Federal Gateway to the U.S. Navy

U. S. Department of Navy

The Pentagon, Washington, D. C. 20360

Telephone: (703) 545-6700 Email: comments@chinfo.navy.mil

Introduction:

The primary mission of the Navy is to protect the United States, as directed by the President or the Secretary of Defense, by the effective prosecution of war at sea including, with its Marine Corps component, the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases; to support, as required, the forces of all military departments of the United States; and to maintain freedom of the seas.

The following material was condensed and edited from the DOD Web sites--with added content to further inform visitors to the Federal Gateway site.

Special Note: The Department of Defense has a number of sites that include all the military Services of the United States, e.g., LabLink, DefenseLink, DRMS (DOD property sales), Defense Technical Information Web, DODTravelink, etc.

Email contact for U.S. Government information: gpoaccess@gpo.gov

More Detailed Information

Home page and Introductory Information	Information Technology
News, Public Affairs, History, etc.	Technical
Personnel Services	Business Matters
Organization	Other Items of Interest

Homepage and Introductory Information

U.S. Navy Homepage

Chief of Naval Operations

Welcome to NavyOnLine search resource.

Naval Web Sites Index lists all sites alphabetically, and gives users the option of doing a keyword search.

Search Navy Online most of the Homepage is a search opportunity.

DefenseLink DOD search engine.

Naval Web Sites Listed by Category

Naval Web Sites Listed Alphabetically

Help Contents various basic informational items.

Feedback FAQs.

Frequently Requested Toll-Free Telephone Numbers - GSA

US Government Blue Pages Online Directory federal telephone directory.

News, Public Affairs, History, etc.

Navy Office of Information handles Navy-Marine public affairs matters--- Chips technical journal included.

Navy News

U. S. Navy - Year of the Ocean United Nations has declared 1998 as the international Year of The Ocean (YOTO).

Naval Historical Center excellent source of many facets of the Navy’s past.

Midway - National Geographic the battle of Midway turned the tide of World War II---quality document.

Women in the Navy facts, history, firsts, etc.

Navy’s Status on a Specific Date gives the numbers (personnel count, civilian employment, aircraft, ships, etc.) on a given day.

Navy Fact File detailed facts on various aircraft, weapons, ships, etc.

Navy Digital Imagery public domain photos and other imagery products at moderate prices.

All Hands covers the recent issue of the U.S. Navy Magazine---sold by subscription otherwise.

List of Navy Ships and homeports.

Submarine World Network directory of submarine information.

Finding the email address of a Navy person

Decommissioned Ships and what has been done with them.

NSnet lists ship yards and maritime information---commercial location.

Navy Signal Flags are still in use---ancient communications technique.

Honor Courage Commitment - Core Values

The "Navy Hymn" Eternal Father.

Time Service Department - USN the official "time" site in the United States.

Note: Under normal circumstances, people can locate someone in the U. S. Navy at: Military Location Services: (901) 874-3388.

Personnel Services

LIFELines multimedia Web site that is designed to help military personnel and families. Anyone in the U. S. Armed Forces can benefit from this resource.

National Finance Center - Employee Personal Page Information (USDA) excellent source for federal employees of agencies serviced by NFC to follow their payroll, leave, travel, insurance, and other personal information on line.

Blue Angels Home Page

Bureau of Naval Personnel

Navy and Air Force Basic Training

Boot Camp/Basic Training - Insiders Guide to Basic Training

Morale Index (USN) Morale, Welfare and Recreation information.

United States Navy - Women in the Navy

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Units covers basic facts, command mission, etc.

NROTC College Locations (USN)

Navy Friends comprehensive listing of organizations that support sailors and their families.

Navy Opportunities joining the Navy.

National Cemetery Administration National Cemeteries veterans' benefits.

Organization

Navy Organization overview of the Navy’s command structure.

Doing Business with DOD comprehensive assist in selling to DOD.

Naval Web Sites Listed Alphabetically

Naval Web Sites Listed by Category

United States Naval Academy the undergraduate college of the naval service. Through its comprehensive 4 year program, which stresses excellence in academics, physical education, professional training, conduct and honor, the Academy prepares young men and women morally, mentally, and physically to be professional officers in the Navy and Marine Corps. All graduates receive a bachelor of science degree in 1 of 18 majors.