Captain Andrew C. Jarrett, USN

Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen
United States Naval Academy

Captain Andrew C. Jarrett was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. He entered the U.S. Naval Academy graduating in 1989 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Following nuclear power and submarine training, he reported to USS ALEXANDER HAMILTON (SSBN 617) where he qualified in submarines and as Nuclear Engineering Officer. After a home port change, he transferred to USS HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN 730) completing two strategic patrols.

In September 1993 he reported to the Advanced Education Program at the University of Washington, earning the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. After completion of Submarine Officer's Advanced Course in March 1996 he reported to USS MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL (SSN 708), where he served as Navigation/Operations Officer until September 1998, completing two North Atlantic deployments and one Mediterranean deployment.

In September 1998, he reported to Commander Submarine Force Atlantic Fleet Staff as the Force Special Operations Officer until March 2001. After completion of Prospective Executive Officer training, he reported to USS LOUISVILLE (SSN 724), serving as Executive Officer until July 2003, completing two Western Pacific deployments including combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In August 2003, he reported to the National War College in Washington D.C. where he earned the degree of Master of Science in National Security Strategy. After graduation he reported to The Joint Staff, Plans and Policy Directorate (J-5) where he served as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director for International Negotiations and Multilateral Affairs until April 2006.

After completion of Prospective Commanding Officer training, he reported to USS PITTSBURGH (SSN 720), where he served as Commanding Officer until June 2009. During his tour the ship conducted a deployment to the U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Africa Command Areas of Responsibility and earned the Fleet Forces Command Retention Excellence Award for 2008.

In July 2009, he reported to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland where he served as Fifth Battalion Officer until March 2013 when he assumed the duties of Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen.

CAPT Jarrett has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards), and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 awards).

CAPT Jarrett is an avid runner and triathlete and is married to the former Jessica Alvarez of West Palm Beach, Florida. They have two children, Hayley 17 and William 13.