COMPSRON TWO

As part of the Navy's strategic sealift capability, Commander, Maritime Pre-Positioning Ship Squadron 2 (COMPSRON TWO) is responsible for the operation and administrative support to non-combatant ships of the Military Sealift Command Pre-positioning Program in the Indian Ocean. These time-chartered ships carry afloat prepositioned U.S. military cargo for the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. The Squadron's mission is to provide sea transportation of vital equipment and supplies to a designated area of operations.

COMPSRON TWO also has operational control of Combat Pre-positioning Force or CPF and Logistics Pre-positioning Ships. Combat Pre-positioning Force ships provide quick-response delivery of U.S. Army equipment for ground troops. Logistics Pre-positioning Ships do the same for the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy and the Defense Logistics Agency. On a routine basis, COMPSRON TWO assumes or relinquishes operational control of these ships to its sister COMPSRON THREE squadron to ensure that the correct mix of ships are available around the world. At any time, one or all of MPSRON TWO’s assigned CPF or Logistics Pre-Positioning Ships may be deployed to missions around the globe.

Additionally, the Squadron can be tasked as the SORTIE Commander ahead of a major Typhoon in order to have all ships in the expected affected area to depart safely and to a safe haven to ride out the storm. While as the SORTIE Commander the Squadron will work directly with all Commander, Task Force 73’s vessels throughout the AOR including FIFTH and SEVENTH Fleet. The Squadron could also have its ships assigned to conduct Humanitarian efforts post a major disaster. MPSRON TWO’s command is forward deployed to Diego Garcia. Currently the USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) is designated as the command’s Flagship.

Leadership

Commander

Captain John Fritz
Commodore
Maritime Pre-Positioning Ship Squadron Two

Captain John Fritz is a native of Toledo, Ohio, and graduated from Ohio State University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. He received his commission via the Naval ROTC program.

He served his Division Officer tour on USS Spruance (DD 963) and completed his post-Division Officer tour at the Afloat Training Group Pacific.

Capt. Fritz transitioned to the Reserve Component in 1999 and served at Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit (MIUWU) 214; Navy Reserve (NR) Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT) Detachment 205; Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa; Military Sealift Command Expeditionary Port Unit 104; NR OPNAV N3/N5; Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 14; and NR Naval Leadership and Ethics Center. He has commanded Inshore Boat Unit 21; NR Destroyer Squadron 18; NR Destroyer Squadron 28; and Military Sealift Command Expeditionary Port Unit 104.

He was indefinitely recalled to the Active Component in 2017 and served as the Director, Afghanistan-Pakistan Hands Forward Element and Director, Regional Engagement Branch, U.S. Forces Afghanistan/Resolute Support Headquarters; Branch Assistant Deputy, Violent Extremist Organizations, J-5 Plans, U.S. Central Command; and the Plans Functional Group Lead, Joint Planning Support Element, Joint Enabling Capabilities Command, U.S. Transportation Command.

CAPT Fritz has received various personal, unit, and campaign awards. He is a graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law; The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs; the U.S. Naval War College; the Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University; and is a Joint Qualified Officer.

Chief Staff Officer

Lieutenant Commander Jesse W. Packard
Chief Staff Officer
Maritime Pre-Positioning Ship Squadron Two

Lieutenant Commander Packard is a native of Union, Maine. He is a 2006 graduate of the University of Maine, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, and was commissioned through Officer Candidate School in June of 2010.

At sea he served as First Lieutenant and Main Propulsion Division Officer on board USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), First Lieutenant on board PCU Zumwalt (DDG 1000), Combat Information Center Officer on board USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), First Lieutenant on board USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), First Lieutenant on board USS Wasp (LHD 1), and as Future Plans Officer with COMPHIBRON EIGHT.

Ashore he attended United State Marine Corps University, graduating in 2025 with a Masters in Military Studies.

His awards include four Navy and Marine Commendation Medals, two Navy and Marine Achievement Medals, and various unit and service awards.

Lieutenant Commander Packard assumed the duties as Chief Staff Officer Maritime Pre-Positioning Squadron TWO on August 19, 2025.

Senior Enlisted Leader

Chief Petty Officer Lahn V. Dinh
Senior Enlisted Leader
Maritime Pre-Positioning Ship Squadron Two

Chief Dinh, born on June 6, 1986, is the child of refugees who fled Vietnam. Arriving in the United States in 1989, his family settled in San Jose, California, where he considers his hometown. Driven by a deep sense of gratitude and a desire to give back to the country that offered his family refuge, Chief Dinh enlisted in the United States Navy in November 2007.

Following initial training, he served aboard USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and USS Germantown (LSD 42)from 2007 to 2011, gaining experience in amphibious operations and earning qualifications including Boatswain's Mate of the Watch, all operational deck qualifications, Landing Signalman Enlisted (LSE), and Flight Deck Safety Observer. He furthered his technical proficiency at Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EODMU-8) in Rota, Spain, as N4M Boat Maintenance and Hazardous Material Coordinator, becoming a qualified 3-M Work Center Supervisor, demonstrating his commitment to operational readiness and safety.

In 2015, Chief Dinh reported to Navy Recruiting Command San Diego, leading a station in Garden Grove and achieving recognition as the second-ranked recruiter within NRD San Diego. His success in this role highlighted his exceptional leadership and communication skills, as well as his ability to inspire others to serve. In 2018, he reported to Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center in Bahrain, serving as Port Engineer for Eight Patrol Crafts (PC) and Four Mine Countermeasure (MCM) ships, contributing directly to operational readiness in a critical region. Further assignments included leadership roles aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as Leading Petty Officer of 2nd Division , Well deck control and 3M assistant. In 2022, he transferred to Trident Refit Facility (TRF) Bangor, Washington, serving as Lead Rigger, and as the Division Leading Chief Petty Officer (DLCPO) for Code 200 Cranes and Rigging department. He was selected and advanced to Chief Petty Officer in 2023. Assigned to COMPSRON TWO IN September 2024, he currently serves as Port Service Manager ensuring operational efficiency, logistical coordination, and mission readiness.

Chief Dinh's qualifications include Surface Warfare Specialist, Air Warfare Specialist, and Expeditionary Warfare Specialist. His personal decorations include a Navy Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (eight awards), and various unit and campaign awards.

Telephone Numbers
Command Duty Officer:
Comm 246 381 5566

Chief Staff Officer:
Comm 246 381 6036
DSN 315 370 4875

Senior Enlisted Leader:
DSN 315 370 4785

Mailing Address
COMPSRON TWO
UNIT 200118 BOX 1
FPO AP 96601-1800

Organizational Email
m-dg-compsron2-bwo@us.navy.mil

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