Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) and Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) hosted advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer (ASWO) students for hands-on training inside of CSCS’s C... More
180626-N-GG458-011 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Ensign Luisa Holland
180626-N-GG458-011 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Ensign Luisa Holland makes log entries while standing watch in the pilot house of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during a live fi... More
First ASW/SUW WTI Re-Blue Increases Surface Fleet Warfighting Capabili...
SAN DIEGO (May 22, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), far right, poses for a photo with Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfa... More
Surface Fleet Welcomes Newest ASW / SUW Warfare Tactics Instructors
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 23, 2019) Graduates of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC’s) Anti-Submarine Warfare / Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) course pose for a pho... More
SMWDC Commander visits SWOS San Diego Basic Division Officer Course
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 30, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) speaks with members of Surface Warfare Officer Schools Command detachment San Diego's B... More
Chief Intelligence Specialist William Buller video
Chief Intelligence Specialist William Buller video records pre-aim calibration (PAC) fire maintenance on MK-45 MOD 4 5-inch 62 caliber lightweight gun aboard USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). Churchill is a gu... More
Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Cushanick, a Navy reservist and federal
Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Cushanick, a Navy reservist and federal civil servant who works at the Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) Basic Division Officer Course (BDOC), listens as he attends Naval Surface and Mine... More
180726-N-IA905-1011 SAN DIEGO (July 26, 2018) Rear
180726-N-IA905-1011 SAN DIEGO (July 26, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), briefs the Wardroom of littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2... More
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), presents the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to LCDR Jeremy Blanchette, an Information Warfare (IW) W... More
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, VA
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, VA (Aug. 23, 2019) Graduates of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC’s) Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) cour... More
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, VA
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, VA (Aug. 24, 2018) Rear Adm. Erik Ross, President, Board of Inspection and Survey, left, shakes hands with the Lt. Cmdr. Ryan McBride, Honor Graduate for Naval ... More
Master at Arms First Class Dominic Outlaw takes a line
Master at Arms First Class Dominic Outlaw takes a line of bearing to a contact on the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) cruiser-d... More
181109-N-XT039-1018 VIRGINIA CAPES (Nov. 9, 2018) Lt.
181109-N-XT039-1018 VIRGINIA CAPES (Nov. 9, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Kristofer A. Tester, an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) and lead WTI aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS ... More
Much More Than a Show: Surface Fleet’s Top Tacticians join Blue Angels...
Lt. Jason Thill, Lt. Caleb Bekemeier, and Lt. Cmdr. Seth Powell – Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs) from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) (left to right), meet with Blue Angels’ sp... More
Lt. Tyler Westover, receives the Honor Graduate award
Lt. Tyler Westover, receives the Honor Graduate award from Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), during a graduation ceremony for the newest Anti... More
Lt. Andrew Campos, an Integrated Air and Missile Defense
Lt. Andrew Campos, an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) is assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Headquarters.
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, right, listens in during a brief by Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) durin... More
Culinary Specialist First Class Marcus Madison stands
Culinary Specialist First Class Marcus Madison stands watch on the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) cruiser-destroyer (CRUDES) u... More
181117-N-RJ834-0198 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2018)
181117-N-RJ834-0198 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2018) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Zachary Desantis grades a target during a small arms live exercise fire aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). USS Abr... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2018) Guided-missile destroyer
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2018) Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) conducts a Mk 45 5" gun shoot as part of Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carri... More
180626-N-GG458-008 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Ensign Zachary
180626-N-GG458-008 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Ensign Zachary Kohama stands watch in the pilot house of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) i... More
181109-N-XT039-1014 VIRGINIA CAPES (Nov. 9, 2018) Lt.
181109-N-XT039-1014 VIRGINIA CAPES (Nov. 9, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Kristofer A. Tester, an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) and lead WTI aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS ... More
180624-N-AO674-1010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-AO674-1010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) steams behind the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) dur... More
The guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) departs
The guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) departs Naval Station Norfolk. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) cruiser-destroyer (CRUDES) units are completing the first East Coast CRUD... More
Lt. Kelly Murphy (left) receives her Amphibious Warfare
Lt. Kelly Murphy (left) receives her Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) patch from Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), d... More
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, left, poses for a photograph with Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) during ... More
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to LCDR Jeremy Blanchette, an Information Warfare (IW) ... More
180625-N-GG458-022 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Lt. Emily Frost,
180625-N-GG458-022 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Lt. Emily Frost, an Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) briefs the ... More
SMWDC WTIs at KUSI's Good Morning San Diego
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2018) Lt. Matt Clark, center, and Lt. Caleb Bekemeier, right, Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) sit for an interview with b... More
Vietnam Memorial Monument Promotion Ceremony
Naval Amphibious Base Coronado (Aug. 30, 2018) Newly-promoted Cmdr. Jake Catalogna from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), left, reaffirms his oath to support and defend the Constitu... More
180623-N-WH681-0086 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018)
180623-N-WH681-0086 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018) Sailors steer the ship on the bridge of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during an integrated live-fire weapons exercise as part of... More
ASW/SUW WTI Assumes Command of USS Charleston (LCS 18)
Cmdr. James Hoey, an Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI), became the first ASW/SUW WTI to assume command of a warship December 6, 2019.
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, left, discuss the Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) program with Rear Adm. Dave Welch, far right, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfi... More
A U.S. Marine Corps corporal gives a Light Armored
A U.S. Marine Corps corporal gives a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) 25 capabilities briefing to Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) candidates from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC) Amph... More
SAN DIEGO (Apr. 7, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Rich Ray, right,
SAN DIEGO (Apr. 7, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Rich Ray, right, an Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) sits for an i... More
Fleet Welcomes Newest Integrated Air and Missile Defense Warfare Tacti...
Newest Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs) from WTI Class 20010, graduated May 21, 2020 at Aegis Training and Readiness Center in Dahlgren, Va. The graduates are: Lt. Cm... More
Joint Staff Leader Welcomes Navy’s Newest Integrated
Joint Staff Leader Welcomes Navy’s Newest Integrated Air & Missile Defense Top Tacticians to the Fleet
Lt. Cmdr. Chris Stolle, receives the Arleigh Burke
Lt. Cmdr. Chris Stolle, receives the Arleigh Burke award from Rear Adm. (retired) Jesse Wilson, former commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, during a graduation ceremony for the newest Integrated... More
180624-N-KW492-0630 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-KW492-0630 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Donald Crispin observes from a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter as simulated fast attack craft approach the Wasp-class amphibi... More
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Polnaszek, Naval Surface and
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Polnaszek, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC’s) Instructor and Tactics Course (ITC) manager speaks to ITC class 19010 prior to their graduation. ITC is the ini... More
Lt. Paul Hast (left) received the Iwo Jima Leadership
Lt. Paul Hast (left) received the Iwo Jima Leadership award, and Lt. Nick Gonsalves received the Honor Graduate award during their graduation from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC’s)... More
180623-N-VB2976-061 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The Wasp-class
180623-N-VB2976-061 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) maneuvers during a live fire weapons exercise. Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is completing the Navy’s f... More
Little Creek VA (April 20, 2018) Commodore Daniel Blackburn,
Little Creek VA (April 20, 2018) Commodore Daniel Blackburn, commander Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six presents the Honor Graduate plaque to Lt. Michael Pires from Mountainside, N.J., April 20, 2018 for his s... More
180621-N-SZ865-0011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2018)
180621-N-SZ865-0011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) transits the Atlantic Ocean ahead of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kea... More
Chief Quartermaster Eric Waters, a navigator assigned
Chief Quartermaster Eric Waters, a navigator assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 provides a brief on the capabilities and limitations of a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) to Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare... More
180623-N-WH681-0036 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018)
180623-N-WH681-0036 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) transits ahead of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) duri... More
180624-N-AO674-1009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-AO674-1009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) steams behind the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) duri... More
181104-N-XT039-1036 VACAPES (Nov. 4, 2018) Deck department
181104-N-XT039-1036 VACAPES (Nov. 4, 2018) Deck department Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), transit a rigid hull inflatable boat to conduct a passenger transfer (PAXFER) wi... More
Lt. Rod Hanks, receives the Arleigh Burke and Top Tactician
Lt. Rod Hanks, receives the Arleigh Burke and Top Tactician awards from Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), during a graduation ceremony for th... More
180623-N-VB2976-048 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Surface targets
180623-N-VB2976-048 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Surface targets are engaged by the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during a live fire weapons exercise. Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Gr... More
180624-N-AO674-1058 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-AO674-1058 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) steams behind the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) duri... More
Anti-Submarine Warfare / Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW)
Anti-Submarine Warfare / Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course graduates pose for a class photo (holding their ASW/SUW WTI patches). Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Ce... More
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Polnaszek, Naval Surface and
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Polnaszek, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC’s) Instructor and Tactics Course (ITC) manager speaks to ITC class 19010 prior to their graduation. ITC is the ini... More
Rear Adm. (retired) Jesse Wilson, former commander,
Rear Adm. (retired) Jesse Wilson, former commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, poses for a group photo with the newest Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs)... More
180623-N-HG389-069 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The San Antonio-class
180623-N-HG389-069 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) hits a floating target with rounds from a Mk. 46 30mm gun weapon system. Kearsarge Amphibious Read... More
180625-N-MC499-0049 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2018)
180625-N-MC499-0049 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2018) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Alexander Paulson operates a winch to extend the fiber optic towing cable of the SLQ-25A NIXIE aboard the Wasp-cl... More
Top SWOs Begin Surface Warfare Tactics and Instructor Training
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (July 23, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) leads a discussion with Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) candidates on the fir... More
Surface Fleet Leaders Return to Fleet's Warfighting Development Center
Rear Adm. James W. Kilby, director, Warfare Integration for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (center) and Rear Adm. John Wade, commander of Carrier Strike Group Twelve (center right), speak with the ... More
New Breed of Warriors Enter the Fleet – Information Warfare WTI Level ...
Naval Information Warfare Development Center’s 20-2 Class of Warfare Tactics Instructors. (U.S. Navy graphic by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jessica Fisher)
Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development
Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Rear Adm. Dave Welch addresses the newly promoted chiefs during the SMWDC, Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare, and Mine Warfare Training Comman... More
SAN DIEGO (Apr. 7, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Rich Ray, right,
SAN DIEGO (Apr. 7, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Rich Ray, right, an Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) sits for an i... More
180625-N-GG458-026 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Lt. Emily Frost,
180625-N-GG458-026 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Lt. Emily Frost, an Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) briefs the ... More
180625-N-MC499-0082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2018)
180625-N-MC499-0082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2018) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Kelsey Bronkema lets out the fiber optic towing cable of the SLQ-25A NIXIE aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assa... More
Rear Adm. Edward Cashman, special assistant to Commander,
Rear Adm. Edward Cashman, special assistant to Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, far right, and Capt. Jim Jones, division director of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Center’s Integrated Air and Missile D... More
181117-N-RJ834-0166 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2018)
181117-N-RJ834-0166 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2018) Sailors participate in a small arms live exercise fire aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike G... More
Pacific Fleet and Fleet Forces Commanders visit Surface Fleet’s Warfig...
180625-N-SE292-002 SAN DIEGO (June 25, 2018) Adm. John Aquilino, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet (left) and Adm. Christopher Grady, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, U.S. Naval Forces Northern Command (right)... More
Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and
Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), speaks to the Instructors and Tactics Course (ITC) class 19010 prior to their graduation. ITC is the initial cours... More
Lt. Matt Clark, an Anti-Submarine/Surface (ASW/SUW)
Lt. Matt Clark, an Anti-Submarine/Surface (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) responds to a question from retired Vice Adm. Peter... More
180621-N-SZ865-0020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2018)
180621-N-SZ865-0020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) transits the Atlantic Ocean ahead of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kea... More
180622-N-WH681-0144 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 22, 2018)
180622-N-WH681-0144 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 22, 2018) Lt. Kelly Denimarck an Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare - Warfare Tactics Instructor, conducts a Surface Warfare Advance Tactical Training (SWATT) briefing aboar... More
The seven newest Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics
The seven newest Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs) completed Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC’s) AMW WTI course of instruction and graduated onboard Joint E... More
Rear Adm. Dave Welch, center, commander of Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Dave Welch, center, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), poses with Anti-Submarine Warfare/ Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course gra... More
181104-N-XT039-1092 VACAPES (Nov. 4, 2018) Deck department
181104-N-XT039-1092 VACAPES (Nov. 4, 2018) Deck department Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), retrieve their rigid hull inflatable boat following a successful passenger trans... More
Lt. j.g. James Hutcheson, second from left, a pilot
Lt. j.g. James Hutcheson, second from left, a pilot assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 provides a briefing on MH-60S Seahawk helicopter capabilities to Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics ... More
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), presents a certificate to Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Smith for being selected as the Top Tactician (for displaying ... More
200716-N-N0777-1002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2020)
200716-N-N0777-1002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) launches a Standard Missile-2 during a training exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. Philippine Sea is part of... More
Sea Combat Division Director Welcomes 11 New ASW/SUW WTIs
SAN DIEGO, CA. (Oct. 27, 2020) Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Sea Combat Division (SCD) staff pose for a group photo with the 11 newest Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs) followin... More
180625-N-MC499-0074 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2018)
180625-N-MC499-0074 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2018) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Kelsey Bronkema, left, and Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Alexander Paulson let out the fiber opti... More
A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft
A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 makes land fall onboard Joint Expeditionary Little Creek-Fort Story during a series of briefings and hands-on training events for Warfare Tacti... More
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), presents certificates to Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Grusich for being selected as the Honor Graduate (for having the... More
Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructor
Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) candidates and pilots assigned the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 pose for a photograph after a briefing and visit by the WTI candidates to the... More
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), center, poses for a group photo with the newest 15 Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare... More
181105-N-XT039-2023 VACAPES (Nov. 5, 2018) Fire Controlmen
181105-N-XT039-2023 VACAPES (Nov. 5, 2018) Fire Controlmen assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) upload dummy ammunition into the MK-15 Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Phalanx. USS Abraha... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66)
The guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) departs Naval Station Norfolk. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) cruiser-destroyer (CRUDES) units are completing the first East Coast CRU... More
Lt. Cmdr. Daniel O'Neill
Portrait of LCDR Daniel O'Neill
Lt. Taylor Reck, receives the Top Tactician award from
Lt. Taylor Reck, receives the Top Tactician award from Rear Adm. (retired) Jesse Wilson, former commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, during a graduation ceremony for the newest Integrated Air an... More
Tactical experts and instructors from the Navy’s Warfighting
Tactical experts and instructors from the Navy’s Warfighting Development Centers (WDC) listen to questions from retired Vice Adm. Peter H. Daly during a cross domain warfighting panel discussion about tactical ... More
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander, Surface and Mine
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander, Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, addresses Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) candidates during his visit to AMW Division onboard Joi... More
200716-N-N0777-1001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2020)
200716-N-N0777-1001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) launches a Standard Missile-2 during a training exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. Philippine Sea is part of... More
180623-N-WH681-0123 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018)
180623-N-WH681-0123 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) transits ahead of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) duri... More
181117-N-RJ834-0367 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2018)
181117-N-RJ834-0367 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2018) Sailors participate in a small arms live exercise fire aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike G... More
181104-N-XT039-1159 VACAPES (Nov. 4, 2018) Deck department
181104-N-XT039-1159 VACAPES (Nov. 4, 2018) Deck department Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), retrieve their rigid hull inflatable boat following a successful passenger trans... More
181117-N-RJ834-0261 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2018)
181117-N-RJ834-0261 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2018) Sailors participate in a small arms live exercise fire aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike G... More
181108-N-XT039-2014 VIRGINIA CAPES (Nov. 8, 2018) Capt.
181108-N-XT039-2014 VIRGINIA CAPES (Nov. 8, 2018) Capt. William G. Musser, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), addresses his crew on their performance during an all-hands ca... More
Score of Surface Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) Candidates Complete ...
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (May 14, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) leads a discussion with Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) candidates on the firs... More
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Celebrat...
Lt. Kendra Cypher, left, an Amphibious Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), cuts a cake with Lauren Phinney on KUSI’s Good Morning San Dieg... More
IW Community First: NIWDC Warfare Tactics Instructor Patched at SMWDC
From left, Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), presents Lt. Jeremy Blanchette with the Naval Information Warfighting Development Center (NIWDC) Warf... More
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, VA
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, VA (Aug. 23, 2019) Rear Adm. Erik Ross, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) Two, left, shakes hands with Lt. Veronica Camiolo, Honor Graduate for Naval ... More
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) visited USS San Jacinto (CG 56) September 19, 2019, where he discussed SMWDC’s Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI)... More
The seven newest Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics
The seven newest Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs) completed Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC’s) AMW WTI course of instruction and graduated onboard Joint E... More