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NORFOLK, Va. – Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) to Commander, Submarine Forces Aug. 3. during the change of command ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk.
The command was presented the MUC for its efforts to deliver combat-ready forces, leadership of the Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative program, its innovation in providing rapid-capability initiatives, and commitment to personnel improvement programs.
In his remarks at the ceremony, CNO highlighted the command’s many accomplishments and dedication to service exhibited by the entire Submarine Force team of Sailors and civilians. He also lauded the leadership of Vice Adm. Joseph Tofalo prior to presenting the award to Tofalo, Capt. Rob Gaucher, chief of staff, and Force Master Chief John Perryman.
"The Submarine Force headquarters staff is, in my opinion, the best TYCOM staff in the entire Navy,” said Tofalo. “CNO, thank you for honoring this staff’s incredible performance with the presentation of the Meritorious Unit Commendation today.”
In the citation, signed by CNO, the command was recognized for employing 14 ballistic missile nuclear submarines, which carry 70 percent of the nation’s accountable nuclear warheads, and directing the “flawless execution of 101 strategic deterrence patrols and 14 successful ballistic missile test firings.” In addition, COMSUBFOR planned and integrated submarines, maritime reconnaissance patrol aircraft, integrated undersea surveillance systems, and surface theater assets, and the first expeditionary, distributed and netted undersea sensor system.
“This award highlights the tremendous effort made every single day by our staff to deliver a battle-ready force,” said Master Chief John Perryman, the Submarine Force Master Chief. “Our Submarine Force, from our personnel on staff to those standing watch at sea, have tirelessly worked to ensure we maintain our undersea advantage. This simply does not happen without every member of our team consistently putting forth an amazing amount of effort. I’m truly proud of them all.”
The command was also recognized for their “consistent commitment to people-centeredness,” for efforts to improve and formalize Sailor resiliency programs and personnel readiness. COMSUBFOR dismantled long-standing cultural norms, which drove reductions in across the board unplanned losses of up to 20 percent, and improvements in actual personnel readiness by more than seven percent per unit resulting in the best waterfront submarine personnel readiness in corporate memory.
“This award is a credit to the hard work of the Sailors and Navy civilians on our staff who tenaciously executed the CNO and fleet designs,” said Gaucher. “Most importantly, this award also recognizes the value our Navy and our nation place on undersea superiority. We are thankful for the superb work of every submariner that enabled the staff to earn this award.”
COMSUBFOR service members are authorized to wear the ribbon for service from September 11, 2015 to August 3, 2018.
The MUC is given for valorous or meritorious achievement by a unit. Former Secretary of the Navy John T. McNaughton established the award in 1967.
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| Date Taken: | 08.10.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 08.10.2018 11:35 |
| Story ID: | 288219 |
| Location: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
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