LCDR Arthur Glover

Navy | Submarine Warfare Officer

Dates of Service: Feb 1975 - Jul 1998

RETIRED

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Commissioning Source: OCS, Mar 1983

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Dec 1994 - Jul 1998

Current Operations/Strategic Plans Officer

COMSUBGRU 10 | Kings Bay, GA

Responsible for issuing orders and instructions to deploying submarines assigned to the command. Assisted in preparing long term schedules for all subamrines assigned. Trained personnel to act as back up to COMSUBLANT in event of an emergency. Planned and participated in submarine exercises and stategic exercises.

Aug 1991 - Nov 1994

Weapons Officer/Senior Watch Officer/CDO

USS Simon Bolivar (SSBN-641), Decommissioned Ships | Charleston, SC

Weapons Department Head/Senior Watch Officer/CDO on this SSBN that completed 5 deterrent patrols a Long Term Refit, Warhead and Missle Off-load, Deactivation and Decommissioning. Completed qualifications for command of submarines.

May 1986 - Oct 1988

Assistant Weapons Officer/Assistant Navigator

USS James Monroe (SSBN-622), Decommissioned Ships | Holy Loch, Scotland, UK

Assistant Weapons Officer/Assistant Navigator/First Lt/Sonar Officer/Torpedo Fire-Control Officer on this SSBN doing deterrent patrols from Holy Loch. Completed 5 deterrent patrols and a Long Term Refit. Responsible to the Weapons Officer for the safe operation of the Torpedo Room, Torpedo Fire Control System, the Strategic Weapons System as well as Small Arms Accountability and special weapons accountability. Qualified as OOD Surface and Submerged and Diving Officer.

Aug 1983 - Feb 1986

Food Service Officer/Assistant Engineer/Communicator and Weapons Officer

USS Blueback (SS-581), Decommissioned Ships | San Diego, CA

Food Service Officer responsible for the operation of the Crews Mess and Wardroom. NEY Award runner up for small afloat. Assistant Engineer responsible for the safe operation of the propulsion plants to include the ships batteries, diesel engines, evaporators, etc. Communication Officer responsible for ensure proper and correct external communications from the ship. Weapons Officer responsible for the safe operation of the Torpedo Room, Torpedo Fire Control System, Small Arms accountablity. Qualified as Diving Officer, OOD Surfaced and Submergeed.

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