What is the primary function of Navy Human Resources?

• A. Oversees human resources policy and planning for officer and enlisted personnel.
• B. Delivering Human Resources expertise to define, recruit, develop, assign, and retain a highly-skilled workforce for the Navy Total Force mission.
• C. Manages naval logistics and inventory control.
• D. Oversees aviation maintenance training.

Answer: (B)

Navy Human Resources focuses on the people side of readiness, providing the expertise and services to define, recruit, develop, assign, and retain the workforce needed for the Navy Total Force mission. This means guiding the entire personnel lifecycle—hiring the right talent, developing skills, placing sailors and civilian staff in the right roles, and keeping skilled personnel in the force to meet mission requirements. The aim is a integrated, ready team across the whole Navy, including active duty, reserves, and civilians. Other options describe important tasks but do not capture the full end-to-end human resources function that supports the Total Force.