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What is CSCS Navy?

What is CSCS Navy?

– The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) changed its name to Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC), pronounced “Sea-Stick”, Nov. 1.

What is Surface Combat?

Surface combatants (or surface ships or surface vessels) are a subset of naval warships which are designed for warfare on the surface of the water, with their own weapons and armed forces.

What is Scstc?

SCSTC is a training organization of over 6,500 staff and students across 12 global locations. SCSTC implements culture of excellence and warrior toughness by building a Surface Warrior mindset to complement the technical and tactical skillsets of building the kill chain and closing the fire control loop.

How does the Aegis combat system work?

The Aegis Combat System is an American integrated naval weapons system developed by the Missile and Surface Radar Division of RCA, and now produced by Lockheed Martin. It uses powerful computer and radar technology to track and guide weapons to destroy enemy targets.

How long is Swo school?

These qualifications are designed to be completed within the first 12 to 18 months. After learning the basics of shipboard life and attaining your Officer of the Deck qualification, you will complete a month-long training course at the Surface Warfare Officers School Command (SWOSCOLOM) Newport, Rhode Island.

How hard is it to become a surface warfare officer?

Officer Candidate School Academic courses, military training and physical fitness training at OCS are difficult and intense. You will work hard, so self-discipline, physical conditioning, and good study habits are required. Course subjects include naval operations, orientation and administration.

How long is Swo commitment?

Commitment. Your initial commitment after graduation from NROTC as a SWO is four years. Nuclear SWOs, due to their extra training requirements, incur a five year commitment after commissioning or a 24 month CVN tour, whichever is longer.

Does the Royal Navy use Aegis?

Initially used by the United States Navy, Aegis is now used also by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Spanish Navy, Royal Norwegian Navy, Republic of Korea Navy and Royal Australian Navy, and planned for use by the Royal Canadian Navy.

What is RFMT Navy?

Reserve Force Manpower Tools (RFMT) – A system for billet assignments.

How long will it take to develop a surface warfare training program?

Under the personnel development line of effort, Surface Warfare Schools Command and Surface Combat Systems Training Command will develop a 10-year plan to distribute additional trainers to support the fleet.

What will the surface combat ship look like?

The surface combat ship features an open-architecture design with a semi-planing mono-hull made of steel and an aluminium superstructure. It can be built in different sizes with a length ranging between 118.6m to 150m to provide mission flexibility. It will have a beam of 17.6m, a draught of 4.3m and maximum displacement of approximately 3,600t.

What is the Multi-Mission Surface Combatant?

Lockheed Martin Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) is a derivative of the US Navy’s Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). The MMSC shares the hull of the Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship. Credit: Lockheed Martin Corporation.

What is the Lockheed Martin Multi-Mission Surface Combatant?

Lockheed Martin Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) is a derivative of the US Navy’s Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). The MMSC shares the hull of the Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship. Credit: Lockheed Martin Corporation. The MMSC flight deck can accommodate a MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopter.