The Deputy Chief for Operations assists the Chief, PNP in the exercise of responsibilities relative to PNP operations, intelligence, plans, police-community relations and investigation activities. He likewise assists the Chief, PNP in directing, controlling and supervising the national operational support units such as Maritime Group, Aviation Security Group, Narcotics Group, Special Action Group, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Civil Security Group, Intelligence Group, Traffic Management Group, Police Security and Protection Office, Police Community Relations Group and Crime Laboratory Group. As third in command, he exercises duties that may be delegated to him or as directed by the Chief, PNP.