About the Series
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The SITREP Speaker Series brings you the top minds of Navy leadership and gives them a platform to speak directly to the American public via live stream. This is a unique opportunity for Navy leadership to address a national audience, allowing this audience to ask questions about what the Navy is doing to defend our freedom and protect our way of life. Admiral Caudle will join a long line of prestigious guests, including leaders such as Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Chief of Naval Personnel VADM Rick Cheeseman, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James M. Honea, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / FIFTH Fleet / Combined Maritime Forces VADM Brad Cooper, U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent VADM Sean Buck, Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command/ Chief of Civil Engineers Rear Admiral Dean VanderLey, Chief of Chaplains of the Navy RDML Gregory Todd, and Chief of Navy Reserve VADM John B. Mustin. Previous topics have included the CNO's Navigation Plan (NAVPLAN), integrated deterrence, strengths and threats in the current climate, integrated deterrence, the Navy’s ever-growing capabilities, our relationship with partner nations, workforce development, spiritual readiness, and more. |
About the Speaker
Adm. Daryl Caudle is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and a 1985 graduate of North Carolina State University (magna cum laude) with a degree in chemical engineering. He was then commissioned after attending Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. Caudle holds advanced degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School, Master of Science (distinction) in Physics; from Old Dominion University, and Master of Science in Engineering Management. He also attended the School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, where he obtained a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Information Systems and Technology.
His doctoral dissertation research was conducted on military decision making uncertainty regarding the use of force in cyberspace. He is also a licensed professional engineer.
He assumed command of U.S. Fleet Forces Command; U.S. Naval Forces Northern Command; U.S. Naval Forces Strategic Command; and U.S. Strategic Command Joint Force Maritime Component Commander on December 7, 2021.
Admiral Daryl Caudle
Prior to this assignment, he served as commander, Submarine Forces; commander, Submarine Force Atlantic; commander, Task Force (CTF) 114, CTF 88, and CTF 46; and commander, Allied Submarine Command.
His other flag assignments include deputy chief for security cooperation, Office of the Defense Representative, Pakistan; deputy commander, Joint Functional Component Command-Global Strike; deputy commander, U.S. 6th Fleet; director of operations U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa; commander, Submarine Group Eight; commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and vice director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy on the Joint Staff (J-5) in Washington, D.C.
His early sea tours included assignments as division officer, USS George Washington Carver (SSBN 656G); engineer, USS Stonewall Jackson (SSN 634B); engineer, USS Sand Lance (SSN 660); and executive officer of USS Montpelier (SSN 765).
Caudle's first command assignment was as commanding officer of USS Jefferson City (SSN 759). As deputy commander, Submarine Squadron 11, he served as commanding officer of USS Topeka (SSN 754) and USS Helena (SSN 725) due to emergent losses of the normally assigned commanding officers. He also commanded Submarine Squadron 3.
His tours ashore include assignments as assistant force nuclear power officer, Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; officer-in-charge of Moored Training Ship (MTS 635); deputy commander of Submarine Squadron 11; assistant deputy director for information and cyberspace policy on the Joint Staff (J-5) in Washington, D.C.; and as chief of staff Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
His personal decorations include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal (four awards), Legion of Merit (four Awards), Meritorious Service Medal (Three Awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (five Awards), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four Awards).
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