Jeromy B. Williams

Jeromy B. Williams is a United States Navy rear admiral who as of 2024, is serving as Deputy Director, Special Operations and Counterterrorism, J-3, Joint Staff.

Naval career
Williams attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1993 and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Williams volunteered for and received orders for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. After six months of training, Williams graduated with BUD/S class 191 in 1994. Following SEAL Tactical Training (STT) and completion of six month probationary period, he received the 1130 designator as a Naval Special Warfare Officer, entitled to wear the Special Warfare insignia. Williams served operational assignments as assistant platoon commander, assistant operations officer, and platoon commander. Williams volunteered for and completed a specialized selection and training course for assignment to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) in 2001 serving as assault troop commander, operations officer, and squadron executive officer till 2006 during which time he planned, rehearsed and operated during classified operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. Williams later earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. His staff and command assignments include staff officer, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 1999 to 2000, crisis and contingency division chief, Special Operations Command Europe from 2007 to 2009, NSWDG squadron commanding officer from 2009 to 2012, Naval Special Warfare Officer Detailer at the Navy Personnel Command from 2012 to 2013, deputy director for Integration, United States Special Operations Command from 2013 to 2014, deputy commander and then commander, Naval Special Warfare Development Group from 2014 to 2017.