Who assigns personnel to the supply department for temporary duty?

The Executive Officer plays a crucial role in the management and operational efficiency of a Navy ship or base. Specifically, this individual is responsible for overseeing various departments and ensuring the smooth functioning of operations, which includes assigning personnel to different departments as needed. In the context of assigning personnel for temporary duty in the supply department, the Executive Officer's authority allows for effective allocation of resources and personnel based on immediate operational requirements.

Although the Commanding Officer has a broader overall authority, it is typically the Executive Officer who handles the day-to-day personnel management decisions, including temporary assignments. The Food Service Officer focuses primarily on food service operations, while TYCOM (Type Commander) provides oversight and support at a higher level but is not directly involved in day-to-day personnel assignments. Therefore, the Executive Officer is correctly identified as the one who assigns personnel to the supply department for temporary duty.