Submarine Squadron 6
| Submarine Squadron Six | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Part of | Commander, Submarine Fleet Atlantic |
| Garrison/HQ | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Paul S. Snodgrass |
Submarine Squadron 6 ( also known as SUBRON 6) is a squadron of Submarines in the United States Navy based at Norfolk, Virginia under the command of Capt. Paul S. Snodgrass. The Squadron uses Los Angeles class and Virginia Class submarines.
Submarines in Squadron
Mission
Submarine Squadron Six exercises operational control six Los Angeles-class attack submarines and two Virginia class submarines[1][2] home ported in Norfolk, Virginia.[3] The squadron is a training squadron responsible for preparing submarine crews in all facets of operations, including tactical and operational readiness for war, inspection and monitoring duties, nuclear and radiological safety, and development and control of submarine operating schedules.[4] The current commander, Paul Snodgrass stated, " The primary job at Squadron 6 is to train, mentor and certify crews for deployment. This broad range of responsibilities would be impossible without the dedication and hard work the squadron's staff of Sailors and civilians who eat, drink and breathe submarining".[5]
Consolidation with Submarine Squadron Eight
On April 28, 2011, Submarine Squadrons Six and 8 Merged under the command of Submarine Six.[6]
Resources
- ↑ "USS John Warner". Commander, Submarine Fleet Atlantic. United States Navy. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ "USS Washington". Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ Polmar, Norman (2001). The Naval Institute Guide to the Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet (17 ed.). Annapoli, Maryland: U.S. Naval Institute. p. 37. ISBN 1-55750-656-6.
- ↑ Copeland, Kevin (6 October 2012). "Submarine Squadron Six Welcomes new commander". United States Navy. Submarine Forces Atlantic Public Affairs. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ Copeland, Kevin (6 August 2014). "Submarine Squadron 6 Changes Command". United States Navy. Submarine Forces Public Affairs. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ Copeland, Kevin (6 May 2011). "Norfolk Submarine Squadrons Consolidate". United States Navy. Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs. Retrieved 16 June 2015.