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Navy/USMC

Navy Admiral Not ‘Forgiving’ Of Ordnance Delivery Shortfalls

Friday, January 13th, 2023

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Navy Admiral Not ‘Forgiving’ Of Ordnance Delivery Shortfalls

Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, delivers remarks at the Surface Navy Association’s 35th Annual National Symposium on Jan. 11, 2023.(Photo: U.S. Navy by Capt. Dave Hecht)

The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command last Wednesday berated industry for its shortfalls in delivery ordnance to the Navy and is not forgiving of excuses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues. “I'm not as forgiving of the defense industrial base. I'm just not. I am not forgiving of the fact we're not delivering the ordnance we need. I'm just not. All this stuff about COVID this, parts, supply chain this – I just don't really care…I…

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