Submarine Squadron 11

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Submarine Squadron Eleven
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 - Captain Brian Davies

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 consisting of five 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 five Template:Sclass-s, 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.

Submarines currently belonging to SUBRON 11

Support vessels currently belonging to SUBRON 11

Submarines that have historically belonged to SUBRON 11

Support ships or vessels that have historically belonged to SUBRON 11

External links

Submarine Squadron 11