The Submarine Learning Center (SLC) named Donald C. Fauver as the 2016 Civilian of the Year during an awards presentation ceremony March 31.

Fauver is the manager for the Defense Property Accountability System at SLC headquarters in Groton and for the training sites in fleet concentrations areas from Norfolk, Virginia to Guam. He supports the training professionals and the devices and classrooms required to deliver timely and time-sensitive training to all non-nuclear enlisted and officer submarine Sailors.

SLC Commanding Officer, Capt. Andrew Jarrett, characterized the selection process as very competitive noting Fauver's recognition was both well-deserved and hard-earned.

"I'm always pleased to recognize stellar performers and Don Fauver is definitely one of ours," said Jarrett. "Working jointly with our learning sites and their staff members, he achieved the SLC's first ever, domain-wide 100% accurate property inventory. His efforts established accountability for over 660 assets valued at approximately $850 million dollars. His procedures will ensure continued asset control into the foreseeable future."

A retired Navy Senior Chief Operations Specialist, Fauver has worked at SLC for four years.

"I'm both honored and humbled," said Fauver. "It is nice to be recognized for years of consistent improvement to a program that needed a lot of attention. I could not have done this without the hard work of those Sailors and civilians from Groton to Guam who help me manage the inventory at our various learning sites."

"Don is a wonderful reflection of the caliber, depth and variety of talents and skills we have at the SLC working to build tomorrow's Submarine Force," said Jarrett.

"I really enjoy being part of a team like ours," said Fauver. "I'm honored that so many of my colleagues and the SLC leadership have this level of regard for the job I do and the support I provide."

The Submarine Learning Center's primary function is to create, coordinate and execute the future training and education vision for the Submarine Force. It is accountable for all undersea curriculums, training delivery methodologies, and for developing and maintaining professional development continuums for all undersea warfare officers and ratings to include Electronics Technician (communications and navigation), Fire Control Technician, Sonar Technician, Machinist's Mate (auxiliary and weapons), Missile Technician, and all nuclear training ratings.

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