C001120
Location: 11M9 Height: 1.5Coin: General Officer - Command
U.S. Navy » Vessels - Submarines
Narrative
Round shaped, gold colored coin, 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
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Journal - Page 12 - Line 16 Headed by a flag officer, Commander Submarine Group TWO exercises command of North Atlantic attack submarine forces administratively assigned and operational control of atlantic submarine units and other forces when assigned. Commander Submarine Group TWO exercises command of Commander, Submarine Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet forces administratively assigned and operation control of units of other forces when assigned. The primary purpose of Group TWO is to provide support, maintain personnel and material readiness, standards. And work for increased economy and efficiency. COMSUBGRU TWO has responsibility for oversight of all Atlantic Fleet attack submarine squadrons, which include Submarine Squadrons TWO, FOUR, and Submarine Development Squadron TWELVE in Groton; and Submarine Squadrons SIX and EIGHT in Norfolk. COMSUBGRU TWO also exercises responsibility for the training and certification of new construction and overhaul ships and crews at Electric Boat and Portsmouth Naval Shipyards. COMSUBGRU TWO proveds COMSEC material support, security oversight, and C4I coordination for subordinate commands.