A new center dedicated to tactical oceanography could soon be operational in Newport. Plans are in motion to establish a National Center of Excellence for Tactical Oceanography at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, according to NUWC Division Newport Technical Director Marie Bussiere.
“This will be the linchpin, the center of gravity for activity and accountability for the Navy in tactical oceanography,” Bussiere said. “As part of this, Joe and I are going to establish a CNMOC Detachment at Division Newport so that we can build and train a world-class workforce together.”
Tactical oceanography is the study and application of oceanographic data and tools to support military operations, particularly in naval warfare, Bussiere explained. It involves the collection and analysis of oceanic and atmospheric data to inform decision-making and enhance situational awareness for naval forces.
“Our vision is to inspire and enable a military and civilian team capable of providing knowledge and tools that safeguard the dominance of the United States Navy in the undersea domain,” Bussiere said. “Our mission is to empower undersea warfare forces to create desired operational outcomes through deliberate use of and insight into the ocean environment.
“Ideally, NUWC Newport, CNMOC, and our partners in this region and across the country will apply our collective imagination and expertise to advance the state of tactical oceanography to further improve the Navy’s tactical advantage now and well into the future.”
The proposed National Center of Excellence for Tactical Oceanography would be part of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport.
Tactical oceanography supports military operations by enhancing situational awareness and helping the U.S. Navy gain a better understanding of their tactical advantage in the undersea domain.
“Our vision is to **inspire and enable** a military and civilian team capable of providing knowledge and tools that **safeguard the dominance** of the United States Navy in the undersea domain,” said Marie Bussiere, NUWC Division Newport Technical Director. “Our mission is to **empower undersea warfare forces** to create desired operational outcomes through deliberate use of and insight into the ocean environment.
NUWC Newport, CNMOC, and partners will collaborate to advance tactical oceanography and improve the Navy’s tactical advantage.
Read more here – NUWC Division Newport announces plans for National Center of Excellence for Tactical Oceanography at Defense Innovation Days
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METOC San Diego already accomplishes this effort. NUWC Newport is twenty years behind the power curve.