Commander, Submarine Forces | Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic

Commander, Submarine Forces conducted the Australia, United Kingdom and U.S. (AUKUS) Subsea and Seabed Warfare (SSW) Event Two / Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 25.1 in the Virginia Capes Dec. 3rd-17th. As part of the AUKUS Pillar II – SSW Line of Effort Three, U.S. Navy, Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy personnel launched, tested and operated several unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) and remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) systems in tandem over the course of the two-week event. https://lnkd.in/ep54fkRS

No matter what holidays you celebrate this time of year, enjoy the time with loved ones. From our DoD family to yours, Happy Holidays!!!

Happy Holidays from the Submarine Force! Vice Adm. Rob Gaucher, Commander, Submarine Forces, and Submarine Force Atlantic’s Force Master Chief Neil Ford deliver a 2024 holiday message.

POSITION TITLE:                     Security Specialist (SAP) PP-SERS-GRADE:                    GS-0080-13 LOCATION:                             San Diego, CA ANNOUNCEMENT #:              ST-12643499-25-MJR OPEN DATE:                           17 Dec 2024 CLOSE DATE:                          23 Dec 2024 (Closes at Midnight)   TO VIEW THE FULL JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE USE THE LINK PROVIDED:  https://lnkd.in/eP5YnXyy   ** SPECIAL ATTENTION **   Please review attached and below that has information on documentation requirements. (If you do not submit ALL required documents, you will not meet the “Area of Consideration” requirements and will be considered ineligible):   Applying for a promotion: If you are a current GS employee applying for a higher grade than the grade that you currently hold you must provide an SF-50 that shows that you have held the next lower grade of GS-12 for at least one year. SF-50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not always demonstrate you have held the next lower grade for at least one year (e.g. General Adjustment SF-50 from this year). In many cases, OCHR needs to see two (2) SF-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotion.   Applying for a transfer/reassignment: If you are a current GS employee applying for a transfer/reassignment (you are currently a GS-13), you must provide the SF-50 when you became a GS-13 and your most current SF-50.   Applying as a VEOA: You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (MEMBER COPY 4) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service-connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active-duty service, you'll need to submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214, you must submit that as well.

 The U.S. Navy qualified the first Royal Australian Navy officer on a nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarine at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Dec. 12. In a pier-side ceremony, Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Group 7 awarded Royal Australian Navy Lt. Cmdr. James* the first U.S. Navy Submarine Warfare Device earned by a Royal Australian Navy submariner. James earned the warfare device, or “dolphins”, while embarked aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) during a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, demonstrating another significant milestone for the Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) trilateral security partnership. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/ePEgMzBv

POSITION TITLE:            Director, USW Ops, Plans and Engagements (N5) PP-SERS-GRADE:           GS-0301-15 LOCATION:                     Pearl Harbor, HI ANNOUNCEMENT #:     ST-12642690-25-JLB   OPEN DATE:                   16 Dec 2024 CLOSE DATE:                   20 Dec 2024 (Closes at Midnight)   TO VIEW THE FULL JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE USE THE LINK PROVIDED: https://lnkd.in/e8BNcxK9   ** SPECIAL ATTENTION **   Please review attached and below that has information on documentation requirements. (If you do not submit ALL required documents, you will not meet the “Area of Consideration” requirements and will be considered ineligible):   Applying for a promotion: If you are a current GS employee applying for a higher grade than the grade that you currently hold you must provide an SF-50 that shows that you have held the next lower grade of GS-14 for at least one year. SF-50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not always demonstrate you have held the next lower grade for at least one year (e.g. General Adjustment SF-50 from this year). In many cases, OCHR needs to see two (2) SF-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotion.   Applying for a transfer/reassignment: If you are a current GS employee applying for a transfer/reassignment (you are currently a GS-15), you must provide the SF-50 when you became a GS-15 and your most current SF-50.   Applying as a VEOA: You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (MEMBER COPY 4) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service-connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active-duty service, you'll need to submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214, you must submit that as well.

"The Submarine Force isn't a submarine business it's a people business, the submarines are just the tool" -Juan Fernandez Today, we recognized the legacy created by Mr. Juan Fernadez and his 45 years of devotion to the submarine service. Before he worked as a civilian, Fernandez served as the assistant navigator as a Submariner. Today his devotion to the DESI program and our international relations was recognized by Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher with the presentation of the Superior Civilian Service Medal and a cast iron plaque hung outside his office honoring his contributions to our force and the nation!

POSITION TITLE:            SUPERVISORY QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST PP-SERS-GRADE:           GS-1910-12 LOCATION:                     Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown (NAVSUBTORP FAC)   ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:      ST-12609151-25-MLV  OPEN DATE:                                  Monday, 18 November 2024 CLOSE DATE:                                 Friday, 22 November 2024 (CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT

With smoke billowing into the air, flames engulfing the exits, and panicked onlookers unsure how to help, two people were trapped in an upstairs apartment with no foreseeable escape route. One Sailor, who happened to be nearby, saw the smoke and pulled off the road to see if anyone needed help. When he saw the scene, his instincts kicked in. Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 1st Class Gabriel Journey, stationed aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) was driving to the airport to pick up his spouse when he saw the smoke and decided to investigate. Follow the link below to read more of his story: https://lnkd.in/ebhaX3ND

POSITION TITLE:             MANAGEMENT ANALYST PP-SERS-GRADE:            GS-0343-12 LOCATION:                      NAVAL BASE, NORFOLK, VA (COMSUBLANT Staff)   ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:      ST-12599577-25-DSJ  OPEN DATE:                                  Tuesday, 12 November 2024 CLOSE DATE:                                 Monday, 18 November 2024 (CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT)   TO VIEW THE FULL JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE GO TO: https://lnkd.in/d8XN-ykx   SPECIAL ATTENTION: Please review attached and below that has information on documentation requirements.  (If you do not submit ALL required documents, you will not meet the “Area of Consideration” requirements and will be considered ineligible):    Are you applying for a promotion from GS-11 to GS-12? For GS positions, to be considered for promotion, you must provide SF-50(s) that shows you held the next lower GS grade for at least one year. SF-50s that have an effective date within the past year (e.g., General Adjustment SF-50 from this year or Within Rate/Grade Increases (WRI/WGI) SF-50 within a year) do not clearly show that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement. That means if you submit an SF-50 dated within the last year, you must submit another SF-50 that is dated more than one year ago to clearly demonstrate you meet the time-in-grade requirements. If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz.   Are you applying for a transfer/reassignment? If you are a current GS employee applying for a transfer/reassignment (you are currently a GS-12), you must provide an SF-50 when you became a GS-12 and your most current SF-50.   Are you applying as a VEOA? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. DD-214 Member COPY 4  and a current Civil Service Preference Letter from https://www.va.gov/