Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen announced the following flag officer assignments:
Rear Adm. (lower half)(selectee) Terry J. Benedict is being assigned as program executive officer for integrated warfare systems, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition), Washington, D.C. Benedict is currently serving as deputy director direct reporting program manager and technical director, strategic systems programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) Washington, D.C.
Rear Adm. (lower half) Michael S. Frick is being assigned as vice commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. Frick is currently serving as program executive officer for integrated warfare systems, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition), Washington, D.C.
Rear Adm. (lower half)(selectee) Michael S. Rogers is being assigned as director for intelligence, J2, U.S. Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. Rogers is currently serving as director, Chairman's Action Group, Joint Staff, Washington, D.C.
Rear Adm. (lower half)(selectee) David G. Simpson is being assigned as director, Fleet and Allied Requirements Division, N60, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C. Simpson is currently serving as assistant chief of staff for information systems, Seventh Fleet, Yokosuka, Japan.
Rear Adm. (lower half)(selectee) David W. Titley is being assigned as commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, Stennis Space Center, Miss. Titley is currently serving as commanding officer, Naval Oceanography Operations Command, Stennis Space Center, Miss.