Who approves the mission of Strategic Weapons Facilities?

• A. Secretary of the Navy
• B. Commandant of the Marine Corps
• C. Chief of Naval Operations
• D. Director of Naval Intelligence

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is who has the authority to authorize the mission for Navy facilities that handle strategic weapons. In the Navy, the senior uniformed officer who oversees all Navy forces and their operations is the Chief of Naval Operations. This officer is responsible for approving how Navy assets are used and what missions they pursue, which includes strategic facilities. The Secretary of the Navy sets policy and oversees resources, but the day-to-day mission direction for Navy forces comes from the CNO. The other roles—the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the Director of Naval Intelligence—have different responsibilities and do not approve Navy facility missions. So, the Chief of Naval Operations is the one who approves the mission.