Capt. Steven Tarr III
Assistant Chief of Naval Research
Captain Steven Tarr III, a native of South Amboy, New Jersey, graduated from the Naval Academy in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Captain Tarr also has a Master of Arts Degree in National Security Studies from the College of Naval Command and Staff at the United States Naval War College. Additionally, he is a graduate of the United States Naval War College Maritime Advanced Warfighting School as well as the National Defense University Joint Forces Staff College.
Afloat assignments include Division Officer USS Louisville (SSN 724), Navigator USS Seawolf (SSN 21), Navigator USS Connecticut (SSN 22), Executive Officer USS Buffalo (SSN 715), and Commanding Officer USS Topeka (SSN 754).
Ashore assignments include Flag Aide to the Commander, Submarine Group Seven, Deputy Executive Assistant to the Commander, United States Pacific Fleet, Director Mission Management Division Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Current Operations Director, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and Military Deputy Department Head, Office of Naval Research Sea Warfare and Weapons.
Captain Tarr’s personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards).