Rear Admiral John Jolliffe

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Vice Commander

Rear Admiral Jolliffe graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering.

Following duty as a Chief of Naval Operations intelligence watch officer at the Pentagon, Jolliffe completed nuclear propulsion and submarine officer basic training.

Jolliffe reported for sea duty in 1981 aboard USS Drum (SSN 677) where he qualified as a submarine warfare officer and nuclear engineer officer.

Jolliffe was selected as the U.S. Pacific Fleet Shiphandler of the Year in 1983. 

In 1984 Jolliffe served as the Aide and Flag Lieutenant to the Commander Allied Forces Southern Europe and Commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe.  In 1985 Jolliffe served as the Aide and Flag Lieutenant to the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic and Commander U.S. Atlantic Command, where he was one of the first officers to be designated a Joint Specialty Officer.

Following graduation from the submarine officers advanced course, Jolliffe reported for sea duty in 1986 aboard USS Guitarro (SSN 665) as Engineer Officer and for sea duty in 1988 aboard USS Pintado (SSN 672) as Navigator/Operations Officer.

In 1989 Jolliffe qualified for Command at Sea of nuclear submarines. 

Jolliffe served on the U.S. Pacific Fleet Nuclear Propulsion Examination Board from 1989 to 1991, completing over 60 examinations of nuclear ships and submarines.

Transitioning to the Navy’s Reserve in 1992, Jolliffe commanded four reserve units:  USS McKee (AS 41) 119, Navy Base San Diego 1902, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet 219, and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command 119.  

From 2003-2005 Jolliffe served as Reserve Component Deputy Commander, Navy Region Southwest and from 2006-2008 as the Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer to U.S. Army Northern Command.   

In 2008 Jolliffe was designated a Joint Qualified Officer (JQO, JQS level III).
  
Personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (3 awards), Navy Achievement Medal (2 awards), and various unit and service awards.