CDR Andrew L. Laidler

Past Commanding Officer, USS Oakland (LCS 24) Gold Crew

09 November 2023 Cmdr. Andrew Laidler a native of Boston, Massachusetts graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. He earned a master’s degree in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and completed his Joint Professional Military Education through the Naval War College. He is an Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) and earned his patch in 2018.

At sea, Cmdr. Laidler served as Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer aboard USS Cape St George (CG 71); Damage Control Assistant aboard USS Sampson (DDG 102); Chief Engineer on USS Benfold (DDG 65); Operations Officer and Gas Turbine/Diesel Assessor at Engineering Assessments Pacific (EAP); and as the Senior ASW/SUW WTI and Sea Combat Commander Lead for Amphibious Squadron Eleven forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan in 2018.

Ashore, he served as an Instructor for International Surface Warfare Officer School (ISWOS), where he taught ASW and damage control to foreign naval officers. He previously served at Surface Mine Warfighting Development Center – Sea Combat Division where he was in the N7 shop and was the lead WTI and Training Officer for all ASW/SUW WTI curriculum.

Laidler’s most recent assignment was Executive Officer of USS Oakland (LCS 24) Gold Crew from May 2020 to February 2023. He assumed command of USS Oakland Gold on June 2, 2023.

His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards), and various unit and campaign awards.