Naval Education and Training Command: Warrior Toughness

Every U.S. Navy Sailor, enlisted or officer, could face life-threatening situations from combat or casualty. Each and every one needs to have the ability to persevere and perform under both immediate danger and long-term stress, both on the job and at home.

Warrior Toughness (WT) is a holistic human performance skillset that enhances the toughness of our Sailors with a focus on the pursuit of peak performance. The system emphasizes coequal development of toughness in the mind, body, and soul. WT combines performance psychology skills with character development, and teaches the Warrior Mindset, whose concepts were initially developed by members of the Naval Special Warfare community.

Designed to increase the Navy’s warfighting capabilities, WT is an enabler of the Culture of Excellence as part of the first line of effort – Developing a Lethal Warfighting Force. In place at Recruit Training Command since October 2018, the curriculum is now incorporated across all Navy accessions at Officer Training Command Newport, the United States Naval Academy and the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. WT will improve the performance of Sailors under stress and throughout their everyday lives, building lethal warfighters ready for the next mission.

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Building Strength Through Partnership: Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (emblem, open caption)

Defense Logistics Agency

March 27, 2025 | 4:39

Partnerships are critical to success and nowhere is this more true. The partnership between the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers strengthens national security by ensuring efficient resource management and infrastructure development. By combining DLA’s expertise in logistics and supply chain management with the Corps’ engineering capabilities, the collaboration enhances military readiness and disaster response efforts. This partnership also supports critical projects, such as military base construction and emergency infrastructure repairs, improving resilience across the country. Ultimately, their combined efforts contribute to cost savings, operational efficiency, and a stronger, more prepared nation. For more information on partnering with DLA visit: www.dla.mil