Cmdr. Andrew J. Adams
Commanding Officer, Cyber Strike Activity SIXTY THREE
25 August 2025
Originally from Ohio, Cmdr. Andrew Adams was a Cryptologic Warfare Officer for 16 years before being selected in the inaugural group of Maritime Cyber Warfare Officers in 2023.
His tactical tours include Submarine Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Theater and Signals Warfare Officer on USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) during a U.S. 6
th Fleet deployment supporting NATO operations. Additionally, he was Cyber National Mission Force Task Force Two Deputy Commander, where he led 500 Joint service members in full spectrum Cyberspace Operations.
His shore duties include Navy Information Operations Command Hawaii Division Officer, National Security Agency Hawaii Senior Watch Officer, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. 10
th Fleet Future Planner, Cyber Strike Activity SIXTY THREE Department Head, Officer-in-Charge of Navy Information Operations Detachment Groton, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence and Information Operations / Director of Non-Kinetic Fires for Commander, U.S. 3
rd Fleet, and Aide-de-Camp to the Commander, U.S. Cyber Command / Director, National Security Agency / Chief, Central Security Service.
He has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a second discipline in National Security Affairs from the U.S. Naval Academy, a master’s degree in cyber systems and operations from the Naval Post-Graduate School, the ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional qualification, and was a Federal Executive Fellow with the Center for a New American Security Think Tank. He holds Additional Qualification Designators in Cyber Offense Operator, Cyber Mission Leader, Cyber Planner, and Information Assurance Officer.
Cmdr. Adams is a qualified Information Warfare Officer and Surface Warfare Officer. His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), and multiple other service awards.