Daryl Caudle
Daryl Lane Caudle (born 1963) is a United States Navy admiral who is the 35th commander of United States Fleet Forces Command since December 7, 2021. He most recently served as commander of Naval Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR), Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT) and Commander, Allied Submarine Command (ASC). As COMSUBFOR, he was the undersea domain lead, and is responsible for the submarine force's strategic vision. As COMSUBLANT, he commanded all Atlantic-based U.S. submarines, their crews and supporting shore activities. These responsibilities also include duties as commander, Task Force (CTF) 114, CTF 88, and CTF 46. As commander, Allied Submarine Command, he was the principal undersea warfare advisor to all North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) strategic commanders.
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Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Born | 1963 (age 60–61) Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1985–present |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | United States Fleet Forces Command Submarine Force Atlantic Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Allied Submarine Command Task Force 114 Task Force 88 Task Force 46 Task Force 134 Submarine Squadron 3 USS Helena (SSN-725) USS Topeka (SSN-754) USS Jefferson City (SSN-759) |
| Battles/wars | Operation Inherent Resolve Operation Odyssey Lightning |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit (4) |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University Naval Postgraduate School Old Dominion University University of Phoenix |
Prior to this assignment, he was Vice Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy on the Joint Staff (J-5) in Washington, D.C.