Senior Chief Petty Officer Maynes was born in Bellport, NY and enlisted in the U. S. Navy on 19 DEC 1999.  He attended Basic Training at recruit Training Center, Great Lakes, IL and CTT “A” School at Corry Station, in Pensacola FL where he earned the Cryptologic Technician Technical rating.  In 2000 he reported to Naval Security Group Activity Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for duty. There he completed Electronic Support Measures (ESM) Basic Operator through ESM Supervisor qualifications supporting 8 submarine deployments. He was awarded the NEC of 9135. 

He sadly passed away at the end of July last year after battling cancer.

In July of 2003 Senior Chief Maynes transferred to Naval Information Operations Command (NIOC) Meade in 2003 where completed CTT “C” schools SIGE 2810 and SIGE 3810. There he was awarded the NEC of 9141 as an Intermediate ELINT Anlayst. He continued to support Dirsup Submarine operations and authored two Electronic Support Measures Personnel Qualification Standards which established a qualification baseline for future deplorers and supported 2 submarine deployments.

 In Mar 2007 Senior Chief Maynes transferred to COMUSNAVCENT, Manama, Bahrain serving as an Intelligence Analyst ELINT Operator and Leading Petty Officer and Deputy Intelligence Watch Officer. He directly oversaw ELINT operations in CENTCOM AOR.

In June of 2011 Senior Chief Maynes transferred to NIOC Hawaii DIRSUP Submarines where he served as an ESM Supervisor and Leading Petty Officer supporting 11 Submarine deployments.

In December of 2014 Senior Chief Maynes transferred to Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) as a SIGE 2810 and SIGE 3810 instructor. During that tour he received the NEC 9502 after undergoing the Air Force Basic Instructor Course (BIC). As the lead Navy instructor he assisted in to complete overhaul and course rewrite and certification of SIGE 2810 and SIGE 3810. He facilitated over 5,000 hours on podium leading to a 95% course pass rate.

In January of 2018 CTTCS Maynes transferred to NIOC Georgia DIRSUP Submarines where he served as an ESM Supervisor and LCPO. During this tour he requalified ESM Supervisor NEC (C34A) and supported 7 Submarine deployments.

Senior Chief Maynes reported to UWDC Norfolk EW Cell in March 2021 as the EW Development and Support Analyst.  He generated new employment doctrine and overhauled system employment guidance. Additionally, he leveraged his tactical experience to influence the design of the AN/BLQ-10 system and improve efficiency and effectiveness of submarine EW operator workflow.  He personally developed the Submarine EW Advanced Operator Course and provided key guidance on the development of the Submarine EW Analyst Course.  For his comprehensive impact across the Submarine Force, CTTCS Maynes was selected as the Naval Submarine League Vice Admiral Levering Smith Award for 2023.  Senior Chief Maynes was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer in July 2024. 

CTTCS Maynes’ personal awards include one Meritorious Service Medal, one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, nine Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, six Good Conduct medals and various Unit and Campaign awards. 

VADM Levering Smith Award for Submarine Support Achievement
CTTCS(SS/IW) DARYL F. MAYNES

CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes was selected at the 2023 Navy Submarine League Vice Admiral Levering Smith Award for Submarine Support Achievement for his personal drive and initiative to improve EW across the Submarine Force.

CTTCS(SS/IW) Daryl Maynes’ personal efforts directly improved combat capabilities and operational readiness of the Submarine Force through his work as the Electronic Warfare (EW) Development and Support Analyst at Undersea Warfighting Development Center (UWDC) Norfolk. CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes is the top Subject Matter Expert in operational and tactical EW matters, and he is laser focused on spearheading changes across the force to improve combat readiness and lethality.

In a focused effort to improve EW proficiency across the force, CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes was selected by name to support the overhaul of the Fleet-Wide Information Systems Technician Submarines (EW) (ITS(EW)) advancement examinations to improve the EW level of knowledge is technical acumen and professional expertise was essential to the overhaul of the rating exam database that included the generation of over 300 new exam questions. Additionally, he was also hand-selected to participate in the Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA) for the new Submarine EW specific rating. His efforts resulted in the identification of more than twice the number of existing tasks for Submarine EW Operators and Analysts. CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes’ personal effort will shape the evolution of Submarine EW training and dramatically improve the Submarine Force’s multi-spectral combat capability and tactical readiness.

CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes was selected to support EW assessments during several Submarine Forces Atlantic Tactical Readiness Evaluations and an Advance Pre-Deployment Training event. In addition to an effective assessment of the crews’ performance, he provided insight to the Type Commander Inspection Team on processes to improve the effectiveness of EW performance assessments. Additionally, he executed time critical training for the watch teams to support professional development during underway periods.

CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes was the primary architect for the introduction of a submarine carry-on-equipment (COE) ES system into the Submarine Learning Center Modernization Interactive Trainer for every schoolhouse. He collaborated with multiple external stakeholders to support the integration of a robust training library to optimize system employment for training, qualification, and proficiency. CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes drafted the COE system employment guidance tailored for Submarine Force Operators. Additionally, he developed the Submarine EW Advanced Operator Course; leveraging COE which brings actionable tactics and analytical tools that were never formally taught in the Submarine ITS(EW) pipeline. He also executed a series of train-the-trainer events at the submarine schoolhouses to ensure they were able to execute the course in support of waterfront training goals.

CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes collaborated with Naval Undersea Warfare Center to develop an advanced signal generator training capability that leveraged the submarine’s installed tactical system. By identifying the signals of interest that would optimize training value for the operators, he was able to design the system around supporting Sailors during their deployment preparation period. Additionally, he personally reviewed and validated the training library for two different systems focusing on basic, intermediate, and advanced training levels.

CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes’ efforts provide realistic high-end threat training on installed systems that are not currently available elsewhere. He led training efforts for seven crews including deployment preparations for a platform tasked with accomplishing presidential directed strategic messaging and United States Strategic Command’s global campaign objectives. Furthermore, he is working with the Submarine Learning Center to provide training to the schoolhouse EW Instructors; ensuring they will be able to leverage signal generators as an element of their training portfolio.

CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes has a key role in the development and assessment of future submarine Electronic Support (ES) systems. As a member of the Submarine EW Operator Machine Interface Working Group, his tactical insights were crucial to focusing design efforts on optimization of operator displays. These efforts have significantly improved operator workflow; providing rapid threat signal recognition and analysis. Additionally, his personal efforts resulted in a revolution across all operator displays and system capabilities that improved Submarine EW Operator efficiency and combat readiness.

CTTC(SS/IW) Maynes has been sought after by multiple stakeholders and was selected to identify threat emitters. The threat emitters would be observed in a high-end fight and challenge the ES system’s ability to process vast amounts of data and reduce the amount of burden placed upon EW operators. Furthermore, he developed a robust electronic warfare test and evaluation scenarios. These tests and scenarios will be utilized to assess the effectiveness of new Submarine ES development initiatives. CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes’ efforts shaped the development of the Submarine ES system and generated a roadmap for future endeavors.

CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes was instrumental in the development of the Submarine Force Information Warfare Pilot on two submarines which integrated members of the Cryptologic Technician and Intelligence Specialist communities as members of ship’s force. Outlining the roles and responsibilities for two ratings, he mentored the pilot Sailors during their transition and integration as elements of ship’s company.

CTTCS(SS/IW) Maynes’ personal efforts improved Submarine Force readiness and mettle against a capable adversary and high-end threats. He improved combat capability and shaped the future of the force by elevating the EW standards across the waterfront. Additionally, his impact on the current and future design efforts provided more efficient and intuitive systems.