US Navy pressing towards major reorg that could strip Pacific Fleet of authorities

DefenseNews - US Navy pressing towards major reorg that could strip Pacific Fleet of authorities


The carrier Carl Vinson transits the Pacific Ocean. Navy leadership is weighing a major reorganization that will change how ships work up and prepare for deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by MC2 Sean Castellano)

WASHINGTON — The Navy is pressing toward a major organizational change that could strip U.S. Pacific Fleet of some or all of its manning, training and equipping functions and consolidate that power under U.S. Fleet Forces Command on the East Coast.