Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 32 - National Defense |
Subtitle A - Department of Defense |
Chapter VI - Department of the Navy |
SubChapter A - United States Navy Regulations and Official Records |
Part 700 - United States Navy Regulations and Official Records |
Subpart D - The Chief of Naval Operations |
§ 700.401 - Precedence.
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§ 700.401 Precedence.
The Chief of Naval Operations, while so serving, has the grade of admiral. In the performance of duties within the Department of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations takes precedence above all other officers of the naval service, except an officer of the naval service who is serving as Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.