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Naval Oceanography Spearheads New Test, Evaluation Process
March 4, 2022 — STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. — U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (Naval Oceanography) is utilizing cutting-edge methodologies for: Fleet experimentation; test and evaluation(T&E); tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) development; and mission engineering of warfare systems, known as Live Virtual Constructive Modeling & Simulation (LVC M&S). Essentially, LVC M&S is: Live-simulation involving real-people operating real-systems; Virtual-simulation with real-people operating simulated systems; and Constructive-simulation of simulated people operating simulated systems—all working to create the most realistic model and simulation of a physical-battlespace. ... MORE

Naval Oceanography is DOD’s Leading UUV Authority
February 24, 2022 — STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. —— Underwater warfare, as a physical-battlespace, has grown in parallel to current technological innovation, expanding use of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV), and the U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (Naval Oceanography) has prepared—over the last 150 years—to be the nation’s leading authority for all things UUV. Naval Oceanography uses an assortment of UUVs to collect environmental-battlespace data which create real-time, predictive models for operational purposes to the U.S. Navy’s Fleet—where each UUV is utilized based on its unique capability. ... MORE

Under Secretary Visits Naval Oceanography
February 7, 2022 — STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (Feb. 07, 2022) – The Honorable Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment and performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Navy visited various Naval Oceanography commands at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, February 3. Berger met with Sailors and Civilians, toured Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) facilities and received updates on unmanned capabilities, electromagnetic maneuver warfare and undersea warfare. “Naval Oceanography is at the forefront of National Security and environmental expertise for our Navy,” said Berger. “This team focuses on the ability of humans and machines to work together to provide a common tactical picture for our warfighters.” ... MORE

CNO and DCNO Visit Naval Oceanography
January 21, 2022 — STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (Jan. 20, 2022) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare and Director of Naval Intelligence Vice Adm. Jeffrey Trussler visited various Naval Oceanography commands at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, January 20... MORE

Fleet Weather Center San Diego Conducts Change of Command
January 21, 2022 — CORONADO, Calif.— Captain Kate Hermsdorfer relieved Captain Shane Stoughton, as Commanding Officer of Fleet Weather Center San Diego (FWC-SD) during a Change of Command Ceremony, January 21, 2022 at Naval Air Station North Island. Capt. Stoughton assumed command of FWC-SD in January 2020, overseeing 430 military and civilian personnel in the creation of full-spectrum meteorological capabilities that deliver the margin of victory in combat operations, decision superiority, and facilitates risk management and resource protection. His follow-on assignment is Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Staff, Washington, DC. ... MORE

Naval Oceanography Staff embark USNS Pathfinder
January 7, 2022 — Sailors and staff from Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NAVMETOCCOM) and Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) embarked on USNS Pathfinder (T-AGS 60), an oceanographic survey ship for an operational familiarization transit, Jan. 4-7. Launched in 1993, Pathfinder is a 330-foot vessel with approximately 30 crew members and room for 25 surveyors. The ship is designed to gather underwater data in either coastal or deep ocean waters, a capability that provides both economy and flexibility. This dual capability directly supports Navy’s increased emphasis on shallow water or littoral (near-shore) warfare. ... MORE

Interview with AG2 Corniche King and his acceptance into STA-21 Program
December 29, 2021 — Recently, Naval Oceanography had one of its own, Aerographer’s Mate Petty Officer 2nd Class (AG2) Corniche King, accepted into the Seaman to Admiral-21 Program (STA-21) that offers qualified enlisted Sailors the ability to move into officer ranks in the U.S. Navy, December 10, 2021. Since the 1960s, then Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Boorda reestablished the program as the admiral believed, "people should have the opportunity to excel, and be all they can be, even if they don't get a perfect or traditional start." ... MORE

Graduation of CELP 2020 Cohort
December 13, 2021 — “People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.” President Theodore Roosevelt. STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. — U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) graduated five civilian and two naval officers from the CNMOC Executive Leadership Program (CELP), Nov. 19, 2021. CNMOC established CELP in 2012 with the purpose of building a foundation for personnel leadership development and preparing participants for potential placement in key leadership positions. The CELP 2020 cohort is the seventh to graduate from the program. The program boasts 62 personnel completing it to date. ... MORE

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Visits Naval Oceanography
December 8, 2021 — Naval Oceanography hosted Mr. James Griffith, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Director, Source Operations and Management Directorate—along with other NGA personnel—for a detailed overview of Commander Naval Meteorology ad Oceanography Command (CNMOC) for operational briefs and in-person engagements with subject matter experts, Nov. 17, 2021. The cohort toured various Naval Oceanography facilities with focus on Naval Oceanographic Office’s (NAVO) program offices, and operational equipment from Fleet Survey Team (FST) and Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare (NOMWC) used to collect data, then transformed into detailed, multispectral charts and maps by NGA. ... MORE

Change of Command for Naval Oceanography Special Warfare Center
November 18, 2021 — San Diego, CA -- CDR Jeff Palmer was relieved by CDR Mark Hebert as Commanding Officer, Naval Oceanography Special Warfare Center (NOSWC), in a ceremony at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Nov. 18, 2021. The Change of Command ceremony is not prescribed specifically by U.S. Navy Regulations, but rather is a time-honored naval tradition. Family members of both men joined military and civilian guests to welcome aboard CDR Hebert and to wish CDR Palmer fair winds and following seas as he departs after serving as NOSWC Commander for more than two and a half years. ... MORE

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