Train, Certify and Provide Combat-Ready Forces
Train, certify and provide combat-ready Navy forces to combatant commanders that are capable of conducting prompt, sustained naval, joint and combined operations in support of U.S. national interests. 

Plan and Execute Assigned Service Functions
Command and control subordinate Navy forces and shore activities during the planning and execution of assigned service functions in support of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). 

Provide Operational Planning and Coordination Support
Provide operational planning and coordination support to Commander, U.S. Northern Command/Commander, U.S. Element North American Aerospace Defense Command, and Commander, U.S. Strategic Command. 

Plan and Execute Joint Missions
Command and control subordinate forces during the planning and execution of joint missions as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Northern Command (USNAVNORTH) to Commander, U.S. Northern Command.