We prepare and maintain Headquarters Naval District Washington operations and contingency plans pertaining to civil defense, civil disturbances, domestic emergencies, and disaster preparedness.  We Review plans of other activities in Naval District Washington to ensure interpretability with Headquarters Naval District Washington plans.

The Operations Department coordinates with other military services and federal, state and local governments regarding matters of mutual concurrence, including military support of civil authorities during emergencies and joint participation in ceremonial functions.

We plan and direct Navy participation in official ceremonies and special events in the Washington area, including:
   

	Retirement ceremonies and major tenant and flag changes of command
	Full honors arrival ceremonies for distinguished visitor hosted by the CNO
	State, official, and special military funerals
	Presidential Inaugural events
	Joint ceremonies for the President and the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
	National holiday observances

We plan and oversee the training, equipping, and scheduling of the Navy Ceremonial Guard.

We operate and maintain the Display Ship BARRY (DD-933) as a public display ship at the Naval Station Washington.  In addition, we support ceremonies and special events conducted onboard the ship.

We provide waterfront facilities and services at the Naval District Washington Anacostia Annex.  We oversee operation and maintenance of Naval District Washington service craft and small boats, including the Commandant's Barge.

We provide and assign berthing facilities and coordinate logistics support for ships visiting Washington, DC and the City of Alexandria.  We support ship visits to other ports in the Naval District Washington, including Baltimore and Annapolis, as required.

We provide or coordinate utility craft use with civilian and military authorities in emergencies throughout Naval District Washington.

We provides oil spill and hazardous material containment and cleanup in waterways in Naval District Washington.

We provides fire prevention and protection and oil or hazardous material response for the Naval District Washington Anacostia Annex, Bellevue Housing, Bolling Air Force Base, and the Naval Research Laboratory.  We provide fire prevention (inspection) service to other federal activities or buildings in the Naval District Washington, as agreed.

We provide crash and rescue forces and equipment for helicopter operations at Naval District Washington Anacostia Annex, Bolling Air Force Base, and the Naval Research Laboratory.  We provide support and equipment for Presidential helicopter operations.

We provide for physical security and traffic control at the Naval District Washington Anacostia Annex and Bellevue Housing.

We administer the Naval District Washington Casualty Assistance Calls Program as directed by the Bureau of Naval Personnel.

Director: (202) 433-6340