Eric T. Olson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eric T. Olson
Occupation	Military Officer
Date Of Birth	Jan 24, 1952(1952-01-24)
Age	72
Birthplace	Tacoma
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington
Horoscope	Capricorn

Eric T. Olson Biography

Eric T. Olson is one of the most popular and richest Military Officer who was born on January 24, 1952 in Tacoma, Washington, United States. Eric Thor Olson (born January 24 1952) is a retired United States Navy admiral who was the 8th Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) from July 2 to August 8, 2011. He was previously Vice Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command from 2003 until July 2007. Olson is the very first Navy SEAL ever promoted to the three-star and 4-star status, and was also the first officer from the Navy to serve as the USSOCOM’s combatant command. Olson took over from Army general Bryan D. Brown in 2007. Brown and Olson worked together in the SOCOM Headquarters at Tampa over the course of four years. Olson took off from active duty the 22nd of August, 2011 following more than 38 years of service. He handed over the command of SOCOM to Admiral William H. McRaven the same day.

The Army presented the Distinguished Service Cross to Master Sergeant O’Connor in 2008.

In addition to being the first three and four star Navy SEAL, Admiral Olson was the Bull Frog, the longest serving Navy SEAL still on duty. At four-star flag rank, Olson was the highest-ranking Navy SEAL to hold the Bull Frog title. He was succeeded by Commander Brian Sebenaler and Admiral William McRaven, who had also succeeded him as Commander of the United States Special Operations Command and himself retired in 2014.

Olson has been involved in a variety of conflicts and contingency missions, and was an SEAL platoon commander BUD/S instructor officer, the officer for strategy and tactics development and the staff officer for joint special operations. Some of his overseas duties include serving as an United Nations military observer in Israel and Egypt and as Navy Programs officer in Tunisia. Olson was the commander for SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE from 1989 until 1990. Olson served as a member of the Navy staff as the assistant director of Naval Operations (Plans, Policy and Operations). The chief of the entire group Navy SEALs in Desert Storm, Ray Smith was the one who chose Olson to join his staff. From August 1991 to August 1993 Olson headed Special Boat Squadron TWO before returning to DEVGRU. In October 1993 Olson was a participant in the battle of Mogadishu which he later given the Silver Star for his actions that were highlighted “… in combat during the Battle of Mogadishu, Somalia, in October 1993. While under intense attack from the enemy during actions in assistance to UNOSOM II operations, Captain Olson displayed a total disregard for his own safety while executing his task”. The year 1994 saw Olson assumed the position of commander for the Naval Special Warfare Development Group which is an American anti-terrorism unit. Olson was promoted in 1999 after which Olson assumed the command of Naval Special Warfare Command in Coronado, California until August 2002, when he had to be relieved from his post by Rear-Admiral Albert M. Calland III.

Eric T. Olson Net Worth

Eric T. Olson is one of the richest Military Officer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric T. Olson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Olson was a graduate of his time at the United States Naval Academy in 1973. He became an Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) officer in 1974. He graduated from the BUD/S class of 76. He has been operationally involved as a member of an Underwater Demolition Team, SEAL Team, SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team, Special Boat Squadron and the Naval Special Warfare Development Group.

Olson obtained an master of Arts degree in National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School in 1985 and also studied in the Defense Language Institute. Olson has been a Joint Specialty Officer and a sub-specialist in Political-Military Affairs with an particular focus on Africa as well as in the Middle East. His honors comprise those of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and Silver Star.

Olson was the first person to ever throw a ceremonial first pitch for a post- season game at the new Yankee Stadium in 2009.

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Facts & Trivia

Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Military Officer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eric T. Olson celebrates birthday on January 24 of every year.

What is the highest ranking Navy SEAL?

The Commander of all Navy SEAL forces (Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command) is a two-star Admiral (O-8). The highest-ranking SEAL in the U.S. Navy is a four-star Admiral (O-10) Eric T. Olson who recently assumed duties as Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Who is the current seal bullfrog?

The current Bull Frog, Adm. Eric T. Olson, graduated from the Naval Academy in 1973 and graduated from BUD/S Class 76, and claimed the title of Bull Frog in

2009. Now as a four-star admiral, he is the highest ranking Navy SEAL and the only Naval Academy graduate to hold the title of Bull Frog.

What is a Navy SEAL salary?

Salary Ranges for Navy Seals The salaries of Navy Seals in the US range from $15,929 to $424,998 , with a median salary of $76,394 . The middle 57% of Navy Seals makes between $76,394 and $192,310, with the top 86% making $424,998.

Are there any female Navy SEALs?

For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman — the boat operators who transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own classified missions at sea.

What is the oldest a Navy SEAL can be?

What are the age limitations for being commissioned as a Navy officer assigned to SEAL training? Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and commissioned before their 42nd birthday at time of commissioning.