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Greeneville (SSN-772)


Radio Call Sign: November - Golf - Lima - Victor
Los Angeles Class (Improved) Attack Submarine: Laid down, 28 February 1992, at Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Newport News, VA.; Launched, 17 September 1994; Commissioned, USS Greeneville (SSN-772), 16 February 1996; Greeneville is assigned to the US Pacific Fleet, and is homeported at Pearl Harbor, HI.

Specifications: Displacement, Surfaced: 6,000 t., Submerged: 6.927 t.; Length 360'; Beam 33'; Draft 29'; Speed, Surfaced 25 kts, Submerged 30+ kts; Depth limit 950'; Complement 129; Armament, four 21" torpedo tubes aft of bow, Harpoon and Tomahawk ASM/LAM missiles from 12 VLS tubes, MK-48 torpedoes; Combat Systems, AN/BPS-5 surface search radar, AN/BPS-15 A/16 navigation and fire control radar, TB-16D passive towed sonar arrays, TB-23 passive "thin line" towed array, AN/BQG-5D wide aperture flank array, AN/BQQ-5D/E low frequency spherical sonar array, AN/BQS-15 close range active sonar (for ice detection); MIDAS Mine and Ice Detection Avoidance System, SADS-TG active detection sonar, Type 2 attack periscope (port), Type 18 search periscope (starboard), AN/BSY-1 (primary computer); UYK-7; UYK-43; UYK-44, WLR-9 Acoustic Intercept Receiver, ESM; Propulsion System, S6G nuclear reactor one propeller at 35,000 shp. Improved Performance Machinery Program Phase I [on 688 Improved].
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Greeneville456k The launching ceremony program of the Greeneville (SSN-772) on 17 September 1994. Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Greeneville31k Commemorative postal cover on the occasion of the launching of the Greeneville (SSN-772) on 17 September 1994, at Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Newport News, VA. Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Greeneville114kAmong the notables who spoke at the launching ceremony of the Greeneville (SSN-772) on 17 September 1994, were Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, Representing Virginia's Third Congressional District, U.S. Rep. James H. "Jimmy" Quillen, R-1st Tennessee, Admiral William J. Flanagan, Commander of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Secretary of the Navy John Dalton and the Second Lady, and boat's sponsor, Tipper Gore. Photo by Judi Baldwin & Jim Hemeon, courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA.
Greeneville97k The Second Lady, and boat's sponsor, Tipper Gore, gives the Greeneville (SSN-772) its first drink before it is launched into it, 17 September 1994. Photo by Judi Baldwin & Jim Hemeon, courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA.
Greeneville79k Tipper Gore, now wearing a champagne dress, 17 September 1994. Photo by Judi Baldwin & Jim Hemeon, courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA.
Greeneville88k Picture of the ribbons used at the Christening of the Greeneville (SSN-772) by The Second Lady, and boat's sponsor, Tipper Gore, 17 September 1994. Photo by Judi Baldwin & Jim Hemeon, courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA.
Greeneville2.09kFifteen page Christening PDF of the Greeneville (SSN-772), 17 September 1994.USN photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com.
Greeneville48kCommemorative postal cover marking the Greeneville's (SSN-772) Alpha sea trials off Norfolk, VA., 2 November 1995. Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Greeneville158kGreeneville (SSN-772) on sea trials off Norfolk, VA., 2 November 1995. Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Greeneville64kGreeneville (SSN-772) on sea trials off Newport News, VA. 5 November 1995. Photo by John Whalen, courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat.
Greeneville99kGreeneville (SSN-772) on sea trials off Newport News, VA. 5 November 1995.USN photo courtesy of Federation of American Scientists web site.
Greeneville21k Commemorative postal cover marking the Greeneville's (SSN-772) commissioning, 16 February 1996. Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Greeneville2.09kTwenty eight page COC & Welcome Aboard PDF of the Greeneville (SSN-772), March, 1999.USN photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com.
Greeneville72kThe Greeneville (SSN-772) arrives at Dry Dock #1 at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility for assessment and repairs, 20 February 2001.courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville86kThe Greeneville (SSN-772) arrives at Dry Dock #1 at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility for assessment and repairs, 20 February 2001.courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville76kThe Greeneville (SSN-772) arrives at Dry Dock #1 at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility for assessment and repairs, 20 February 2001.courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville103kGreeneville (SSN-772), sits atop blocks in Dry Dock #1 at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 21 February 2001. She is dry-docked to assess the damage and perform necessary repairs following a 9 February 2001 collision at sea with the Japanese fishing vessel Ehime Maru off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii.DOD photo # 010221-N-0000X-003,courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville97kGreeneville (SSN-772), in Dry Dock #1 at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 21 February 2001. Damage is being assessed form the 9 February 2001 collision at sea with the Japanese fishing vessel Ehime Maru. DOD photo # 010221-N-0000X-002, courtesy of DOD Defense Link
Greeneville99kMembers off the National Transportation and safety Board (NTSB) check the Greeneville (SSN-772), at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 21 February 2001. She is dry-docked to assess the damage and perform necessary repairs following a 9 February 2001 collision at sea with the Japanese fishing vessel Ehime Maru off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii.courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville90kWorkers from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility begin inspection work on board Greeneville (SSN-772) in Dry Dock #1 at the shipyard, 21 February 2001.Courtesy of US Navy Chinfo Photo Gallery.
Springfield70k Springfield (SSN-761), emergency blow for "effect" off coast of Florida, 29 January 1993. This is what Greeneville (SSN-772) was doing when it struck the Japanese student fishing vessel off Hawaii 9 February 2001. Submarines normally check their emergency surface capability like this once or twice each year.Photo courtesy of Dusty Wilson (MMCSS Ret.) Text courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Greeneville77kEarly this morning, 6 March 2001, members of the Navy's Court of Inquiry walk up the brow to go aboard Greeneville (SSN-772). Greeneville is currently in Drydock 1 at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville93kMembers of the Navy's Court of Inquiry enter Greeneville (SSN-772) in Drydock 1 at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville475kMembers of the Navy's Court of Inquiry depart Greeneville (SSN-772) on 6 March 2001 following a tour aboard the submarine. Greeneville is currently in Drydock 1 at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville334k Following detailed inspections, testing and repair at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Greeneville (SSN-772) undocked today, 2 April 2001. courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville321kGreeneville (SSN-772) leaves the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. They will conduct a graduated process of ensuring crew and ship readiness to return to sea. courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Charlotte288kCrew members aboard a U.S. Navy submarine, possibly either the Charlotte (SSN-766) or Greeneville (SSN-772),conduct an Emergency Personnel Transfer Hoist training exercise with a CH-46 "Sea Knight" helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five (HC-5) in Apra Harbor, Guam, 7 November 2001.
Note: The flat domes on the aft deck are attachment points for the Dry Deck Shelter or Advanced Seal Delivery Vehicle. The "tiles" on the hull of the boat are a rubberized anechoic tile attached to the outer hull to help absorb active sonar pulses.
USN photo # N-3889M-003 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Marjorie McNamee., courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Partial text courtesy of David Johnston
Who Am I?196kCrew members aboard a U.S. Navy submarine, possibly either the Charlotte (SSN-766) or Greeneville (SSN-772),conduct an Emergency Personnel Transfer Hoist training exercise with a CH-46 "Sea Knight" helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five (HC-5) in Apra Harbor, Guam, 7 November 2001.
Note: The flat domes on the aft deck are attachment points for the Dry Deck Shelter or Advanced Seal Delivery Vehicle. The "tiles" on the hull of the boat are a rubberized anechoic tile attached to the outer hull to help absorb active sonar pulses.
USN photo # N-3889M-004 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Marjorie McNamee, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Partial text courtesy of David Johnston
Who Am I?440kUS Navy Sailors aboard an unidentified Los Angeles class Attack Submarine conduct Emergency Personnel Transfer Hoist Training with a USN CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five (HC-5) in Apra Harbor, Guam on 7 November 2001. The "bumps" on the after deck are attachment points for the ASDS or Dry Deck Shelter. Only these two 688's have this feature. USN photo # DN-SD-04-13133, by PH2 Marjorie Mcnamee, USN, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. Partial text courtesy of David Johnston
Greeneville49k Captain Lindsay R. Hankins served as the Commanding Officer of Greeneville (SSN-772) from October 2001 to July 2004. During this tour he completed two Western Pacific deployments in support of the Global War on Terror, in addition to numerous exercises. The ship was the first submarine to deploy as part of an Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) and was instrumental in the testing, operational evaluation, and introduction of the Advanced Seal Delivery System (ASDS) to the fleet. USN photo courtesy of Bill Gonyo.
Greeneville45kGreeneville (SSN-772) at sea 13 January 2002. Crewmembers wait for a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) from Lake Champlain (CG-57) to maneuver into position so they can unload supplies and personnel. Greeneville is surfaced to receive food, supplies and personnel from Lake Champlain. The ships are supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.DOD photo # N-6520M-013 by PH1(AW/SW) Greg Messier, courtesy of navy.news.mil.
Greeneville271k The Los Angeles class submarine Greeneville (SSN-772), recently completed sea testing for the Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1 July 2003. ASDS is an 65 foot mini-submarine, which rides attached to the top of a much larger Los Angeles class submarine. It has increased range, speed, and capacity over the current SEAL Delivery Vehicle which is an open, wet submersible, that transports SEALs in scuba gear, exposing them longer to the elements. The ASDS mini-submarine is operated by a crew of two and can carry eight SEAL team members. The vessel is connected to the host ship via a watertight hatch, and has a sophisticated sonar and a hyperbaric recompression chamber. USN photo # N-0000X-005, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville234kStarboard side view of the Los Angeles class submarine Greeneville (SSN-772) recently completed sea testing for the Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) off the coast of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1 July 2003. USN photo # N-0000X-001, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville331k Family members watch as Greeneville (SSN-772) departed on deployment from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 3 September 2003 as part of Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1). USN photo # N-5024R-002 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Johnnie R. Robbins, courtesy of navy.news.mil.
Greeneville180k A family member waves goodbye as Greeneville (SSN-772) deploys with Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1). An ESG constitutes a new naval strike force designed to equip amphibious forces with added firepower and operational capabilities. USN photo # N-5024R-001 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Johnnie R. Robbins, courtesy of navy.news.mil.
Greeneville203kGreeneville (SSN-772) received the Navy Unit Commendation Award on 22 June 2004 for exceptional meritorious service while deployed with Expeditionary Strike Group One in support of the Global War on terrorism. USN photo by JO3 Corwin M. Colbert, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville235kAn Afloat Training Group Mid-Pacific Pearl Harbor (ATGMIDPAC) instructor, gives the crew of Greeneville (SSN-772) crowd control training as part of the submarine's anti-terrorism/force protection training on 19 July 2004. USN photo by JO3 Corwin M. Colbert, courtesy of navy.news.mil.
Greeneville235k Former commanding officer of Los Angeles class submarine Greeneville (SSN-772), Cmdr. Lee Hankins, left, is greeted by the boats current Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Lorin Selby. Cmdr. Hankins was recently selected as the Pacific Fleet recipient of the Vice Adm. James Stockdale Leadership Award at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on 24 November 2004. The annual award, named in honor of this legendary naval officer, recognizes two commanding officers who demonstrate superior leadership and conspicuous contributions to the improvement of Navy leadership while in command of a single ship, submarine or aircraft squadron. One each is selected from the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. USN photo # N-0879R-002, by Chief Journalist David Rush, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville68k Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Vern Clark delivers remarks during the Twenty-Fourth Annual Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale Leadership Award Ceremony, held in the Pentagon Hall of Heroes on 15 December 2004. The recipients seated from left are Cmdr. Scott D. Conn, former Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Six (VFA-136) and Cmdr. Lindsay R. Hankins, former Commanding Officer of Greeneville (SSN-772). The annual award recognizes two commanding officers who demonstrate superior leadership and conspicuous contributions to the improvement of Navy leadership while in command of a single ship, submarine or aircraft squadron. USN photo # N-2383B-063, by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville332kFlowers adorn the Ehime Maru Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii, on the fourth anniversary of the collision between the Los Angeles class attack submarine Greeneville (SSN-772) and the Japanese fisheries training vessel Ehime Maru., 9 February 2005. U.S. Navy officials placed a wreath at the site, which honors the nine Japanese students and crew killed in the accident. USN photo # N-0879R-001, by Chief Journalist David Rush, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville209kFire Control Technician 3rd Class James Miller conducts electrical testing of the vertical launch tubes aboard Greeneville (SSN-772) on 6 April 2006. USN photo by Chief Journalist David Rush, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville74k Cmdr. Lorin C. Selby was relieved by Cmdr. Alan D. Dorrbecker as commanding officer of Greeneville (SSN-772) at Naval Station Submarine Piers, Pearl Harbor, 22 May 2007. USN photo courtesy of Bill Gonyo.
Greeneville646k Greeneville (SSN-772) passes the Arizona Memorial as she departs Naval Station Pearl Harbor on 15 October 2007 for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, for a 13-month Depot Modernization Period.USN photo 071015-N-9486C-001 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cynthia Clark via flickr.com. & Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com
Greeneville292kMaster Chief Paul Davenport, Chief of the Boat aboard the Greeneville (SSN-772), and his line handling supervisors prepare to receive the Chinhae pilot during Greeneville's (SSN-772) inbound transit to the Republic of Korea Naval Base in Chinhae, South Korea on 21 September 2010. USN photo # N-3603D-004 by Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Noah DeLaughter courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Greeneville788kFour photo PDF of a model Greeneville (SSN-772).Photos courtesy of Mel Douyette @ coldwarsubmarines.com
Greeneville1.73kThe attack submarine Greeneville (SSN-772) prepares to moor alongside the submarine tender Emory S. Land (AS-39), at Puerto Princesa, Philippines on 9 December 2018.USN photo # 181209-N-ZD021-0099 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Willoughb, courtesy of navy.news.mil.

Commanding Officers
14CDR Spillner III, Brent Christoph, USN 08.01.2020 14.09.2020
15CDR Lane Jr., Robert D., USN 14.09.2020 -
Courtesy Wolfgang Hechler

There is no DANFS History currently available for Greeneville (SSN-772) at the Haze Gray & Underway Web Site, the main archive for the DANFS Online Project.
Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation
Fleet Reserve Association

Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
SSN-688 Los Angeles-class
Virtual Tour of USS Springfield (SSN 761) from PBS's Nova web site

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