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The Arleigh Burke Trophy[1] is awarded annually to the ship or aviation squadron that demonstrates the greatest improvement in battle efficiency from the previous year. Two commands annually, one from each coast earn the award.

History

Admiral Arleigh A. Burke was a distinguished naval officer for over 38 years. His leadership and contribution to Naval warfare are embodied by this award. Arleigh Burke made vital contributions in many key warfare areas including battle efficiency, new tactical concepts, and weapons systems. The award recognizes an outstanding improvement in battle efficiency. The trophy is a plaque adorned with a profile of Admiral Burke himself.

Winners

Year Atlantic Fleet Winner Pacific Fleet Winner
2020 Unknown USS Nebraska - Gold[2]
2019 USS Lassen (DDG 82) Patrol Squadron 4 (VP 4)[3]
2018 USS West Virginia - Gold Unknown
2017 Unknown USS Mississippi[4]
2016 Unknown USS Texas[5]
2015 USS Montpelier (SSN 765) [6] USS Texas (SSN 775)
2014 USS Wyoming - Gold[7] USS Columbia (SSN 771) [8]
2013 Unknown Patrol Squadron 9 (VP 9) [9]
2012 Unknown Unknown
2011 Unknown Unknown
2010 Unknown Unknown
2009 Unknown Unknown
2008 Example USS Columbus (SSN 762)[10]
2007 Unknown USS KEY WEST (SSN-722)
2006 Unknown Unknown
2005 Unknown Unknown
2004 USS BARRY (DDG-52) Unknown
2003 Unknown Unknown
2002 Unknown Unknown
2001 USS Hayler (DD 997) [11] Example
2000 Unknown }

References

  1. ^ https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Directives/03000%20Naval%20Operations%20and%20Readiness/03-500%20Training%20and%20Readiness%20Services/3590.11G.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=113191
  3. ^ https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2019/NAV19117.txt
  4. ^ "USS Mississippi Awarded Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy".
  5. ^ "Texas' namesake ship, USS Texas, receives Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Award". 25 September 2016.
  6. ^ "Montpelier, Texas receive Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Award". 28 July 2016.
  7. ^ "USS Wyoming earns Arleigh Burke".
  8. ^ http://www.hookelenews.com/uss-columbia-receives-2014-arleigh-burke-fleet-trophy/
  9. ^ "Harris Presents Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy to VP- 9".
  10. ^ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_091117-N-3560G-005_Junior_Sailor_of_the_Quarter_Electrician%27s_Mate_2nd_Class_Cole_Parks_displays_the_Arleigh_Burke_Trophy.jpg
  11. ^ "English: At sea aboard USS Hayler (DD 997) Oct. 4, 2002 – Adm. Robert J. Natter, Commander-In-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, presents the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy to the crew of the Spruance Class Destroyer, for being the most improved in battle efficiency during 2001. CMDR. Mark J. Hellstern accepted the award on behalf of the entire crew. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Benjamin Hammond. (RELEASED)". 4 October 2002.


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