspects of general and contingency war plans. Prepares the Navy Capabilities and Mobilization Plan and issues logistic guidance for mobilizing manpower and facilities. Determines logistic requirements and plans for sealift, material, facilities, health care, and services including quantities, types, times, places and priority of need.
3. Operates the Logistics Planning and Execution Center (LPEC) to provide key logistic information for evaluating Navy logistic assets against real or exercise requirements. Develops courses of action for CNO to recommend to JCS and the National Command Authority (NCA) regarding resolution of critical shortfalls of material, combat support units, transportation and combat support services. Serves as the Navy point of contact with the Joint Staff (J-4) for developing interfaces between the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), worldwide Military Command Center System ADP Modernization (WAM) and Navy Logistics Systems.
4. Provides centralized Navy management for logistics oriented programs such as the Industrial Preparedness Program (IPP), Navy participation in the Joint Group on the Industrial Base (JGIB), and other mobilization efforts.
5. Under the direction of ASN(RD&A), serves as Navy focal point for all logistics matters. Develops Navy's logistics policy, maintains a logistics strategic plan, and does logistics R&D planning.
6. Represents CNO to the Joint Logistics Commanders (JLC).
7. Acts as the proponent for the development and implementation of Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistics Support (CALS) initiatives and programs.
8. Coordinates and validates requirements, plans and provides for the modernization, maintenance, repair, realignment, land and facility management, intergovernmental coordination programs, and disposal of naval shore facilities to include establishing and changing missions of naval bases.
9. Directs compliance with explosives safety requirements, provides Navy representatives on the DOD Explosives Safety Board, and serves as OPNAV Nuclear Weapons Safety Coordinator.
10. Plans, determines, and advises on training programs affecting logistic support and material readiness programs for preparing Navy, including Naval Reserve, personnel for combat to include coordinating with N1 to ensure sufficient number of trained personnel are provided to support N4-sponsored activities.
11. Serves as principal advisor for petroleum, oil, and lubricants matters, including the military aspects of Navy petroleum and oil shale reserves.
12. Serves as the Navy focal point for, and provides guidance to the Operating Forces of the Navy on energy management and conservation matters. Serves as program and resource sponsor for Navy energy R&D projects.
13. Directs and coordinates the Navy Environmental Protection Program and serves as focal point on Navy plans and programs for reducing and/or eliminating pollutants from air, land and water, and conserving natural resources.
14. Directs and coordinates the Navy Safety and Occupational Health Program and serves as focal point on Navy plans and programs for meeting national laws and goals of ensuring safe and healthful working conditions.
15. Coordinates transportation aspects of logistics ensuring readiness of the Operating Forces of the Navy for peace and war.
Coordinates the subsidiary plans for employment and composition of Military Sealift Command (COMSC) and integrates them with other Navy plans. Represents CNO strategic sealift interests to , include maritime matters with the Department of Transportation.
16. Assists in preparing DON Program Objectives and sponsors the "Military Construction, Navy" appropriation.
17. Serves as OPNAV sponsor for the Naval Construction Force.
18. Conducts liaison with and materially supports the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard in logistic matters involving support of Coast Guard military readiness requirements.
19. Serves as OPNAV CAO for COMSC, COMNAVFACENGCOM, NAVIRSA and COMNAVSUPSYS COM.
20. Coordinates afloat logistic matters with N8, SYSCOMS, platform sponsors and fleet commanders, and ensures that adequate afloat tactical logistic and coordination guidance is incorporated in Navy warfare publications.
21. Provides logistic policy guidance to include deliberate planning, Navy sourcing, re-supply, and integrated logistics support (ILS).
22. Serves as the OPNAV assessment sponsor for shore infrastructure, environmental protection, family housing, military construction, ships maintenance and modernization (fleet modernization program, intermediate maintenance activity, inactivations, depot and general purpose electronic test equipment) and logistics (spares, maintenance of real property, other base operating support, civil engineering support equipment, ILS, ordnance procurement, ordnance rework, and technical manuals) : includes assessing OPNAV sponsors' programs to ensure that all logistic aspects of programs are properly funded and that procurements are supported.
23. Serves as the primary CNO resource sponsor for logistics.
24. Serves as a member of boards, and participates in forums, requiring CNO logistics representation or review of Navy logistic programs.
25. Serves as a focal point for the administration of Navy logistics data.
26. Serves as the Navy responsibility center for nuclear regulatory matters to include licensing and inspections, and coordinates control programs with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other federal agencies.
27. Manages the Navy's Commercial Activities (CA) Program and serves as a Navy focal point for installation operations productivity enhancements.
28. Develops Navy-wide ship maintenance and modernization policy and goals in coordination with platform sponsors.
29. Ensures ship maintenance and modernization programs are integrated, compatible, balanced and effective.
30. Coordinates preparation and presentation of all ship maintenance and modernization requirements through all phases of PPBS and review.
31. Coordinates and approves fleet depot level availability schedules, working with FLTCINCS, COMNAVSEASYSCOM, and platform sponsors.
32. Provide logistics staff support to the Navy Acquisition Executive, including ILS.