David W. Craig

David W. Craig
CD
Service/branch Royal Canadian Navy
Years of service 1974-Present
Rank Commodore
Unit Canadian Forces Naval Reserve
Commands held HMCS Malahat
Awards Canadian Forces Decoration
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
Confederation of Canada Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal

Commodore David W. Craig, CD, PhD[1] is the current commander of the Canadian Forces Naval Reserve. Entering his service in 1974, he has been a reserve officer for over 40 years.

Career

Craig's career started in 1974 with his posting at the HMCS Discovery as a cadet. His posting coincided with his attending the University of British Columbia. He completed his Minor Warship Command qualification in 1984.[1] He was promoted to commander in 1988 and served as the Executive Officer of the HMCS Malahat.[1] From 1992 to 1995, he was the ship's captain. After Malahat he served as Directing Staff in STAR II at the Canadian Forces College and PSU 4 Commander in Maritime Forces Pacific. In 1998, he was promoted to captain.[1] He served as Western Region Coordinator for British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan until 2004. In 2004, he was appointed Director of the Joint Command and Staff Course at the Canadian Forces College. In 2011, he became a commodore and was appointed commander of the Naval Reserve.

Civilian career

In 1978, Craig received a bachelor’s degree in Applied Science at the University of British Columbia.[1] In 1982, Craig received a master's degree in Engineering from Carleton University and in 1988 he received a PhD in Computer Science. He has worked as Operational Research scientist at the Air Command Headquarters, and as Section Head of the Command, Control and Computer Section in Maritime Forces Pacific.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Commodore David W. Craig, CD Commander Naval Reserve". Royal Canadian Navy. Government of Canada. September 9, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
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