The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) Detachment (Det) East, who manages and operates electronics technician (ET) "C" school, recently hosted the ET Combat Systems Strategic Training Ratings Review (CSSTRR) onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 27 - 29.

Fourteen U.S. Navy commands and four ships, including USS Mitscher (DDG 57), USS Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and PCU Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), attended to discuss current and future ET manning, training and technology initiatives.

Representatives from fleet, expeditionary and training commands, including Afloat Training Group (ATG) Norfolk, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAL), Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC), Joint Communications Unit (JCU), Special Boat Team (SBT) and Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG), were present, as well as community mangers from Navy Personnel Command.

Capt. Bill McKinley, CSCS commanding officer, oversees 14 learning sites, including CSCS Det East, and is responsible for combat systems training across the ratings of Fire Controlman, Operation's Specialist, Gunner's Mate, Sonar Technician (Surface), Mineman, Interior Communications Electrician, and Electronics Technician.

In December 2014, CSCS developed the CSSTRR to review each rating in a series of strategic reviews that will serve to form the basis for a formal learning approach. The ET CSSTRR is the seventh review to be completed.

Cmdr. Henry Pierce, CSCS Det East officer-in-charge, says the review was very productive.

"This opportunity to bring together and leverage fleet subject matter experts in this deliberate planning effort to establish a strategic plan for the ET rating was a huge step in the right direction for the Navy," Pierce said. "Our collaborative efforts in educating and informing, debating, and collaboration will directly support and influence the full implementation of Block Learning and ready relevant Learning.

The result of the reviews will be presented to leadership for resourcing via the Surface and Expeditionary Warfare Training Committee (SEWTC) where they will be reviewed by both Type and Fleet commanders for priority.

Lt. Amanda Norton, ET division officer and ET CSSTRR staff officer for CSCS Det East, says the review was a fantastic opportunity to have so many subject matter experts together who have a wide range of fleet, expeditionary, training and staff experience.

"It was motivating to be able to work with many passionate individuals in order to develop a plan to implement ready relevant Learning and the Sailor 2025 initiative, along with improving the ET rating as a whole," Norton said.

The review of the FC Non Aegis rating, will be hosted by CSCS Unit Dam Neck, Nov. 17-19, onboard Naval Station Norfolk.

CSCS' mission is to develop and deliver surface ship combat systems training to achieve surface warfare superiority. CSCS headquarters' staff oversees 14 learning sites and provides nearly 70,000 hours of curriculum for 700 courses a year to more than 40,000 Sailors.

CSCS delivers specialized training for Officer and Enlisted Sailors required to tactically operate, maintain, and employ shipboard and shore-based weapons, sensors, and command and control systems utilized in today's Navy.

For information on the Center for Surface Combat System, visit https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/cscs/

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