David Kriete Explained

David M. Kriete
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1984–2021
Rank:Vice Admiral
Commands:Submarine Group 9
Submarine Squadron 6
Awards:Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (2)

David Matthew Kriete (born 1963) is a retired vice admiral in the United States Navy who last served as the deputy commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University.[1] [2]

Naval career

Kriete's flag assignments include deputy commander, United States Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska; commander, Submarine Group 9 in Silverdale, Washington; deputy director, Plans and Policy, U.S. Strategic Command; and deputy director, Force Employment at United States Fleet Forces Command. He also served as director, Strategic Capabilities Policy, National Security Council where he was responsible for presidential policy on all nuclear weapons related issues.

His operational assignments include command of Submarine Squadron 6 and . He also served aboard, and .

His shore and staff assignments include chief of staff, Submarine Force Atlantic; Navy Staff, Undersea Warfare Division; Submarine Force Atlantic Tactical Readiness Team and Prospective commanding officer instructor; Joint Staff Nuclear Operations Division; Atlantic Fleet Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board; and Submarine Force Atlantic Special Operations Division.

Kriete had an integral role in the last two Nuclear Posture Reviews. He assumed his latest duties as deputy commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command May 4, 2020 where he also serves as deputy commander, Naval Forces Northern Command, deputy commander, Naval Forces Strategic Command, and commander Task Force 80. He was also dual-hatted as director Strategic Capabilities Policy, National Security Council.

He retired on July 1, 2021 after 37 years of service.[3]

Awards and decorations

BadgeSubmarine Warfare insignia (Officer)
1st rowDefense Distinguished Service Medal
2nd rowNavy Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service Medal (with two bronze oak leaf clusters)Legion of Merit (with one gold award star)
3rd rowDefense Meritorious Service MedalNavy Commendation Medal (with silver award star)Navy Achievement Medal (with gold award star)
4th rowJoint Meritorious Unit Award (with three oak leaf clusters)Navy Unit Commendation (with one bronze service star)Navy "E" Ribbon (with a Wreathed Battle "E" device)
5th rowNavy Expeditionary MedalNational Defense Service Medal (with bronze service star)Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
6th rowGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalArmed Forces Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (with three service stars)
7th rowNavy Arctic Service RibbonNATO Medal for the former YugoslaviaNavy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
BadgeSilver SSBN Deterrent Patrol insignia (6 awards)
BadgeCommand at Sea insignia
BadgePresidential Service Badge

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: New York Native Receives Third Star, Named USSTRATCOM Deputy Commander > U.S. Strategic Command > News Article View.
  2. Web site: Vice Admiral Dave Kriete > United States Navy > BioDisplay . Navy.mil . 2021-11-20.
  3. Web site: Petty Officer 2nd Class Brooke Macchietto. USFFC Deputy Commander Dives into Retirement. 2021-07-02. DVIDS.