CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND ORIENTATION The basic organization of the Department of the Navy (DON) is very important to new members of the Navy.  Knowing  the  organizational  structure  will  help you understand the reasons for certain policies and procedures.  The  Basic  Military  Requirements Training  Manual  (BMR  TRAMAN)  provides  the organizational breakdown and applicable explanations for the Navy. It also includes the basic organizational shipboard elements. The information provided in this chapter complements those organizations that are explained in the BMR. It is highly recommended that you thoroughly understand these organizations before reading the rest of this chapter. With this information you  will  be  able  to  clearly  see  how  the  mission, establishment of the Dental Technician (DT) rating, Navy enlisted classifications, and the organization of the Dental Corps affect your role as a dedicated and professional  Navy  Dental  Technician. Details of casualty care and emergencies are discussed in. later chapters. ORGANIZATION The Medical Department of the Navy is composed of  the  Medical  Corps  (MC),  Dental  Corps  (DC), Medical Service Corps (MSC), Nurse Corps (NC), the Hospital Corps (HC), and the Dental Technician (DT) rating. As members of the Navy Medical Department, Dental  Technicians  should  be  familiar  with  the responsibilities of the Chief of Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED). CHIEF OF BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY MISSION The  DT  rating  has  a  twofold  mission.  Your primary function is to assist Navy dental officers in providing  dental  care  to  personnel  of  the  uniformed services, active duty Navy and Marine Corps, and other persons authorized by law to receive dental treatment. The objective of this dental care is to prevent or remedy diseases, disabilities, and injuries of the teeth, jaws, and related structures, which may directly or indirectly interfere with the operational readiness and the performance of military duties. During  combat,  mass  casualty,  or  emergency situations at sea or ashore, DTs must, when directed, integrate   with   medical   personnel   and   perform paramedical  assignments.  This  assistance  will include, but not be limited to, aid in the care, treatment, and evacuation of mass casualties in combat or a disaster. Emergency care or treatment that you may provide will include artificial respiration, treatment of shock,  control  of  hemorrhage,  bandaging  and splinting,   cleansing   and   treatment   of   wounds, maintenance of patient airway, and preparation of casualties for movement. DTs in an emergency care scenario will be under the direct supervision of the cognizant Navy Medical Corps officer, if present. The  Chief  of  BUMED  is  tasked  with  the responsibility  of  ensuring  personnel  and  material readiness of shore activities as assigned by the Chief of Naval  Operations  (CNO).  Other  responsibilities include, but are not limited to; developing health care policy and providing primary and technical support of all  shore-based  treatment  facilities  and  operating forces of the Navy and Marine Corps. The Chief of BUMED is located in Washington, DC, and reports to the CNO. Medical treatment facilities (MTFs) and dental treatment facilities (DTFs) throughout the Navy report to the responsible line commanders (RLCs) and BUMED. CHIEF OF THE DENTAL CORPS The Chief of the Dental Corps works directly for the Chief of BUMED and develops, coordinates, evaluates,  advises,  monitors,  and  represents  the Medical  Department  on  policies,  plans,  and requirements affecting Navy dental officers. The Chief acts as the Medical Department’s spokesperson for all dental professional matters relating to military and civilian counterparts. DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL DEPARTMENT ENLISTED PERSONNEL 1-1 The Director of Medical Department Enlisted Personnel is the principal advisor to the Chief of