Robert T. Moeller
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Robert T. Moeller, was a United States Navy
vice admiral
who last served in active duty as the first Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, U.S. Africa Command
until his departure in April 2010. USAFRICOM was formally stood up in October 2007, as a subunified command initially of EUCOM
, under the command of General William E. Ward
, who was first commander of AFRICOM.
Vice Adm. Moeller, a New Jersey
native and son of a World War II Navy veteran, graduated from the University of Notre Dame
in 1974 receiving his commission from the Notre Dame NROTC
program.
Trained as a Surface Warfare Officer, Vice Adm. Moeller has served in a variety of sea and shore assignments, including joint duty. At sea, his assignments included USS Albany (CG 10), flagship for Commander, 2nd and 6th Fleets, where he served as Talos Fire Control Officer and Boilers Officer; USS Julius A. Furer (FFG 6); Combat Systems and Material Officer on the staff of Commander, Destroyer Squadron 36; as precommissioning Engineer Officer; , flagship for Commander, 6th Fleet, as both Executive Officer and later Commanding Officer; and as Commanding Officer.
His CO tour in Belknap included initial Partnership for Peace
operations, United Nations/North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operations Provide Promise and Deny Flight, and the first Navy visits to Odessa, Ukraine and Novorossiysk, Russia. During his command of Port Royal, the ship received her third and fourth consecutive Battle E awards, and installed and employed Linebacker, the Navy's first TBMD capability.
Ashore, Vice Adm. Moeller has served in OPNAV in the Systems Analysis Division (OP 96) as Surface ASW and IUSS analyst; the Program Resource Appraisal Division (OP 91) as Net Assessment analyst; SECNAV Office of Program Appraisal (OPA) as Surface Warfare and C4I analyst; OSD's Office of Director Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) as Maritime Warfare analyst; and Commanding Officer, Surface Warfare Officers School.
In 1989, Vice Adm. Moeller was selected as the Navy Federal Executive Fellow at the Brookings Institution
. He has earned a master's degree in National Security Studies from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
, Georgetown University
.
Vice Adm. Moeller served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, Policy and Training (N3N5N7) and as Director for Operations (J3), Joint Task Force (JTF) - 519 for the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet from May 2001 through August 2003 and as Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group 1/Commander, Ronald Reagan Strike Group
from August 2003 through August 2004. Vice Adm. Moeller served as the Director, Strategy, Plans and Policy (J5) and as Special Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Central Command from August 2004 through August 2007.
Vice Adm. Moeller's awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with two Gold Stars, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Gold Stars, and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with a Gold Star.
Vice Adm. Moeller died on 28 March 2011 from Lou Gehrig's disease and will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.http://www.npc.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/9FD8AA9A-24C9-4423-8B5B-6C2ABD7E194D/0/NAV11111.txt
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vice admiral
Vice admiral (United States)
In the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps, and the United States Maritime Service, vice admiral is a three-star flag officer, with the pay grade of...
who last served in active duty as the first Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, U.S. Africa Command
United States Africa Command
The United States Africa Command is one of nine Unified Combatant Commands of the United States Armed Forces, headquartered at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. It is responsible for U.S. military operations and military relations with 53 African nations – an area of responsibility covering all...
until his departure in April 2010. USAFRICOM was formally stood up in October 2007, as a subunified command initially of EUCOM
United States European Command
The United States European Command is one of ten Unified Combatant Commands of the United States military, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Its area of focus covers and 51 countries and territories, including Europe, Russia, Iceland, Greenland, and Israel...
, under the command of General William E. Ward
William E. Ward
William E. "Kip" Ward , is a retired United States Army four-star general who last served as Commander, U.S. Africa Command from October 1, 2007 to March 8, 2011. He was the first officer to hold this position. General Ward previously served as Deputy Commander, U.S. European Command. General Ward...
, who was first commander of AFRICOM.
Vice Adm. Moeller, a New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
native and son of a World War II Navy veteran, graduated from the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
in 1974 receiving his commission from the Notre Dame NROTC
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps
The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program is a college-based, commissioned officer training program of the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps.-Origins:...
program.
Trained as a Surface Warfare Officer, Vice Adm. Moeller has served in a variety of sea and shore assignments, including joint duty. At sea, his assignments included USS Albany (CG 10), flagship for Commander, 2nd and 6th Fleets, where he served as Talos Fire Control Officer and Boilers Officer; USS Julius A. Furer (FFG 6); Combat Systems and Material Officer on the staff of Commander, Destroyer Squadron 36; as precommissioning Engineer Officer; , flagship for Commander, 6th Fleet, as both Executive Officer and later Commanding Officer; and as Commanding Officer.
His CO tour in Belknap included initial Partnership for Peace
Partnership for Peace
Partnership for Peace is a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation program aimed at creating trust between NATO and other states in Europe and the former Soviet Union; 22 States are members...
operations, United Nations/North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operations Provide Promise and Deny Flight, and the first Navy visits to Odessa, Ukraine and Novorossiysk, Russia. During his command of Port Royal, the ship received her third and fourth consecutive Battle E awards, and installed and employed Linebacker, the Navy's first TBMD capability.
Ashore, Vice Adm. Moeller has served in OPNAV in the Systems Analysis Division (OP 96) as Surface ASW and IUSS analyst; the Program Resource Appraisal Division (OP 91) as Net Assessment analyst; SECNAV Office of Program Appraisal (OPA) as Surface Warfare and C4I analyst; OSD's Office of Director Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) as Maritime Warfare analyst; and Commanding Officer, Surface Warfare Officers School.
In 1989, Vice Adm. Moeller was selected as the Navy Federal Executive Fellow at the Brookings Institution
Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C., in the United States. One of Washington's oldest think tanks, Brookings conducts research and education in the social sciences, primarily in economics, metropolitan policy, governance, foreign policy, and...
. He has earned a master's degree in National Security Studies from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service is a school within Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., United States. Jesuit priest Edmund A...
, Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
.
Vice Adm. Moeller served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, Policy and Training (N3N5N7) and as Director for Operations (J3), Joint Task Force (JTF) - 519 for the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet from May 2001 through August 2003 and as Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group 1/Commander, Ronald Reagan Strike Group
Carrier Strike Group Fifteen
Carrier Strike Group Fifteen, abbreviated CSG-15 or CARSTRKGRU 15, was one of fourteen U.S. Navy carrier strike groups established on 1 October 2004. U.S...
from August 2003 through August 2004. Vice Adm. Moeller served as the Director, Strategy, Plans and Policy (J5) and as Special Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Central Command from August 2004 through August 2007.
Vice Adm. Moeller's awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with two Gold Stars, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Gold Stars, and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with a Gold Star.
Vice Adm. Moeller died on 28 March 2011 from Lou Gehrig's disease and will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.http://www.npc.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/9FD8AA9A-24C9-4423-8B5B-6C2ABD7E194D/0/NAV11111.txt
Defense Superior Service MedalDefense Superior Service MedalThe Defense Superior Service Medal is a senior United States military decoration of the Department of Defense, awarded to members of the United States armed forces who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility."...
Legion of MeritLegion of MeritThe Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
with two Gold Stars
Defense Meritorious Service MedalDefense Meritorious Service MedalThe Defense Meritorious Service Medal is the third-highest award bestowed upon members of the United States military by the United States Department of Defense...
Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal (United States)The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969...
with two Gold Stars
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation MedalCommendation MedalThe Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy force, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star, the Valor device may...
with a Gold Star
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