In the Navy, what are the differences in command between Restricted Line and Staff Corps Officers while ashore?

The difference is what command billets are available to Restricted Line vs. Staff Corps. And add to that, what kind of Restricted Line are we talking about? Weather Guesser? Your question is too broad to get a clear handle on it. Staff Corps like Supply and Civil Engineer have their own commands with that staff corps filling the CO, XO, etc. slots. Then there are "command" and "COMMAND" billets. The COMMAND billets are for designated units like Seabees in which a command pin is worn and there can be a difference in UCMJ authority, etc. Lower case command are those which are not designated as commissioned units in the overall structure. Add to that there are what I'd call lower half and upper half commands. When officers make O-6, their ability to compete for Flag is determined right then with their assignments to "command". In other words, the Admirals start filtering right away for who'll be in the running 4-5 years later. Command of a major unit = Upper. Command of a geographically removed unit = Lower.

Some staff corps don’t get to command ashore. We Chaplains only have ONE CO, at the chaplains school. Not sure about the others. There are legal powers given to COs that staff don’t really want to get involved with, typically.

Why you coming at us with all this technical stuff? psh.






I'm sorry, I have no idea.... :'(