Submarine Squadron 6
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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 {{sclass|Los Angeles|submarine|0}} and {{sclass|Virginia|submarine|0}} submarines.
Submarines in Squadron
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| {{USS|Helena|SSN-725|6}}
|{{USS|Helena|SSN-725|1}} |{{sclass|Los Angeles|submarine|4}} |
| {{USS|Montpelier|SSN-765|6}}
|{{USS|Montpelier|SSN-765|1}} |{{sclass|Los Angeles|submarine|4}} |
| {{USS|Pasadena|SSN-752|6}}
|{{USS|Pasadena|SSN-752|1}} |{{sclass|Los Angeles|submarine|4}} |
| {{USS|Albany|SSN-753|6}}
|{{USS|Albany|SSN-753|1}} |{{sclass|Los Angeles|submarine|4}} |
| {{USS|Boise|SSN-764|6}}
|{{USS|Boise|SSN-764|1}} |{{sclass|Los Angeles|submarine|4}} |
| {{USS|New Hampshire|SSN-778|6}}
|{{USS|New Hampshire|SSN-778|1}} |{{sclass|Virginia|submarine|4}} |
| {{USS|New Mexico|SSN-779|6}}
|{{USS|New Mexico|SSN-779|1}} |{{sclass|Virginia|submarine|4}} |
| {{USS|John Warner|SSN-785|6}}
|{{USS|John Warner|SSN-785|1}} |{{sclass|Virginia|submarine|4}} |
| {{USS|Washington|SSN-787|6}}
|{{USS|Washington|SSN-787|1}} |{{sclass|Virginia|submarine|4}} |
| {{USS|Montana|SSN-794|6}}
|{{USS|Montana|SSN-794|1}} |{{sclass|Virginia|submarine|4}} |
| PCU New Jersey
|{{USS|New Jersey|SSN-796|1}} |{{sclass|Virginia|submarine|4}} |
| PCU Massachusetts
|{{USS|Massachusetts|SSN-798|1}} |{{sclass|Virginia|submarine|4}} |
| PCU Arkansas
|{{USS|Arkansas|SSN-800|1}} |{{sclass|Virginia|submarine|4}} |
Mission
Submarine Squadron Six exercises operational control of Los Angeles-class attack submarines and Virginia-class submarines home ported in Norfolk, Virginia.{{cite book|last1=Polmar|first1=Norman|title=The Naval Institute Guide to the Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet|date=2001|publisher=U.S. Naval Institute|location=Annapolis, MD|isbn=1-55750-656-6|page=37|edition=17}} 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.{{cite news|last1=Copeland|first1=Kevin|title=Submarine Squadron Six Welcomes new commander|url=http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=70000|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006225910/http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=70000|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 6, 2012|accessdate=16 June 2015|agency=Submarine Forces Atlantic Public Affairs|publisher=United States Navy|date=6 October 2012}} 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".{{cite news|last1=Copeland|first1=Kevin|title=Submarine Squadron 6 Changes Command|url=http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=82536|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924055134/http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=82536|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 24, 2016|accessdate=16 June 2015|agency=Submarine Forces Public Affairs|publisher=United States Navy|date=6 August 2014}}
Consolidation with Submarine Squadron 8
On April 28, 2011, Submarine Squadrons 6 and 8 merged under the command of Submarine Squadron 6.{{cite press release|last1=Copeland|first1=Kevin|title=Norfolk Submarine Squadrons Consolidate|url=http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=60062|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917041850/http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=60062|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 17, 2012|accessdate=16 June 2015|agency=Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs|publisher=Navy News Service|id=NNS110506-13|date=6 May 2011}}
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.{{cite web |url=https://www.sublant.usff.navy.mil/Press-Room/News-Stories/Article/2941205/us-navy-reestablishes-submarine-squadron-eight/|title=U.S. NAVY REESTABLISHES SUBMARINE SQUADRON EIGHT |website=Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic}}
Resources
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