By Lt. Robert Myers, Director Surface Warfare Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) — Rear Adm. Peter Fanta relieved Rear Adm. Thomas Rowden as director, Surface Warfare (OPNAV N96) during a change of command at the Pentagon July 18.
Rowden, a native of Washington, D.C. assumed command as N96 in January 2012 and ensured resourcing requirements for surface combatant ships operating around the world.
While under Rowden’s command, N96 planned and programmed current and future readiness, including maintenance, modernization, manpower, sensors, weapons and training for surface ships to complete their assigned missions. The N96 team supports ships which include, but are not limited to, the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Zumwalt-class destroyers (DDG 1000) and the future large surface combatant replacement for the 2030s timeframe.
“It has been a privilege to lead an outstanding group of professionals- active duty, civilian and contractor – charged with building the budget for all elements of the surface force,” said Rowden. “I have no doubt that Surface Warfare will continue to move forward and meet high expectations.”
A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and native of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Fanta assumed command as N96 following his last tour of duty as deputy director for Resources and Acquisition (J8) in Washington, D.C.
“I am excited to be the new Director of Surface Warfare and I look forward to the hard work ahead,” said Fanta. “We will continue to work together, set the standard even higher, and meet the needs of the fleet.”
Fanta’s at sea assignments include: Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 5, Commander, Amphibious Squadron 2 and Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group. He was also the commanding officer of USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and commanding officer of USS Falcon (MHC 59).
His previous shore assignments include: director, Ballistic Missile Defense and Combat Systems Integration, Surface Warfare Division (N86F); executive assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller); senior fellow, Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group; chief, Programming and Budget Joint Staff (J8) and chief, Programming Branch, Navy (OPNAV N8).
N96 is aligned under the deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Systems (OPNAV N9).
Source:
http://military-online.blogspot.com/2014/07/n96-holds-change-of-command.html
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