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Biden Nominates Next Head Of Naval Sub Forces, 2nd Fleet

Biden Nominates Next Head Of Naval Sub Forces, 2nd Fleet
Rear Adm. Robert Gaucher, director for Strategic Integration, N2/N6T, at the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. In May 2023 Gaucher was nominated to lead Naval Submarine Forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The Pentagon announced that President Biden nominated new commanders to lead the Naval Submarine Forces and 2nd Fleet on May 5. Rear Adm. Robert Gaucher is set to be promoted to a three-star vice admiral and assigned as commander of Naval Submarine Forces; Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and commander of Allied Submarine Command. He currently serves as director of Strategic Integration, N2/N6T within the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). If confirmed, Gaucher will succeed Vice Adm.…

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