The former Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) was renamed to Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) as part of a larger CSCS realignment in 2021. 

SCSTC, headquartered in Dahlgren, Virginia, falls under the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC).  SCSTC is a training organization that consists of 15 global learning sites and detachments.  Its mission is to provide the United States Navy and our allies with highly trained warfighters to maintain, operate, and tactically employ surface combat systems across the spectrum of operations.
 
SCSTC provides pipeline (via “A” School and “C” School formal course instruction) along with platform and baseline/billet specific maritime warfare training to surface warfare officers and other naval officers assigned to surface ships. Each training pipeline is tailored to the officer’s next operational assignment and primarily delivered during PCS transition to sea duty. The series of courses is designed to provide a technical foundation and the tactical application commensurate to the billet and anticipated shipboard watchstanding duties.

SCSTC prepares enlisted Sailors to operate, maintain and tactically employ sensors, weapons, communications, and combat systems.  This training is delivered throughout a career for eight enlisted ratings: Fire Controlman, Fire Controlman Aegis, Electronic Technician, Interior Communication, Sonar Technician (Surface), Gunner’s Mate, Mineman, and Operations Specialist.  Training commences at “A” and “C” Schools taught at SCSTC learning sites with separate SCSTC detachments located at waterfront fleet concentration areas providing ships, technicians, and watchteams both the Self-Assessment and Groom Training (SAGT) and Advanced Warfighting Training (AWT) phases II and III levels of instruction. 
 
SCSTC maintains a Rating Lead for each of these enlisted communities who orchestrate a continuum of training delivered to Sailors at the right point in their career.  Additionally, they maintain continuity in advancement bibliographies, occupational standards, Personnel Qualification Standards, career progression plans and other rating specific materials.
 
SCSTC fulfills a similar training mission for international partners who operate U.S. manufactured systems.  SCSTC International Programs Directorate is the Training Agent for PEO IWS 4.0.  In this role, SCSTC is responsible to plan, manage and execute international acquisition training efforts starting with initial training and continuing through lifetime support.  This training enables our Allies operational capability as well as foster interoperability with U.S. forces. 
 
SCSTC is a global organization with a huge responsibility to the Fleet.