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'''James Edward Pitts'''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.congress.gov/nomination/99th-congress/936 |title=PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985–1986) |date=March 19, 1986 |website=U.S. Congress |access-date=July 24, 2021}}</ref> (born 1964)<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DD8BVZeVFP4C&pg=PA125 |title=Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty |date=October 1, 1990 |page=125 |publisher=Bureau of Naval Personnel |access-date=July 24, 2021}}</ref> is a [[United States Navy]] [[Rear admiral (United States)|rear admiral]] who has served as the Director of Warfare Integration since October 2, 2020. Previously, he served as the commander of [[Submarine Group 7]].<ref name="Navy bio">{{Cite web|url=https://www.navy.mil/Leadership/Biographies/BioDisplay/Article/2236329/rear-admiral-james-pitts/|title=Rear Admiral James Pitts|date=October 27, 2020|website=www.navy.mil|access-date=July 24, 2021|archive-date=July 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724040511/https://www.navy.mil/Leadership/Biographies/BioDisplay/Article/2236329/rear-admiral-james-pitts/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theday.com/article/20160921/NWS09/160929855 |title=The Day - Undersea Warfighting Development Center in Groton gets new leader - News from southeastern Connecticut |access-date=July 24, 2021 |archive-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214112228/https://www.theday.com/article/20160921/NWS09/160929855 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://japan.stripes.com/spotlight/rear-adm-jimmy-pitts-1547827153|title=Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts|date=November 13, 2018|website=Stripes Japan|access-date=July 24, 2021|archive-date=September 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200916212101/https://japan.stripes.com/spotlight/rear-adm-jimmy-pitts-1547827153|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://seapowermagazine.org/navy-announces-new-flag-assignments/|title=Navy Announces New Flag Assignments|first=Seapower|last=Staff|date=July 15, 2020|access-date=July 24, 2021|archive-date=September 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926170727/https://seapowermagazine.org/navy-announces-new-flag-assignments/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/278396/undersea-warfighting-development-center-holds-change-command|title=Undersea Warfighting Development Center Holds Change of Command|website=DVIDS|access-date=July 24, 2021|archive-date=July 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724040436/https://www.dvidshub.net/news/278396/undersea-warfighting-development-center-holds-change-command|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/2329270/submarine-group-7-holds-change-of-command-ceremony/|title=Submarine Group 7 Holds Change of Command Ceremony|website=U.S. Indo-Pacific Command|access-date=July 24, 2021|archive-date=October 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020051637/https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/2329270/submarine-group-7-holds-change-of-command-ceremony/|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''James Edward Pitts'''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.congress.gov/nomination/99th-congress/936 |title=PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985–1986) |date=March 19, 1986 |website=U.S. Congress |access-date=July 24, 2021}}</ref> (born 1964)<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DD8BVZeVFP4C&pg=PA125 |title=Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty |date=October 1, 1990 |page=125 |publisher=Bureau of Naval Personnel |access-date=July 24, 2021}}</ref> is a [[United States Navy]] [[Vice admiral (United States)|vice admiral]] who has served as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities since December 2023. He most recently served as the Director of Warfare Integration from 2020 to 2023. Previously, he served as the commander of [[Submarine Group 7]].<ref name="Navy bio">{{Cite web|url=https://www.navy.mil/Leadership/Biographies/BioDisplay/Article/2236329/rear-admiral-james-pitts/|title=Rear Admiral James Pitts|date=October 27, 2020|website=www.navy.mil|access-date=July 24, 2021|archive-date=July 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724040511/https://www.navy.mil/Leadership/Biographies/BioDisplay/Article/2236329/rear-admiral-james-pitts/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theday.com/article/20160921/NWS09/160929855 |title=The Day - Undersea Warfighting Development Center in Groton gets new leader - News from southeastern Connecticut |access-date=July 24, 2021 |archive-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214112228/https://www.theday.com/article/20160921/NWS09/160929855 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://japan.stripes.com/spotlight/rear-adm-jimmy-pitts-1547827153|title=Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts|date=November 13, 2018|website=Stripes Japan|access-date=July 24, 2021|archive-date=September 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200916212101/https://japan.stripes.com/spotlight/rear-adm-jimmy-pitts-1547827153|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://seapowermagazine.org/navy-announces-new-flag-assignments/|title=Navy Announces New Flag Assignments|first=Seapower|last=Staff|date=July 15, 2020|access-date=July 24, 2021|archive-date=September 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926170727/https://seapowermagazine.org/navy-announces-new-flag-assignments/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/278396/undersea-warfighting-development-center-holds-change-command|title=Undersea Warfighting Development Center Holds Change of Command|website=DVIDS|access-date=July 24, 2021|archive-date=July 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724040436/https://www.dvidshub.net/news/278396/undersea-warfighting-development-center-holds-change-command|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/2329270/submarine-group-7-holds-change-of-command-ceremony/|title=Submarine Group 7 Holds Change of Command Ceremony|website=U.S. Indo-Pacific Command|access-date=July 24, 2021|archive-date=October 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020051637/https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/2329270/submarine-group-7-holds-change-of-command-ceremony/|url-status=live}}</ref>


Raised in [[Milton, Florida]], Pitts graduated from the [[United States Naval Academy]] in 1986 with a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in mechanical engineering.<ref name="Navy bio"/> He later earned a [[Master of Arts]] degree in national security affairs from the [[Naval Postgraduate School]] in December 1992.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://calhoun.nps.edu/bitstream/handle/10945/40789/1992-12%20Graduation%20Exercises.pdf |title=Graduation Exercises |date=December 17, 1992 |publisher=Naval Postgraduate School |location=Monterey, California |access-date=July 24, 2021}}</ref> His master's thesis was entitled ''Theater Ballistic Missile Defenses: An Emerging Role for the Navy?''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hsdl.org/?view&did=36670 |title=Thesis |first=James Edward |last=Pitts |date=December 1992 |publisher=Naval Postgraduate School |location=Monterey, California |access-date=July 24, 2021}}</ref>
Raised in [[Milton, Florida]], Pitts graduated from the [[United States Naval Academy]] in 1986 with a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in mechanical engineering.<ref name="Navy bio"/> He later earned a [[Master of Arts]] degree in national security affairs from the [[Naval Postgraduate School]] in December 1992.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://calhoun.nps.edu/bitstream/handle/10945/40789/1992-12%20Graduation%20Exercises.pdf |title=Graduation Exercises |date=December 17, 1992 |publisher=Naval Postgraduate School |location=Monterey, California |access-date=July 24, 2021}}</ref> His master's thesis was entitled ''Theater Ballistic Missile Defenses: An Emerging Role for the Navy?''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hsdl.org/?view&did=36670 |title=Thesis |first=James Edward |last=Pitts |date=December 1992 |publisher=Naval Postgraduate School |location=Monterey, California |access-date=July 24, 2021}}</ref>

In April 2023, Pitts was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.congress.gov/nomination/118th-congress/546|title=PN546 — Rear Adm. James E. Pitts — Navy|date=2023-04-20|access-date=2023-04-20|website=U.S. Congress}}</ref><ref name="24 Apr Flag">{{cite web|url=https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3372118/flag-officer-announcements/|title=Flag Officer Announcements|date=2023-04-24|access-date=2023-04-25|website=U.S. Department of Defense}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 02:38, 12 January 2024

James E. Pitts
Official portrait, 2024
Born1964 (age 59–60)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1986–present
RankVice Admiral
CommandsSubmarine Group 7
Undersea Warfighting Development Center
Submarine Squadron 7
USS Tucson
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)

James Edward Pitts[1] (born 1964)[2] is a United States Navy vice admiral who has served as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities since December 2023. He most recently served as the Director of Warfare Integration from 2020 to 2023. Previously, he served as the commander of Submarine Group 7.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

Raised in Milton, Florida, Pitts graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.[3] He later earned a Master of Arts degree in national security affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School in December 1992.[9] His master's thesis was entitled Theater Ballistic Missile Defenses: An Emerging Role for the Navy?.[10]

In April 2023, Pitts was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ "PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985–1986)". U.S. Congress. March 19, 1986. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  2. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 125. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Rear Admiral James Pitts". www.navy.mil. October 27, 2020. Archived from the original on July 24, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  4. ^ "The Day - Undersea Warfighting Development Center in Groton gets new leader - News from southeastern Connecticut". Archived from the original on December 14, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  5. ^ "Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts". Stripes Japan. November 13, 2018. Archived from the original on September 16, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  6. ^ Staff, Seapower (July 15, 2020). "Navy Announces New Flag Assignments". Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  7. ^ "Undersea Warfighting Development Center Holds Change of Command". DVIDS. Archived from the original on July 24, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  8. ^ "Submarine Group 7 Holds Change of Command Ceremony". U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  9. ^ "Graduation Exercises" (PDF). Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School. December 17, 1992. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  10. ^ Pitts, James Edward (December 1992). "Thesis". Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  11. ^ "PN546 — Rear Adm. James E. Pitts — Navy". U.S. Congress. April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  12. ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the Undersea Warfighting Development Center
2016–2018 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Submarine Group 7
2018–2020
Preceded by Director of Warfare Integration of the United States Navy
2020–2023 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities of the United States Navy
2023–present 		Incumbent


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