James E. Pitts Explained

James E. Pitts
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Navy
Serviceyears:1986–present
Rank:Vice Admiral
Commands:Submarine Group 7
Undersea Warfighting Development Center
Submarine Squadron 7
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)

James Edward Pitts[1] (born 1964)[2] is a United States Navy vice admiral who has served as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities since December 2023. He most recently served as the Director of Warfare Integration from 2020 to 2023. Previously, he served as the commander of Submarine Group 7.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Raised in Milton, Florida, Pitts graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.[3] He later earned a Master of Arts degree in national security affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School in December 1992.[9] His master's thesis was entitled Theater Ballistic Missile Defenses: An Emerging Role for the Navy?.[10]

In April 2023, Pitts was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities.[11] [12]

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  1. Web site: PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985–1986) . March 19, 1986 . U.S. Congress . July 24, 2021.
  2. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . October 1, 1990 . 125 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . July 24, 2021.
  3. Web site: Rear Admiral James Pitts. October 27, 2020. www.navy.mil. July 24, 2021. July 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210724040511/https://www.navy.mil/Leadership/Biographies/BioDisplay/Article/2236329/rear-admiral-james-pitts/. live.
  4. Web site: The Day - Undersea Warfighting Development Center in Groton gets new leader - News from southeastern Connecticut . July 24, 2021 . December 14, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181214112228/https://www.theday.com/article/20160921/NWS09/160929855 . live .
  5. Web site: Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts. November 13, 2018. Stripes Japan. July 24, 2021. September 16, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916212101/https://japan.stripes.com/spotlight/rear-adm-jimmy-pitts-1547827153. live.
  6. Web site: Navy Announces New Flag Assignments. Seapower. Staff. July 15, 2020. July 24, 2021. September 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926170727/https://seapowermagazine.org/navy-announces-new-flag-assignments/. live.
  7. Web site: Undersea Warfighting Development Center Holds Change of Command. DVIDS. July 24, 2021. July 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210724040436/https://www.dvidshub.net/news/278396/undersea-warfighting-development-center-holds-change-command. live.
  8. Web site: Submarine Group 7 Holds Change of Command Ceremony. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. July 24, 2021. October 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020051637/https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/2329270/submarine-group-7-holds-change-of-command-ceremony/. live.
  9. Web site: Graduation Exercises . December 17, 1992 . Naval Postgraduate School . Monterey, California . July 24, 2021.
  10. Web site: Thesis . James Edward . Pitts . December 1992 . Naval Postgraduate School . Monterey, California . July 24, 2021.
  11. Web site: PN546 — Rear Adm. James E. Pitts — Navy. 2023-04-20. 2023-04-20. U.S. Congress.
  12. Web site: Flag Officer Announcements. 2023-04-24. 2023-04-25. U.S. Department of Defense.

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