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PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 28, 2016) -- Lt. Damon Goodrich-Houska, warfare tactics instructors (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) observes a live-fire exercise in the control information center and assesses the effectiveness of the tactics used. Thirteen WTIs are currently underway with USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group leading the Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). SWATT is a three-week exercise designed to tactically prepare cruisers and destroyers for carrier strike group integration. SMDWC opened June 9, 2015 at Naval Base San Diego and is responsible for increasing the tactical proficiency of the Navy’s surface warfare community through the creation of warfare doctrine, underway advanced-training exercises and WTIs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William J. Blees/Released)
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