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U. S . S U B M A R I N E S… B E C A U S E S T E A L T H M A T T E R S
COLUMBIA
CLASS
U.S. Navy’s
Next Generation
SSBN
INSIDE
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U . S. S U B M A R I N E S… B E C A U S E S T E A L T H M A T T E R S
T h e O f f i c i a l M aga z i ne o f t h e U . S . S ubma r i ne Fo r ce
FORCE COMMANDER’S CORNER

COLUMBIA CLASS Vice Adm. Joseph E. Tofalo, USN
U.S. Navy’s Commander, Submarine Forces
4 Next Generation SSBN
Issue No. 64
U.S. Diesel Boats? Never Again!

6 by Cmdr. Cameron Aljilani, Undersea Warfare Division (OPNAV N97) Undersea Warriors,
Greetings from Norfolk! Times are changing fast. The first decade of the 21st century saw our Navy primarily
Q&A with Rear Adm. Goggins focused on a land war against Middle Eastern regional threats. Our emphasis was on power projection ashore and
10 by Columbia Class Program (PMS 397) fighting from relatively uncontested littorals. Since then we have clearly shifted our emphasis toward high-end combat
in contested blue water against near-peer competitors. With the increased capability and capacity of our challengers
both individually and collectively, the Submarine Force must likewise concentrate on its overall lethality including
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Teaching Submarine Leadership:
A Commanding Officer’s Responsibility
each submarine’s high-end combat effectiveness.
Let me give you a few examples of what the Submarine Force is doing to meet these new challenges. We’ve re-
by Cmdr. Scott McGinnis invigorated submarine tactical development by establishing a new Undersea Warfighting Development Center in
Groton, Conn. The Center is leading new lines of effort; reorganizing and rekindling
JOOY Week Through One Junior Officer’s Eyes our Tactical Analysis Group; and significantly increasing the quantity and quality “… your Submarine
18 by Lt. Krisandra Hardy of tactical development exercises. Beyond new tactics, we’re working to increase the
Force remains “on
amount of sub-on-sub experience our crews get.
We’ve better “tuned” our Fleet Response Training Plan to both support our empha- scene, unseen” all
The Submarine Learning Channel Surfaces
22 by William Kenny, Submarine Learning Center Public Affairs
sis on the high-end fight and, more basically, to ensure we are working on the right over the world today,
things at the right times in the pre-deployment ramp-up. We eliminated a low-payoff
basic training period for crews coming off a deployment vice coming out of a ship- providing unequaled
yard. We’ve eliminated duplication and focused the Tactical Readiness Evaluation on access with influence
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Pacific and Atlantic Submarine Force Organization Map
high-end warfighting and focused the pre-deployment evaluation on our challenging because we have
peacetime missions that the unit is about to go do. We’ve expanded the Pre-Overseas
Movement period and right-sized the spacing of focused Intermediate and Advanced the finest Officers
Training Periods. and Sailors in the
Beyond that, we are looking at our foundational crew competencies in new ways. world.”
The Force Improvement and Operational Safety, or FIOS, program is the linchpin of
this effort. This program was the source of our 2015 policy shifting all submarines to
a 24-hour sleep cycle to reduce crew fatigue and mishap risk. We implemented an Operational Safety Officer aboard
each submarine in 2016. Last year, we established a new Operational Fundamentals Core Competency, with emphasis
on Operational Planning, Communication and Dialogue, and Assessment and Improvement, and integrated human
-factors science into our training and doctrine for the first time.
We’re also improving missile, torpedo, and electronic warfare capability and capacity, servicing targets in all domains.
20 Finally, as discussed in the last issue, we are working to achieve a family of unmanned vehicles to complement each
submarine’s reach and capability. These systems allow a CO to be in multiple places at once. The unmanned vehicles
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can do the “dull, dirty, and dangerous” missions to help meet our capacity requirements while the manned platform
takes on the high-end capability missions that only a professionally crewed submarine can do.
So that’s a quick summary of what the Submarine Force is doing to adapt to our new threat environment. But one
An artistic rendering of a
Columbia-class ballistic missile
3 Force Commander’s Corner thing certainly hasn’t changed; your Submarine Force remains “on scene, unseen” all over the world today, providing
unequaled access with influence because we have the finest Officers and Sailors in the world. It is only through the
submarine (SSN-826) conducting
surface operations. Courtesy of
4 Division Director’s Corner continuous self-improvement and leadership of each of us individually and collectively as a team that we will meet the
challenges of the future.
General Dynamics-Electric Boat.
5 Masthead/Medal of Honor Tribute Thank you for all you do – keep charging!
Thank you for all you do – keep charging!
26 Sailors First
27 Downlink
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I recently relieved as the Director of Undersea Warfare (N97), and I am very impressed with the acceleration of capabil-
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O M E DA L O F H O N O R M O M E N T O
ity development for the Undersea Domain over the past few years. As the new Director, my focus is to ensure the Undersea Cmdr. Brook
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Domain is appropriately resourced to be ready and lethal today while pursuing capabilities to ensure our nation’s success in COMSUBPAC Public Affairs Officer
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I would like to acknowledge our progress over the last year in the two primary warfighting missions: Strategic Deterrence Senior Editor,
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On the Strategic Deterrence front, DoD’s number one priority is to ensure the most survivable leg of the nuclear deter-
Military Editor: Lt.Thomas
ManagingEditor: Cmdr. Wayne
Lee Grasdock
Senior Editor: John Whipple
rent triad is sustained and modernized to support the requirements of 10 operational SSBNs. We have performed remarkable
Managing Editor: Mike Smith
work to extend the 30-year service life of the Ohio-class submarine to 42 years, and we are
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committed to modernizing this platform with the sensors and systems similar to the newest
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“The United States fast attack submarines. We have no margin for delay in the delivery of the Columbia-class Charter
UNDERSEA WARFARE is the professional magazine of the under-
must retain over- and there are scores of personnel working tirelessly to ensure the successful class transition Charter
sea warfare community. Its purpose is to educate its readers
UNDERSEA WARFARE is the professional magazinewith
of the under-
match—the combi- while achieving all STRATCOM requirements. The Columbia detailed design contract has on undersea
sea warfare
lar focus
warfare
oncommunity.
missions and programs,
Its purpose
U.S. submarines. is to educate
This journal
a particu-
its readers
will also draw
been awarded to Electric Boat; construction of the lead ship will start in FY21, and at-sea on undersea warfare missions and programs, with a particu-
nation of capabilities upon the Submarine Force’s rich historical legacy to instill
lar focus on U.S. submarines. This journal will also draw
testing in FY27. The Columbia-class’ first patrol is scheduled for FY31. a sensethe
upon of Submarine
pride and professionalism amonglegacy
Force’s rich historical community
to instill
in sufficient scale to Shifting now to the TUSW—one of our priorities for undersea warfare is ensuring we amembers
sense of and
pridetoand
enhance reader awareness
professionalism among of the increasing
community
relevance of undersea warfare for our nation’s defense.
prevent enemy suc- have sufficient forces to meet our Combatant Commander needs, both in peace and war. members and to enhance reader awareness of the increasing
relevance of undersea warfare for our nation’s defense.
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress presented
The opinions and assertions herein are the personal views of the Medal of Honor to Torpedoman Second Class Henry Breault, USN for
cess and to ensure The most recent Force Structure Assessment, published in early 2017, requires 66 subma- The opinions
the authors and
and doassertions hereinreflect
not necessarily are thethe
personal
officialones of
views service as set forth in the following Citatation:
that America’s sons rines. We are committed to building at least two Virginia-class boats per year, even while the
of
authors
of the and do not necessarily
U.S. Government,
the U.S. Government,
Department
reflect the
the Department official views
of Defense,
of the Navy. the Department of Defense, or the
or the
construction starts on the Columbia. Today’s global environment is evolving and the Virginia Department of the Navy. “For heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the U.S.
and daughters will class is evolving with it. Block III introduced the Virginia payload tubes and Block V will
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U.S. Diesel Boats?
by Cmdr. Cameron Aljilani, Undersea Warfare Division (OPNAV N97)
Never Again!
To properly address why the U.S. Navy doesn’t buy diesel submarines, it is
worthwhile to review the purpose of the Navy. From the CNO’s “Design for
Maintaining Maritime Superiority,” The Navy is a global, forward-deployed
force capable of power projection “from the sea floor to space, from deep
water to the littorals, and in the information domain.” This strategic guid-
ance is consistent with our 240-year history of enabling sea control and
power projection from the sea around the world to further our national
interests. There are several characteristics that make nuclear-powered
submarines uniquely capable to meet these global requirements. They are:
speed, endurance, weapons volume and diversity, sensor capacity, stealth,
sustainability, and cost.
Speed fected by weather or adversary surface sur- period. For diesel submarines, endurance “on to accommodate unexpected circumstances.
veillance. For perspective, a 2,000-nautical station” is limited by the fuel capacity that
Sun Tzu said in “The Art of War,” “Speed
is the essence of war. Take advantage of the mile (nm) transit from Guam to the South remains after the transit, the duration of the
Nuclear-powered submarines do not have
these operational limitations; long transits
“A submarine’s ability to maneuver at high speeds
enemy’s unpreparedness; travel by unexpect- China Sea would take about 12 days for operation, and the transit distance required are quick, there is no need to create snorkel is the key to repositioning within a theater of inter-
a diesel submarine at 7 knots and about to reach a place to refuel. Endurance in a
ed routes and strike him where he has taken
no precautions.” A submarine’s ability to three days for a nuclear submarine operat- stealthy “mission posture” is limited by the
windows, there is no need for fuel or battery
safety margin management, and there is no
est and for maintaining the initiative in peacetime
maneuver at high speeds is the key to repo- ing at 25 knots. need to find an opportunity to securely need to budget fuel for the return transit. or wartime engagements. Speed is vital.”
sitioning within a theater of interest and for Speed is also essential when intercepting snorkel to recharge batteries. In addition,
maintaining the initiative in peacetime or targets, running down an evader, or escap- diesel submarines need to manage a safety Weapon Volume and Diversity
wartime engagements. Speed is vital. ing from a pursuing adversary. Unclassified margin of reserve battery capacity or fuel Because submarines operate alone far for- missiles or an equivalent volume of other Sensor Capacity—Space, Weight,
Speed gives U.S. submarines the agility estimates of high-end Russian or Chinese ward without logistical support, it is vital payloads for a total ordnance load of 64 Power, and Cooling
to respond to contingencies worldwide. nuclear submarines and warships suggest that they carry enough ordnance to make torpedoes/missiles. On Los-Angeles-class In addition to weapons, submarine payloads
For diesel submarines, the fastest transit they can operate at speeds in excess of 30 the risk involved in getting in and out worth submarines and the Virginia-class Block include sensor systems such as sound navi-
posture would be on the surface—an oper- knots. By comparison, a Japanese Soryu- the impact the submarine makes on sta- I and II submarines, the vertical payload gation and ranging (SONAR), periscopes,
ationally unsatisfactory approach. The best class submarine has a maximum speed of tion. Modern diesel submarines carry from volume is 12 21” tubes. Only on the Block and electromagnetic warfare systems. Each
submerged transit speed for a diesel sub- 20 knots submerged but can only maintain 8 to 24 weapons, almost all of which are III Virginias and beyond submarines does of these systems imposes a structural foot-
marine is around 7 knots and depends to this speed for a brief sprint, after which it launched from the torpedo tubes. Nuclear- an 87-inch payload volume exist. Therefore, print—the SONAR array, the mast arrange-
some degree on the weather and adversary would have to disengage. powered fast attack submarines, in contrast, a nuclear submarine can carry a payload ment, the processing and display equip-
surface surveillance, which can complicate carry 36 weapons that are a combination that is about three times as large as a diesel ment—that involves space and weight,
snorkeling operations to recharge the bat- Endurance of 12 vertical and 24 horizontal weapons. submarine payload, depending on the diesel including shock mounting, maintenance
tery. Today’s Virginia-class submarines can Submarine endurance is the ability to transit Virgnia-class submarines equipped with submarine in the comparison, and can carry access, and repair parts storage. In addition,
operate at three to four times that speed, far from home and then operate unsup- the Virginia Payload Module will be able a much more flexible range of payloads able each of these systems places a demand on
sustain that speed indefinitely, and is unaf- ported in a mission posture for an extended to carry an additional 28 Tomahawk-sized to support a wider range of missions. electrical power and cooling systems. Diesel
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submarines are smaller and therefore neces- Stealth and Vulnerability no surface or air threats to the diesel sub- contested environment, this regional support set of operational capabilities. Imagine a trial capacity to take on additional projects
sarily must constrain the size of the sensors A well-designed diesel submarine that is pro- marine while recharging. These countries may be unavailable due to political sensitivi- swim-off between the four Type 212 sub- without detracting from the Navy’s current
and support systems they can carry. Large fessionally operated, submerged and running should buy diesel submarines because they ties or physical destruction of infrastructure. marines and a Virginia-class submarine in shipbuilding plan. In fact, the Navy would
acoustic arrays, for example, are problematic. on the battery, and lying in ambush is perhaps are a perfect match for their mission and To compensate for this possibility and Hawaii. Assume a contingency develops like to accelerate production of fast attack
The design and operation of a die- the stealthiest and most capable maritime circumstances. The United States is not in to add operational flexibility, Military in the Western Pacific that requires a flex- submarines beyond two Virginia-class sub-
sel submarine necessitates the limiting or threat today. This particular posture plays this situation. We will not have submarines Sealift Command has a fleet of ships that ible response and a 4,000-nm transit. The marines per year to more quickly reach a
rationing of power and cooling demands, directly to the strengths of a diesel submarine. lying in ambush in our local waters waiting provide underway replenishment. There Virginia-class submarine would be there in total of 66 fast attack submarines but cur-
which often means shutting down systems U.S. Navy submarines have other missions to for a threat to arrive. We have global respon- is no sustainment infrastructure for die- six days, the diesel submarines in more than rent industrial capacity limitations prevent
or system components. Nuclear subma- carry out that are not so well suited to diesel sibilities and a broad range of missions. We sel submarines in the U.S. Navy; a large three weeks. The diesel submarines would immediate acceleration. A new design and
rines are much less constrained on struc- submarines as is the above scenario. And have to transit long distances quickly, and percentage of the equipment on diesels be vulnerable to tracking and interdiction in build effort would detract from existing
ture, power, and cooling. They are able to even in this ideal ambush mission, there are we need the best stealth that can be achieved would be specialized and unique, and so transit due to frequent exposure. When they efforts and would require significant capi-
carry large arrays, large processing banks, other phases of the operation that must be to support this mission set. too would be the support. This entire infra- finally arrive on station, their remaining tal investment in the public and private
long towed arrays, robust display consoles, performed, and in those phases the weak- When a submarine is operating far structure would have to be built up from endurance would be a small fraction of that shipyards to produce, design, and maintain
and the necessary parts and logistic sup- nesses in stealth and vulnerability of diesel forward, the crew must carefully manage scratch, requiring investment in a separate of the Virginia-class submarine. The four diesel submarines and their equipment.
port. Nuclear submarine crews do not submarines come into play. The submarine the risk of detection. All submarines are independent support network compared Type 212s would bring twice as many tor-
have to decide whether they want all of the must transit to its ambush location, it must designed to limit their acoustic signature to nuclear submarines. Nuclear-powered pedoes as the Virginia-class submarine but Real-World Training
systems operating or just some of the sys- periodically recharge while lying in wait, and and can further limit their visual and radar submarines are largely self-sustaining while would have very little mobility to run down One other argument for the U.S. Navy to
tems to conserve resources for a prolonged it must return home. In general, these are not vulnerabilities by not operating at peri- forward deployed and, for the work that adversaries to administer a torpedo attack. have diesel submarines is to be able to train
mission posture until the next snorkel strengths of a diesel submarine. scope depth or, when they are at periscope must be done while forward, the infrastruc- They would bring no strike weapons. with them. Some argue that the procurement
opportunity. In summary, nuclear subma- That said, there are countries whose depth, by minimizing the signature pro- ture already exists and is finely tuned. They would have a limited sensor suite. of diesel submarines would enable more real-
rines have larger and more capable sensors, only submarine mission is local defense. For duced through good operational discipline. They would not be able to transit in the istic training for the U.S. Submarine Force.
more flexibility on sensor options, and are such countries, there would be no transit The signature produced by a diesel subma- Cost company of a carrier strike group due to The U.S. Navy acknowledges the benefit of
able to fully employ those sensors without and the mission location would be in home rine snorkeling is much greater than the The most common argument in favor of speed constraints. They would not be able training with diesel submarines at sea. To
compromise. waters. This also means that there would be signature of a prudently exposed periscope. diesel submarines is that they cost less to to do high speed acoustic searches to clear accomplish this, the Navy has existing ave-
Even with Air-Independent Propulsion build than nuclear submarines. For per- an area. Any repositioning of the diesels nues through bilateral and multilateral train-
systems, which also depend on consum- spective, a German Type 212 diesel subma- would depend on the plan for refueling ing exercises with our allies and through the
Comparitive Analysis at a Glance ables with limited onboard supply, non- rine sold to Norway for delivery in 2019 them—a risky operation when operating Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative, which
nuclear submarines remain more opera- cost 560 million Euros (~US$623M) while far forward. holds Fleet pre-deployment exercises and
Diesel Submarine Nuclear Submarine tionally constrained in speed and flexibility. today’s Block III Virginia-class submarines All this is not to criticize diesel sub- bilateral tactical development events. While
For nuclear submarines, the ability to pro- cost ~US$2.7B. Based on these numbers, marines outright, it is to criticize them as this training is effective, it does not require
Speed Surface: 17 knots Surface: >15 knots
duce essentially unlimited electricity and proponents for diesel submarines argue that a poor match for the operational environ- purchasing diesel submarines.
Submerged: ~20 knots (max) Submerged: >25 knots (max) propulsion while submerged enables limit- the United States could get four diesel sub- ment and requirements facing the U.S. The U.S. Navy not only has no com-
Transit: 7 knots Transit: >25 ing mast exposure to the bare minimum marines for the cost of one Virginia-class Navy. Type 212 submarines would be pelling reason to abandon its nuclear-only
needed for sensor effectiveness. When a submarine. However, this is not an apples- excellent for local operations in European Submarine Force policy, it has every incen-
Edurance Limited by fuel capacity Unlimited nuclear submarine accepts detectability risk to-apples comparison because the four Type littoral waters as part of the German or tive to stay the course. In a world beset
to gain information or conduct an opera- 212 submarines cannot do all the things that Norwegian navy. They would be ineffec- by powerful competitors, rogue nations,
tion—for example, exposing a periscope the one Virginia-class submarine can do. tive, however, in supporting the missions of and violent non-state actors, there is no
Weapons Torpedoes Cruise missiles
or launching a missile—it is a deliberate A closer but still imperfect comparison the U.S. Submarine Force due to their slow question that the United States has an
Cruise missiles Ballistic missiles choice made as a calculated risk in pursuit would be to analyze Australia’s most recent speed, limited endurance, limited payload obligation to ensure the safety and free-
Torpedoes of an operational gain. It is not a step contract with French shipbuilder DCNS size and mix, and their stealth vulner- dom of Americans as well as other less
SEAL Delivery Vehicle imposed on the crew due to a limitation in for 12 Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A sub- abilities. It should be clear to see why diesel powerful partner states and allies. Our
the platform’s performance, as is the case marines (to be modified from nuclear to submarines do not meet the U.S. Navy’s national requirement to operate far forward
Sensors Limited due to space Full array with a diesel submarine forced to snorkel. diesel). This contract was $50B Australian operational requirements. and quickly respond to crises worldwide
dollars (~US$38B) for 12 submarines, requires the speed, stealth, and endurance
Sustainability which averages to about US$3B per sub- Industrial Base inherent in our current and future fast
Power Limited Unlimited Sustainability refers to how effectively the marine including engineering costs for Another aspect to consider is how the Navy attack and ballistic missile submarines.
Navy’s support infrastructure is able to pro- modification, materials, and infrastruc- would build diesel submarines. The cost
Cooling Limited No limitations vide for the needs of the submarine. This ture to build the submarines in Australia. of a single diesel submarine is most appeal-
includes food, repair parts, repair equipment This includes costs for Lockheed Martin’s ing when it is available for purchase off an
Stealth Limited by battery No limitations
and training, crew training, and the avail- Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical already operating production line, but the
ability of fuel and other consumables. As a Systems (SWFTS) advanced fire control United States has not produced a diesel-
forward-deployed Navy, our surface and air and SONAR system, which is used by both powered submarine since 1959. Today, U.S.
Sustainability No infrastructure for support Self-sustaining & existing forces have mature supply lines and a devel-
global infrastructure the United States and Australia. nuclear shipbuilders are designing and pro-
oped expeditionary sustainment capability. When thinking about cost, it is pru- ducing Virginia-class Blocks III, IV, and V
Some of our sustainment capability comes dent to remember that we are not pur- submarines and designing the Columbia-
Cost >$600M ~$2.7B from allied and partner-nation support. In a chasing submarines—we are purchasing a class SSBN, and there is not sufficient indus-
by Columbia Class Program (PMS 397)
Rear Adm. David Goggins (right)

the Columbia Program Director, with
Capt. Tom Smith (left) of the UK MOD
Dreadnought Programme, during
a tour of Electric Boat facilities at
Quonset Point, RI.
David Goggins’ career began as a

Submariner aboard USS Tecumseh (SSBN
How long have you been the Columbia Program Manager?
I took the job in June of 2015.
Prior to Columbia, I served as the Virginia Class Submarine Program
Rear Adm. Goggins
of submarines to minimize design changes that result in increased
costs and prolonged delivery schedules. Maintaining 83% design
completion and the Integrated Enterprise Plan (IEP) are two of many
628) where he served as the Electrical Manager. factors positioning the Columbia-class submarine program to provid-
Assistant, Reactor Controls Assistant, ing needed capability at an affordable price on the timeline needed to
Sonar Officer, and Assistant Operations meet national strategic deterrence requirements.
How does Columbia compare or differ with Ohio?
Officer. He was then selected into the Columbia and Ohio are approximately the same size (approximately 560’ long What is the Integrated Enterprise Plan?
Engineering Duty Officer Community and 43’ diameter compared to approximately 560’ and 42’ diameter) although
and reported to the Supervisor of We are challenging our industrial partners to determine the optimal
there are eight fewer missile tubes on Columbia.
build plan for the Columbia-class across three facilities—Quonset
Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair Rather than develop a new missile system, Navy assessments determined
Point, Groton, and Newport News—while not interrupting the
(SUPSHIP) in Groton, Conn. At this com- it to be more cost-effective to extend the life of the current Trident D5 mis-
current build plan to the Virginia and Ford programs. The IEP is
sile and use the existing Strategic Weapon System design. A key benefit of
mand, he was the Lead Ship Coordinator a comprehensive, government-informed industry initiative evalu-
life extension is that the Navy can avoid the cost and schedule risk of devel-
for PCU Connecticut (SSN 22) from initial ating shipbuilder capability and capacities to ensure readiness to Columbia and Dreadnought Construction teams during a tour of Electric
oping an upgraded or new weapon system at the same time it is building a
hull construction to the initial stages of construct and deliver the Columbia-class in concert with the other Boat Facilities at Quonset Point.
new class of submarine.
post-shakedown availability planning. ships. The IEP provides the overall framework of the required facil-
Columbia will also share systems and components from Virginia class What milestones have been achieved to date?
ity investments, manning, hiring requirements, and trade school
Subsequent shore duty tours included such as the ship control system, sonar, torpedo fire control, radio, universal
demands, as well as the strategy to prepare the vendor base for the The Columbia Program completed the Defense Acquisition Board
serving as the Assistant Repair Officer modular masts, sanitary system, pumps, and valves. This commonality
significant increase in workload. (DAB) review for Milestone B approval on November 4, 2016. An
will result in significantly reduced logistics costs in addition to the savings
at Naval Submarine Support Facility Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) granted Milestone B
incurred from leveraging existing technology.
in New London, Conn.; SeaWolf Class approval on January 4, 2017. Milestone B is the Milestone Decision
The Columbia design incorporates a life-of-ship reactor that will not
Project Officer and Program Manager’s Authority (MDA) to enter into the Engineering & Manufacturing
require the mid-life refueling performed on Ohio-class submarines, enabling
Representative at SUPSHIP Groton; SSGN Development (EMD) phase of acquisition. In its simplest form, it
the planned force of 12 Columbia SSBNs to provide the same at-sea pres-
is the transition from preliminary design to detailed design efforts.
Conversion Project Officer and Program ence as the current force of 14 Ohio SSBNs.
During the EMD phase, Columbia will complete all needed hard-
Manager’s Representative at SUPSHIP Columbia also integrates an electric drive propulsion train along with
ware and software detailed design, component development, and
other mission-essential technologies to ensure the platform remains surviv-
Groton; Virginia Class Submarine Assistant engineering integration efforts in addition to conducting develop-
able through the 2080s.
Program Manager (APM) for Post Delivery mental testing and evaluation to prepare for production.
and APM for New Construction; and a On September 21, 2017, the Navy awarded the Detail Design
staff assignment within the Office of What is your assessment of the Columbia-class program status? and Construction Readiness contract to General Dynamics -
Columbia is on track to commence long lead time material procurement for Electric Boat (GDEB).
Chief of Naval Operations, Undersea
the lead ship next year, commence construction in FY21, and to deliver the
Warfare Division (N97). first Columbia-class submarine to the Fleet in FY28 with initial deployments in What does the Detail Design and Construction Readiness
FY31. To ensure we are on track, we have established a key program metric to contract include?
achieve 83% design completion at construction start, and today we are right on The scope of the Detail Design and Construction Readiness con-
our goal. The push for a high design maturity (>80% complete) as of construc- tract includes completion of detail design, Missile Tube Module
tion start comes from lessons learned during the construction of previous classes Early missile tube quad pack during proof of concept testing at Electric Boat.
In addition to validating our construction techniques, early
production of the MTM will provide the program much needed
schedule margin to ensure we deliver Columbia on time.
The Return
of a “Classic”
What challenges lay ahead?
The biggest challenges are vendor base readiness and program afford-
ability. For Columbia, we established a Design for Affordability
program early in the acquisition process as well as the IEP discussed
earlier. We have challenged each member of the team, both govern-
ment and contractor, to seek opportunities to drive cost savings
while maintaining requirements. This has certainly reaped its ben-
efits as specifically cited in the Milestone B Acquisition Decision
Rear Adm. David Goggins (right) during a tour of EB facilities at Quonset Memorandum as the total reduction from the original procurement U.S. naval uniforms are a visual display of the proud heritage of
Point. cost estimate has been nearly 40%, approximately $50B in 2017. We our maritime fighting forces. One of the most important uniform
aggressively pursue cost reduction opportunities, which allows for a initiatives for Submariners is the reintroduction of the “submarine
(MTM) prototyping, component and technology development, more affordable fleet. sweater” as an official uniform item. U.S. submarine Sailors have
cost reduction efforts, and United Kingdom (UK)-unique design Another significant challenge is executability. We must execute
and manufacturing efforts for the Dreadnought-class SSBN
worn the sweater in various forms since World War I and typically
the design products and construction process on time. Just as been an olive drab (brown), five button, V-neck sweater, made of
Common Missile Compartment. with cost, we are challenging our team to drive margin into the
100 percent wool or 100 percent acrylic fabric. Although autho-
schedule because in our business, if you are on schedule, you are
What is the next major milestone? rized as organizational clothing, the sweater was never formally
behind. Our team is answering that challenge by driving opportu-
Our next milestone will be in 2020 with the Lead Ship Authorization nities to create schedule margin in component development and included in the Navy’s uniform regulations. The sweater was
DAB. At this DAB, we will gain authorization from the MDA to advance construction opportunities. We are also conducting deep originally worn by diesel boat sailors to keep them warm during
commence construction on Columbia. dives into the construction process, ensuring we can execute from operations in colder climates. Unlike nuclear-powered submarines,
Prior to our Lead Ship Authorization decision point in 2020, a work force, facilities, and assembly standpoint. diesel submarines have to manage the electricity used for auxiliary
the program will verify the maturity of its design through the We will deliver an on-time and affordable platform. loads, which includes cooling and heating systems. While the wool
Critical Design Review and its readiness to commence construc- Navy peacoat provided warmth, it was too restrictive to wear below
tion through the conduct of a Production Readiness Review. Where will the Columbia-class submarine be built? decks on a submarine.
GDEB in Groton is the prime contractor and is responsible for The proposed uniform change is in response to overwhelming
What, if anything, is already being built? the design, construction, and delivery of the 12 Columbia-class Submarine Force feedback regarding the desire to have a uniquely
We have begun construction of the lead ship MTM first article pro- submarines. Huntington-Ingalls Industries (HII)-Newport News identifiable, historically-based, standard submarine uniform item.
totype. The MTM is composed of four quad packs, with each quad Shipbuilding (NNS) in Newport News, Va. will participate in the The submarine sweater represents the rich history of the Subma-
pack consisting of four missile tubes and their associated hardware design and construction of major assemblies and modules, leverag- rine Force, is well coordinated with the Service Khaki and Enlisted
support equipment. ing their experience on Virginia-class submarines. The estimated
Service Uniform, and is functional both at sea and ashore in cold
This prototype has validated our vendor base for missile tube construction split is 78:22 between GDEB and HII-NNS.
Both shipbuilders will continue to deliver Virginia-class sub-
weather.
construction and our Integrated Tube & Hull robotic construc-
tion process. Our first quad pack efforts also support the UK marines with some future shift in deliveries toward HII-NNS in Recently, NAVADMIN 310/17 announced a number of updates
Dreadnought Program, which will leverage our construction recognition of Columbia Program priority. to Navy uniform policy and included several Navy uniform initia-
processes for their missile compartment. tives. For now, the submarine sweater is authorized for wear by
When do the first crewmembers of the Columbia report? personnel currently serving at Submarine Force commands or
Why 12 Columbias ? The first crewmembers of Columbia will report in June of 2024. personnel serving at non-Submarine Force commands who are
SSBN force structure is dependent on the number of submarines The crewmembers report in six increments aligned to key construc- qualified in submarines. Ashore the submarine sweater may be
required to be maintained operationally ready, not the num- tion events and crew certification for the Blue and Gold crews. All worn with Service Khaki (E7 and above) and the Enlisted Service
ber of warheads or missiles carried by the SSBNs. The subma- crewmembers will arrive by January 2027 for a complement of 155 Uniform (E6 and below). A standard hook and loop back, 2 inch x
rines must be continuously postured across large areas in two personnel per crew. Initial crew certification will occur in May 2027 4 inch, black leather name tag will be attached and placed in the
oceans. The Force is sized to keep the required number of SSBNs
to support sea trials. same position as the ribbon bar and warfare device. New subma-
properly positioned, postured, and survivable at all times. A
minimum of 10 operational SSBNs are required to continuously rine sweaters are not available for purchase from the Navy Ex-
meet this requirement. A force of 12 total Columbia SSBNs en- What about Columbia excites you the most? change yet. Individuals with submarine sweaters in good condition
sures that at least 10 operational SSBNs are always available, I am truly most excited to be part of the team that transitions the (free of snags and holes) may attach a name tag and wear them
even when some are offline conducting mid-life overhauls. This design from paper to steel. As we begin the new phase of acquisition ashore.
is the smallest number of SSBNs that will still meet presiden- for the program, it is time to prepare for construction start in FY21.
tial guidance and satisfy U.S. nuclear employment plans. Any To make sure we deliver on time, our focus for the next three years
further reductions in warheads or missiles do not result in a
is construction readiness regarding our design products, facilities,
reduction in the number of required Columbia SSBNs.
resources, material, and integrated schedules.
Teaching Submarine Leadership:
by Cmdr. Scott McGinnis, USN
A Commanding Officer’s M
You say the words, ost likely for the year prior to your command you were thinking about
what you would want to do in command; were you also thinking about
“I relieve you” and your command tour for the prior 15 years? If not, then maybe you were
focused on your next tour as executive officer (XO) or department head.
Although it is logical to focus on the upcoming milestone, this short-term
report your relief
Responsibility
focus may not result in the type of deep self-reflection the Navy requires in its command-
ing officers (COs). Leadership styles are definitely different for different billets, but if we
to the Commodore, are to develop the best COs, command leadership should be started as a junior officer and
should be a priority during your command.
“Commodore, I have Today is the day to properly prioritize leadership training in your wardroom. While
COs tend to focus on all the necessary day-to-day requirements, we, may fall short in
properly relieved as long-term personnel development while in command. Following your tour in command,
however, you will relish the successes of your people and quickly forget the small casualties
of your command’s day-to-day submarine life. If you had 15 years of formal preparation
Commanding Officer.” for command, how well thought out would your first day in command be?
This article should serve as a reminder that training your relief as a CO starts with
So now what? formal leadership training of the entire
wardroom. If you have not started leader-
ship training with your team, start today
by asking them to read this. Then review
it with them and listen to their feedback.
There doesn’t need to be a Navy program
or requirement; this is an implied duty for
any captain, and as each CO is different,
your style of leadership training will be
different, but no less effective. Formal lead-
ership training coming from the captain is
the most influential way you can make a
positive impact on your wardroom, ship
and Navy.
Responsibilities of command
So, what do you actually do as CO? There are abundant examples and rich tradition depict-
ing your role. There are naval regulations that precisely define your responsibilities, but you
set the priorities and the pace for executing those responsibilities. How you outline, com-
municate, and execute your priorities is important.
You are the role model for your crew, and especially for your wardroom. Your actions
will define what acceptable leadership looks like. No single person will have a larger
impact on your team’s leadership future than you, and, if done properly, your example
alone will have a positive effect on your team.
Leadership, however, takes constant effort, discipline, learning, and practice. If you
believe you are a leader because you are in charge of people, are you then a pianist for
owning a piano? How did you learn to lead? What did the Navy invest in you that gave
the Navy confidence and trust in your ability to command? If you can’t answer this, or if
you can only point to the formal schools that the Navy provided or on-the-job training,
then you may not have been provided with the best possible tools.
While it is incumbent on you to continue your self-education as CO, there is really
no time to grow into the job. Every day you did not spend preparing for the leadership
challenges ahead is a day of lost preparation, from which your current team cannot ben-
efit. Start today by thinking of your team as prospective COs and treating them that way.
Discuss with them the challenges of command and provide them with the tools you have
acquired over your years in the Navy.
The limit of time Through formal leadership training, standard time slot on a given day while
Why don’t COs make formal leadership you are communicating your vision of underway. Below are 10 submarine-centric topics you may want to discuss with your team to
training a higher priority? There are a lot the culture you want in your team. By Leadership topics should include eth- get started.
of tasks competing for our time onboard a vocalizing and reviewing actual decisions ics. There are numerous ethics case stud- • How do leaders purposely change themselves to meet their perception of what is
submarine. We have important engineering, you have made on the boat, you open ies from the Navy Leadership and Ethics expected of them? For example, would you decide to not drink alcohol because you
operational, and maintenance tasks but, if yourself up for feedback from your team Course, the Naval Academy, and the believe that is the best role-model? Would you drink alcohol to fit-in, even though
you make leadership training an equally as well as providing an opportunity to various military professional universities. you wouldn’t normally? How should alcohol be treated in our organization? How do
high priority, you will see improvement convey your decision-making calculus to While these case studies are great in the we treat people who come in to work intoxicated?
across those areas. Your team will increase its your team. This will flatten your organiza- classroom, there is nothing more power-
efficiency, improve proper delegation, and tion, making it more efficient. If training ful than using these with your team and • How do you invite contrariness into a team? Is it always warranted? When wouldn’t
free up more time to allocate to other tasks. is executed properly, your team will be making them relevant to the leadership you want a different opinion? Who should be able to say “no” in your team?
We perceive time as the primary restricting clear about your intentions, and you and decisions they are currently making. In
factor when it comes to giving leadership your crew will be using a common leader- addition to using case studies, ask your • How much sleep should we get to perform our jobs? Do we do a good job of protecting
training a low priority, but time may be the ship lexicon, making communications and team members to write down three leader- sleep? How should decisions be made while underway when someone is asleep?
best reason to give it a higher priority. counseling easier. By investing time now ship traits they valued prior to joining the
Since time is a zero-sum game, what’s in preparing your wardroom for com- maintenance is your priority. If you are Navy, a powerful example of a leader they • Is leave a right or a privilege? If we support an aggressive leave plan, does that hurt
the benefit of taking the time to do this? mand, you will gain larger, future returns scheduled to be at the trainer all day, that admire, three worst leadership traits, or a or help the organization? How? Should leave be taken during an underway?
By teaching leadership, you are preventing on your time than you originally invested. is your priority. Your presence is the single time they were inadequately prepared for a
problems in the future that will take your Start now, though. Make that down pay- most non-verbal indicator of your priorities, leadership challenge and what, if anything, • How do you perform formal, negative counseling? What are the tools of discipline?
time when it is least convenient. You will ment on the future. and your schedule shows where you are. By makes them ready now to handle such a How do we reward excellent work? What are the levers each chief or officer has in
eventually have a negative counseling ses- having a formal leadership training sched- challenge. discipline and reward? How do you perform mid-term counseling? Why is it important?
sion with someone on your team, and you Prioritizing leadership training ule, you will be demonstrating that this is a
are committing now to spend that time Your priorities are laid out daily by the plan priority for you. Conclusion • What part of your team does physical fitness play? Should there be command PT? What
in a productive manner, vice a reactive of the day. If you have scheduled your day Teaching leadership has the additional All professions require study and effort are the command’s responsibilities toward its team regarding physical fitness? How do
one later. with maintenance meetings, then clearly benefit of requiring you to continue to for improvement and not just on-the-job you set the example and what is the balance required?
grow and improve. Because of numerous training and experience. The leadership
competing priorities, it is easy to push self style you used and were comfortable with • What are your responsibilities as a leader off the boat? What is expected of you from
Here are the rationalizations, mostly subconscious, that we use to give formal lead- as an engineer may not serve you well
development aside. If you do not continue your team?
ership training a low priority. as a CO. As your responsibilities grow,
to work to improve your own leadership,
• “I want to be seen as a natural born leader. Leadership is an innate ability that cannot you will become stale, similar to resting your ability to communicate and delegate • How do you use social media with crew members? Do you have a private facebook
be taught.” Leadership is a taught skill, and it requires practice, feedback, and self- on the fact that you have a great one-mile must also grow. Each leadership opportu- account? Do you tweet? Should you? Should you have a “friend” who is on the boat?
evaluation to improve. No great athletes or musicians, despite whatever natural talents running time. If you do not continue to nity presents unique challenges that will How do you handle a negative comment on the ship’s facebook page? How do you
they may have, improved their performance without a coach or teacher. Who is better train, you will soon find that your ability require different leadership tools just as handle an inappropriate comment?
suited to coach your team in leadership than you? to run that mile has atrophied. By sched- different maintenance jobs require differ-
uling required leadership training, you are ent tools, even though the same person is • How does your leadership need to change from department head to XO? How did you
• “I don’t want to be seen as prescriptive. If I tell my team I consciously stop typing when holding yourself accountable to your team prepare for your next challenge?
they are talking to me, they will think I am cookie cutter instead of genuine.” Perhaps, to allocate the time in pursuit of leadership
but isn’t the benefit of having incredible leaders in the future outweighed by this improvement. This requires discipline. By • Can you be vocal about your political thoughts? What can you post on social media?
risk of perception? Doesn’t it say something to your team that you make the effort to voicing your priority to conduct leadership What should you post on social media? What are your duties in your online life?
consciously think about your own leadership and work hard to improve it? training, you are spreading this discipline
burden across your team.
• “I don’t want to be held accountable for the leadership traits that we discuss because I
accomplishing the task. You, as CO, need define what “taking care of our people”
might involuntary or voluntarily violate them at some future time.” Are you not already Execution to address the different leadership demands really means, then we will quickly come to
held accountable? The fear of being judged can sometimes be palpable. This is natural, Now that you prioritized leadership train- and tools with your team members now so the conclusion that, by investing the time
but it is also natural to realize that, being in a position of authority, you are judged ing, how is it executed? How often should they are better prepared for the challenges to formally teach leadership to our teams,
every moment. Now is the time to understand this and get past it. You will be judged you be training? Let’s assume you are con- they are to face. we are investing in our own futures as well
poorly, in time, if you do not take the opportunity to develop your team. ducting formal leadership training with I hope that reading this article has ener- as theirs. By talking about it and socializ-
your wardroom quarterly, chief ’s quarters gized you to make regular leadership training new ideas, we become better as a force.
• “My team doesn’t want something else added to their plate. There is enough to spend semi-annually, and crew annually. This can ing an appropriately high priority on your Don’t rationalize away your most impor-
our time on and, by me adding this topic to it, they will either not do the preparation also include sub-groups: department heads boat and discuss your teaching methods tant tool—your direct involvement. Make
or resent the fact.” Once you engage your team members at this level, they will rec- and XO quarterly and the chief of the with others on the waterfront. If we believe the time investment today and formally
ognize the investment the organization is placing in them and may actually complain boat with the chief ’s quarters quarterly. our greatest asset is our people, and if we train your teams on leadership.
when you have to skip leadership training due to a higher, emergent priority. Do not Chiefs and division officers can work with
underestimate the power of your investment in your team. their teams on a regular basis. You can use
existing structures such as CPO365 or a
by Lt. Lt. Krisandra Hardy, USS Florida (SSGN 728) (B)
The Junior Officer of the Year (JOOY) rare insight into the high-level decisions Among the host of influential indi-
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird

program is an incredibly rewarding recog- that eventually affect the lives of submarine viduals we were invited to speak with
nition of junior officers in the Submarine crews. Cmdr. Deichler, who addressed the were Adm. James Caldwell, Director,
Force who have demonstrated superior first-ever Junior Officer Symposium earlier Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and
skills in leadership and management, oper- in the year, informed us of the immedi- Adm. John Richardson, Chief of Naval
ational planning, technical prowess, and ate changes it yielded and the long-term Operations. These two prestigious gentle-
overall seamanship. Each boat in the fleet changes being considered. The reassurance men as well as Adm. Caldwell’s lovely wife,
nominates a junior officer for this award, that our recommendations and concerns Kim, shared with us personal stories about
and each squadron is tasked with picking were being actively addressed gave all of their own failures and successes, philo-
one from among all of the boats in the us a sense of ownership of our futures. sophical insights on leadership, and the
squadron. Submarine tender candidates Overall, that first afternoon offered us a road ahead for the Submarine Force that
are also submitted and chosen by the ships’ unique perspective into the background of we were paving. That future, as later events
commanding officers. the plans, missions, and decisions that we would emphasize, includes the Columbia-
The tremendous distinction that had been executing daily with our crews. class submarine, the size of our force in the
accompanies this award is one that catches I hope our meeting also gave these leaders years to come, and the evolving threats we
most of its winners by surprise. Submarine some added perspective into the implica- were only beginning to see in the world.
wardrooms are brimming with motivated, tions of their daily decisions as well. Mrs. Caldwell directly addressed our
intelligent junior officers, but there was The following morning, we met with significant others, recognizing their particu-
a distinct sense of humility that could be Rear Adm. William Merz, Director of lar challenges, and offered invaluable advice
seen in all of the JOOY winners present. Undersea Warfare Division (N97). The from her many years of experience. The
When congratulated, it was not uncom- open discussion we had about our con- recognition of our significant others was
mon to hear “I don’t know what I did dif- cerns affecting our skills and warfighting important. I certainly could not have made
ferently. I was just doing my job.” abilities was refreshing and enlightening. it through the past years without the sup-
The visit to Washington D.C. pro- It was the first opportunity for us to share port of my fiancé. They are not always in
vides JOOYs the opportunity to meet our unique experiences aboard our respec- the spotlight, but they should be. The emo-
with senior officials to discuss current fleet tive submarines, and I realized that I had tional stress they must overcome, the lives
challenges and possible solutions. Our trip never considered the many different styles they continue to support at home while we
began with us quietly introducing spouses of leadership, mission sets, and exercises are away, and the long hours and tempera-
and reuniting with friends we’d not seen that exist outside the sphere of my own ments they must endure are the sacrifices
JOOY Week I
since our nuclear training pipeline. Many squadron. The outcome of this discussion we ask them to pay. They are the driving
of us were simply glad for the break from was surprising in an important way—it force behind the entire submarine com-
our respective boats. brought a new excitement to what we did, munity. Lt. Hans Nowak II, Squadron 20,
never thought that, nearly five opening channels of discussion that we said it best when he said of his civilian wife,
Meetings with Navy Leaders were all equally capable of contributing to Nicole Nowak: “The sacrifice Nicole has
years after graduating from the The first afternoon consisted of watch- and offering a certain significance to the made overshadows anything I have done.”
United States Naval Academy, ing our group of naval officers frantically roles we played individually.
Through One
attempting to gather on the same subway
anything could make me feel like a car en route to the Pentagon. Later, these
same officers were clumsily making their
Midshipman again. It turns out that way through Pentagon security to gather in
the tour waiting area (in stark contrast to the
rank and experience have very little practiced efficiency of seasoned Pentagon
Junior Officer’s
to do with thwarting that feeling. visitors). The tour of the Pentagon, awash
in epaulettes, ribbons, medals, and myriad
When you are standing in a group uniforms, only whetted our appetites. Here,
I offer advice to the ladies who attend this
of lieutenants, dazed and lost in the trip in the future: if you wear heels, make
sure they are short heels.
halls of the Pentagon wearing Service
Eyes
We came at last to the kickoff of
Dress Blues, a youthful foolishness our weeklong trip: a meeting with Vice
Adm. James Foggo, Director, Navy Staff.
quickly returns. Yet there we stood, Surrounded by the highly decorated walls
of Adm. Foggo’s Pentagon office, we began
In photo above, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John amidst side glances and confusion, to more fully appreciate the unique oppor-
Richardson meets with Lt. Hardy and the Submarine Force
tunities that were presented by this trip.
Junior Officers of the Year at the Pentagon. the Submarine Force Junior Officers The afternoon meetings with Adm. Foggo
of the Year ( JOOY) for 2017. and Cmdr. Deichler (N133) allowed us a
Rep. Joe Courtney meets with
the Submarine Force Junior Officers of the Year.
walked in the room, the one leading to the in this unique career. Being able to have differed, I was able to reconsider what
The JOOY’s high point Oval Office. He informed us that President discussions with other officers about our about my command was driving the dif-
But the week was not over yet. While Trump had made time to meet our group contributions on our own boats and hear ference and reflect on whether I could
“White House Visit” had always been the of submarine officers. the perspectives of the people who delegate promote change. I would love for other
last item on our itinerary, the details of what We could hear him before we could see the orders that we carry out was beneficial officers to be able to share the same kind
the White House visit would actually entail him, the voice I’d heard on the television in a way I could not have imagined. “[It was] of rejuvenation and community-building
had been (in true Submariner fashion) writ- and radio countless times in the last year. amazing…the extent to which the senior offered by the JOOY trip.
ten in mud. Though we reminded ourselves With tempered expectancy we entered the leaders we engaged with were interested in None of us could have imagined the
not to get our hopes up, it’s difficult to room and there he was, the leader of the free our opinions; soliciting feedback from our opportunities and memories afforded by
simply ignore the possibility that you might world, my boss. As Lt. Buonaccorso recalls group as to what challenges we face as young winning JOOY. It’s not really an award
come face to face with the President of the it, “Sitting behind the Resolute Desk, the leaders serving in today’s Submarine Force,” that you seek to win. It’s not even an award
United States of America. President welcomed us in and showed us said Lt. James Halsell of Squadron 7. “The that you singularly win. Lt. Nowak offered
Standing in the Roosevelt Room, the his genuine appreciation for our service and interactions during our trip left me excited sentiments that echoed those from all in
White House staff informed us that the for the sacrifices that our spouses make. about the path ahead for our force and our our group: “I would not be where I am
President was in an adjacent room signing We are all grateful to Rear Adm. Kreite of Navy as a whole.” without the Sailors I have been honored
an executive order on trade. Unfortunately the National Security Council for setting I hope that the submarine community to lead. They are the foundation for all my
his schedule was running just a little too the visit up.” As we filed out of the office, will consider instituting frequent small- accomplishments…my Sailors are amaz-
tight to meet with us. We were, how- the President congratulated us and shook group gatherings of geographically diverse ing.” On behalf of our entire group of
ever, afforded the opportunity to meet hands with each of us. It’s not every day that junior officers in more casual forums. I JOOYs, I sincerely thank all of the officials
Vice President Pence, and there was no you receive an “atta-boy” in the Submarine cannot quite capture the significance of who met with us and restructured our per-
Vice President Pence meets with the
Submarine Force Junior Officers of the Year at the White House.
loss of excitement in that honor. When he Force; it’s rarer still to receive that from the being able to meet with other officers spective of this force. I also want to thank
walked in, the excitement in the room was very top of your chain of command. across the globe to simply talk about what all of the amazing crews who work tirelessly
palpable. His smile was big and genuine. makes us the same and what makes us dif- and shape the impressive people who make
After welcoming our group, he immedi- Unanticipated Benefits ferent. Where our frustrations were similar, up our community.
Cutting-edge Navy contractor work indulged in D.C.’s cheerful cherry blossom
season, which was in full bloom through- ately showed his Hoosier pride by calling That short week rekindled an excitement we discussed solutions to what could be
Near the end of our week, we took a step
out our stay. Many of us were determined out the Indiana natives in our group—Lt. and love for the challenges I am able to face force-wide issues. When our frustrations
into the civilian aspects that influence our
to pack in as many sights as we could. Hans Nowak and his wife, Nicole. “It was
force. A long and rainy drive found us at
Needless to say, D.C. alone provided an an honor meeting Vice President Pence.
the unassuming facility housing the famous
incredible experience for our JOOY group, He was extremely welcoming,” Lt. Nowak
Lockheed Martin “Area 51” in Manassas,
and we were all rewarded with new friends, commented. In true millennial fashion, we
Va. Meeting the people who develop the
memorable meetings, and an excitement took a group selfie that he tweeted instantly.
technology we use to execute missions and
for our futures and the future of the The Vice President then gestured to the
keep our nation safe was an incredible expe-
Submarine Force. door we had all been eyeing since we had
rience. We were even given sneak-peeks of
future projects and current developments
(which were, to be frank, very cool). Lt.
Joe Buonaccorso, Squadron 1, commented, 2017 Submarine Force Junior Officers of the Year (JOOY)
“Through this visit we gained a firsthand
appreciation for our country’s defense con- Lt. Joseph Buonaccorso USS Annapolis (SSN 760)
tractors, who are tirelessly working to ensure Rochester, N.Y. Lt. Peter Pappalardo
our Navy maintains its tactical superiority USS Texas (SSN 775) Allentown, Pa.
for years to come.” Lt. Anthony Testino USS Topeka (SSN 754)
Here, we saw the physical evidence Pequannock, N.J. Lt. Krisandra Hardy
USS Springfield (SSN 761) Okinawa, Japan
behind an emerging submarine doctrine:
a call for a return to warfighting—its prin- Lt. Adam Garfrerick USS Florida (SSGN 728) (B)
Florence, Ala.
ciples, its creativity, and its technological USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23)
Lt. Martin Schroeder
innovation. This theme would carry on Minneapolis, Minn.
Lt. Luke Talbot USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (B)
to the Capitol, where we had the incred-
St. Joseph, Miss. Lt. Katherine Castro
ible opportunity to meet Representative USS Newport News (SSN 750)
Joe Courtney of Connecticut’s 2nd Hialeah, Fla.
Lt. James Halsell USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (B)
Congressional District. “Two Sub Joe,” as Anderson, Ind.
he is known, was the driving force behind Lt. Hans Nowak
USS Columbia (SSN 771) Terre Haute, Ind.
Electric Boat’s increased Virginia-class sub- Lt. Bryan Keck USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G)
marine annual output. Spearfish, S.D. Ens. Jace Waller
If we had ended our trip there, it would USS Pasadena (SSN 752) Concord, N.C.
have already been a tremendous experi- Lt. Brent Shawcross USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)
ence. Despite the gray weather, we had all Fairfax, Va.
President Trump and Vice President Pence meet with the Submarine Force Junior Officers of the Year at the White House.
by William Kenny, Submarine Learning Center Public Affairs
In the age of information, looking up a “how to” on

nearly any subject conceivable can mean a visit to
YouTube. Now, thanks to Submarine Learning Center’s
(SLC) Submarine On Board Training (SOBT), EVEN with
the loss of connectivity “how to” videos are readily
available in every afloat submariner’s work space.
The Submarine
Learning
Channel
Surfaces NOFFS Bench Press Strength Exercise
F
or Navigation Electronics Technician Senior
Chief Petty Officer Rafael Arriaga, training “on Sonar Technician Second Class (Submarines) Zachary Watts, right, an instructor
at the Naval Submarine School fire-fighting trainer, reviews a procedure with
demand” is an achievable reality even sub- Navigation Electronics Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer Rafael Arriaga,
center, as Michael Polizzi of Epsilon Systems Solutions records the explana-
merged on a submarine. Arriaga coordinates tion to incorporate into a SUBLC product on the wearing of self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA).
the SLC’s, Submarine Learning Channel (SUBLC).
“SEAWARE is on every afloat Submariner’s desktop and is
“SUBLC,” says Arriaga, “is a ‘You-Tube’ like video
the interface to SOBT’s library of interactive courseware (ICW)
series available on every submarine’s Local Area Network Submarine Learning Channel videos, Fleet Lessons Learned
messages, and at the end of 2017 over 75 Undersea Warfighting
(LAN) using the SEAWARE application designed and Development Center (UWDC) publications in an E-Library
format. It’s more than one-stop shopping. It is bringing training
maintained by Division 2532, Under Sea Warfare (USW)
to the Sailor when they’re ready to learn it.”
Combat Systems Trainer Technology Development Branch “Division 2532, Under Sea Warfare (USW) Combat Systems
Trainer Technology Development Branch at NUWC, Newport,
of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC). our strategic partner, distributes all SOBT and SUBLC products
via a hard drive biannually to every submarine crew.
In the photo above: the Submarine Learning Center’s Learning Channel
“Now that we’re continuing to expand our library, with over (SUBLC) welcome screen is the first stop for a quick review of an ever grow-
130 videos of varying lengths and subjects, we’re expanding ing number of procedures for which a Sailor may be seeking a refresher.
Job-Specific Training Wherever You • Fleet feedback: SOBT conducts site visits our Sailors. Computer-based training has had or other branch of service. Putting the service
Submarine Learning Channel Topics Might Be to each homeport annually and within a negative connotation in the fleet in the past. members back into computer-based training
On a day Arriaga and a commercial video SEAWARE there’s a feedback function We are attempting to close the feedback loop products is crucial in order for them to buy
SS Soldering production crew from Epsilon Systems that generates a report to SOBT. by receiving input directly from the Sailors into the relevancy of what they are learning.”
SS Signal Generator
Solutions are recording in Naval Submarine afloat and grow the products to meet their “That same SEAWARE application we
SS RJ-45 Connector SS Spectrum Analyzer • Submarine Learning Center needs: Videos
School’s fire-fighting trainer, there’s a sense needs instead of polishing the cannon ball.” use to push products to the fleet will have
SS FLIR Thermal Imager SSN 688 Ship Control to support schoolhouse courses that don’t And while SUBLC is still new, Arriaga the capability to upload videos produced by
of structure and organization that Arriaga
SS Torque Wrench SS Topside Safety
have facilities for demonstration. has a sense of what’s next. afloat commands to share with SOBT for
says is essential to the timely development of
SS M9 Service Pistol SS Cable Troubleshooting short videos, which are beginning to populate “I see us working on 360-degree videos,” potential re-use and distribution to better
• Referencing at-sea evaluation reports
SLC’s SUBLC. Previous recordings include a he says. “For instance, I see us producing integrate and collaborate.”
SS M16 Series Rifle EMAT First Aid that indicate where we need to focus
variety of subjects (soldering, small arms, a video for a ship traveling inbound to a “SLC and SOBT are gaining momentum,
SS Mossberg 500 Shotgun SS Towed Array Tie-Off
our training efforts.”
welding inspections, topside safety, plastic selected port or harbor, integrating videos and it’s a great time to be in an organization
SS MK48 Machine Gun SS Submarine Mishaps into ICW to replace slides, and reaching where we can identify a fleet-wide problem
waste management, towed array tie-off, etc). “SOBT has worked with afloat units,
SS NFTI SSN 774 Ship Control “Everyone has a job and a role,” he out to non-submarine training pipelines to and then most importantly be able to provide
maintenance facilities, and schoolhouse labs
SS SEIE Suit says. “SLC has military project managers share our products that apply to any Sailor a fleet-wide solution.”
SS Diesel Lube Oil Sample to create SUBLC videos. We have funding
SS Fire Fighting like me who coordinate efforts, military and a process to record and develop. What
SS LELT Integrity
subject matter experts who review con- we are continuously requesting is knowledge-
SS Damage Control SS LAN Box Troubleshooting tent for accuracy, and learning standards able personnel to give the demonstration and The people behind the program
SS Fiber Optics SS Hand Measuring Tools officers who enforce Navy-wide learning a facility to record it. Having a knowledge-
SS Flooding SSN 688 Diesel Freshwater Sample standards on each SOBT product. able and invested professional makes the
SS Greasing Fundamentals “The entire content production pro- training click in the Sailor’s head.”
SSN 774 Virginia Class Interior
cess for a SUBLC video is defined in the There are two critical questions. Does
SS Plastic Waste Management Communication System (ICS)
SOBT developer’s guide, but is straightfor- SUBLC work, and how is its effectiveness
SS Oscilloscope SS Inertial Navigation ward to keep the focus on rapid, deployed measured?
learning. The trigger to create a video clip “Yes”, says Arriaga to the first. “We have
can vary but includes: quantifiable evidence with recorded afloat
our distribution beyond submarines to include every homeport school house technical
usage numbers that indicate the products
library.” SOBT has been the onboard training resource for the Submarine Force since
are being used. Effectiveness will be a
1983, evolving along with both the delivery technology and fleet requirements for applied
much longer qualitative review. Regarding
knowledge. In a sense, SUBLC was a logical next step for a Submarine Force driven by
effectiveness, assessing afloat inspection
technological innovations.
results and direct fleet feedback through the
Arriaga explains, “SUBLC addresses training deficiencies that a standard “click next”
SEAWARE application will be the catalyst
PowerPoint presentation just can’t. Specifically, when a Sailor asks us ‘How do I…,’ a video
for us to grow or change course.”
demonstration is often a lot more intuitive than a slide presentation.”
“It’s all measurable feedback.
This aligns with the environment on a submarine, which involves as much doing as
SEAWARE logs every time a product,
knowing. But, he concedes, that’s not the most significant difference.
video, or ICW is used and/or completed,
“We are primarily using Sailors to give the training rather than contracting a profes- Sitting, from left to right: Bryan Burman, Bradley Gonthier, Will Nichols. Standing, from left to
so we have gross numbers in terms of right: Adam Miga, Nick Massa, Brian Sardinha, Denise Myrick, Alfonso Guzmán-Vázquez, Ryan
sional narrator to read a script. The intention is to have someone talking to the camera
views and visits.” Proulx, Gene Czepiel. Not shown: Josh Sadeck and Tim Sweet
and making the video whom the Sailor recognizes as experienced and whom the Sailor
“But SUBLC also has thumbs up and
can better relate to. USW Combat Systems Trainer Technology Development Branch provides advanced
thumbs down icons on every video and a
“The turn-around on a finalized video is about three times faster than interactive development, systems engineering support, and fleet support for multiple Navy
feedback window for comments just like
courseware (ICW). The feedback we have received so far from afloat units indicates that training and combat systems. Main products from this branch include multiple vari-
YouTube.”
Sailors prefer being assigned a series of videos to review because the information gets ants of the Seaware learning management system, including Submarine On Board
“All this feedback comes to SOBT via
absorbed far more quickly than through ICW. Training (SOBT), as well as distance support for SOBT. Code 2532 also focuses on
NUWC, so when the ship’s hard drive is
“You can address small training deficiencies that aren’t significant enough to dedicate a High temperatures in simulated conditions such as human systems integration (HSI) research and engineering, providing products such
returned, we have hard numbers and a very as user-centered design, heuristic evaluations, experimentation, and HSI acquisition
large ICW or classroom to with a three- to five-minute video. And we’re hearing from the this bilge fire in the Naval Submarine School fire-
fighting mirror those that can be found in real-world real sense in nearly real-time of which prod- plans to multiple undersea warfare stakeholders
Fleet that subject matter taught by a fellow Sailor tends to be better received.”
situations where proper SCBA wear is essential. ucts are being viewed and which are helping
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as of Jan. 1. An estimated $21 bil- Capt. John McGunnigle Naval Submarine School Groton USS Bremerton (SSN 698)
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Continuing to balance the to the ‘My Learning’ and ‘Course Capt. Robert Gaucher Cmdr. Kenneth Roman relieved
growth in compensation costs, Catalog’ tabs of the NeL learning Beginning Jan. 1, Recruit Training Command, the Navy’s only boot Cmdr. John Hale Lt. Garrett Allen Lt. Cmdr. Jason Goeller
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the 2018 BAH program expands management system after log- camp, will require recruits to pass an initial run standard before they USS Tucson (SSN 770)
Capt. Christopher Cavanaugh relieved USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (G)
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net, a Common Access Card (CAC)
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rization Act, the cost-sharing ele- is still required for NeL login. utes 7 seconds for female recruits.
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ment has increased to 4 percent Courses on NeL have been stan- To graduate boot camp, all recruits must score a satisfactory me- COMSUBRON 17 Lt. Donald Head
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member will absorb 4 percent of net Explorer browser. goal over their eight weeks of training, the initial run standard sets Capt. Mark Schmall Cmdr. Robert Rose relieved
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mid-grade enlisted member with Training Command relies on NeL allows them to reapply at a later date with a waiver from Navy Re- Capt. Thomas Buchanan Capt. Bradley Terry relieved OPNAV
dependents, for example, will find cruiting Command. COMSUBRON 1
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his/her BAH about $19 per month dividual skills and skill refresher For recruits who prove they are serious about physical fitness by NSSC Pearl Harbor Lt. Cmdr. Michael Humara
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training. USS North Dakota (SSN 784)
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members. No matter what hap- quality of Sailors that reach the fleet. Cmdr. Todd Brandon relieved Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Cashin
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SUBLANT Training & Evaluation Qualified in Submarines USS Connecticut (SSN 22) USS Tucson (SSN 770) USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (G) USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (G) USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) USS Tucson (SSN 770)
Lt. Cmdr. Brian Ross Lt. j.g. Danny Abdeen Lt. j.g. Grant Buckley Lt. Patrick Dillow Lt. j.g. Andrew Haggerty Lt. Justin Lamothe Lt. j.g. Dylan McCrea Lt. j.g. Zachary Motter
Dir. Div. Naval Reactors DOE USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (G) USS Alexandria (SSN 757) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (G) USS Topeka (SSN 754) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (G) USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (G) USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723)
Lt. Cmdr. Karl Sault Lt. j.g. Eric Alamillo Lt. Samuel Butts Lt. Matthew Disher Lt. Matthew Hait
COMSUBLANT USS Hampton (SSN 767) USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (B) USS New Mexico (SSN 779) USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (G)
Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith Lt. j.g. Gilesa Allison Lt. Michael Byrge Lt. Thomas Dowd Lt. j.g. Ganesh Harihara COMSUBPAC Winners of 2017 Battle “E” Efficiency
CNAVPERSCOM Millington USS Mississippi (SSN 782) USS Hampton (SSN 767) USS Alexandria (SSN 757) USS Providence (SSN 719) Competition Awards:
Lt. Cmdr. Reid Smythe Lt. j.g. Payton Alsup Lt. Rafael Byron Lt. Jon Drake Lt. j.g. Cameron Harrigan SUBRON 1 SUBRON 15 USS Ohio (SSGN 726)(G)
USS Alexandria (SSN 757) USS New Mexico (SSN 779) USS Buffalo (SSN 715) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (G) USS Newport News (SSN 750) USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) Capt. G. Miranda
Cmdr. S. Faulk Cmdr. T. Odonnell Lt. Cmdr. J. Parm
Lt. William Spears Lt. j.g. Steven Arnold Lt. Thomas Cahill Lt. j.g. Corey Drozdowski Lt. j.g. Jeremy Heimke
Lt. Cmdr. L. Arbuckle (D) Lt. Cmdr. S. Welch (D) MMACM A. Lee
USS Columbia (SSN 771) USS Columbia (SSN 771) USS Providence (SSN 719) USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) USS Charlotte (SSN 766)
Lt. Cmdr. A. Stutzman (R) Lt. Cmdr. C. Christofk (R)
Lt. Cmdr. Jason Spray Lt. Jorge Arvelo Lt. Taylor Calibo Lt. j.g. Ryan Duffy Lt. Douglas Heinzel ETRCM K. Rollert (D) FTCM B. Edmiston Special Category
COMSUBRON 6 USS Newport News (SSN 750) USS Greeneville (SSN 772) USS Mississippi (SSN 782) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (G) ETRCS R. Branam (R) Submarine Tender
SUBRON 17 USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)
Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Streenan Lt. Kelby Aten Lt. j.g. Zachary Callahan Lt. j.g. Aaron Dupere Lt. j.g. Kevin Heister SUBDEVRON 5 USS Alabama (SSBN 731)(B) Capt. D. Bradley
FFC Nuclear Propulsion Exam. Board USS Key West (SSN 722) USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (B) USS John Warner (SSN 785) USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (G) USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) Cmdr. P. Reinhardt (D) Cmdr. R. Lopez
Cmdr. M. Smith (D) Cmdr. J. Yackeren (R) CMDCM W. Greene
Lt. David Taweel Lt. j.g. Mark Atkins Lt. j.g. Benjamin Canfield Lt. Malcolm Eaton Lt. Kevin Hickey Cmdr. E. Floyd (R) Lt. Cmdr. D. Latia (D)
USS Columbia (SSN 771) USS Providence (SSN 719) USS Columbia (SSN 771) USS Illinois (SSN 786) USS Missouri (SSN 780)
Lt. Cmdr. A. Wilson Lt. Cmdr. R . Lowe (R) Special Category
Lt. Cmdr. Scott Tedrick Lt. j.g. Thomas Catalano Lt. j.g. Matthew Eblin Lt. j.g. Aaron Hoffman CMDCM S. Peirsel (D) FTCM T. Leonard (D) ARCO (ARDM 5)
Lt. j.g. Austin Baker
USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (B) USS Toledo (SSN 769) USS Connecticut (SSN 22) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (G) USS Topeka (SSN 754) CMDCM P. Walters (R) MMACS M. Pearson (R) Lt. Cmdr. Z. Harry
Lt. Cmdr. N. Chiudioni
Lt. Cmdr. Alan Teele Lt. j.g. Lee Becker Lt. Scott Cebulksi Lt. j.g. Alexander Egber Lt. j.g. Erik Hoffstadt SUBRON 7 USS Alabama (SSBN 731)(G) CMDCM J. Gruber
USSTRATCOM NAOC USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (G) USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (B) USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) (B) USS Columbia (SSN 771) Cmdr. M. Chapman
Cmdr. D. Edgerton Lt. Cmdr. J. Quimby Special Category
Cmdr. Adam Thomas Lt. j.g. Mitchell Bell Lt. Robert Chavez Lt. j.g. Nathan English Lt. Joshua Hyland Lt. Cmdr. T. Bullock (D) CMDCM S. Rauch Undersea Rescue Command
USSTRATCOM USS Olympia (SSN 717) USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (B) USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (B) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (B) Lt. Cmdr. J. Smith (R) Capt. M. Hazenberg (D)
CMDCM A. Torres (D) SUBRON 19 Cmdr. M. Eberlein (R)
Lt. Cmdr. Dillon Tolmie Lt. j.g. Brian Benedicks Lt. j.g. William Chilton Lt. j.g. Nicholas Evans Lt. Robert Inglis
USPACOM USS Greeneville (SSN 772) USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (B) USS Key West (SSN 722) ETVCS J. Karns (R) USS Ohio (SSGN 726)(B) Lt. Cmdr. J. Babick
USS Asheville (SSN 758)
Capt. D. Soldow HMCM F. Lazarin
Lt. Cmdr. Terry Turner Lt. j.g. Jordan Bennett Lt. Jacob Christiansen Lt. Paul Evans Lt. Charles Johnson SUBRON 11 Lt. Cmdr. T. Dixon (D)
USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G) USS Hartford (SSN 768) USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (B) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (B) USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (G) USS Pasadena (SSN 752) Lt. Cmdr. A. Simons (R)
Cmdr. K. Douglas (D) FTCM S. Bice
Lt. Nicholas Tuuk Lt. j.g. Nicholas Biela Lt. j.g. Justin Cline Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick Lt. j.g. Jeremy Jorge Cmdr. C. Poorman (R)
USS Seawolf (SSN 21) USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (B) USS North Dakota (SSN 784) USS Providence (SSN 719) USS Montpelier (SSN 765) Lt. Cmdr. J. Smith (D)
Lt. Cmdr. H. Martin (R)
Lt. Nicholas Vilardi Lt. Eric Biggs Lt. Benjamin Cook Lt. j.g. John Flores Lt. j.g. Thomas Kasmer
ITSCM M. Kwiecinski
USS Annapolis (SSN 760) USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (B) USS Alexandria (SSN 757) USS North Dakota (SSN 784)
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Lt. Samuel Murphy Lt. Jonathan Rodgers Lt. Matthew Storm Lt. j.g. Laura Wainikainen Lt. j.g. Ryder Ashcraft Lt. Lindsay Brock Lt. j.g. Justin Cline Lt. Benjamin Desch
USS La Jolla (SSN 701) USS Dallas (SSN 700) USS Louisville (SSN 724) USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (B) USS Maine (SSBN 741) (G) NNPTC Charleston, S.C. USS North Dakota (SSN 784) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (G)
Lt. j.g. Sean Murphy Lt. Peter Roemer Lt. j.g. Blake Stout Lt. Johnathan Wargi Lt. Harrison Askew Lt. Casey Brown Lt. j.g. Mark Colby Lt. Gaddis Diazperez
USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (B) USS Tucson (SSN 770) USS Hampton (SSN 767) USS Connecticut (SSN 22) USS Washington (SSN 787) USS Scranton (SSN 756) USS Pasadena (SSN 752) USS Albany (SSN 753)
Lt. j.g. Michael Naclerio Lt. Christopher Rogeness Lt. j.g. Mark Strine Lt. Eric Washkewicz Lt. Kelby Aten Lt. Chase Brown Lt. Devon Colmer Lt. Matthew Dickerman
USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (G) USS Alexandria (SSN 757) USS Annapolis (SSN 760) USS Hartford (SSN 768) USS Key West (SSN 722) USS Alexandria (SSN 757) USS San Juan (SSN 751) USS Springfield (SSN 761)
Lt. j.g. Tyler Newland Lt. j.g. Josiah Ross Lt. j.g. Cody Stueve Lt. j.g. Thomas Wegener Lt. j.g. Mark Atkins Lt. Jeremy Brown Lt. Benjamin Cook Lt. Steven Digiannurio
USS Hawaii (SSN 776) USS Olympia (SSN 717) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (G) USS Providence (SSN 719) USS John Warner (SSN 785) USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (B) NROTC Forida A&M Univ.
Lt. j.g. Christian Nicholson Lt. j.g. Thomas Rowland Lt. j.g. Michael Sullivan Lt. j.g. Aleksander Weismantel Lt. Andrew Austin Lt. j.g. Jacob Brumbach Lt. Edgard Corea Lt. Patrick Dillow
USS Pasadena (SSN 752) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (G) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G) USS Annapolis (SSN 760) CNRC Millington, Tenn. USS Connecticut (SSN 22) USS Alexandria (SSN 757) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (G)
Lt. Michael Nielson Lt. Wesley Rudy Lt. j.g. Tyler Susa Lt. j.g. Nicholas Weithman Lt. David Baxter Lt. j.g. Grant Buckley Lt. Michael Cristiano Lt. William Dorriety
USS Colorado (SSN 788) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (B) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (B) USS Maine (SSBN 741) (G) S PG MIT Cambridge Mass. USS Alexandria (SSN 757) USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (B) USS Toledo (SSN 769)
Lt. j.g. Eric Nordquist Lt. Andrew Rydalch Lt. Ross Sygulla Lt. Andrew Wilkins Lt. Andrew Beliveau Lt. Andrew Butler Lt. Chase Cummins Lt. Jon Drake
USS Maine (SSBN 741) (B) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (B) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (B) USS Olympia (SSN 717) USS Maine (SSBN 741) (B) NROTC Carnegie Mellon Univ. USS Greeneville (SSN 772) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (G)
Lt. Temitope Ohiomoba Lt. j.g. Stephen Ryker Lt. j.g. Elliot Sykora Lt. j.g. Jon Williams Lt. Leonardo Benavides Lt. Edward Butler Lt. Matthew Cutts Lt. j.g. Corey Drozdowski
USS Bremerton (SSN 698) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (B) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G) USS Charlotte (SSN 766) USS Olympia (SSN 717) USS Nevada (SSBN 733) (B) USS Hartford (SSN 768) USS New Hampshire (SSN 778)
Lt. Ryan Olehausen Lt. j.g. Michael Schmitz Lt. Manasseh Szwabowski Lt. j.g. Sean Williams Lt. j.g. Brian Benedicks Lt. Taylor Butler Lt. Robert Darby Lt. Christopher Duffy
USS Columbia (SSN 771) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G) USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) USS Charlotte (SSN 766) USS Asheville (SSN 758) USS Maine (SSBN 741) (G) USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (B) USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23)
Lt. j.g. Matthew Padilla Lt. Kristin Schoemaker Lt. j.g. Joshua Taft Lt. j.g. Heather Willis Lt. j.g. Jordan Bennett Lt. Samuel Butts Lt. j.g. Hugh Davison Lt. j.g. Aaron Dupere
USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (B) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (G) USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (G) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (B) USS Hartford (SSN 768) USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (B) USS Montpelier (SSN 765) USS John Warner (SSN 785)
Lt. j.g. Richard Padron Lt. j.g. Gerald Schrader Lt. Troy Tauber Lt. Jordan Wingate Lt. Martin Bennett Lt. Michael Byrge Lt. j.g. Katherine Dawley Lt. Malcolm Eaton
USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (B) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (G) USS Missouri (SSN 780) USS Greeneville (SSN 772) CTF 69 USS Hampton (SSN 767) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (G) USS Illinois (SSN 786)
Lt. Gregory Pavone Lt. j.g. Joseph Scordino Lt. Andrew Taylor Lt. j.g. Benjamin Winter Lt. Tyler Bergman Lt. Rafael Byron Lt. j.g. Christopher DeBarge Lt. Nicholas Eberhart
USS North Dakota (SSN 784) USS Illinois (SSN 786) USS Key West (SSN 722) USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (B) LSFO OPCON CTR USS Buffalo (SSN 715) USS Charlotte (SSN 766) USS Minnesota (SSN 783)
Lt. j.g. Marcus Perez Lt. Michael Selover Lt. Alexander Teator Lt. Albert Wong Lt. j.g. Nicholas Biela Lt. Taylor Calibo Lt. Matthew Dehart Lt. j.g. Scott Ebert
USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) USS Virginia (SSN 774) USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (B) USS Olympia (SSN 717) USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (B) USS Greeneville (SSN 772) USS Toledo (SSN 769) USS Columbia (SSN 771)
Lt. j.g. Andrew Podgorski Lt. j.g. Matthew Sheeler Lt. j.g. Whitney Tharp Lt. j.g. Cole Yager Lt. Eric Biggs Lt. Elijah Callaghan Lt. j.g. Isaac Derego Lt. j.g. Alexander Ebger
USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (G) USS Topeka (SSN 754) USS Mississippi (SSN 782) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (B) USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B) USS Indiana (SSN 789) USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (B)
Lt. j.g. Gregory Poser Lt. Derrick Simons Lt. Nathan Thiem Lt. j.g. Andrew Zellman Lt. Nicholas Birger Lt. j.g. Zachary Callahan
USS Connecticut (SSN 22) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (G) USS Louisville (SSN 724) USS Seawolf (SSN 21) NROTC University New Mexico USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (B)
Lt. j.g. Zachary Powers Lt. Michael Sjoholmsierchio Lt. j.g. Tyler Thomas Lt. j.g. Matthew Ziesmer Lt. Michael Birnbaum Nicholas Campbell
COMSUBLANT Winners of 2017 Battle
USS Dallas (SSN 700) USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (B) USS Tucson (SSN 770) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (G) USS Missouri (SSN 780) USS Newport News (SSN 750) Efficiency Competition Awards:
Lt. j.g. Joshua Prince Lt. j.g. Benjamin Smith Lt. j.g. Mackenzie Threlkeld Lt. John Blake Lt. j.g. Benjamin Canfield COMSUBRON 4 USS Georgia (SSGN 729)(G)
USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) USS North Dakota (SSN 784) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (B) USS Tucson (SSN 770) USS Columbia (SSN 771) USS Minnesota (SSN 783) Capt. M. Badorf (D)
Qualified Nuclear Capt. B. Tanaka Capt. D. Jordan (R)
Lt. Travis Probe Lt. j.g. Isaac Smith Lt. j.g. Connor Timmins Lt. Brian Bloom Lt. Lauren Carpenter Lt. Cmdr. L. Patterson Lt. Cmdr. B. Bozin (D)
USS Scranton (SSN 756) USS Topeka (SSN 754) USS North Carolina (SSN 777) Engineering Officer USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (G) ETRCM(SS) R. Snyder Lt. Cmdr. C. Holland (R)
CMDCM J. R. Rosario
Lt. j.g. Andrew Pytlinski Lt. Joshua Smith Lt. j.g. Benjamin Todd Lt. j.g. Danny Abdeen Lt. Nicholas Bogart Lt. Antonio Carreno COMSUBRON 6
USS Toledo (SSN 769) USS Seawolf (SSN 21) USS North Carolina (SSN 777) USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (G) USS John Warner (SSN 785) USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (G)
USS Helena (SSN 725) COMSUBRON 20
Lt. j.g. Michael Quinlan Lt. Samuel Smith Lt. j.g. Laura Towle Lt. Brian Acquaviva Lt. Jason Bombardier Lt. Charles Celerier Cmdr. J.Pittman USS West Virginia (SSBN 736)(B)
USS Hawaii (SSN 776) USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (B) USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (B) USS North Dakota (SSN 784) USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (B) USS Topeka (SSN 754) Lt. Cmdr. E. Kasse (D) Capt. J. Coleman ( D)
Lt. Cmdr. C. Rose (R) Cmdr. J. Wyrick (R)
Lt. j.g. Mason Rabalais Lt. j.g. Scott Smith Lt. Emanuel Towns Lt. Travis Adams Lt. Benjamin Bondurant Lt. Robert Chavez ETVCM(SS) A. Owens Lt. Cmdr. A. Aviles
USS Mississippi (SSN 782) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (B) USS Annapolis (SSN 760) USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (G) CTF 65 USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (B) MMWCM{SS) J. Riley
COMSUBRON 12
Lt. j.g. Lyndel Raiford Lt. j.g. Stephen Smith Lt. James VanKirk Jared Anongos Lt. Evan Boyce Lt. Jacob Christiansen USS Hartford (SSN 768) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736)(G)
USS Springfield (SSN 761) USS Georgia (SSBN 729) (B) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (G) USS Nevada (SSBN 733) (B) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G) USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (B) Cmdr. M. Fanning Cmdr. T. Clark
Lt. Stuart Ardissono Lt. Cmdr. S. Bell (D) Lt. Cmdr. A. Domina
Lt. Braden Reiner Lt. j.g. Nathan Staats Lt. j.g. Justin Versteeg Lt. Ryan Boyer Lt. Evan Christman
USS Columbus (SSN 762) USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (B) USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) USS Minnesota (SSN 783) DIRDIVOFNREACDOE Lt. Cmdr. S. Halle (R) STSCM(SS) M. Williams
CMDCM(SS) J. Williams (D)
Lt. j.g. Christopher Reynolds Lt. Jonathan Stack Lt. j.g. Derek Von Disterlo Lt. Nathan Arnold Lt. William Boykin Lt. Codi Clark STSCM(SS) N. Chappelle (R)
USS Topeka (SSN 754) USS Annapolis (SSN 760) USS Springfield (SSN 761) USS Columbia (SSN 771) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (G) USS Bremerton (SSN 698)
COMSUBRON 16
Lt. Philip Reynolds Lt. Christopher Stevens Lt. Michael Vongonten Lt. j.g. Steven Arnold Lt. Erik Breitenbach Lt. Nicholas Clark USS Georgia (SSGN 729)(B)
USS Providence (SSN 719) USS Mississippi (SSN 782) USS North Dakota (SSN 784) USS Columbia (SSN 771) USS Bremerton (SSN 698) USS Mississippi (SSN 782) Capt. G. Perez
Lt. Cmdr. D. Burke
Lt. Wesley Riley Lt. Nicholas Stiegman Lt. j.g. Zachary Vrtis Lt. Jorge Arvelo Lt. Andrew Brink Lt. Trevor Cleary
USS Newport News (SSN 750) MMACM(SS) B. Doebler
USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (G) USS Chicago (SSN 721) USS Scranton (SSN 756) USS Connecticut (SSN 22)
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Lt. j.g. Matthew Eblin Lt. Laura Gorinski Lt. Mary Janowski Lt. Philip Lee
USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (G) USS Virginia (SSN 774) S SNTWIP SpaceX NROTC USD SDSU DC
Submarine Learning Facility Officer Awarded IOY for 2017
Lt. Isaac Eckers Lt. Paul Graeter Lt. Charles Johnson Lt. Victor Lee
USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (G) TTF Kings Bay Ga. USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (G) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (G)
Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) announced its 2017 Military Instructors
of the Year (IOY) during a ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum aboard Naval
Lt. Kyle Elam Lt. j.g. Alexander Graham Lt. David Johnson Lt. Bradley Lentz Air Station Pensacola on Dec. 14.
USS New Mexico (SSN 779) USS Missouri (SSN 780) USS San Juan (SSN 751) USS Louisville (SSN 724)
For one IOY nominee standing before the crowd, the drive to be a better leader started
Lt. John Emery Lt. John Grant Lt. Wesley Johnson Lt. William Levi with simply being a better mentor. Lt. Christopher DeMatteo, assigned to Submarine
USS Illinois (SSN 786) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (B) TTF Bangor Wash. USS Columbus (SSN 762)
Learning Facility (SLF), Norfolk, understands that teaching is not just measured by how
Lt. j.g. Nathan English Lt. j.g. Ian Gray Lt. j.g. Jeremy Jorge Lt. Nicholas Linsodonnell well information is presented but also how relevant that information is and how well his
USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (B) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (G) USS Montpelier (SSN 765) USS Asheville (SSN 758)
students understand it.
Lt. Paul Evans Lt. Collin Grier Lt. Michael Keane Lt. Mark Livengood DeMatteo teaches about 25 students a month, which includes junior officers and enlisted
USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (B) USS Pasadena (SSN 752)\ USS New Mexico (SSN 779) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (G)
Submariners, and attributes his success to his exposure to good and bad instructors and
Lt. Justin Feltkamp Lt. Garrett Griffin Lt. David Kennedy Lt. j.g. Keaton Lockhart mentors early in his career.
USS Columbia (SSN 771) USS Newport News (SSN 750) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (B) To expand his own knowledge as an instructor, DeMatteo pursued his Master Training
Lt. Joseph Finkle Lt. Jacob Grogan Lt. Firas Khoury Lt. Rory Loughran Specialist (MTS) qualification. The MTS designation, not earned by all instructors, serves
USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (B) USS San Francisco (SSN 711) USS San Juan (SSN 751) to recognize outstanding individual effort and command training professionalism. As an
Lt. Joseph Fiore Lt. Brian Gureck Lt. j.g. Matthew Kilby Lt. Bryan Lowry MTS-qualified instructor, not only must DeMatteo demonstrate highly effective teaching
USS Seawolf (SSN 21) USS Louisville (SSN 724) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (B) USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) skills but also take a leadership role in mentoring, instructing, and evaluating instructors
Lt. j.g. Alexander Fishman Lt. Alexander Gutzler Lt. Andrew King Lt. Calvin Luzum
and curriculums.
USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (B) USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) USS Nevada (SSBN 733) (B) COMDESRON 26 The NETC Military IOY award program recognizes Navy and Marine Corps instructors
and facilitators who exemplify personal excellence and display outstanding instructional
Lt. Kenneth Fletcher Lt. Jon Hamilton Lt. Alexander Kinney Lt. Owen Lynch
NPTU Ballston, N.Y. MARF USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B) TFF Bangor Wash. USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (G) and leadership performance.
The program highlights the significant contributions of individuals from throughout
Lt. j.g. John Flores Lt. Ryan Hard Lt. j.g. Michael Kirkpatrick Lt. David Mann
USS Alexandria (SSN 757) S Post Grad. Monterey, Calif. USS Washington (SSN 787) USS North Dakota (SSN 784) the Naval Education and Training enterprise who have been nominated by their commands
based on their sustained superior performance, accomplishments, community involvement,
Lt. Patrick Foley Lt. j.g. Cameron Harrigan Lt. Walker Klenk Lt. Michael Martin
NSSC Kings Bay Ga. USS Newport News (SSN 750) USS New Mexico (SSN 779) NAVAL ACADEMY and personal and professional growth over the course of the past year.
Lt. j.g. Erin Ford Lt. j.g. Jeremy Heimke Lt. Daniel Klinge Lt. j.g. Christopher Masters
USS Florida (SSGN 728) (G) USS Charlotte (SSN 766) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (B) USS Dallas (SSN 700)
Lt. Joseph Frank Lt. Douglas Heinzel Lt. Brooks Knutson Lt. j.g. Joseph McAndrews Lt. Thomas McSweeney Lt. j.g. Killian Monley Lt. Taylor Newman Lt. Jacqueline Penichet
USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (G) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (G) USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (G) USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G) USS Boise (SSN 764) USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (G)
Lt. j.g. Francisco Galindez de Jesus Lt. Kevin Hickey Lt. Alexander Kornick Lt. David McClain Lt. j.g. Daniel Meaney Lt. Jan Morales Lt. Kevin Nguy Lt. j.g. Marcus Perez
USS Indiana (SSN 789) USS Missouri (SSN 780) USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (B) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (B) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B) CNRC Millington, Tenn. USS Jacksonville (SSN 699)
Lt. Daniel Gallagher Lt. Ross Hieatt Lt. Samuel Kowalczyk Lt. Cameron McCord Lt. Curran Meek Lt. Shane Moran Lt. j.g. Eric Nordquist Lt. j.g. Andrew Pfau
USS San Francisco (SSN 711) COM NAV Marianas USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) USS Helena (SSN 725) USS Asheville (SSN 758) USS Montpelier (SSN 765) USS Maine (SSBN 741) (B) USS Cheyenne (SSN 773)
Lt. Timothy Galvin Lt. j.g. Erik Hoffstadt Owen Kownacki Lt. j.g. Peyton McDonald Lt. Samuel Melick Lt. Christopher Morgan Lt. Cory Oberst Lt. Mark Pfender
USS Annapolis (SSN 760) USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) (B) USS Colorado (SSN 788) USS Boise (SSN 764) USS Hampton (SSN 767) COMSUBRON 21 USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (G) TTF Kings Bay FLT TT
Lt. Maggie Gardner Lt. Christopher Holmes Lt. j.g. David Kramer Lt. William McDonald Lt. William Melton Lt. Brett Morris Lt. Morgan Oblinsky Lt. Charles Peirsall
USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (G) USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (G) USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (B) USS Dallas (SSN 700) USS Alexandria (SSN 757) USS Chicago (SSN 721) USS Hartford (SSN 768) USS Helena (SSN 725)
Lt. Timothy Garrett Lt. David Hoyle Lt. Jarod Kramer Lt. Brandon McDowall Lt. Keegan Merkert Lt. Devonta Morrison Lt. Temitope Ohiomoba Lt. Julie Plessinger
USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (G) USS Newport News (SSN 750) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (B) USS Hawaii (SSN 776) USS Connecticut (SSN 22) NPTU Charleston S.C. D MTS USS Bremerton (SSN 698) USS Minnesota (SSN 783)
Lt. Joshua Gaston Lt. Kyle Hrutkay Lt. Jordan Kronshage Lt. Michael McGetrick Lt. Kyle Milden Lt. Eric Mosher Lt. Ryan Olehausen Lt. Landon Pogue
USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (G) USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (B) USS Minnesota (SSN 783) USS Tucson (SSN 770) NAVAL ACADEMY USS Newport News (SSN 750) USS Columbia (SSN 771) USS Montpelier (SSN 765)
Lt. Christopher Gear Lt. Joshua Hyland Lt. j.g. Thomas Krysil Lt. Kevin McKee Lt. Trevor Milford Lt. j.g. Zachary Motter Lt. Lindsay Olsen Lt. Eugene Portner
USS San Juan (SSN 751) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (B) USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (G) DNS CMARCAD VALI USS Greeneville (SSN 772) USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) NSTCPACPHFLT TT NOPF Whidbey Island
Lt. James Giesemann Lt. Robert Inglis Lt. Michael Lacey Lt. Connor McLemore Lt. j.g. Andrew Miller Lt. Samuel Murphy Lt. Tyler Otteson Lt. j.g. Gregory Poser
USS Florida (SSGN 728) (G) USS Key West (SSN 722) USS Buffalo (SSN 715) USS Bremerton (SSN 698) USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (G) USS La Jolla (SSN 701) USS San Francisco (SSN 711) USS Connecticut (SSN 22)
Lt. Bryant Giorgi Lt. David Irons Lt. Justin Lamothe Lt. Scott McLennan Lt. Nicholas Miller Lt. j.g. Sean Murphy Lt. Joshua Otto Lt. George Prieto
USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (B) COMSUBGRU 7 USS Wyoming (SSBN 736) (G) USS San Francisco (SSN 711) NUSWCD N NWCF USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (B) USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) USS Missouri (SSN 780)
Lt. j.g. Benjamin Goclano Lt. David Jackson Lt. Eric Lantz Lt. Michael McPherson Lt. Ryan Miller Lt. Steven Musselwhite Lt. j.g. Richard Padron Lt. Travis Probe
USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (G) USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (G) USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) USS Washington (SSN 787) USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G) USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (B) USS Scranton (SSN 756)
Lt. Timothy Goins Lt. Sarah Jaeger Lt. Tyler Lawlor Lt. Barry McShane Lt. Mark Moeller Lt. Kristina Nelloms Lt. Gregory Pavone Lt. Michael Protesto
USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) COMSUBRON 6 USS Annapolis (SSN 760) USS California (SSN 781) USS Chicago (SSN 721) USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (B) USS North Dakota (SSN 784) USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (B)
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USS Buffalo (SSN 715) USS Scranton (SSN 756) USS Louisville (SSN 724) USS Charlotte (SSN 766) SMMSPMT Norfolk NNPTC Charleston S.C. USS Nevada (SSBN 733) (B) USS Buffalo (SSN 715)
Lt. j.g. Lyndel Raiford Lt. Derrick Simons Lt. James Thomas Lt. Joshua Williams MMNCM Joaquin Arroyo EMNCM Stephen Brooke MMNCS Chase Connell EMNCS Michael Edwards
USS Springfield (SSN 761) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (G) USS Annapolis (SSN 760) CNAVPERSCOM Millington COMSUBRON 4 COMSUBLANT COMSUBRON 11 USS Columbia (SSN 771)
Lt. Michael Rawls Lt. Michael Sjoholmsierchio Lt. Andrew Thompson Lt. j.g. Sean Williams ETNCS Kevin Audrain MMNC Tommy Brooks MMNC Anthony Conner MMNC Kalani Eli
USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (G) USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (B) USS Topeka (SSN 754) USS Charlotte (SSN 766) SUBTRAFAC Norfolk FLT NRMD Point Loma NRMD PAC NSTCPACPHFLT TT
Lt. William Reach Lt. Joshua Smith Lt. j.g. Mackenzie Threlkeld Lt. j.g. Kevin Wilson EMNC Jonathan Baggett MMNCM Michael Brougher MMNC Aaron Cook MMNCM Eric Emrick
USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (G) USS Seawolf (SSN 21) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (B) USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (G) USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) USS Greeneville (SSN 772) COMSUBLANT
Lt. Joseph Rego Lt. Kara Smith Lt. j.g. Connor Timmins Lt. Jordan Wingate EMNCM Brent Bagwell MMNC Timothy Brown MMNC Brian Cooper MMNCS Alan Engle
USS Hawaii (SSN 776) USS Virginia (SSN 774) USS North Carolina (SSN 777) USS Greeneville (SSN 772) USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (B) USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (B) USS Helena (SSN 725) SMMS PMT Bangor
Lt. Kristopher Restel Lt. j.g. Scott Smith Lt. Bryan Tobin Lt. j.g. Benjamin Winter MMNCS Aaron Bailey MMNCS Justin Buckman MMNCM Jason Cox MMNC Jeremy Erickson
USS Chicago (SSN 721) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (B) USS Boise (SSN 764) USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (B) USS Springfield (SSN 761) NUFLDASCOL Charleston COMSUBRON 20 COMSUBRON 17
Lt. Philip Reynolds Lt. j.g. Stephen Smith Lt. David Towle Lt. Michael Wissehr EMNC Matthew Bailey MMNCS Joseph Buehring MMNC Seth Crain MMNCM Christopher Farrell
USS Providence (SSN 719) USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (B) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (G) NNPTC Charleston SC USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (G) USS Emory Land (AS 39) M/SC USS Washington (SSN 787) PSBFOROPS COMP
Lt. Wesley Riley Lt. Jason Snyder Lt. Andrew Tresansky Lt. Ryan Wisz MMNCS Thomas Baldwin MMNCS Andrew Burness MMNC Ian Cross EMNCM David Field
USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) USS Dallas (SSN 700) USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) COMSUBPAC USS Montpelier (SSN 765) COMSUBRON 7 NPTU Charleston GST USS Oregon (SSN 793)
Lt. Daniel Roberts Lt. Clinton Spencer Lt. Harry Tuazon Lt. Louis Wood EMNCM John Bale ETNCM Robert Burns MMNCS Justin Daggett EMNC Christopher Fisher
USS San Francisco (SSN 711) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (G) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (B) USS Springfield (SSN 761) COMSUBRON 11 NPTU Charleston GST NSUBSUPF New London Conn. COMSUBRON 7
Lt. Jason Roberts Lt. j.g. Nathan Staats Lt. Michael Vahsen Lt. Curtis Wynar MMNC Samuel Barfuss MMNCM Brandon Busch ETNCS John Daigle ETNCM Brad Flemmons
USS Hampton (SSN 767) USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (B) S PG USC USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (B) COMSUBRON 1 COMSUBRON 15 COMSUBRON 4 USS Louisville (SSN 724)
Lt. Jeremiah Roberts Lt. Jonathan Stack Lt. James Van Kirk Lt. Michael Wynveen EMNC John Barnett MMNCS Matthew Campanile MMNC Aaron Dankof ETNCS Gregory Foerster
USS Asheville (SSN 758) USS Annapolis (SSN 760) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (G) USS Olympia (SSN 717) USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (B) COMSUBRON 6 USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (G) SHPYD REP Portsmouth
Lt. Ryan Robins Lt. Christopher Stevens Lt. Sean Vanosdale Lt. j.g. Cole Yager ETNC Keith Bauer EMNC Shane Cary ETNCS Evan Davis EMNCS Anthony Fortner
COMSUBRON 21 USS Mississippi (SSN 782) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (G) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (B) S NPTU Ballston USS San Juan (SSN 751) USS Virginia (SSN 774) SMMS PMT Kings Bay
Lt. Cosmas Robless Lt. Daniel Stickles Lt. Matthew Vegliante Lt. Eddie Zeng EMNCM Christoper Bean MMNC Joseph Cefaratti MMNCS Robbie Davis EMNCS Sean Fortney
USS Buffalo (SSN 715) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (G) USS Seawolf (SSN 21) COMSUBRON 1 USS California (SSN 781) USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (G) COMSUBRON 17
Lt. Ethan Rockett Lt. j.g. Mark Strine Lt. j.g. Justin Versteeg Lt. j.g. Matthew Ziesmer ETNCS Joshua Bean MMNCM Ronald Cervone EMNCM Johnny Dawes ETNCS Adam Foster
USS Nevada (SSBN 733) (G) USS Annapolis (SSN 760) USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (G) USS La Jolla (SSN 701) Dir. Div. of Naval Reactors DOE COMSUBRON 7 USS Boise (SSN 764)
Lt. Christopher Roehrborn Lt. j.g. Cody Stueve Lt. Michael Vongonten MMNCS Tommy Beman EMNCS David Chechile MMNCS Arthur Dearmond MMNCM William Foutz
USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (G) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G) USS North Dakota (SSN 784) USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) USS Columbus (SSN 762) USS Ohio (SSBN 726) (G) PSBFOROPS COMP
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Lt. Logan Roy Lt. j.g. Tyler Susa Lt. j.g. Zachary Vrtis ETNCM James Berhalter ETNCS Leon Chen ETNCM Kieth Deliteris MMNC Nicholas Francis
USS Annapolis (SSN 760) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (B) USS Chicago (SSN 721) Department Master Chief NETPDC Pensacola Fla. COMSUBGRU 8 NUFLDASCOL Charleston COMSUBRON 4
Lt. Andrew Rydalch Lt. Andrew Sweeney Lt. Michael Walker ETNCS Nathaniel Abel MMNCS Paul Bermingham ETNCS Damian Chenot ETNCS Daniel Denault EMNCS Cory Frazier
USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (B) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (G) USS Topeka (SSN 754) TTF Bangor TT USS Asheville (SSN 758) USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (G) COMSUBRON 19 USS Chicago (SSN 721)
Lt. James Schlaerth Lt. Ross Sygulla Lt. Johnathan Wargi EMNCS Antonio Aguialdo MMNCM David Blake ETNCS Patrick Childs MMNCM Joseph Devore ETNC Kevin Frey
USS Seawolf (SSN 21) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (B) USS Connecticut (SSN 22) PH SMMS NRMD MD New London NPTU Ballston Spa BOS PH NSYD & IMF USS Montpelier (SSN 765)
Lt. j.g. Michael Schmitz Lt. Manasseh Szwabowski Lt. Christine Warnick MMNC Michael Allen MMNC Daniel Blakeslee MMNCS Andrew Chupashko ETNCS Shaun Dewar MMNC John Fronek
USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G) USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (G) USS Indiana (SSN 789) COMSUBRON 20 USS Illinois (SSN 786) NPTU Ballston Spa MARF USS Colorado (SSN 788)
Lt. Kristin Schoemaker Lt. j.g. Joshua Taft Lt. Eric Washkewicz ETNCM Robert Amerman EMNCS Matthew Blankenship MMNCM Darrin Clarke EMNCS Derek Diener MMNC Victor Fuller
USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (G) USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (G) USS Hartford (SSN 768) NSTCPACPHFLT TT COMSUBRON 12 TTF Kings Bay FLT TT PSBFOROPS COMP USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (B)
Lt. j.g. Joseph Scordino Lt Nicholas Takeuchi Lt. j.g. Thomas Wegener ETNCM Brian Anderson MMNC Richard Bolton MMNCM Jason Clough MMNCS Jason Dill MMNC Bruce Fullmer
USS Illinois (SSN 786) USS Missouri (SSN 780) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (G) COMSUBRON 17 TTF Bangor TT COMSUBRON 17 USS Buffalo (SSN 715) USS Tucson (SSN 770)
Lt. Michael Selover Lt. Scott Tangen Lt. David Weise EMNC Christoper Anderson MMNCS Darrin Bostater ETNC Kenneth Cochran MMNC Craig Double EMNC James Gagnon
USS Virginia (SSN 774) USS Virginia (SSN 774) CTF 69 USS Delaware (SSN 791) USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (G) USS San Juan (SSN 751) COMSUBRON 6 SUBTRAFAC NORFLT
Lt. j.g. Matthew Sheeler Lt. j.g. Branden Tatasciore Lt. Andrea Weiss MMNCS Jonathan Andrews MMNCS Nicholas Bottoms MMNC Cory Codd MMNCS David Drury EMNCM Angelo Galindo
USS Topeka (SSN 754) USS Albany (SSN 753) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (B) NPTU Charleston BOS COMSUBRON 1 USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (B) NSSC New London, Conn. OTH COMSUBGRU 8
Lt. James Sheil Lt. Andrew Taylor Lt. j.g. Nicholas Weithman MMNC Steven Andrews MMNC Robert Bowen EMNCM Aaron Coffey MMNCM Ryan Dwyer ETNCS Zachary Gallegos
USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) (G) USS Key West (SSN 722) USS Maine (SSBN 741) (G) PH SMMS USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (G) COMSUBLANT NPTU Ballston Spa BOS USS North Carolina (SSN 777)
Lt. Daniel Shen Lt. Alexander Teator Lt. Zachary Westlake EMNCS Dean Anton EMNCS Matthew Brake EMNCS Aaron Coffey ETNCS Hunter Dyer ETNC John Garcia
USS North Carolina (SSN 777) USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (B) USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (B) USS New Mexico (SSN 779) USS Maine (SSBN 741) (B) USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) NPTU Charleston GST
Lt. Avery Sheridan Lt. j.g. Whitney Tharp Lt. Andrew Wilkins EMNCS Eric Armbrister MMNCS Joel Bradt MMNCS Michael Coffman EMNCS Christopher Echeandia MMNCM Franklin Gardner
USS Greeneville (SSN 772) USS Missouri (SSN 782) USS Olympia (SSN 717) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (B) NPTU Charleston D MTS COMSUBLANT S NPTU Charleston S.C. Dir. Div. of Naval Reactors DOE
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EMNC Michael Garland EMNCS Randy Hall MMNCM Gerry Hooker EMNC Scott Koenig ETNC Brian McInvale MMNCS Joshua Newcomb MMNC Glen Phillips MMNC Nathaniel Ranck
USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) USS Dallas (SSN 700) SUBTRAFAC Norfolk FLT USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) USS Missouri (SSN 780) NPTU Ballston Spa BOS USS John Warner (SSN 785) SHIPYARD REP Newport News
ETNCM Craig Garner ETNC Matthew Hallbauer ETNCS Zane Hornsby MMNCM Christopher Konopka ETNCM Steven McKee MMNCS Jonathan Noll ETNCM Eric Playdon MMNC William Ransdell
USS Florida (SSGN 728) (G) USS Buffalo (SSN 715) SUBSCOL FLT TT COMSUBRON 6 COMSUBRON 16 Dir. Div. of Naval Reactors DOE COMSUBPAC NRMD Kings Bay
ETNCS David Gaughan MMNCS Michael Haraburda EMNCS Mark Hubble ETNC Joshua Kornmann MMNCS Stephen McKinley MMNCS Matthew Noury EMNCS Donte Polson MMNCM Sanjiv Rao
COMSUBGRU 8 USS Olympia (SSN 717) SUBDEVRON 5 STAFF SUBDEVRON 5 STAF USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (G) USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) PSBFOROPS COMP
MMNCM Joshua Geasey ETNC Brian Harper ETNCS Kevin Hudson MMNCS David Labreche ETNCM Thomas McKinney MMNCS Michael Nutt ETNC Jason Polzin EMNC Jonathan Ray
NPTU Charleston BOS USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) TTF Kings Bay FLT TT USS Key West (SSN 722) COMSUBLANT USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (B) USS Hawaii (SSN 776) NPTU Charleston GST
ETNCS James Gerow MMNCS Paul Harton EMNC Jeremy Hughes MMNCS George Landsberger MMNCM Michael McMurtray MMNC Alex Oconnor MMNC Brian Ponder EMNC Jesse Rayburn
USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) (B) NPTU Ballston Spa GST USS John Warner (SSN 785) NPTU Charleston GST SHIPYARD REP NNSY COMSUBRON 11 USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (G) USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (G)
EMNC John Gibbons ETNCM Corey Haselerhansen MMNC Gregory Hunt MMNCS Jeffrey Larrabee EMNCM Matthew McNulty EMNCM Shawn Olmstead MMNC Joseph Powell ETNC Robert Reed
USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (G) NSTCP SITE FTT NUFLDASCOL Charleston S.C. NPTU Charleston BOS COMSUBRON 16 USS Vermont (SSN 792) COMSUBRON 19 TRIREFAC Kings Bay
MMNC Robert Gilkerson MMNC Jace Hastert ETNCS Justin Huntley ETNCS Christopher Lawrence ETNCS Ryan McVeigh MMNCS David Olsen ETNCM Gregory Prichard EMNCS Jason Reifsnyder
USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (G) COMSUBRON 16 NPTU Ballston Spa BOS USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) NPTU Charleston D MTS COMSUBRON 15 PMT PSBFOROPS COMP USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (B)
MMNCM Matthew Glisson MMNCS Todd Hatch EMNC James Hutchinson MMNCS Elton Lee ETNC Ronald McVicker MMNC Cody Olson MMNC John Primm EMNCS Michael Reuss
COMSUBGRU 10 USS Scranton (SSN 756) COMSUBRON 6 USS San Juan (SSN 751) USS Minnesota (SSN 783) USS Scranton (SSN 756) TTF Kings Bay USS Hawaii (SSN 776)
MMNC Christopher Godt MMNCS William Haussler ETNCS Edward Jackson ETNCM Anthony Liss EMNCM James Meador EMNC Peter Olson EMNCS Michael Quackenbush EMNC Timothy Rhodes
COMSUBRON 15 COMSUBRON 12 USS Washington (SSN 787) USS North Dakota (SSN 784) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G) USS Minnesota (SSN 783) NPTU Ballston MARF USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (B)
EMNC Patrick Golub MMNCS Jason Hays MMNCS Paul Jackson ETNCS Christopher Little MMNCS David Medert MMNCM Jacob Orlowski MMNCS James Qualls MMNCS Alan Rice
USS Hawaii (SSN 776) COMSUBRON 15 USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (G) NUFLDASCOL Charleston USS Topeka (SSN 754) USS Hartford (SSN 768) USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (G) CSP SHIPYARD REP PS
ETNC Raymond Gomez EMNCM David Hefel MMNCM Lynn Jacobson EMNC Matthew Looney EMNCS Michael Mercer MMNCS Edward Oskorep EMNCS Travis Radzyminski EMNCM Eric Riddle
USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (G) NPTU Charleston BOS COMSUBRON 7 USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (G) NUFLDASCOL Charleston USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) NPTU Charleston BOS
ETNC Edwardo Gonzalez MMNCM Scott Heinchon MMNCS Jesse Jelinek MMNCM James Lucky MMNC Jesse Miller ETNCM John Oviatt ETNCS Steven Ralph EMNC Charles Rivers
USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) SHPYD REP Newport News NRMD Kings Bay BUREAU PERSONNEL USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (B) TRIREFAC Kings Bay NUFLDASCOL Charleston NRMD Kings Bay
ETNCM James Gorman EMNCS Craig Heinzeroth MMNC Wayne Jenkins EMNC Daniel Macomber ETNCS Lyle Milner MMNC Jeffrey Owen
USS Indiana (SSN 789) USS Toledo (SSN 769) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B) USS Virginia (SSN 774) FSC Great Lakes NRMD MD New London
EMNCS Nathan Gottsch EMNCM Todd Hennon MMNCM Charles Johnson EMNC Mitch Mahan EMNC Bradley Monell MMNCM Steven Owens
2017 Stockdale Award Recipients
USS Columbus (SSN 762) NPTU Charleston GST USS Bremerton (SSN 698) USS Louisville (SSN 724) USS Dallas (SSN 700) TTF Bangor TT Announced
EMNCS Matthew Gowan MMNC James Henrie MMNCS Roy Johnson ETNCS Nicholas Manning EMNCM Zachary Montello MMNCS James Oxendine Navy announced the two 2017 Vice Admiral James Bond
TRIREFAC Kings Bay SMMS PMT N L USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (B) USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (B) SR ENL ACAD USS Minnesota (SSN 783) Stockdale Leadership Award recipients in NAVADMIN 215/17.
MMNC Alex Gozzola MMNCM Bryan Henry MMNCS Steven Johnson MMNC Justin Marchione ETNC John Moran MMNCS Dustin Palmer
Cmdr. Brian M. Drechsler, former commanding officer of
USS Minnesota (SSN 783) USS La Jolla (SSN 701) NRMD PAC USS San Francisco (SSN 711) MTS 701 Charleston S.C. SUBDEVRON 5 STAF Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) Team Five is the Pacific Fleet recipient
and Cmdr. Eric M. Sager, former commanding officer of USS
MMNCS Brian Green EMNCS Adrian Hilderbrand MMNCS Michael Johnston ETNC Thomas Marsland ETNCM Scott Morgan MMNCS Jonathon Parks
COMSUBRON 12 USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (G) TTF Bangor TT USS Connecticut (SSN 22) CSP SHIPYARD REP PS SUBTRAFAC Norfolk FLT
California (SSN 781) is the Fleet Forces recipient.
The two recipients were nominated by their peers, who
EMNCS Jonathan Green ETNCS Jeremy Hill MMNCM Hans Jones MMNCS Brandon Martin EMNCS Michael Morris EMNC Trent Parrish were also eligible for the award,
USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (B) USS Seawolf (SSN 21) NPTU Charleston BOS USS Albany (SSN 753) USS La Jolla (SSN 701) COMSUBRON 6
and chosen from among eight
EMNCS Kenneth Green MMNCS Christopher Hisey MMNC Gary Kalapinski ETNCS Frank Mason MMNCS Randall Morris MMNCM Ryan Parsons finalists to receive the award.
COMSUBRON 15 PMT USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (G) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (B) USS Charlotte (SSN 766) NPTU Charleston D MTS COMSUBRON 19 The Stockdale award was
EMNC Robert Green EMNCM Robert Hitchcock EMNC Curtis Kammerer MMNC Christopher Matter MMNCS Michael Mrsny ETNC Jeremy Patin
established in honor of Vice Adm.
USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (B) USS Frank Cable (AS 40) M/SC USS South Dakota (SSN 790) USS Illinois (SSN 786) NPTU Charleston D MTS USS Bremerton (SSN 698) Stockdale whose distinguished
naval career symbolized the high-
MMNCS Michael Griffith ETNC Donovan Hixson MMNCS Timothy Kenny MMNCM Matthew Matteson MMNC Kenneth Murray ETNCM Matthew Payne
COMSUBRON 19 USS Newport News (SSN 750) COMSUBRON 19 CNR Arlington Va. USS Annapolis (SSN 760) COMSUBGRU 9
est standards of excellence in both
personal conduct and leadership.
EMNC Theodore Griffith MMNC Matthew Hoff MMNCS Ronald Kielbasa ETNCS Bradley May EMNCM Mark Murray MMNC Apollo Pedersen It is presented annually to two
COMSUBRON 4 COMSUBRON 12 USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) TTF Bangor TT NPTU Ballston Spa BOS SMMS PMT Kings Bay
commissioned officers on active duty in the grade of com-
MMNCS Dominick Grimaldi MMNC James Hoffmeyer ETNC Scott Kimbler MMNCM Wayne Maynor MMNCS Steven Nagle MMNC David Pefley mander or below who are serving in command of a single
USS Providence (SSN 719) USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (G) USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (B) NUFLDASCOL Charleston TTF BANGOR USS Pasadena (SSN 752) ship, submarine, aviation squadron, Sea, Air, Land (SEAL)
EMNCM Derek Gruell ETNCM Shane Hollander MMNCS John King ETNCS Ethan Mayo ETNCM Richard Nantell EMNC Brett Percich
team, naval special warfare squadron, SEAL delivery vehicle
NPS Charleston BOS USS Delaware (SSN 791) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (B) USS Texas (SSN 775) USS South Dakota (SSN 790) COMSUBRON 19 team, special boat team, explosive ordnance disposal mobile
unit, mobile diving and salvage unit, or Navy special clearance
ETNC Michael Halajian ETNC Matthew Holman ETNCS Alan Kinman ETNC Anthony Mazza MMNCS Ben Narkis MMNCS Robert Perry
USS Charlotte (SSN 766) USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) CNAVPERSCOM Millington NPTU Charleston D MTS COMSUBRON 20 USS Hampton (SSN 767)
team and who serve as examples of excellence in leadership and
conspicuous contribution to the improvement of leadership in
MMNCM Jimmy Hall EMNCS Richard Holtmeyer ETNCS Joshua Knauer MMNCS Edward McGuire EMNC Wayne Neufeld ETNCS Joshua Peterson the Navy.
NUFLDASCOL Charleston USS California (SSN 781) SHIPYARD REP Groton, Conn. USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (B) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) G) COMSUBRON 12
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ETNC Auston Whitmer
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EMNCS James Robinson
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EMNCS Joseph Shaffner
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EMNC Jonathan Sword
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MMNCM Theodore Whitmer
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EMNCS Andrew Rockman
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ETNCS Robert Shawver
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EMNCM Ryan Rolfe
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EMNC Carl Will
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NSL Photo Contest
MMNCS Anthony Romano MMNCM John Shingleton MMNCM Glenn Teter MMNC Joshua Willett
SHIPYARD REP Groton TTF Kings Bay FLT TT USS Missouri (SSN 780) USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723)
EMNC James Ross EMNCS Heath Shirley MMNC Bryan Thebo MMNCS Joseph Winn
COMSUBRON 20 USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (B) COMSUBRON 16 USS Helena (SSN 725)
MMNCS Michael Rossow MMNCS Wesley Shuman EMNC Richard Thompson ETNC Joseph Wisniewski
S NPTU Charleston S.C. NRMD Point Loma NNPTC Charleston S.C. USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (B)
MMNCS Jason Rubenstein ETNC Joseph Simecek ETNCS Ivan Tirona EMNC Peter Woelkers
USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (B) NUFLDASCOL Charleston S.C. USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) USS Washington (SSN 787)
MMNCS Steven Rueschenberg EMNCS Bitt Sims MMNCM Christopher Tolliver MMNCS Benjamin Woellert
USS Mississippi (SSN 782) USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) CNAVPERSCOM Millington NPTU Ballston Spa BOS
ETNC Aaron Ruffin EMNCS Michael Sims EMNC Nathaniel Toole ETNCM Leonard Wolf
USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) USS Pasadena (SSN 752) COMSUBRON 1 COMSUBRON 20
ETNC Steven Rush MMNCM Charles Skelton ETNCS Luis Torres ETNC David Wright
COMSUBGRU 7 NPTU Charleston BOS USS Alexandria (SSN 757) COMSUBRON 7
MMNCS John Russo EMNCS Jerome Smallwood ETNC Joel Tortoriello MMNCS Joseph Wright
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SCPO (SS) Greg Foerster, USN
ETNCM Justin Ryman EMNCS Alexander Smerz ETNC Bradley Tracy ETNCS Andrew Yates
USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (G) PH NSYD & IMF NPTU Charleston D MTS USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) (B)
ANNOUNCING:
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MMNC Arnoldo Saenz ETNCS Colin Smith MMNC Erik Turner MMNC Timothy Zenner
BANGOR SMMS PMT COMSUBRON 19 USS Missouri (SNS 780) USS Mississippi (SSN 782)
UNDERSEA WARFARE Magazine is looking for this
ETNC Michael Schaefer EMNCS Daniel Smith ETNCS Terrance Tyson MMNC Jason Zerweck
USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) (B) SLC Groton Conn. COMSUBRON 15 USS Springfield (SSN 761) year’s top submarine-related photos for the 19th
Submarine
ETNCS Todd Schaefer ETNCS Matthew Smith EMNC Matthew Vance Annual Photo Contest. The best of the best will
NRMD Kings Bay USS John Warner (SSN 785) NPTU Charleston D MTS
be published in the Summer 2018 edition.
ETNCS Darby Schaff ETNCS Randy Sparks MMNCS Gary Van Dyke
SLCDET San Diego FLT TT USS Annapolis (SSN 760) COMSUBRON 20 Established in 1999 and co-sponsored by
League’s
MMNCM Brian Schlapkohl ETNCS Duston Spicer MMNCS Jason Vangorden the Naval Submarine League and the Director,
NPTU Charleston GST USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (B) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (G)
Submarine Warfare (OPNAV N97), we recognize
MMNCM Christopher Schlegel MMNC David Spisak EMNC Anthony Vezina
PSBFOROPS COMP COMSUBRON 4 SUBDEVRON 5 STAFF four winning photos each year with the following
19th Annual
ETNC Justin Schow MMNC Eric Stanton MMNCS Craig Vivian cash awards: 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $250,
COMSUBRON 20 NPTU Ballston Spa BOS USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (G)
3rd Place: $200 and Honorable Mention: $50.
ETNCM Eric Schroeder EMNC Randell Stark MMNC Joshua Walton
USS Maine (SSBN 741) (B) SUBTRAFAC Norfolk FLT USS Florida (SSGN 728) (B)
Note: Entries must be received by June 15, 2018. However time permitting,
Photo
EMNCS Eric Schulte MMNCS Jason Statler ETNCS Anthony Waters
photos received shortly after the deadline will be considered.
USS Tucson (SSN 770) USS Nevada (SSBN 733) (B) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B)
Digital submissions must be at least 5” by 7”, at least 300 dots-per-inch
(dpi), and previously unpublished in printed media. Each person is limited to
MMNCS Benjamin Schulz MMNCM Aaron Stein EMNCM Michael Watson
five submissions, which can be sent as JPG or other digital photo format to
USS Colorado (SSN 788) SUBTRAFAC Norfolk FLT PSBFOROPS COMP
the email address below. Printed photos may also be mailed to the following
address:
EMNC Steven Schulz ETNCS Jonathan Stephens MMNC Walter Webb
Contest
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Undersea Warfare CNO
ETNC Zachary Scott MMNCS Scott Stephenson EMNCS David Welch 2000 Navy Pentagon
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MMNC Daniel Selby EMNC Mark Steward EMNCS Travis White Or email to: underseawarfare@hotmail.com
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A Brief History of U.S. Submarines
USS Skate (SSN 578)

USS Skate (SSN 578) was the U.S. Navy’s third com- While at the North Pole, Skate’s crew deposited there
missioned nuclear-powered submarine. Her keel was the ashes of famed Arctic explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins.
laid July 21, 1955 by General Dynamics Corp.’s Electric Wilkins was the first Arctic explorer to attempt reaching
Boat Division in Groton, Conn. She was launched the North Pole by submarine, using the former USS
nearly two years later on May 16, 1957, and she was O-12 (SS 73) converted for the 1931 expedition.
commissioned December 23, 1957 with Cmdr. James The purpose of this deployment to the Arctic was
F. Calvert in command. not to set a record, but to test the boat’s ability to surface
With the advent of nuclear-powered submarines, the through ice even during the region’s coldest time of
latter half of the 1950s and early 1960s was a time of year. The Navy wanted to know if its submarines could
pushing boundaries and setting records, which began operate in the harshest maritime environment on earth
with the Navy’s first nuclear-powered submarine, USS during that region’s harshest time of year.
Nautilus (SSN 571), traveling from the Pacific to the Skate also tested new technologies for operating
Atlantic underneath the polar ice cap in the summer under the ice. One such system was a bottom-sounding
of 1958. Skate did not have to wait long for her own sonar for detecting and mapping the underside of the
notoriety, however. ice canopy, which also enabled the crew to avoid ice
In early 1958, Skate left her homeport of New keels and locate polynyas through which to surface.
London, Conn. to make the first fully submerged cross- Another was a buoyant cable that was floated up against
ing of the Atlantic, arriving in Portsmouth, England. the underside of the ice canopy that proved capable of
Today this would not be considered much of an accom- receiving radio messages.
plishment, but this was just 13 years after the end of Skate made additional deployments to the Arctic in
WWII when such a capability by Germany’s U-boats the following years in addition to deployments to Europe
could have drastically altered the course of the war. and the Mediterranean. She was the first submarine to
Less than a year after Nautilus’ famed journey past complete the new SUBSAFE conversion in 1965. Skate
the North Pole under the arctic ice, Skate departed was decommissioned September 12, 1986 after nearly
New London for the North Pole, becoming the second 29 years of active service.
submarine to reach it. Skate, however, on March 17,
1959, was the first submarine to surface there, and she
did it during the Arctic’s winter. She didn’t surface in the
Arctic just once, but 10 times during that deployment.

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