Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI), assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), prepares for an Air Defense exercise during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise aboard USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Stockdale is one of three warships from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completing a CRUDES SWATT exercise. USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and USS Spruance (DDG 111) are also participating in the SMWDC-led exercise. SWATTs are designed to i
Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI), assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), prepares for an Air Defense exercise during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise aboard USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Stockdale is one of three warships from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completing a CRUDES SWATT exercise. USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and USS Spruance (DDG 111) are also participating in the SMWDC-led exercise. SWATTs are designed to increase warfighting proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda A. Hayes/released)
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