Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit Dam Neck

11/02/2021

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CSCS Dam Neck has officially transitioned to Surface Combat Systems Training Command Hampton Roads (SCSTCHR). A new page has been built to include all Training sites in the Hampton Roads Area. Please reach out for any questions or concerns. Please see the following message released yesterday explaing the transition:

DAHLGREN, Va. - The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) changed its name to Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC), pronounced “Sea-Stick", Nov. 1.

Officially approved by the Navy, the name change defines the command’s critical mission of training surface warfighters. SCSTC, with their surface community partners and force development counterparts, provides system and platform specific combat systems training to a growing surface Navy.
“The changing of our name is part of large internal realignment effort,” said Capt. Dave Stoner, commanding officer, SCSTC. “Since the establishment of our organization under the Naval Education and Training Command [NETC] in 2004, there have been an increasing number of changing factors within our naval force and throughout the globe. These changing factors include an increase in fleet size and composition [platforms and capabilities], the return of Strategic Competition, rapid pace of upgrades to combat systems, and the implementation of virtual training technology.”

The realignment of SCSTC sets the foundation for realizing Ready, Relevant Learning (RRL) tenets: establishing career-learning continuums (1110, 6120, 6180, electronics technician (ET), fire controlman (FC), fire controlman (Aegis) (FCA), interior communications electrician (IC), gunner’s mate (GM), mineman (MN), operations specialist (OS), and sonar technician, surface (STG)) and a pivot to virtual learning in fleet concentration areas.

SCSTC is now a training organization of over 6,500 staff and students across 12 global locations. The entire domain implements culture of excellence and warrior toughness by building a Surface Warrior mindset to complement the technical and tactical skillsets of building the kill chain and closing the fire control loop.

SCSTC fulfills a similar training mission for international partners who operate U.S. manufactured systems. This training enables our allies’ operational capability as well as fostering interoperability with U.S. forces.

SCSTC’s end goal is to optimize warfighting training as they continue to train surface warfighters to fight and win!

10/20/2021

New updates to Naval installations in the Hampton Roads region concerning HPCON status:

08/30/2021

Congratulations MK 15 Close-In Weapons System Class 21040 on a job well done!

08/11/2021

Congratulations MK 15 Close-In Weapons System(CIWS) class 21030! The students recently graduated from the challenging course of instruction, lead by class commander FC1 Urquilla. Job well done Shipmates!

08/11/2021

Shout out goes to the CSCS U Dam Neck Softball Start-up Team! the team solidified their place in the playoffs with a win against the USS Ramage Team yesterday with a 22-0 knock-out. Tonight they won the championship game with a monster comeback 21-20. Congrats on bringing home the trophy!

07/28/2021

UPDATES TO WEARING MASKS:

CSCS Unit Dam Neck is requiring that all student and staff wear masks regardless of vaccination status. This will continue for the foreseeable future.

UPDATED MASK GUIDANCE: Beginning July 28, 2021, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) facilities in areas of substantial or high transmission will require service members, federal employees, onsite contractor employees and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask in indoor settings in installations and other facilities owned, leased or otherwise controlled by DoD.

Service members, Federal employees, onsite contractor employees, and visitors who are not fully vaccinated also need to continue to physically distance consistent with applicable CDC and DoD Force Health Protection guidance.

DoD installations, other facilities, and worksites shall, as soon as possible, post signs and post information on their websites clarifying what masking requirements apply in each installation, other facility, and worksite.
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07/27/2021

Thank you for your continued service! Congratulations OS1 Minor on your reenlistment.

07/27/2021

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Ship's Self Defense System MK2 Tech Refresh Course of Instruction.

07/27/2021

Class 21020 Graduated from the Mk 15 Close-in Weapons System course of instruction. Fair winds and following seas at your new commands!

07/27/2021

CSCS Unit Dam Neck Commanding Officer recognized some outstanding Sailors, as the Command Master Chief addresses the command on updates to command welfare. Congratulations Shipmates, and thank you for your hard work and dedication to the mission!

07/27/2021

Recognizing FC2 Aredes, a student in the MK 15 Close-In Weapons System course of instruction, during her reenlistment. Here's to the next chapter of your Navy career!

07/27/2021

Congratulations to all our Petty Officers who advanced this cycle! Job well done Shipmates!