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BuPers is similar to the human resources department of a corporation. BuPers provides administrative leadership, policy planning, and general oversight of the Navy and handles personnel records and assignments. |
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BuShips responsibilities included supervising the design, construction, conversion, procurement, maintenance, and repair of ships and other craft for the Navy; managing shipyards, repair facilities, laboratories, and shore stations; developing specifications for fuels and lubricants; and conducting salvage operations. | |
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BuAer is
responsible for Naval aviation, both ashore and afloat |
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BuDocks is the
branch responsible for building and maintaining navy
yards, dry docks, and other
facilities relating to ship construction,
maintenance, and repair. BuDocks Includes the
SeaBees |
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BuMed is
responsible for hospitals and clinics and medical
personnel in the Navy and Marine Corps. |
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BuWeps is
responsible to the development and maintenance of Naval
weapon systems |
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US Marine Corps As part of the US Navy, Medical Corpsman, and other Naval personnel serving with the Marines wear Marine uniforms but, with Navy rank insignia |
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