Submarine Squadron A submarine squadron (SUBRON) is a naval formation or unit in such states such as the United Kingdom, United States, and Russia/Soviet Union. In France the equivalent unit is the ' (ESNA), part of the French submarine forces (and before the Second ...

11 (also known as SUBRON 11) is a squadron of submarines based at Point Loma Submarine Base,

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, United States. Submarine Squadron 11 was commissioned July 1, 1986, aboard her flagship, , 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 consists of four Los Angeles-class submarines for deployments to the Western Pacific,

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History

Submarine Squadron 11 is a squadron of submarines based in

, California. It consists of four s, a floating dry-dock, , 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, , 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,

and the

. Their missions include anti-submarine, anti-surface, strike, special and mine warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Assignments

The submarines that make up SUBRON 11 include: * * * *

Support vessels

* Floating Drydock

Commanders

CAPT Rich Correll CAPT Thomas Ishee CAPT Eugene Doyle CAPT Brian Davies - February 2016 to August 2017 CAPT Chris Cavanaugh - August 2017 to August 2019 CAPT Patrick Friedman - August 2019 to Present

Submarines that have historically belonged to SUBRON 11

* * *USS Barb (SSN-596) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Support ships or vessels that have historically belonged to SUBRON 11

* Submarine Tender * Submarine Tender * Submarine Tender

References

External links

* {{United States Navy Submarine squadrons Submarine squadrons of the United States Navy Point Loma, San Diego Military units and formations established in 1986