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INTRODUCTION.

Units of the Navy are called upon to implement various peacetime and wartime policies of the Nation. Naval units, and the personnel assigned to them, must therefore be capable of performing a broad variety of activities effectively and efficiently within the myriad of operational environments representative of current Navy mission. The evolution of Navy missions and the threat to naval units in fulfilling command missions makes it imperative that naval personnel be immediately capable of correctly interpreting command objectives and executing complex actions in consonance with their responsibilities. Individuals and functional teams within the Naval unit must perform their responsibilities rapidly, efficiently, and effectively to contribute to a coordinated attainment of command task and mission objectives. It is incumbent upon officers and other key personnel within the chain of command to prepare their work force for meeting these responsibilities through acquiring and disseminating a clear understanding of unit organization and the meaning of administration with regard to accomplishment of the command missions. Experience has shown that operational readiness is primarily a matter of internal development. Morale, training, and maintenance of material are essential for optimum readiness. Proper administration of the unit promotes and sustains these three factors.