In August 2001 the Executive Review of Navy Training (ERNT) study published its findings, and Task Force Excel (TFE) was chartered to serve as the catalyst for the Navy’s Revolution in Training (RIT). Among the findings of Task Force Excel were certain centers of excellence, Learning Centers, in the Navy that possessed the superior qualities and standards envisioned for future Navy⁄Fleet training. This brought about a major reorganization of Navy Education and Training, including the establishment of functionally aligned training in centers like the Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS).

CSCS was provisionally established in October 2002. In May 2004 the Aegis Training and Readiness Center, and its seven detachments, were realigned from NAVSEA to NETC claimancy. CSCS was officially established in September 2004, and is presently commanded by Capt. Stphen Hampton.

CSCS and each of its 19 learning sites and detachments is broadly responsible for the Navy’s Surface Combat Systems and Operations Training for officers and enlisted personnel who operate, maintain, and employ the weapons, navigational, and operations systems found onboard United States Navy Surface Vessels. CSCS conducts the training for 10 Enlisted Ratings, including:

• Fire Controlmen
• Electronic Technicians
• Interior Communications
• Sonar Technician (Surface)
• Torpedomen
• Minemen
• Operations Specialists
• Quartermasters
• Boatswain’s Mate

The enduring directive of the revolution is improved mission accomplishment by providing Sailors with the tools and opportunities to learn, grow, lead, and excel. The goal of CSCS is to assist in creating a more agile, responsive warfighting organization by integrating Sciences of Learning, and developing training based on the processes of the Human Performance System model and the Sailor Lifelong Learning Continuum.

CSCS has developed several key Task Forces focused on issues directly related to developing training that is ultimately better for Sailors, the Fleet, and for future Navy Ship classes like Littoral Combat Ship.

Working with the Fleet, CSCS will continue the training revolution initiated by Task Force Excel building dynamic occupational leadership, and personal development continuums that are creating an environment of Lifelong Learning. With the establishment of CSCS, the Navy is poised to realize the CNO’s goal of becoming an “employer of choice,“ while continuing to increase operational readiness, war-fighting skills, and be good stewards of increasingly scarce resources.

Task Forces

1. Ratings - CSCS Rating Mergers
2. JTA - Develop JTA Level I⁄II⁄III and Maintain Data Standardized
3. 5VM ⁄ Certs & Quals - Develop Certs & Quals for CSCS Ratings with link to projected vector
4. LCS⁄DDX - Develop⁄Implement LCS⁄DDX Combat Systems Training
5. NKO - Develop NKO ⁄ ILE training delivery
6. ILE ⁄ BUR Phase III - Apprentice⁄Journeyman⁄ Master Content Development⁄ BUR II
7. Waterfront Training - Develop Waterfront Training for Individuals⁄teams (CV⁄LH⁄FFG⁄CLF⁄M⁄PC)
8. Metrics - Define Metrics to Measure Training Impact on Fleet Readiness
9. PQS⁄RTM - Define the CSCS Plan to Maintain PQS and RTM
10. HP ⁄ Science of Learning - Define Science of Learning in Apprentice⁄Journeyman⁄ Master
11. Facilitation ⁄ ADP - Building Facilitator Coordinator⁄Advance Data Processing International Programs - Develop International Programs POC at each Learning Site