e. U.S. Atlantic Command

The U.S. Atlantic Command (USLANTCOM) is predominately a naval command that exercises operational command of the Atlantic Ocean and contiguous land areas. Admiral Wesley L. McDonald, USN (USCINCLANT) has three sub-unified commands reporting to him: U.S. Forces, Caribbean; Icelandic Defense Forces; and U.S. Forces, Azores. In addition to serving as USCINCLANT, Admiral McDonald also serves as Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic (SACLANT), a major NATO command. Previously, USCINCLANT had also occupied a third position: commander of his Navy component command. However, during October 1985, another 4-star admiral will be assigned to perform the duties of Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT).

In addition to his Navy component command, USCINCLANT has Army and Air Force component commands. The current command relationships of the U.S. Atlantic Command are shown in Chart 5

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The U.S. military action in Grenada in October 1983 was undertaken through the unified command structure with USCINCLANT exercising control of the operation.

f. U.S. Pacific Command

Similar to the U.S. Atlantic Command, the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) is predominately a naval command that exercises operational command of the Pacific Ocean and contiguous land areas. Admiral Ronald J. Hays, USN (USCINCPAC) has two sub-unified commands: U.S. Forces, Japan and U.S. Forces, Korea. During the Vietnam War, USPACOM had a third sub-unified command: the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam.

In addition to his sub-unified commands, USCINCPAC has three Service component commands reporting to him. These command relationships are shown in Chart 5-7.