Who does NOT take precedence over the Chief of Naval Operations?

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff does not take precedence over the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) because the CNO is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and serves as the senior naval officer. The role of the CNO is to provide operational and strategic guidance specifically for the Navy, and while the Chairman coordinates the efforts of all the branches of the military, the CNO maintains an equal standing with other service chiefs as part of the Joint Chiefs. Therefore, the CNO operates within a specific military domain and retains authority over naval operations and policy.

In contrast, other positions like General Officer, Navy Commander, or Vice Admiral have defined ranks and responsibilities within the hierarchy of the Navy, but they fall under the command structure where the CNO holds a higher position of authority and command specifically regarding the Navy's functions and operations.