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U.S. Navy Officers tasked to investigate collision of submarine with cruiser
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U.S.
Fleet Forces Command (USFF) assigned a flag officer to lead an administrative
investigation and established a safety board to review the facts and
circumstances Oct. 15 that led to the collision between a Navy submarine
and an Aegis cruiser off the coast of Florida Oct. 13. |
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ATLANTIC
OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2012) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier
(SSN 765) operates under its own power following the collision.
(Picture: US Navy)
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Vice Adm. Michelle Howard, deputy commander of USFF,
appointed Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike
Group (ESG) 2, as the investigating officer to lead a command investigation
into the collision of USS Montpelier (SSN 765) and USS San Jacinto (CG
56).
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ATLANTIC
OCEAN (Oct. 14, 2012) The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser
USS San Jacinto (CG 56) operates under its own power following the
collision.
(Picture: US Navy)
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The investigation is administrative in nature and
will look into the cause of the collision and determine any fault, neglect,
or responsibility. Additionally, the investigation will identify any
shortfalls in procedures and make recommendations for corrective action.
USFF has also directed a Safety Investigation Board (SIB), which will
be led by Rear Adm. Joseph Tofalo, commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU)
10. The SIB will identify hazards and causal factors for the collision,
and make recommendations to prevent future mishaps.
Montpelier arrived in port Kings Bay, Ga., and San Jacinto arrived in
port Mayport, Fla., Oct. 14. Overall damage to both the ship and submarine
is being evaluated. The propulsion plant of the submarine was unaffected
by the collision.
Both Montpelier and San Jacinto were conducting routine training at
the time of the accident.
From U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs
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