Kernan is the first SEAL to command a numbered fleet. He commanded Platoons at Underwater Demolition Team 12, SEAL
Delivery Vehicle Team 1, and SEAL Team 5. Additionally while
assigned to SEAL Team 5, he served as Detachment Officer-in-Charge
of four deployed SEAL platoons and Deputy Commander, Naval Special Warfare Task Force, Middle East Force.
Impressive guy !!
I'm sure he can do the job but it's an interesting selection, none the less.
It says a lot about the importance the Navy is putting on special operations skills.
MAYPORT, Fla. (NNS) — Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead announced today the reestablishment of U.S. 4th Fleet and assigned Rear Adm. Joseph D. Kernan, currently serving as Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, as its first commander.
“U.S. 4th Fleet will be responsible for U.S. Navy ships, aircraft and submarines operating in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of focus, which encompasses the Caribbean, and Central and South America and the surrounding waters.”
Kernan is the first SEAL to command a numbered fleet.
He commanded Platoons at Underwater Demolition Team 12, SEAL
Delivery Vehicle Team 1, and SEAL Team 5. Additionally while
assigned to SEAL Team 5, he served as Detachment Officer-in-Charge
of four deployed SEAL platoons and Deputy Commander, Naval Special Warfare Task Force, Middle East Force.
Impressive guy !!
Makes one wonder what was on the computers of Chavez’s butt boy who got a dirt bath earlier this year, courtesy of Columbia?
This makes one hell of an impressive combo with a Great Seal in command of this mobile fire power and a real understanding of how to use and how not to use Spec Ops.
Candy Gram time for Chavez?