Captain Daryl L. Caudle
Chief of Staff
Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet
Captain Daryl L. Caudle, a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina graduated from North Carolina State University (magna cum laude) in 1985, where he majored in Chemical Engineering. He was commissioned after attending Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. Captain Caudle holds advanced degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School, Masters of Science (distinction) in Physics, from Old Dominion University, Masters in Engineering Management, and from the School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, where he obtained his Doctor of Management in organizational leadership with a specialization in information systems and technology. He is also a licensed professional engineer.
His early sea tours included assignments as Division Officer, USS George Washington Carver (SSBN 656G); Engineer, USS Stonewall Jackson (SSN 634B); Engineer, USS Sand Lance (SSN 660); and Executive Officer, USS Montpelier (SSN 765).
Captain Caudle’s first command assignment was as Commanding Officer of USS Jefferson City (SSN 759). During this command, the ship was awarded the Battle “E” Award, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Golden Anchor Award for Retention Excellence. As the Deputy Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, he served as Commanding Officer of USS Topeka (SSN 754) and USS Helena (SSN 725) due to emergent losses of the normally assigned Commanding Officers.
Tours ashore include assignments as Assistant Force Nuclear Power Officer, Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; Officer-in-Charge of Moored Training Ship (MTS 635); Deputy Commander, Submarine Squadron 11; and as the Assistant Deputy Director for Information and Cyberspace Policy on the Joint Staff (J5, Strategic Plans and Policy) in Washington, DC. His doctoral dissertation research was conducted on military decision-making uncertainty regarding the use of force in cyberspace.
Captain Caudle’s most recent assignment was as the Commander, Submarine Squadron THREE where he ensured the personnel, operational, and material readiness for six fast-attack submarines supported western Pacific deployments and shipyard availabilities.
His personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (3 Awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5 Awards), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4 Awards).
