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

Tuan Doan — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 09:24:32 -0500

Response by SSG James Behnke made Nov 20 at 2017 9:40 AM

SSG James Behnke — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 09:40:09 -0500

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

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

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2017 11:53 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:53:35 -0500

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.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Nov 25 at 2017 11:48 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 11:48:03 -0500

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.