Commander, Navy Installations

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) is an Echelon II shore command of the United States Navy, responsible for the operation and management of all Navy shore installations worldwide. Reporting directly to the Chief of Naval Operations, CNIC serves as the Navy's shore integrator, designing and developing integrated solutions for the sustainment and development of Navy shore infrastructure.

Headquartered at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., CNIC oversees a vast network comprising 10 regions, 70 installations, and 123 Naval Operations Support Centers. This extensive structure enables CNIC to provide comprehensive support to the Navy's Fleet, Fighter, and Family. The organization's mission is encapsulated in its motto: "Sustaining the Fleet, Enabling the Fighter, Supporting the Family."

Fleet, Fighter, and Family Support

Fleet Support: CNIC ensures that all installation requirements necessary to train and operate the Fleets—such as ports, airfields, and training ranges—are maintained and ready, regardless of operational tempo.

Fighter Support: The command facilitates the manning, training, and equipping of the Navy's fighting force, ensuring installations are capable of supporting these critical functions.

Family Support: CNIC provides quality of life programs, including housing, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) services, child care, and youth programs, to support the well-being of service members and their families.

CNIC's responsibilities encompass a wide range of services, including port operations, airfields, housing, fleet and family readiness programs, public safety, and environmental stewardship. By managing these diverse aspects, CNIC plays a pivotal role in maintaining the operational readiness and effectiveness of the U.S. Navy.

Locations and Regional Presence

The command's global presence is organized into several regions, each responsible for specific geographic areas:

• Naval District Washington: Headquartered at the Washington Navy Yard, this region oversees installations in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and parts of Maryland.
• Navy Region Northwest: Based in Silverdale, Washington, managing installations in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Iowa.
• Navy Region Southwest: Headquartered in San Diego, California, overseeing installations in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico.
• Navy Region Southeast: Based in Jacksonville, Florida, managing installations in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.
• Navy Region Mid-Atlantic: Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, overseeing installations in multiple states including Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
• Navy Region Hawaii: Based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, managing installations in Hawaii.
• Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central: Headquartered in Naples, Italy, overseeing installations in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
• Navy Region Japan: Commanded by Commander Naval Forces Japan, managing installations in Japan, the Indian Ocean, and Singapore.
• Navy Region Korea: Commanded by Commander Naval Forces Korea, overseeing installations in South Korea.
• Joint Region Marianas: Commanded by Commander Naval Forces Marianas, managing installations in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
• Navy Region Center Singapore: Commanded by Commander, Task Force 73/Logistic Group Western Pacific, overseeing installations in Singapore.
• Additional Locations:
  • Virginia Beach, VA, USA
  • Portsmouth, VA, USA
  • New Orleans, LA, USA
  • Norfolk, VA, USA
  • Coronado, CA, USA
  • Honolulu, HI, USA
  • Baltimore, MD, USA
  • Arlington, VA, USA
  • Everett, WA, USA
  • Hampton, VA, USA
  • Gulfport, MS, USA
  • Seal Beach, CA, USA
  • Jacksonville, FL, USA

Through its comprehensive management and support services, CNIC plays a crucial role in ensuring the operational readiness and effectiveness of the U.S. Navy, thereby contributing to national security and global stability.