Retired Navy Capt. William Toti, a career submariner, is selected to perform the duties of the Under Secretary of the Navy, according to multiple Navy-focused outlets. In this role, Toti—who has already retired from active duty—fills in as the Navy’s No. 2 civilian while the position is being handled on an acting basis. All three sources identify Toti as the individual selected for the assignment and describe him as a submariner with a career in the Navy before retirement. The reporting is consistent on the key points: Toti is the appointee, and the appointment is tied specifically to performing the duties of Under Secretary rather than a permanently confirmed change. The articles do not present conflicting details about the timeline or scope of responsibilities beyond stating that he is serving as the acting civilian leader in that capacity. Overall, the coverage reflects a straightforward personnel update: Toti is stepping into the Under Secretary’s duties as the Navy’s senior civilian official under the acting arrangement.