Transcript Stewart Elliott - The Security Network

NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND
NSW in San Diego
Maritime Collaboration Summit
CAPT Stewart G. Elliott, USN
Commanding Officer
Naval Special Warfare Center
November 17, 2009
Naval Special Warfare Direction
• NSW focus:
– Grow the Force to adapt to today’s missions
– Recapitalize and advance maritime mobility & technology
– Support our families
• Important Enablers:
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Continue to build strong local, community relationships
Enhance local infrastructure
Improve cultural capabilities
Increase transparent technology sharing with civilian firms
Build our C4I capabilities to fit today’s mission
Improve Information Technology reach-back architecture
Naval Special Warfare needs to be prepared to counter irregular threats by
developing a 3D warrior (Defense, Diplomacy, Development) who better
understands “threats emerging from complex convergence of crime, migration,
and extremism, globally, and less from traditional nation-state adversaries.”
NSW Growth
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Rear Admiral Worthington – CNSWC
Rear Admiral Lemoyne – SOCOM J8
2009
Admiral Olson – CDR USSOCOM
Vice Admiral Maguire – Dep. Dir. NCTC
Vice Admiral McRaven – CDR JSOC
Vice Admiral Kernan – SMA to SECDEF
Vice Admiral Harward – DCDR JFC
Rear Admiral Pybus – CDR SOCPAC
Rear Admiral Winters – CDR NSWC
Rear Admiral Bonelli – DCDR NSWC
Rear Admiral Losey – JTF HOA
Rear Admiral Rosholt – DCDR SOCENT
Rear Admiral Brown – DCDR SOCEUR
Additional SEAL Leadership:
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National Security Council
White House Fellow
SOCOM Congressional Liaison
San Diego Footprint
NAB Coronado
Camp Pendleton
NAS North Island
San Clemente Island
La Posta
Camp Morena
Silver Strand Training Complex
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> 1,000 new PCS military personnel w/ families (FY12 - FY17)
NSW local infrastructure Projected to be at < 50% Basic Facility Requirement
Several major San Diego County MILCON projects (approx. $250M) (FY12 - FY17)
Technology Way Ahead
CCH Concept
CCM Concept
Combatant Craft Medium
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11m RIB Replacement
Clandestine Infil / Exfil
Initial build - 2013
Combatant Craft Heavy
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SWCS
Shallow Water Combat Submersible
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MkV Replacement
Early conceptual stage
Initial build - TBD
SDV Mk8 Replacement
DDS & vertical launched
Initial Build - 2014
UAS
CCL Development
JMMS
Joint Multi-Mission Submersible
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Range >100 NM
Personnel >5
Depth >200 ft
Advanced sensor package
Combatant Craft Light
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CRRC Replacement
Multi fuel engines
Advance material design
Lighter weight
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Unmanned Air Systems
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Organic small and medium
Advanced Payload
Development
Network capability
Common Ground Station
Concluding Remarks
• Local training areas
– Increases combat readiness
– Reduces time away from home (PERSTEMPO)
– Concerned for the environment and local residents
• Human Capital Strategy
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Improved screening processes
Assistance tapping into San Diego’s cultural diversity
Physical improvement and rehabilitation
Continuing education
Retention
• Family Support
– Employee day-care programs
– Family focus programs
– Naval Special Warfare Foundation