Nsawc command brief_jul_14
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The Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) is focused on training naval air forces in advanced tactics and ensuring relevant combat readiness through various training missions and recommendations. Established through several evolutions since 1969, NSAWC serves as a center of excellence, utilizing a comprehensive and adaptive training strategy that meets the demands of modern combat operations. Key aspects include managing military personnel, aircraft, assets, and a budget while maintaining partnerships across various military and civilian organizations.
Nsawc command brief_jul_14
- 1. The Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center RDML Scott D. Conn Commander, NSAWC Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 2. UNCLASSIFIED Agenda Ø NSAWC Missions, Functions and Tasks Ø Evolution Ø Organization and assets Ø Training functions Ø Summary Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 3. Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Mission Train Naval Air Forces on advanced tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) across all combat missions at the individual, unit, and integrated air wing levels; develop, validate, standardize, and publish combat TTPs for Naval Aviation; support naval components and Combatant Commanders with aviation subject matter expertise; and make recommendations on aviation warfare requirements. Vision NSAWC will remain the preeminent training site for Naval Aviation, providing realistic and relevant training conducted in fleet representative platforms on a range complex that supports training across the spectrum of combat operations…today and in the future. Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 4. UNCLASSIFIED NSAWC Evolution Ø 1969 – Navy Fighter Weapons School - TOPGUN Ø 1984 – Naval Strike Warfare Center Ø 1988 – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Weapons School Ø 1996 – Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) Ø 1998 – Rotary Wing Weapons School Ø 2000 – Electronic Reconnaissance Weapons School Ø 2001 – Joint Close Air Support School Ø 2011 – Growler Weapons School Ø 2012 – Tomahawk Land Attack Missile Cell Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 5. UNCLASSIFIED NSAWC C2 Structure CMDCM COMPTROLLER GS-13 FLAG STAFF AIDE/FLAG WRITER COMMANDER RDML SECURITY GS-12 TECHNICAL DIRECTOR GS-15 MIL GS Deputy Commander CAPT N9 SAFETY CDR N3 OPS CDR N4 MX LCDR N1 ADMIN GS-11 N20 TLAM CDR N5 STRIKE CDR N7 TOPGUN N8 SWTI CDR N6 CAWWS CDR N10 HAVOC CDR CDR N2 INTEL CAPT Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 6. UNCLASSIFIED Command Relationships Ø Report to US Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) ● Anticipate 1 Oct realignment to CNAF Ø Responsible to: ● US Fleet Forces Command (Naval Capabilities Development Process) ● Commander Naval Air Forces (Naval Aviation training / FRTC Commander) Ø Direct Liaison Authorized: ● OPNAV, COCOMs, Commander Naval Air Forces, Naval Component Commanders, Numbered Fleets, NWDC, Air Wings, Type Wings, etc. Ø Additional liaisons ● USAF Air Warfare Center ● Marine Aviation & Weapons Tactics Squadron ● Naval Systems Commands ● CSG 4/15 and Tactical Training Groups ● Operational Test and Evaluation / Office of Naval Research ● USN Warfare Centers of Excellence ● Industry Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 7. UNCLASSIFIED NSAWC Assets Ø Budget ● $8.2M 1C4C ● $145M contract maint. budget ● 8720 hour baseline flight budget Ø Personnel ● 268 military ● 57 civilian ● 245 contractor Ø 51 aircraft ● F/A-18A-G, E-2C, MH-60S, F-16A/B ● (VFC-13 F-5s) Ø Simulators ● E-2, EP-3, Multi-Service Supporting Arms Trainer (MSAT), F-16 Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 8. UNCLASSIFIED Fallon Range Training Complex Ø Full spectrum training Ø Representative threats ● Ground based IADS ● 4th Gen Adversaries ● Theatre replication Ø Fleet capabilities ● Links, comms, networks ● Joint certified Ø Realistic training ● 10,000+ sq mi airspace ● Supersonic area ● Live ordnance targets ● “Combat Towns” Ø Fully instrumented Ø Electronic Warfare ● Full spectrum of EA Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 9. B-20 Target Area UNCLASSIFIED FALLON 50 B- 17 Target Complex B- 19 Target Area Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win UNCLASSIFIED GABBS 125 NM 1 0 5 N M Supersonic Area
- 10. UNCLASSIFIED Evolution of Flight Training • NSAWC Training Curriculum Mix and Total DON Baseline Flight Hours 1984 1996 1998 2010 2.0M hours* 1.6M hours 1.5M hours 1.2M hours Other Contingency Operations Major Combat Operations Flight training curriculum has continually evolved to meet COCOM-demanded skill sets as total hours have trended lower *Total DON Baseline Budget flight hours (Active & Reserve) Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 11. UNCLASSIFIED Current NSAWC Air Wing Training Ø Real world driven ● 60/40 balance between MCO / OCO ● Large Force Planning / Employment ● Joint participation ● Interdiction ● Dynamic Targeting ● Close Air Support ● Combat Search and Rescue ● Convoy Escort ● SOF Integration ● Fleet feedback A balanced training strategy to prevail in current conflicts and prepare for other contingencies Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 12. UNCLASSIFIED Major Combat Operations (MCO) Ø Combatant Commander Requirements ● Train to full spectrum capabilities ● Dynamic Contingency Planning Ø Training Events ● Large Force Planning / Employment ● Dynamic and Time Sensitive Targeting ● Advanced Fighter Tactics ● Advanced Electronic Attack (EA) ● Skill set training not mission rehearsal “The United States still has to contend with the security challenges posed by the military forces of other countries” Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 13. UNCLASSIFIED Other Contingency Operations Training Ø Irregular Warfare Ø Counter IED Training Ø Conventional and Urban Close Air Support Ø Special Operations Forces Integration Ø Convoy Escort Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 14. UNCLASSIFIED Training Transition Points Ø Timely and relevant training ● Lead the threat ● Satisfy CCOM/Fleet expectations p 2012: A2AD p 2010: • Comm Herding • SOF/ ISR Training p 2009: • Digital CAS • Mountain Village p 2008: • Moving Land Target • Blue Force Tracker Integration p 2007: • Insurgent OPFOR • Convoy Escort Training • IED lane training for SOF p 2006: • Cave Targets • Night Strafe • JTAC requirement doubled p 2005: • Urban CAS • SHARP IED Detect • SOF Integration p 2002: • Dynamic Strike Missions • UAV Integration p 2001: • Navy SEAL Joint Terminal Attack Control (JTAC) standup p Pre-2001 heavy Large Force Employment mindset Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 15. UNCLASSIFIED Joint Integration Ø Joint Training Certified Ø Significant Joint Integration Ø Players ● AWACS ● JSTARS ● RJ ● MARSOC ● ANG ● Predator ● BAMS ● Global Hawk ● U-2 Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 16. UNCLASSIFIED NSAWC Graduate-Level Instruction Ø TOPGUN ● 48 Strike Fighter Tactics Instructors per year Ø CAEWWS ● 12 Weapons and Tactics Instructors per year Ø RWWS ● 64 Officer and Enlisted Seahawk Weapons and Tactics Instructors per year ● Mountain flying course Ø JCAS ● 80 Joint Terminal Air Controllers per year ● 30 Refresher students per year Ø HAVOC ● 16 Weapons and Tactics Instructors per year over 2 classes Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 17. UNCLASSIFIED Joint Close Air Support Ø Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Course ● Formally Established 2001 ● Accredited Joint School ● Four-week class in conjunction w/ CVW Detachments and Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program (SFARP) Ø NSW / NSAWC Agreement ● Currently 80 NSW JTACs per year w Additionally support other SOCOM entities ● Refresher training Ø Field Training Unit ● 105mm Howitzers ● CSAR/ SOF Ground Adversary Support Ø MSAT Simulator ● Immersive Dome Simulator for training student JTACs prior to live range events Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 18. UNCLASSIFIED Tactics Development Ø TAC D&E ● Electronic Warfare ● Comm-out AIC ● Exotic weapons employment ● Counter UAS ● AESA radar tactics ● M2M Digital Targeting ● Night strafe tactics ● Mobile targets ● Counter-swarm tactics Ø Exercises ● Northern Edge ● Virtual Warfare Center / Virtual Flag ● Neptune Falcon ● Nellis Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 19. Requirements Recommendations Ø Flow of Training Requirements ● Naval aviation advanced training requirements originate with Current and Planned Operations in COCOM AORs ● Naval Aviation Requirements Conference ● Naval CONEMPS Working Group Direct experience and data from theater Liaison with COCOM Naval Component COCOM HITRs COCOM OPLANs Training Requirements Defined and Apportioned Current Operations Planned Operations and Contingencies T & R Matrix Origin Communication ACTC COMPTUEX Air Wing Fallon JTFEX Application Development Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win
- 20. UNCLASSIFIED Summary Ø The Naval Aviation Center of Excellence Ø Primary missions ● Integrated Air Wing Training ● Develop Naval Aviation TTPs ● COCOM support ● Requirements recommendations Ø Naval Aviation tactical subject matter experts Ø Continuously adapting to provide the most relevant training Naval Strike & Air Warfare Center Fly, Fight, Win