Fleet Forces Command

U.S. Fleet Forces Command, USFLTFORCOM, headquartered in Norfolk, Va., is the U.S. Navy component of U.S. Joint Forces Command.

The command’s mission is to organize, man, train, and equip Navy forces and provide planning support to Combatant Commanders. Deter, detect, and defend against homeland maritime threats. Articulate Fleet warfighting and readiness capabilities to the Chief of Naval Operations.

USFLTFORCOM provides fully trained, combat ready forces to support United States and NATO commanders in regions of conflict throughout the world. From the Adriatic Sea to the Arabian Gulf, USFLTFORCOM units are called upon to support U.S. theater commanders and joint task force commanders for unified operations around the world.

The command’s vision is an effectively prepared total Navy force ready to win in combat. Authoritatively defined and consistently accepted Fleet readiness and warfighting capabilities. Transformational change achieved through CONOPs and doctrine development. Agile, powerful, and persistent Navy forces and operational planning for combatant commanders.

Recent joint initiatives between USFLTFORCOM and Pacific Fleets have led to a major change in the way surface ships and aircraft squadrons are managed during the interdeployment training cycle. Many inspections and administrative requirements have been streamlined or eliminated in order to provide increased flexibility and efficiency to unit commanders.