150824-N-XX139-045 STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (Aug.

150824-N-XX139-045 STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (Aug. 24, 2015) International students in Naval Small Craft Instruction and Techinical Training School's (NAVSCIATTS) Waterborne Instructor Course Riverine (WIC-R) practice high speed formations along the Pearl River. The WIC-R course allows students to master the skills needed to provide training to members of their armed forces or civilian equivalent organizations. NAVSCIATTS is U.S. Special Operations Command’s International Center specializing in mobile and in-resident training across the tactical, operational and strategic spectrums strengthening partner nation capabilities and capacity. NAVSCIATTS training engagements help develop, shape and maintain strategic relationships with diverse partner forces. By harnessing these vital relationships, this enables the protection of the investment and advances the interests of the United States and its partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Glenn Sircy/Released)