The occasion was held on the state-of-the-art Mariner Expertise Coaching Middle Atlantic on Naval Station Norfolk.
The one-day symposium offered a venue for Rear Adm. Joe Cahill, Commander, U.S. Naval Floor Drive Atlantic, to deliver JOs collectively to encourage dialogue about remodeling the tradition of the Floor Drive.
Ensign Cody Williams, assigned to USS Mahan (DDG 72), after solely being onboard for 2 months defined how precious this symposium was for him as he’s simply starting his profession as a Floor Warfare Officer. “The symposium was numerous enjoyable, and I realized quite a bit about WTI [Weapons and Tactics Instructor] alternatives, the brand new frigate, and unmanned applied sciences,” stated Williams.
The occasion introduced collectively over 100 junior Floor Warfare Officers from ships throughout the waterfront to debate numerous subjects together with the JO survey, team-building abilities, and alternatives that come from being a Weapons and Techniques Teacher. Junior Officers additionally had the prospect to talk with representatives from Floor Warfare Officer Assignments to debate skilled growth and profession choices.
“The symposium was very useful as a result of it offered me with data on completely different profession alternatives which can be out there,” stated Ensign Darien Burley, assigned to USS Mahan. “I realized how simple it’s to get involved together with your detailer and it was nice having the detailers within the room to ask questions.”
The symposium is a good alternative for officers of all ranks to community and supply suggestions up and down the chain of command.
After the conclusion of the symposium, the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Floor Navy Affiliation hosted a social for all members to facilitate networking and mentorship.
Commander, Naval Floor Drive Atlantic mans, trains and equips assigned floor forces and shore actions, guaranteeing a succesful drive for conducting immediate and sustained operations in assist of United States nationwide pursuits. Greater than 70 ships and 34 shore instructions make up the SURFLANT Drive.
