161001-N-QY316-108 [Image 159 of 177]

10.01.2016

Photo by William J Blees 

U.S. Navy           

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2016) – Cmdr. Jeffrey Heames, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) assistant chief of staff for training and readiness (N3 and N7) observes Lt. Ben Olivas, warfare tactics instructors (WTI) of SMWDC as he uses the internal command net to ensure the anti-air warfare coordinator is using effective tactics during an air defense exercise. 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 Petty Officer 3rd Class William J. Blees/Released)

• Date Taken: 10.01.2016
• Date Posted: 10.06.2016 00:17
• Photo ID: 2901203
• VIRIN: 161001-N-QY316-108
• Resolution: 5567x3825
• Size: 1.18 MB