Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
The Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) is an echelon III command of the United States Navy, which serves as the single functional command to centrally manage current and future readiness, resources, manning, training and equipping of the United States Navy's 21,000 expeditionary forces who are currently serving in every theater of operation. The NECC was established in January 2006. NECC is a subordinate command of the Navy's Fleet Forces Command.
| Navy Expeditionary Combat Command | |
|---|---|
The seal of the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command. | |
| Active | 2006 – present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Echelon III command |
| Role | Expeditionary Warfare |
| Size | 21,000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach, U.S. |
| Engagements | Global War on Terrorism |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | RDML Bradley J. Andros, USN |
NECC components offer functions such as command and control of expeditionary warfare operations, training, maritime and port security, logistics support, construction, littoral and coastal warfare and patrol, coastal riverine warfare, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), expeditionary diving and combat salvage, and combat photography.