Rich McMunn

Meritorious service while serving as Director, Submarine Officer Advanced Course, Advanced Training and Readiness Department, Naval Submarine School, Groton Connecticut from December 2012 to August 2015. Displaying superior leadership and visionary training acumen as Director, Submarine Officer Advanced Course (SOAC), Lieutenant Commander McMunn meticulously managed one of the most complex Navy training piplelines. He spearheaded the overhaul of 1036 instruction hours of SOAC course… Show more

Meritorious service while serving as Director, Submarine Officer Advanced Course, Advanced Training and Readiness Department, Naval Submarine School, Groton Connecticut from December 2012 to August 2015. Displaying superior leadership and visionary training acumen as Director, Submarine Officer Advanced Course (SOAC), Lieutenant Commander McMunn meticulously managed one of the most complex Navy training piplelines. He spearheaded the overhaul of 1036 instruction hours of SOAC course curriculum, significantly revising key coursework and driving process efficiencies, totaling the recovery of 11 instruction days per class and 10,000 student instruction hours per year. LCDR McMunn provided a direct impact to hundreds of Junior Officers, Submarine Department Heads, and Submarine School Staff, significantly improving the training quality at Naval Submarine School and making a lasting and positive impact on the submarine force. By his unswerving determination, wise judgement, and complete dedication to duty, Lieutenant Commander McMunn reflected credit upon himself and upheld the highest tradition of the United States Naval Service. Show less

The John Paul Jones Award is named for the Father of the U.S. Navy, the Navy’s first indomitable sea fighter whose spirit of personal sacrifice, patriotic devotion, and courage further added to his reputation as an inspirational leader. Presented since 1957, this award for inspirational leadership is awarded to a Navy officer who has made an outstanding contribution to the high standards of leadership traditional in the naval service.

“For professional achievement in the superior… Show more

The John Paul Jones Award is named for the Father of the U.S. Navy, the Navy’s first indomitable sea fighter whose spirit of personal sacrifice, patriotic devotion, and courage further added to his reputation as an inspirational leader. Presented since 1957, this award for inspirational leadership is awarded to a Navy officer who has made an outstanding contribution to the high standards of leadership traditional in the naval service.

“For professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as the Submarine Officer Advanced Course Director, Naval Submarine School, from December 2013 to November 2014. Lieutenant Commander McMunn brings passion, enthusiasm and the warrior ethos to life at Naval Submarine School. His astute leadership ability is truly inspirational, leading from the “trenches” every day, fighting to make one of the longest, most complex and most technically arduous training programs in the Navy ever better. His efforts yielded exemplary results with a year-long planning and execution of course modifications that will result in significantly increased program efficiency and a reduction in over 6,000 total instructional hours per year, translating to $7.2 million dollars in savings to the Navy. Through his leadership over 200 perspective department heads have graduated, all of whom are successfully serving aboard our nations’ nuclear submarines. Their combined achievements have shaped every submarine wardroom in our fleet and resulted in hundreds of successful missions that have been vital to our national security. His exceptional leadership consistently produced tangible improvement and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service and the Navy League of the United States.” Show less

Meritorious service while serving as Navigator in USS MIAMI (SSN755) from July 2010 to October 2012. Lieutenant McMunn's superior knowledge of navigation played a critical role in the training and development of the crew, directly contributing to MIAMI winning the 2011 Submarine Squadron Four Tactical "T" and navigation "N" awards. His steadfast commitment to excellence ensured the successful execution of three missions vital to national security during an overseas deployment. As Office of… Show more

Meritorious service while serving as Navigator in USS MIAMI (SSN755) from July 2010 to October 2012. Lieutenant McMunn's superior knowledge of navigation played a critical role in the training and development of the crew, directly contributing to MIAMI winning the 2011 Submarine Squadron Four Tactical "T" and navigation "N" awards. His steadfast commitment to excellence ensured the successful execution of three missions vital to national security during an overseas deployment. As Office of the Deck, he commanded the safe and covert operation of the ship that showcased the endurance, power projection, and spirit of MIAMI while implementing 38 complex navigation plans and totaling more then one million square miles. Lieutenant McMunn's distinctive accomplishments, unrelenting perseverance, and steadfast devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Show less

Meritorious service while serving as Navigator and Operations Officer in USS MIAMI (SSN 755) from July to December 2011. Lieutenant McMunn consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. As a primary mission Officer of the Deck, he mentored, trained and led his men through three missions vital to national security. His talents as an expert tactician, effective operational planner, and his strong leadership and organizational management skills… Show more

Meritorious service while serving as Navigator and Operations Officer in USS MIAMI (SSN 755) from July to December 2011. Lieutenant McMunn consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. As a primary mission Officer of the Deck, he mentored, trained and led his men through three missions vital to national security. His talents as an expert tactician, effective operational planner, and his strong leadership and organizational management skills allowed USS Miami to remain on station and undetected, collecting significant intelligence on highly desirable national collection interests. His navigational acumen was key to the planning and execution of 38 complex navigation plans, including mission specific area of operation waters totaling more than one million square miles. His vigilant review process, attention to detail, and knowledge and use of applicable references ensured MIAMI could execute all tasking. By his noteworthy accomplishments, unrelenting perseverance, and devotion to duty, Lieutenant McMunn reflected credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Show less

Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving in USS MIAMI (SSN 755) from 23 to 24 May 2012. Immediately returning from liberty upon notification of MIAMI's casualty, Lieutenant McMunn was the initial leadership to report to damage control central. Employing his experience and training, he helped organize the topside fire teams to ensure an effective response against the fire. Realizing his talents were required below decks, he quickly donned his gear and… Show more

Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving in USS MIAMI (SSN 755) from 23 to 24 May 2012. Immediately returning from liberty upon notification of MIAMI's casualty, Lieutenant McMunn was the initial leadership to report to damage control central. Employing his experience and training, he helped organize the topside fire teams to ensure an effective response against the fire. Realizing his talents were required below decks, he quickly donned his gear and reported to the ship, only to suffer 6 fractures to his ribs and a sprained knee when he fell through a section of removed decking. Demonstrating remarkable vigor and high threshold for pain, he removed himself from the ship before being evacuated to the hospital. His willingness to sacrifice his own life in an attempt to save his ship truly embodies the spirit of the submarine force. Lieutenant McMunn's distinctive accomplishments, unrelenting perseverance, and steadfast devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Show less

Meritorious service in the superior performance of his duties while serving as an instructor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, from March 2007 to December 2009. In addition to teaching over 200 midshipman, Lieutenant McMunn mentored several successful multi-dicipline senior design projects, actively participated as a sailing instructor, and wrote portions of the standard operating procedure for the Navy 44 MKII… Show more

Meritorious service in the superior performance of his duties while serving as an instructor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, from March 2007 to December 2009. In addition to teaching over 200 midshipman, Lieutenant McMunn mentored several successful multi-dicipline senior design projects, actively participated as a sailing instructor, and wrote portions of the standard operating procedure for the Navy 44 MKII sailboats. The impact Lieutenant McMunn has had on hundreds of Junior Officers currently serving cannot be measured. By his unswerving determination, wise judgement, and complete dedication to duty, Lieutenant McMunn reflected credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Show less

Professional achievement while serving as the Assistant Engineer in USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734)(BLUE) from August 2004 to March 2007. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) McMunn consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. As the command monitor program manager, his oversight was influential in the success of a well-groomed monitoring program which received accolades from outside inspectors. As Assistant Engineer, he oversaw a complicated evolutions schedule… Show more

Professional achievement while serving as the Assistant Engineer in USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734)(BLUE) from August 2004 to March 2007. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) McMunn consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. As the command monitor program manager, his oversight was influential in the success of a well-groomed monitoring program which received accolades from outside inspectors. As Assistant Engineer, he oversaw a complicated evolutions schedule and numerous complex drill sets resulting in TENNESSEE's 100% engineering readiness. His leadership and watchstanding ability were instrumental to the successful completion of two tactical readiness evaluations and two operational reactor safeguards examinations. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) McMunn's exceptional professional ability and loyal devotion to duty, reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest tradition of the United States Naval Service. Show less

Professional achievement while serving as Chemical and Radiological Controls Asssitant in USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734)(BLUE) from July 2005 to March 2006. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) McMunn consistently performed his duties in a highly professional manner. Possessing unmatched knowledge of the S8G Reactor Plant, as well as, Chemistry and Radiological controls, his leadership played a key role in his division's exceptional performance during a recent operational reactor safeguards examination. A… Show more

Professional achievement while serving as Chemical and Radiological Controls Asssitant in USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734)(BLUE) from July 2005 to March 2006. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) McMunn consistently performed his duties in a highly professional manner. Possessing unmatched knowledge of the S8G Reactor Plant, as well as, Chemistry and Radiological controls, his leadership played a key role in his division's exceptional performance during a recent operational reactor safeguards examination. A consummate watch officer, his forceful presence was a driving factor in TENNESSEE's successful completion of numerous reactor plant testing and maintenance evolutions. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) McMunn's exceptional professional ability and loyal devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest tradition of the United States Naval Service. Show less