verb (used with object) 1. to apply water or some other liquid to (something or someone) for the purpose of cleansing; cleanse by dipping, rubbing, or scrubbing in water or some other liquid. 2. to remove (dirt, stains, paint, or any matter) by or as by the action of water (usually followed by out, off, etc.): to wash grime out of clothing.
NAVFAC Headquarters (HQ) is an Echelon II Systems Command (SYSCOM) reporting to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) through the Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO).
NAVFAC Atlantic (LANT), NAVFAC Pacific (PAC), NAVFAC Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC), and the Navy Crane Center (NCC) are Echelon III Commands and report to NAVFAC HQ. The Echelon IV Commands report to LANT and PAC, respectively. NAVFAC EURAFSWA is an Echelon IV Command and reports to NAVFAC LANT.