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230920-N-QQ548-1055 MILLINGTON, Tenn. (September 20, 2023) Darryl Blackmon, deputy director for outreach and diversity, poses for a photo with international students from Manpower Personnel Training and Education at Commander, Navy Recruiting Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Priestley)

Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) is the U.S. Navy’s agent for Navy education and training for international military students. Located at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, we coordinate and supply training support to international governments and international organizations. As a field activity of Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), we serve as a focal point for all Security Assistance and Security Cooperation education and training program issues, coordination and advice within the U.S. Navy.
 
NETSAFA is an integral part of Navy International Programs Office (Navy IPO), therefore we also work with and through the Navy IPO chain of command. We are responsible for partner training support first and foremost, and we will work to assure the best training support for our international customers through Navy, other government institution and organizations, and private industry. We must be advocates for our security assistance customers by interceding with those government institutions and private organizations that impact or have the potential to impact our customer training and training support capability.

 

NETSAFA NEWS

Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit Great Lakes Year in Review

19 January 2021

From Brian Walsh

As the new year begins, it is worthwhile to look back at a snapshot of the many changes, events, successes of Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit (CSCSU) Great Lakes during 2020.
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GREAT LAKES, Ill.— As the new year begins, it is worthwhile to look back at a snapshot of the many changes, events, successes of Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit (CSCSU) Great Lakes during 2020.

Students and staff of the command were up to the challenge brought upon by COVID-19 to continue the absolute mission essential work at providing highly trained Sailors for the fleet. For their success, Commanding Officer Capt. Richie Enriquez awarded staff members with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

This year more than 10,000 Sailors pass through the doors of Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit (CSCSU) Great Lakes for training in 26 courses of instruction. CSCSU provides accession level training to 10 rates at Apprentice Technical Training (ATT) and ‘A’ Schools as well as advanced training at ‘C’ and ‘F’ schools.

On July 10, CSCSU welcomed Cmdr. Shaun Fischer as commanding officer relieving Capt. Richie Enriquez.

This year saw nine first class petty officers selected for promotion to chief petty officer and 33 staff advanced to the rank of first class petty officers.
CSCSU Great Lakes Commanding Officer Cmdr. Shaun Fischer took great pleasure in advancing Electronics Technician 2nd Class Gabrielle Ralston to first class petty officer utilizing the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP).

The past year’s review, along with previous ones, is impressive. CSCSU has created a long annual tradition of successes proving that the command can look forward to great accomplishments in training.
 
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