U.S. Pacific Fleet:
SAN DIEGO – Emerging threats and advances in integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) technology require a new approach to the development of warfighting expertise. Shipboard operators and tacticians must be properly trained to maximize the effectiveness of combat systems against emerging adversary technologies.
In order to meet the need to create warfighters versed in high-end capabilities, Vice Adm. Rich Brown, Commander, Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, was among other Naval leaders to open the Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense Trainer (CIAT), Dec. 6, on Naval Base San Diego.
“This trainer allows us to continue to create a culture of excellence within the Surface Force,” said Brown. “For example, CIAT allows warfare tactics instructors (WTIs) to propose new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), run them, get them right, then get them out to the fleet. In turns, ships can train on the TTPs to build lethality, warfighting and tactical proficiency.”
