About

TACTICAL EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN

Mission:

Increase the tactical proficiency and lethality of the Surface Force across all domains
Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) Production
Advanced Tactical Training
Doctrine and Tactical Guidance Development
Operational Support to Naval Component Commander, Numbered Fleet Commanders, and Combatant Commanders
Capability, Assessments, Experimentation, and Requirements Support

Vision:

We Build Lethality: Through the development of the Surface Warfare Combat Training Continuum (SWCTC) we will improve individual tactical competency to drive Surface Force warfighting excellence.
We Generate Combat Readiness: Through Unit Level Advanced Tactical Training we will prepare the Surface Force to conduct high-end combat operations against near peer adversaries. Additionally, we will provide direct reach-back and fly-away support, as requested, to operational commanders.
We Foster Tactical Innovation: Through creative, critical, and bold thinking, we will develop the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) and through the Surface Requirements Group (SURFRG) recommend material solutions to overcome the toughest challenges.

Our Guiding Principles:

D. W. MARKS

In combat, no one rises to the level of their expectations; they fall to the level of their training!

February 2024

Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC)

4170 Norman Scott Road, Suite 4
San Diego, CA 92136-5519
UIC: 4005Y