COMSUBPAC UNIT COMMENDATION


Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

takes pleasure in awarding the

COMSUBPAC UNIT COMMENDATION

to

USS ARCHERFISH (AGSS 311)

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION

"For exceptionally meritorious service as a member of the Submarine Force during the period 10 May 1960 to 7 February 1967. USS ARCHERFISH (AGSS 311), the only oceanographic research submarine in the United States Navy, conducted Operation SEA SCAN in pursuit of oceanographic data to further scientific and technical knowledge of the world's oceans. ARCHERFISH logged over 386,000 miles underway in the prosecution of this demanding task, being underway about 65% of the total time involved, including upkeep, repair and shipyard overhaul periods. Despite an average annual underway distance of over 60,000 miles, well in excess of the Submarine Force average, ARCHERFISH consistently has met commitments with superb engineering reliability and performance. ARCHERFISH conducted a demanding special, high priority survey project in 1966, in addition to the regular SEA SCAN requirements, in an expeditious and effective manner. Throughout this period, ARCHERFISH, manned by a bachelor crew, has not only performed in a thoroughly professional manner but has also acted as an outstanding representative of the United States, the Navy and the Submarine Force in many ports not frequented by submarines. The impressions and image established on these visits have been of great credit to the Force. The superlative, sustained performance of ARCHERFISH in all aspects of operations, administration and public affairs reflects glowingly on her Commanding Officer, officers and men, and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Navy Submarine Force."

J. H. Maurer

J. H. MAURER

Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy

Pearl Harbor, May 1967