By Captain Kevin Eyer, USN (Ret.) Amphibious Command Reform In an April 24, 2026 directive, Chief of Naval Operations Daryl Caudle ordered that, beginning in Fiscal Year 2028, command of all amphibious warships will be assigned exclusively to Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs). This includes Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD), Amphibious Transport Dock … Continue reading SWOs Assume Amphibious Command: Why it Matters
