James E. Pitts | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
Born | 1964 (age 60–61) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1986–present |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands | Submarine Group 7 Undersea Warfighting Development Center Submarine Squadron 7 USS Tucson |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
James Edward Pitts (born 1964) is a United States Navy vice admiral who has served as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities since December 2023. He most recently served as the Director of Warfare Integration from 2020 to 2023. Previously, he served as the commander of Submarine Group 7.
Raised in Milton, Florida, Pitts graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He later earned a Master of Arts degree in national security affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School in December 1992. His master's thesis was entitled Theater Ballistic Missile Defenses: An Emerging Role for the Navy?.
In April 2023, Pitts was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities.
References
- "PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985–1986)". U.S. Congress. 19 March 1986. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
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- "Graduation Exercises" (PDF). Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School. 17 December 1992. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- Pitts, James Edward (December 1992). "Thesis". Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- "PN546 — Rear Adm. James E. Pitts — Navy". U.S. Congress. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded byJeffrey Trussler | Commander of the Undersea Warfighting Development Center 2016–2018 |
Succeeded byLeonard C. Dollaga |
Preceded byRichard A. Correll | Commander of Submarine Group 7 2018–2020 | |
Preceded byJames W. Kilby | Director of Warfare Integration of the United States Navy 2020–2023 |
Succeeded byPaul J. Schlise |
Preceded byChristopher A. Miller Acting |
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities of the United States Navy 2023–present |
Incumbent |
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