AUVSI's Unmanned Systems 2016

Robert Girrier
Director, Unmanned Weapons Systems
OPNAV N99


Rear Admiral Robert Girrier assumed duties as the Director for Unmanned Warfare Systems (OPNAV N99) on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) in September 2015. In this capacity, he is responsible for the rapid development, prototyping, and demonstration of U.S. Naval unmanned warfare systems. Girrier entered the U.S. Naval Academy from the State of New York, graduating with merit in 1983. A surface warfare officer, he most recently served as deputy commander and chief of staff, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Director for Operations (J3), U.S. Pacific Command prior to that. At sea, he commanded Carrier Strike Group 7, USS Ronald Reagan Strike Group and Carrier Strike Group 11, USS Nimitz Strike Group. In Ronald Reagan Strike Group he conducted a combat deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn and provided disaster response for Japan during Operation Tomodachi. Prior to these tours he served as vice commander, Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command, with operational commander duties in 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleets. Additionally, Girrier commanded Destroyer Squadron 15, forward deployed in Yokosuka, Japan where the squadron developed tactics, techniques and procedures for anti-submarine warfare and maritime ballistic missile defense while exercising extensively with navies throughout the 7th fleet area. He commanded USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in the Mediterranean theater, serving as air defense commander for the 6th Fleet. Additionally, Girrier commanded USS Guardian (MCM 5), a forward deployed Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship operating from Sasebo, Japan in support of 7th Fleet operations.

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