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The ASW Reader Program
was created in 2004, by order of
Rear Admiral John J. Waickwicz, Commander,
Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Command. The objective of the program was
to identify emerging technologies that could have potential applications in
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). To achieve the program objective, Fleet
Anti-Submarine Warfare Command contracted with the
Information Operations Division of Cubic
Defense Applications in San Diego, California.
Jeff Edwards, a retired Chief
Sonar Technician and
award-winning novelist, was selected as
the first ASW Reader. With 23 years of experience in ASW, a background
in process engineering and professional writing, and the ASW Specialist
qualification (STG-0417), Jeff Edwards was considered an excellent fit for
the program. He has held the ASW Reader position since the program's
inception.
In October of 2006, Fleet ASW Command merged
with Mine Warfare Command, to create Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare
Command (NMAWC). Rear Admiral Waickwicz has since retired from active
duty. The ASW Reader Program remains active, under the authority of
Rear Admiral Frank M. Drennan, the current
Commander,
Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command. |
