Frank Bowman
Encyclopedia
Frank "Skip" Bowman a retired four-star Admiral
, is the former Chief of Naval Personnel and former Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion
. In 2006, Admiral Bowman was made an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE
).
in 1966. He received a Master's Degree
in nuclear engineering
and naval architecture
/marine engineering
at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
in 1977. He was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Duke University in 2003.
, USS Daniel Boone, and USS Bremerton
.
and the USS Holland
.
in 1991. His service as a flag officer included tours as Deputy Director of Operations on the Joint Staff (J-3) until June 1992, Director for Political-Military Affairs (J-5) until July 1994, and Chief of Naval Personnel from July 1994 to September 1996.
, Admiral Bowman assumed duties as Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion, on September 27, 1996. He received his fourth star
on October 1, 1996. As Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion
, he was also Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors
in the National Nuclear Security Administration
, Department of Energy
.
in December 2004. He was appointed president and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute
(NEI) in February 2005. Skip Bowman resigned as president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Instititue announced 14 November 2008 in NEI Smart Brief.
(three awards), the Navy Battle Efficiency E Ribbon (five awards), the Navy Expeditionary Medal
(two awards), the Humanitarian Service Medal
(two awards), the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (three awards), and the Navy Arctic Service Ribbon. His personal awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal
, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal
, the Legion of Merit
(with three gold stars), and the Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite
from the government of France
.
In 2005, The C.J. Mack Family Foundation provided an endowment arranged by John J. Mack
to the United States Naval Academy
Foundation to support the Admiral Frank Bowman Scholar Program.
In 2006, Admiral Bowman was made an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE
).
Admiral
Admiral is the rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet . It is usually abbreviated to "Adm" or "ADM"...
, is the former Chief of Naval Personnel and former Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Nuclear marine propulsion
Nuclear marine propulsion is propulsion of a ship by a nuclear reactor. Naval nuclear propulsion is propulsion that specifically refers to naval warships...
. In 2006, Admiral Bowman was made an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
).
Education
Admiral Bowman graduated from Duke UniversityDuke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
in 1966. He received a Master's Degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in nuclear engineering
Nuclear engineering
Nuclear engineering is the branch of engineering concerned with the application of the breakdown as well as the fusion of atomic nuclei and/or the application of other sub-atomic physics, based on the principles of nuclear physics...
and naval architecture
Naval architecture
Naval architecture is an engineering discipline dealing with the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures. Naval architecture involves basic and applied research, design, development, design evaluation and calculations during all stages of the life of a...
/marine engineering
Marine propulsion
Marine propulsion is the mechanism or system used to generate thrust to move a ship or boat across water. While paddles and sails are still used on some smaller boats, most modern ships are propelled by mechanical systems consisting a motor or engine turning a propeller, or less frequently, in jet...
at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
in 1977. He was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Duke University in 2003.
Early career
Before his tours in command, Admiral Bowman served aboard USS Simon Bolivar, USS PogyUSS Pogy (SSN-647)
USS Pogy , a , was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the pogy, or menhaden.-Construction and commissioning:...
, USS Daniel Boone, and USS Bremerton
USS Bremerton (SSN-698)
USS Bremerton , a Los Angeles-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Bremerton, Washington. The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut on 24 January 1972 and her keel was laid...
.
Commands
Admiral Bowman served as commanding officer for both the USS City of Corpus ChristiUSS City of Corpus Christi (SSN-705)
USS City Of Corpus Christi , a Los Angeles-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Corpus Christi, Texas, though she is the only one required to bear the "City of" prefix .The...
and the USS Holland
USS Holland (AS-32)
USS Holland was a submarine tender launched by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Company in Pascagoula, Mississippi on 19 January 1963. The first ever built specifically to service Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines , she was sponsored by Mrs. John C. Stennis, wife of US Senator John C. Stennis and...
.
Promotion to flag
Admiral Bowman received his first starRear Admiral
Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "flag officers" or "flag ranks"...
in 1991. His service as a flag officer included tours as Deputy Director of Operations on the Joint Staff (J-3) until June 1992, Director for Political-Military Affairs (J-5) until July 1994, and Chief of Naval Personnel from July 1994 to September 1996.
Promotion to Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion
The third successor to Admiral Hyman G. RickoverHyman G. Rickover
Hyman George Rickover was a four-star admiral of the United States Navy who directed the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and controlled its operations for three decades as director of Naval Reactors...
, Admiral Bowman assumed duties as Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion, on September 27, 1996. He received his fourth star
Admiral
Admiral is the rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet . It is usually abbreviated to "Adm" or "ADM"...
on October 1, 1996. As Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Nuclear marine propulsion
Nuclear marine propulsion is propulsion of a ship by a nuclear reactor. Naval nuclear propulsion is propulsion that specifically refers to naval warships...
, he was also Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors
Naval Reactors
Naval Reactors is an umbrella term for the U.S. government office that has comprehensive responsibility for the continued safe and reliable operation of the United States Navy's nuclear propulsion program and thus for United States Naval reactors...
in the National Nuclear Security Administration
National Nuclear Security Administration
The United States National Nuclear Security Administration is part of the United States Department of Energy. It works to improve national security through the military application of nuclear energy...
, Department of Energy
United States Department of Energy
The United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
.
Civilian career
Admiral Bowman retired from the United States NavyUnited States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
in December 2004. He was appointed president and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute
Nuclear Energy Institute
The Nuclear Energy Institute is a nuclear industry lobbying group in the United States.- Synopsis :According to its website, the NEI "develops policy on key legislative and regulatory issues affecting the industry. NEI then serves as a unified industry voice before the U.S...
(NEI) in February 2005. Skip Bowman resigned as president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Instititue announced 14 November 2008 in NEI Smart Brief.
Awards
Under his command, his crews have earned the Meritorious Unit CommendationMeritorious Unit Commendation
The Meritorious Unit Commendation is a mid-level unit award of the United States military which is awarded to any military command which displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions....
(three awards), the Navy Battle Efficiency E Ribbon (five awards), the Navy Expeditionary Medal
Navy Expeditionary Medal
The Navy Expeditionary Medal is an award of the United States Navy which was first created in August 1936 by General Orders of the Department of the Navy...
(two awards), the Humanitarian Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
The Humanitarian Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States armed forces which was created on January 19, 1977 by President Gerald Ford under...
(two awards), the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (three awards), and the Navy Arctic Service Ribbon. His personal awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
The Defense Distinguished Service Medal is a United States military award which is presented for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States...
, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
The Navy Distinguished Service Medal is a military award of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps which was first created in 1919. The decoration is the Navy and Marine Corps equivalent to the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, and the Coast...
, the Legion of Merit
Legion of Merit
The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
(with three gold stars), and the Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite
Ordre National du Mérite
The Ordre national du Mérite is an Order of State awarded by the President of the French Republic. It was founded on 3 December 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle...
from the government of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
In 2005, The C.J. Mack Family Foundation provided an endowment arranged by John J. Mack
John J. Mack
John J. Mack is the current Chairman of the Board at Morgan Stanley, the New York-based investment bank and brokerage firm. Mack announced his retirement as Chief Executive Officer on September 10, 2009, which was effective January 1, 2010. Former Co-President James P...
to the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
Foundation to support the Admiral Frank Bowman Scholar Program.
In 2006, Admiral Bowman was made an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
).