Question

a commands administrative organization is governed by what publication?

a) u.s. navy regulations
b) ships/commands organizational and regulations manual
c) ships maintenance and material management manual
d) naval ships technical manual

Explanation:

Identify the governing administrative publication

The Standard Organization and Regulations Manual (SORM), officially known as the Ship's/Command's Organizational and Regulations Manual (OPNAVINST 3120.32), is the primary publication that governs a Navy command's administrative and operational organization.

Evaluate the options

• Option A (U.S. Navy Regulations) contains broad, high-level rules for the entire Department of the Navy but does not outline specific command administrative structures.
• Option B (Ship's/Command's Organizational and Regulations Manual) directly establishes the standard administrative organization and regulations for individual commands.
• Option C (Ships' Maintenance and Material Management Manual) governs the 3-M maintenance system.
• Option D (Naval Ships' Technical Manual) provides technical instructions for shipboard systems and equipment.

Answer:

• (A) U.S. Navy Regulations
• (B) Ship's/Command's Organizational and Regulations Manual (Correct answer)
• (C) Ships' Maintenance and Material Management Manual
• (D) Naval Ships' Technical Manual