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. Jason Pittman. The squadron uses Los Angeles-class and Virginia-class submarines.
| Submarine Squadron Six | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Part of | Commander, Submarine Fleet Atlantic[1] |
| Garrison/HQ | Norfolk, Virginia[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Capt. Jason Pittman[1] |
Submarines in Squadron
edit| Ship | Hull number | Ship class |
|---|---|---|
| USS Helena | SSN-725 | Los Angeles class |
| USS Montpelier | SSN-765 | Los Angeles class |
| USS Pasadena | SSN-752 | Los Angeles class |
| USS Albany | SSN-753 | Los Angeles class |
| USS Boise | SSN-764 | Los Angeles class |
| USS New Hampshire | SSN-778 | Virginia class |
| USS New Mexico | SSN-779 | Virginia class |
| USS John Warner | SSN-785 | Virginia class |
| USS Washington | SSN-787 | Virginia class |
| USS Montana | SSN-794 | Virginia class |
| PCU New Jersey | SSN-796 | Virginia class |
| PCU Massachusetts | SSN-798 | Virginia class |
| PCU Arkansas | SSN-800 | Virginia class |
Mission
editSubmarine Squadron Six exercises operational control of Los Angeles-class attack submarines and Virginia-class submarines home ported in Norfolk, Virginia.[1][2] The squadron is 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. SUBRON SIX also is responsible for matters pertaining to new submarine construction and for coordinating all submarine operations in the Virginia Capes Operating Areas, including logistical support and schedule deconfliction.[1][3] In 2014, then-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".[4]
Consolidation with Submarine Squadron 8
editOn April 28, 2011, Submarine Squadrons 6 and 8 merged under the command of Submarine Squadron 6.[5] Submarine Squadron 8 was reestablished on February 18, 2022. The squadron is responsible for the control of new submarine construction and ongoing submarine operating maintenance schedules of Los Angeles-class attack submarines and Virginia-class submarines homeported in Norfolk, Va.[6]
Resources
edit- ^ a b c d e "Submarine Squadron 6". Commander, Submarine Fleet Atlantic. United States Navy. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
- ^ Polmar, Norman (2001). The Naval Institute Guide to the Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet (17 ed.). Annapolis, MD: 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" (Press release). Navy News Service. Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs. NNS110506-13. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "U.S. NAVY REESTABLISHES SUBMARINE SQUADRON EIGHT". Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic.
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