Who is responsible for maintaining Navy Regulations?

The responsibility for maintaining Navy Regulations lies with the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). The CNO oversees the operations of the Navy and ensures that regulations are up-to-date, relevant, and effectively applied across all naval activities. By maintaining these regulations, the CNO ensures that Navy personnel operate within a structured framework that promotes discipline, cohesion, and mission readiness. The role of the CNO includes the authority to manage how these regulations are implemented and adhered to across the fleet, thereby playing a crucial part in maintaining good order and discipline in the Navy.

The other positions, such as the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Defense, have broader administrative and policy-making roles that encompass the entire Navy and defense operations, rather than focusing specifically on the maintenance of Navy Regulations. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, while responsible for the Marine Corps regulations and policies, does not have authority over Navy Regulations.