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Utility Navigation

OMAO administers the NOAA fleet of ships & aircraft and trains divers to safely facilitate Earth observation.

Mission & Statutory Authority

OMAO's Mission

To safely deliver effective Earth observation capabilities, integrate emerging technologies, and provide a specialized, flexible, and reliable team responsive to NOAA and the nation.

OMAO's Vision

To be the nation's trusted leader for innovative, adaptive, and reliable oceanic and atmospheric observation platforms.

Statutory Authority

More information about OMAO's mission and responsibilities can be found in the U.S. Department of Commerce's Organization Orders (DOO 25-5, Section 11).

You are here: https://www.omao.noaa.gov/learn/about-omao/mission-statutory-authority
Reviewed: November 7, 2015. Contact us with page issues.

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