The ceremony marked a proper transition of MIDPAC from a dual-hatted command aligned with Commander, Navy Area Hawaii (CNRH) to a single operationally targeted battle workers that can oversee and function with Hawaii-based floor ships.
The brand new command designation for MIDPAC will present an agile and distinctive operational power construction aligned with Commander, U.S. third Fleet (C3F) and Commander, Naval Floor Power, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP), and can considerably develop the command’s position past upkeep and coaching. Within the new power construction, CNSP maintains administrative management of MIDPAC, and operational management belongs to C3F.
The ceremony offered a possibility for Kott to thank members of the MIDPAC workers who helped help Navy Area Hawaii and speed up the transition of MIDPAC to its new position.
“It’s been an honor and privilege to steer the proficient women and men who make up the MIDPAC staff,” stated Kott. “Capt. Ring is the proper naval officer to steer this vital transition for MIDPAC and I’m assured that it’ll have a optimistic impression on the Floor Power and our posture within the Indo-Pacific.”
Ring stated he seems to be ahead to the alternatives forward and embraces the challenges of main the transition of the newly-aligned MIDPAC staff.
“I’m privileged to steer this superb staff and sit up for the alternatives and challenges which might be forward,” stated Ring. “I’m honored to take the watch from Admiral Kott following his extremely profitable command. My focus will likely be to generate combat-ready ships for the operational commander, and function them using dynamic and revolutionary ideas to maintain our aggressive edge within the Indo-Pacific and defend the homeland.”
MIDPAC is accountable for the manning, coaching and upkeep of all floor ships homeported at JBPHH, Hawaii, and workouts operational management of assigned forces. This re-alignment will end in heightened readiness for sustained fight operations at sea.
