Submarine Squadron 11

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Submarine Squadron Eleven
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The Crest for Submarine Squadron 11
Active1 July 1986-Present
Country United States of America
BranchUnited States Navy Seal United States Navy
Size27 officers, 213 enlisted personnel
Part ofU.S. Pacific Fleet (USPACFLT)
Garrison/HQPoint Loma Submarine Base, San Diego, California
Motto(s)Defensor Pacis
Commanders
Current
commander		Commodore - CAPT Patrick Friedman

Submarine Squadron 11 (also known as SUBRON 11) is a squadron of submarines based at Point Loma Submarine Base, San Diego, California, United States. Submarine Squadron 11 was commissioned July 1, 1986, aboard her flagship, McKee, at Naval Submarine Base Point Loma, San Diego. Their missions include anti-submarine, anti-surface, strike, special and mine warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The squadron currently consists of four Los Angeles-class submarines for deployments to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf.

History[]

Submarine Squadron 11 is a squadron of submarines based in San Diego, California. It consists of four Los Angeles-class submarines, a floating dry-dock, Arco, and Undersea Rescue Command. The squadron staff is responsible for providing training, material and personnel readiness support for all units. Submarine Squadron 11 is located on Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, Calif.

Submarine Squadron 11 was commissioned July 1, 1986, aboard her flagship, McKee, at Naval Submarine Base Point Loma, San Diego.

Over the years, Squadron 11 has continued to evolve. Older submarines have transferred, or been decommissioned, henceforth the squadron has received newer submarines with upgraded sensors and weapons capability. Squadron 11 submarines represent the most advanced submarine technology and are among the most capable and clean attack submarines in the world.

Submarine Squadron 11 units maintain a very aggressive operational schedule, including training and operations with other ships in the Southern California operating area, independent operations to enhance readiness and deployments to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf. Their missions include anti-submarine, anti-surface, strike, special and mine warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Assignments[]

The submarines that make up SUBRON 11 include:[1]

  • USS Scranton (SSN 756)
  • USS Alexandria (SSN 757)
  • USS Annapolis (SSN 760)
  • USS Hampton (SSN 767)

Support vessels[]

  • USS Arco (ARDM 5) — Floating Drydock

Commanders[]

CAPT Eugene Doyle

CAPT Brian Davies - February 2016 to August 2017[2]

CAPT Chris Cavanaugh - August 2017 to August 2019[3]

CAPT Patrick Friedman - August 2019 to Present[4]

Submarines that have historically belonged to SUBRON 11[]

Support ships or vessels that have historically belonged to SUBRON 11[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Submarines & Other Commands | Commander, Submarine Squadron 11 | COMSUBPAC". www.csp.navy.mil. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
  2. ^ "Submarine Squadron 11 Conducts Change of Command". Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
  3. ^ Limited, Alamy. "Stock Photo - 170803-N-HF252-0142 SAN DIEGO (August 3, 2017) Capt. Christopher Cavanaugh, right, salutes Capt. Brian Davies and takes command of Submarine Squadron 11 during a change of". Alamy. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
  4. ^ Affairs, MC2 (SW/AW) Thomas Gooley, CSS-11 Public affairs Public. "Submarine Squadron 11 Change of Command". Hanford Sentinel. Retrieved 2021-05-03.

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