Commanding Officers Of VMFP-3 The commanding officer (CO) is the officer in command of a military unit. Typically, the commanding officer has ultimate authority over the unit, and is usually given wide latitude to run the unit as he sees fit, within the bounds of military law. In this respect, commanding officers have significant responsibilities. commanding officers may be of any commissioned rank; usually there are more officers than command positions available, and time spent in command is generally a key aspect of promotion, so the role of commanding officer is highly valued, and in theory only goes to the best officers. Information Compiled by -Lt.Col. Larry Rannals- Name LtCo. Watson, John L. LtCol. Gering, Michael S. LtCol. Mackey, William LtCol. Reiman, Larry P. LtCol. Sperry, Burton P. LtCol. Foss, David E. LtCol. Fitz, Dennis R. LtCol. Thomas, Joseph G. LtCol. French, James E. LtCol. Rannals, Larry D. LtCol. Wilson, Thomas E. LtCol. Pastuf, John C. LtCol. Fagen, Michael S. From 1 Jul. 1975 20 Aug. 1975 4 Jun. 1877 22 Jun. 1978 12 Apr. 1980 26 Apr. 1980 2 Jul. 1981 17 Jun. 1982 25 Jun. 1983 11 May 1985 12 Jun. 1987 18 Feb. 1989 9 Jun. 1990 To 19 Aug. 1975 3 Jun. 1977 21 Jun. 1978 11 Apr. 1980 25 Apr. 1980 1 Jul. 1981 16 Jun. 1982 24 Jun. 1983 10 May 1985 11 Jun. 1987 17 Feb. 1989 8 Jun. 1990 30 Sept. 1990 Recommended Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Enable pop-ups to fully enjoy this site. This website is not affiliated with the U.S. Government or the United States Marine Corps in any way. This website is a copyright and the property of the Phabulous Phantom Productions and the information and photos gathered for this website are intended for the purpose of providing un-official information and entertainment for those interested in the history of Marine Corps RF-4B Squadrons and the RF-4B Phantom II aircraft.