David M. Kriete | |
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| Born | 1963 (age 62–63) Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1984–2021 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Submarine Group 9 Submarine Squadron 6 USS Rhode Island |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) |
David Matthew Kriete (born 1963) is a retiredvice admiral in theUnited States Navy who last served as the deputy commander of theUnited States Fleet Forces Command. He is a graduate of theUnited States Naval Academy and holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University.[1][2]
Kriete's flag assignments include deputy commander,United States Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska; commander, Submarine Group 9 in Silverdale, Washington; deputy director, Plans and Policy, U.S. Strategic Command; and deputy director, Force Employment atUnited States Fleet Forces Command. He also served as director, Strategic Capabilities Policy, National Security Council where he was responsible for presidential policy on all nuclear weapons related issues.
His operational assignments include command ofSubmarine Squadron 6 andUSS Rhode Island (SSBN 740). He also served aboardUSS Kentucky (SSBN 737),USS Flying Fish (SSN-673) andUSS Finback (SSN-670).
His shore and staff assignments include chief of staff, Submarine Force Atlantic; Navy Staff, Undersea Warfare Division; Submarine Force Atlantic Tactical Readiness Team and Prospective commanding officer instructor; Joint Staff Nuclear Operations Division; Atlantic Fleet Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board; and Submarine Force Atlantic Special Operations Division.
Kriete had an integral role in the last two Nuclear Posture Reviews. He assumed his latest duties as deputy commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command May 4, 2020 where he also serves as deputy commander, Naval Forces Northern Command, deputy commander, Naval Forces Strategic Command, and commander Task Force 80. He was also dual-hatted as director Strategic Capabilities Policy,National Security Council.
He retired on July 1, 2021 after 37 years of service.[3]
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| Preceded by | Commander ofSubmarine Group 9 2014–2016 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Deputy Commander of theUnited States Strategic Command 2018–2020 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Deputy Commander of theUnited States Fleet Forces Command 2020–2021 | Succeeded by |