Naval Forces are headed by an Officer of General rank appointed as " Commander of Naval Forces ", designed by a presidential decree . For the achievement of the assigned missions, the Algerian Naval Forces Command comprises:

• a Staff;
• an Inspection;
• Arms divisions;
• National Coastguard Service ;
• services and specialized offices.

regional command :

• Western Maritime Seaboard;
• Central Maritime Seaboard ;
• Eastern Maritime Seaboard.

training structures :

• Training schools;
• Training centers.