The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy is an award presented annually by the United States Navy to the ship or aviation squadron that demonstrates the greatest improvement in battle efficiency from the previous year. Two commands annually, one from each coast earn the award.
History The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy was established by the Chief of Naval Operations on 1 August 1961. It was promulgated in OPNAV Instruction 3590.11 along with procedures for affecting the award.
The trophy honors former Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke, a distinguished naval officer for over 38 years. His leadership and contribution to Naval warfare are embodied by this award. Arleigh Burke made vital contributions in many key warfare areas including battle efficiency, new tactical concepts, and weapons systems. The award recognizes an outstanding improvement in battle efficiency. The original trophy, sculpted by Hannibal De Bellis, was a brass plaque adorned with a profile of Admiral Burke.
Winners Year Atlantic Fleet Winner Pacific Fleet Winner 2024 2023 Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137) 2022 2021 Patrol Squadron 8 (VP 8) 2020 2019 - Gold - Gold 2018 Patrol Squadron 4 (VP-4) 2017 - Gold Electronic Attack Squadron 134 (VAQ-134) 2016 2015 2014 2013 - Gold Electromagnetic Attack Squadron 142 (VAQ-142) 2012 Patrol Squadron 9 (VP 9) 2011 2010 2009 - Gold Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-147) 2008 Strike Fighter Squadron 37 (VFA-37) 2007 2006 Patrol Squadron 16 (VP-16) 2005 Strike Fighter Squadron 31 (VFA-31) 2004 Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 2 (HS-2) 2003 2002 2001 - Gold 2000 Patrol Squadron 45 (VP-45) 1999 Unknown Unknown 1998 Unknown 1997 Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14) Unknown 1996 Helicopter Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron 15 (HS-15) Unknown 1995 Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 5 (VQ-5) 1994 Unknown 1993 Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (Light) 48 Unknown 1992 Unknown Unknown 1991 1990 Unknown Navy Attack Squadron 145 1989 Unknown Navy Attack Squadron 185 1988 1987 Unknown 1986 1985 Unknown 1984 Unknown Unknown 1983 (estimated from ref) 1982 Unknown 1981 (2nd Award) 1980 (2nd Award) 1979 Unknown Unknown 1978 Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Four (HSC-4) 1977 Unknown 1976 Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron One (RVAH-1) 1975 1974 Unknown 1973 Unknown Attack Squadron 153 (VA-153) 1972 1971 Unknown 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 Patrol Squadron 22 (VP-22) 1962
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