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New Sub Forces Head Succeeds Gaucher As He Preps For New Sub Czar Position

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New Sub Forces Head Succeeds Gaucher As He Preps For New Sub Czar Position
Vice Adm. Richard Seif during the Submarine Force change of command ceremony on Feb. 20, 2026 when he relieved Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher as Commander, Submarine Forces/Submarine Force Atlantic/Allied Submarine Command. Gaucher is set to next serve as the first Submarine Direct Reporting Manager (DPRM). (Photo: U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mailani Jones-Thornton)

Navy Vice Adm. Richard Seif relieved Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher as commander of Submarine Forces and Submarine Force Atlantic during a change of command ceremony on Feb. 20 as the latter is getting ready to become a new submarine leader. In January, the Senate confirmed Gaucher to become the first direct reporting portfolio manager for submarines, overseeing both the Virginia and Columbia-class boats, where he will report directly to Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced…

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