Colin Corridan

Driving innovation and accelerating the delivery of advanced warfighting capabilities by leveraging exponential technological growth and fostering collaboration with traditional and nontraditional industry partners. Rapid Problem Solving: Spearhead efforts to address Fleet‑level operational challenges by identifying, vetting, and maturing near‑term technologies for rapid fielding at scale, overcoming traditional bureaucratic hurdles. Strategic Innovation: Leverage best practices from industry and lessons learned from prior Navy initiatives (e.g., unmanned Task Force and Task Force 59) to deliver solutions that outpace legacy processes. Acquisition and Process Integration: Align innovative solutions with the Navyʼs planning, programming, budgeting, and execution processes, supporting streamlined acquisition strategies to accelerate capability deployment. Operational Impact: Champion a broad, agile approach to solving emerging operational problems through the application of existing and novel systems, ensuring readiness and strategic advantage.

Operationalized the U.S. Navyʼs first maritime robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) task force, leveraging disruptive technologies to enhance maritime domain awareness, deter malign activities, and ensure regional stability around the Arabian Peninsula. Innovation and Operational Excellence: Utilized innovative contracting strategies to establish partnerships with qualified companies in under 90 days, successfully negotiating over $50M in cumulative contracts. These discussions offered valuable insights into startup business models, incentives, and the long‑term implications of government contracts on company fundraising efforts. Executed market research engagements with over 100 startups to identify mature commercial technologies capable of addressing Navy operational challenges. Gained actionable insights into the market landscape and startup ecosystem to inform technology adoption and mission readiness strategies. Achieved over 60,000 unmanned systems (UxS) operating hours across 34 military operations and exercises, utilizing 23 different platforms. Led the first‑ever uncrewed surface vessel transit of the Strait of Hormuz. Strategic Breakthroughs: Deployed permanent unclassified UxS track relays to NAVCENTʼs Maritime Operations Center (MOC), enhancing situational awareness and operational responsiveness. Global Partnerships and Collaboration: Cultivated the first UxS and AI partnership with Kazakhstan, expanding the partner fleet and strengthening regional alliances. Orchestrated Digital Vanguard, the largest bilateral UxS event with Qatar, showcasing UxS capabilities for critical infrastructure protection. Technological Advancements: Integrated self‑healing mesh networks and cross‑domain solutions, enhancing the efficiency and resilience of UxS operations. Pushed operational boundaries, increasing UxS utility to human operators through innovative control and communication systems.

As the Commanding Officer of USS CINCINNATI (LCS 20), I demonstrated exemplary leadership and operational expertise, advancing critical mission capabilities while maintaining high crew readiness and operational effectiveness. I led the ship to win the 2020 Unit Tactics Award and championed MIW Mission Package testing, meeting all Program Office milestones. Despite challenges during the COVID‑19 pandemic, I oversaw multiple training events for LCS 14 and LCS 20, ensuring operational readiness while safeguarding the health of Sailors.

As the Commanding Officer of USS FORT WORTH (LCS 3), I revitalized the ship after an extended maintenance availability, transforming the crew into a fully operational team. I spearheaded the ship's return to service, ensuring flawless performance during major assessments, and led efforts to install and operationalize the Condition-Based Maintenance system.

• Led extensive repairs of USS FORT WORTH in Singapore, achieving 100% operational readiness. • Completed Trans-Pacific transit ahead of schedule and under budget, supporting 7th and 3rd Fleet real-world tasking.

• Led the Surface Navy's first organization focused on automating training through advanced simulators and virtual reality at the Surface Warfare Officer School. • Pioneered innovative methods to provide students with more training opportunities, enhancing proficiency and readiness for future Navy leaders.