Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) recognized its Civilian of the Quarter (COQ) for the second quarter of 2016 at an awards ceremony in the Arleigh Burke auditorium at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren July 20.

"I am extremely honored to be recognized as the COQ on behalf of such a professional and highly talented organization," said Training Specialist Eddie Taylor. "I know the caliber [of] personnel who work at CSCS Headquarters and truly understand the quality of the competition."

Taylor, who was selected as COQ for the third quarter of 2013, has been part of the CSCS training department for over three years working as a lead analyst in the Learning Standards Office (LSO) division.

"I receive, analyze and process Training Project Plans (TPP), routing to appropriate stakeholders for review and concurrence, validate content for accuracy, justification, instruction, manning, resource requirements and overall adherence to TPP guidelines," Taylor explained. "I also provide timely guidance and support to the Integrated Learning Environment (ILE) Training Agent (TA) and CSCS learning sites/detachments in matters related to ILE Curriculum of Instructions (COIs) under development, validate and approve internal and external requests for training materials, maintain the Master Course Record/Audit Trail spreadsheet for the CSCS domain, and conduct on-site analysis and observation of assigned courses."

As a retired senior chief petty officer, Taylor enjoys working in a military training environment.

"On a daily basis, I work with military and civilian personnel who strive to make a difference with their strong work ethic and listening skills, and who are not shy at sharing life [and] learned experiences," he said. "The quality of staff makes my job not only rewarding, but also fun."

Taylor's supervisor, Jessie Harris, the Learning Standards officer, nominated him for the award.

"Eddie was instrumental in the development of curriculum for the Network Security Officer and Communication Officer training courses of instruction; CSCS was directed by the CNO (Chief of Naval Operations) to develop courses for junior officers who need to enhance their knowledge and skills to manage information systems technology, communication and information security aboard various class ships," said Harris. "His ability to keep everyone on target, maintain a positive work environment and communicate the organization's goal and objectives demonstrated his management skills. Eddie's hands-on involvement from start to finish resulted in the successful course promulgation and his direct feedback allowed the stakeholders to take pride and ownership in a project that went beyond the call of duty."

Taylor thanked his co-workers and the domain as a whole for their continuous support.

"Thanks so much to everyone throughout the CSCS organization for your professionalism," he said. "This selection is rewarding on numerous levels and highlights my core values for doing a job well done through faith, family and friends."

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 each year to more than 40,000 Sailors. CSCS delivers specialized training for officers 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.

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