Arleigh Burke Trophy
The Arleigh Burke Trophy[1] is awarded annually to the ship or aviation squadron that demonstrates the greatest improvement in battle efficiency from the previous year. Two commands annually, one from each coast earn the award.
History[edit]
Admiral Arleigh A. Burke was a distinguished naval officer for over 38 years. His leadership and contribution to Naval warfare are embodied by this award. Arleigh Burke made vital contributions in many key warfare areas including battle efficiency, new tactical concepts, and weapons systems. The award recognizes an outstanding improvement in battle efficiency. The trophy is a plaque adorned with a profile of Admiral Burke himself.
Winners[edit]
| Year | Atlantic Fleet Winner | Pacific Fleet Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Unknown | USS Nebraska - Gold[2] |
| 2019 | USS Lassen (DDG 82) | Patrol Squadron 4 (VP 4)[3] |
| 2018 | USS West Virginia - Gold | Example |
| 2017 | Example | USS Mississippi[4] |
| 2016 | Example | USS Texas[5] |
| 2015 | Example | Example |
| 2014 | USS Wyoming - Gold[6] | USS Columbia (SSN 771) [7] |
| 2013 | Example | Patrol Squadron 9 (VP 9) [8] |
| 2012 | Example | Example |
| 2011 | Example | Example |
| 2010 | Example | Example |
| 2009 | Example | Example |
| 2008 | Example | USS Columbus (SSN 762)[9] |
| 2007 | Example | Example |
| 2006 | Example | Example |
| 2005 | Example | Example |
| 2004 | Example | Example |
| 2003 | Example | Example |
| 2002 | Example | Example |
| 2001 | USS Hayler (DD 997) [10] | Example |
| 2000 | Example | Example |
References[edit]
- ↑ (PDF) https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Directives/03000%20Naval%20Operations%20and%20Readiness/03-500%20Training%20and%20Readiness%20Services/3590.11G.pdf. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=113191
- ↑ https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2019/NAV19117.txt
- ↑ https://www.csp.navy.mil/Media/News-Articles/Display-News/Article/1297144/uss-mississippi-awarded-arleigh-burke-fleet-trophy/
- ↑ https://northdallasgazette.com/2016/09/25/texas-namesake-ship-uss-texas-receives-arleigh-burke-fleet-trophy-award/
- ↑ https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20140723/NEWS/801252319
- ↑ http://www.hookelenews.com/uss-columbia-receives-2014-arleigh-burke-fleet-trophy/
- ↑ https://www.cpf.navy.mil/news.aspx/030293
- ↑ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_091117-N-3560G-005_Junior_Sailor_of_the_Quarter_Electrician%27s_Mate_2nd_Class_Cole_Parks_displays_the_Arleigh_Burke_Trophy.jpg
- ↑ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_021004-N-8837H-018_USS_Hayler_receives_Arleigh_Burke_Fleet_Trophy.jpg
Notes[edit]
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