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.
History
Admiral Arleigh Burke was 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 trophy is a plaque adorned with a profile of Admiral Burke himself.
Winners
| Year
|
Atlantic Fleet Winner
|
Pacific Fleet Winner
|
| 2022 |
USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) |
USS Benfold (DDG 65)
|
| 2021 |
USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) |
PATROL SQUADRON EIGHT (VP 8) [2]
|
| 2020 |
USS Georgia (SSGN 729) |
USS Seawolf (SSN 21) [3]
|
| 2019 |
USS Tennessee - Gold (SSBN 734) [4] |
USS Nebraska - Gold[5]
|
| 2018 |
USS Lassen (DDG 82) |
Patrol Squadron 4 (VP 4)[6]
|
| 2017 |
USS West Virginia - Gold |
USS Mississippi[7]
|
| 2016 |
Unknown |
USS Texas (SSN 775)[8]
|
| 2015 |
USS Montpelier (SSN 765) [9] |
USS Texas (SSN 775)
|
| 2014 |
USS Wyoming - Gold[10] |
USS Columbia (SSN 771) [11]
|
| 2013 |
Unknown |
Patrol Squadron 9 (VP 9)[12]
|
| 2012 |
Unknown |
Unknown
|
| 2011 |
Unknown |
USS Buffalo (SSN 715)
|
| 2010 |
USS NORFOLK (SSN 714) |
USS TORTUGA
(LSD 46)[citation needed]
|
| 2009 |
Unknown |
Unknown
|
| 2008 |
Example |
USS Columbus (SSN 762)
|
| 2007 |
Unknown |
USS KEY WEST (SSN-722)
|
| 2006 |
Unknown |
Unknown
|
| 2005 |
Unknown |
Unknown
|
| 2004 |
USS BARRY (DDG-52) |
Unknown
|
| 2003 |
Unknown |
Unknown
|
| 2002 |
Unknown |
Unknown
|
| 2001 |
USS Hayler (DD 997) [13] |
Unknown
|
| 2000 |
Unknown |
USS SANTA FE (SSN-763)
|
References
