OPNAV RESOURCE SPONSORS
The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) ensemble includes assistants in various positions such as the Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VNCO), the Deputy Chiefs of Naval Operations (DCNOs), the Assistant Chiefs of Naval Operations (ACNOs), and other ranking officers. Collectively, these officers and their staffs are known as the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, or OPNAV.[1] OPNAV functions are split between resource sponsors and requirement sponsors. Resource sponsors, which include six DCNOs, represent specific programs and navigate through the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES). Requirement sponsors, in coordination with the resource sponsor where separately assigned, perform as the user representative and gives specific direction pertaining to mission and operational requirements development and changes, program funding, and preparation and approval of required program documentation.
OPNAV Resource Sponsors and leadership as of May 2025:
- DCNO for Personnel, Manpower and Training (N1): VICE ADMIRAL RICK CHEESEMAN, JR.
- DCNO for Information Warfare (N2/N6): VICE ADMIRAL KARL THOMAS
- Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans, Strategy, and Warfighting Development, N3N5N7: VICE ADMIRAL DANIEL DWYER
- DCNO for Fleet Readiness and Logistics (N4): VICE ADMIRAL JEFFREY T. JABLON
- DCNO for Integration of Capabilities and Resources (N8): VICE ADMIRAL JOHN B. "BRAD" SKILLMAN
- DCNO for Warfare Systems (N9): VICE ADMIRAL JAMES PITTS
Source: USNI, 2015[3]
*This organizational chart depicts the command structure of the Chief of Naval Operations. Command changes have most likely occurred since the chart’s publication and those listed may have been replaced.
Additional Senior Navy Leadership, as of May 2025
| The Honorable John Phelan, Secretary of the Navy |
| Dr. Brett A. Seidle, Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of the Navy |
| Dr. Brett A. Seidle, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN RD&A) |
| Catherine L. Kessmeier, General Counsel, Department of the Navy |
| Alaleh Jenkins, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) |
| Peter Lynch, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations and Environment) |
| Jennifer A. LaTorre, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) |
| Admiral James W. Kilby, Acting Chief of Naval Operations |
| Admiral James W. Kilby, Vice Chief of Naval Operations |
| James M. Honea, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy |
| Biographies for additional senior Navy leaders and flag officers |
Updated by Kristin Stiner, May 2025
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