PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Strategic Systems Programs saw a change in command last month with Navy Cmdr. Todd Williamson taking charge. 

 

He relieved Capt. Kyle Kobold, commanding officer for SSP's Program Management Office, Shipboard Systems. The office is located at General Dynamics. 

 

The change in command ceremony on June 5 was presided over by Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of SSP. 

 

Wolfe delivered remarks, including a list of accomplishments SSP achieved under the guidance of Kobold, who received a  Meritorious Service Award. Williamson assumes command of the PMO having recently served as the SSP technical director.

 

SSP is responsible for initiating, developing, and coordinating Strategic Weapon System, Guided Missile Submarine (Nuclear-Powered) Attack Weapon System, and Nuclear Weapon Security program planning, program evaluation, budget data, requirements analysis, and other technical, engineering, and program services in support of and as directed by the director for SSP.

 

SSP is the Navy command that provides cradle-to-grave lifecycle support for the sea-based leg of the nation's nuclear triad. The command is responsible for sustaining the strategic weapon system (SWS) on the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) and supporting the integration of the D5LE weapon system on the new Columbia-class SSBNs.