Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy

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USS Forster receives the Adm A. A. Burke Fleet Trophy, September 1962. USS Forster (DER-334).jpg
USS Forster receives the Adm A. A. Burke Fleet Trophy, September 1962.

The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy [1] is an award presented annually by the United States Navy to the ship or aviation squadron that demonstrates the greatest improvement in battle efficiency from the previous year. Two commands annually, one from each coast earn the award.

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History

The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy was established by the Chief of Naval Operations on 1 August 1961. It was promulgated in OPNAV Instruction 3590.11 along with procedures for affecting the award. [2]

The trophy honors former Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke, a distinguished naval officer for over 38 years. His leadership and contribution to Naval warfare are embodied by this award. Arleigh Burke made vital contributions in many key warfare areas including battle efficiency, new tactical concepts, and weapons systems. The award recognizes an outstanding improvement in battle efficiency. The original trophy, sculpted by Hannibal De Bellis, was a brass plaque adorned with a profile of Admiral Burke. [3]

Winners

YearAtlantic Fleet WinnerPacific Fleet Winner
2024 USS Laboon (DDG-58) [4] USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) [5]
2023 [6] USS Pasadena (SSN-752) Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137)
2022 [7] USS Michigan (SSGN-727) USS Albany (SSN-753)
2021 USS Jefferson City (SSN-759) Patrol Squadron 8 (VP 8) [8]
2020 USS Georgia (SSGN-729) USS Seawolf (SSN-21) [9]
2019 USS Tennessee (SSBN-734) - Gold [10] USS Nebraska (SSBN-739) - Gold [11]
2018 USS Lassen (DDG-82) Patrol Squadron 4 (VP 4) [12]
2017 [13] USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) - Gold Electronic Attack Squadron 134 (VAQ-134)
2016 [14] USS Anzio (CG-68) USS Mississippi (SSN-782)
2015 [15] USS Montpelier (SSN-765) USS Texas (SSN-775)
2014 [16] USS Ross (DDG-71) USS Columbia (SSN-771)
2013 [17] USS Wyoming (SSBN-742) - Gold Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 142 (VAQ-142)
2012 [18] USS Hartford (SSN-768) Patrol Squadron 9 (VP 9)
2011 [19] USS Bainbridge (DDG-96) USS Buffalo (SSN-715)
2010 [20] USS Norfolk (SSN-714) USS Tortuga (LSD-46)
2009 [21] USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) - Gold Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-147)
2008 [22] Strike Fighter Squadron 37 (VFA-37) USS Columbus (SSN-762)
2007 USS Providence (SSN-719) USS Key West (SSN-722)
2006 [23] Patrol Squadron 16 (VP-16) USS Howard (DDG-83)
2005 [24] Strike Fighter Squadron 31 (VFA-31) USS Columbia (SSN-771)
2004 [25] USS Barry (DDG-52) Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 2 (HS-2)
2003 USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) [26] USS Cheyenne (SSN-773) [27]
2002Unknown USS Bridge (AOE-10) [28]
2001 USS Hayler (DD-997) [29] Unknown
2000 Patrol Squadron 45 (VP-45) [30] USS Santa Fe (SSN-763)
1999UnknownUnknown
1998 Helicopter Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron 15 (HS-15) [31] Unknown
1997UnknownUnknown
1996UnknownUnknown
1995 USS Boston (SSN-703) Unknown
1994UnknownUnknown
1993 Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (Light) 48 [32] Unknown
1992UnknownUnknown
1991 USS Shreveport (LPD-12) [33] USS Curts (FFG-38) [34]
1990Unknown Navy Attack Squadron 145 [35]
1989Unknown Navy Attack Squadron 185
1988 USS Greenling (SSN-614) [36] USS San Jose (AFS-7)
1987Unknown USS Guardfish (SSN-612)
1986 USS Hermitage (LSD-34) [37] USS Anchorage (LSD-36) [38]
1985 USS Casimir Pulaski (SSBN-633) [39] Unknown
1984UnknownUnknown
1983Unknown USS Reasoner (FF-1063) (estimated from ref) [40]
1982 USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) [41] (2nd Award)Unknown
1978 USS Truett (FF-1095) [42] Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Four (HSC-4)
1977Unknown USS Ponchatoula (AO-148) [43]
1976 [44] Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron One (RVAH-1) USS Tripoli (LPH-10) [45]
1975 USS Barry (DD-933) [46] USS Fresno (LST-1182) [47]
1974Unknown USS Buchanan (DDG-14) [48]
1973Unknown Attack Squadron 153 (VA-153) [49]
1972 USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) [50] USS Chicago (CA-136) [51]
1971 USS Tullibee (SSN-597) [52] Unknown
1970 [53] USS Dash (MSO-428) USS Hancock (CVA-19)
1969 [53] USS Wrangell (AE-12) USS Plunger (SSN-595)
1968 [53] USS Blandy (DD-943) USS Frank Knox (DD-742)
1967 [53] USS Shangri-La (CVA-38) USS Ashtabula (AO-51)
1966 [53] USS York County (LST-1175) USS Ranger (CV-61)
1965 [53] USS Davis (DD-937) USS Cook (APD-130)
1964 [53] USS Parrot (MSC-197) USS Cree (ATF-84)
1963 [53] USS Tirante (SS-420) Patrol Squadron 22 (VP-22)
1962 [53] USS Vesole (DD-878) USS Forster (DER-334)

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  7. ↑ "2022 FLEET AWARD WINNERS".
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  14. ↑ "CALENDAR YEAR 2016 FLEET AWARD RECIPIENTS".
  15. ↑ "CALENDAR YEAR 2015 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY AWARD RECIPIENTS".
  16. ↑ "CALENDAR YEAR 2014 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY AWARD RECIPIENTS".
  17. ↑ "CALENDAR YEAR 2013 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY AWARD RECIPIENTS".
  18. ↑ "CALENDAR YEAR 2012 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY AWARD RECIPIENTS".
  19. ↑ "CALENDAR YEAR 2011 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY AWARD RECIPIENTS".
  20. ↑ "CALENDAR YEAR 2010 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY AWARD RECIPIENTS".
  21. ↑ "CALENDAR YEAR 2009 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY AWARD RECIPIENTS".
  22. ↑ "CALENDAR YEAR 2008 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY AWARD RECIPIENTS".
  23. ↑ "CALENDAR YEAR 2006 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY AWARD RECIPIENTS".
  24. ↑ "CALENDAR YEAR 2005 ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY AWARD RECIPIENTS".
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