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1 DEPARTMENT OF THE navy commander , NAVAL SURFACE FORCE UNITED STATES PACIFIC fleet 2841 RENDOVA ROAD SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92155-5490 commander NAVAL SURFACE FORCE ATLANTIC 1430 MITSCHER AVE NORFOLK, VA 23551-2494 IN REPLY REFERENCEER TO COMNAVSURFPACINST COMNAVSURFLANTINST N7 COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANT INSTRUCTION From: commander , Naval Surface Force, Pacific fleet commander , Naval Surface Force Atlantic Subj: SURFACE FORCE EXERCISE MANUAL Ref: (a) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 1. Purpose. This is a joint commander , Naval Surface Force, Pacific fleet (COMNAVSURFPAC)/ commander , Naval Surface Force Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT) instruction to promulgate a Surface Force Exercise Manual (SFEM) to be used by Naval Surface Force ships, staffs, and units in execution of the fleet Response Plan (FRP).

2 The FRP provides adaptable, flexible and sustainable naval forces to support the needs of Combatant Commanders and maintain a global forward presence. 2. Scope. This instruction applies to all COMNAVSURFPAC and COMNAVSURFLANT ships (LHD/A, CG, DDG, FFG, LSD, LPD, MCM, PC) except LCS. 3. Discussion. This instruction provides guidance for the conduct of Surface Force unit level training for all ships and units of the Naval Surface Force. 4. Administration. COMNAVSURFPAC is responsible for the administration and update of this instruction. 5. Action. Ensure widest dissemination and implementation of this instruction. M. S. BEAVER R. I. KITCHENER Chief of Staff Chief of Staff Distribution: Electronic only, via COMNAVSURFPAC Directives website: COMNAVSURFPACINST COMNAVSURFLANTINST Chapter SURFACE FORCE TRAINING 101.

3 Surface Force Unit Level Training 102. Surface Force Training Process and FRTP 103. Exit 104. FRTP Training Process 105. Training Accomplishment 106. Simulation Based 107. Live Firing 108. Monthly Inport Training Events (MITEs)..1-10 109. TYCOM Formal Schools 110. Level of Knowledge (LOK) Chapter SURFACE FORCE TRAINING 201. commander , Naval Surface Force, Pacific fleet / . Atlantic (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANT)..2-1 202. commander navy Cyber Force 203. Naval Education and Training Command (NETC)..2-2 204. ADCON Chain of 205. Afloat Training 206. Engineering 207. Tactical Training Group Pacific/Atlantic (TTGP/L)..2-5 208. Commanding 209. Training Chapter MISSION AREA CERTIFICATION 301.

4 Certification, Advanced and Repetitive 302. Ship Class Mission Area 303. Force Maintenance and Material Management (3M)..3-3 304. Aviation (AIR)..3-4 305. Amphibious Warfare (AMW)..3-7 306. Anti-Terrorism (AT)..3-10 307. Air Warfare (AW)..3-12 308. Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)..3-15 309. Communications (COMMS)..3-16 310. Cryptologic Warfare (CRY)..3-18 311. Electronic Warfare (EW)..3-19 312. Explosive Safety (EXPSAF)..3-22 313. Medical (FSO-M)..3-23 314. Intelligence (INT)..3-24 315. Mine Warfare (MIW)..3-25 316. Damage Control (MOB-D)..3-26 317. Engineering (MOB-E)..3-27 318. Navigation (MOB-N)..3-28 319. Seamanship (MOB-S)..3-29 320. Search and Rescue (SAR)..3-31 321. Strike Warfare/Harpoon (STW)..3-32 322. Force Supply Management (SUP).

5 3-33 323. Surface Warfare (SW)..3-34 COMNAVSURFPACINST COMNAVSURFLANTINST A-5 324. Undersea Warfare (USW)..3-37 325. Visit, Boarding, Search, and Seizure (VBSS)..3-39 Appendix SAMPLE MESSAGE Basic Phase Certification Plan of Action and Basic Phase Training Certification Material Readiness Certification Completion Engineering Operations Certification (EOC) . Quicklook Basic Phase Training Completion Risk Basic Phase Training Completion Certification Validation (CV) Completion Certification Recommendation Risk Assessment Mitigation Message Feedback Appendix NAVAL SURFACE FIRE SUPPORT (NSFS) NSFS NSFS NSFS and Naval Fire Control System (NFCS) Team Shore Fire Control Party Training Appendix TRAINING AND OPERATIONAL READINESS INFORMATION.

6 SERVICES (TORIS)..C-1 TFOM CALCULATIONS Appendix FORWARD DEPLOYED NAVAL FORCES (FDNF) FONF TRAINING FONF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASIC Appendix LIST OF COMNAVSURFPACINST COMNAVSURFLANTINST 1-1 Chapter 1 SURFACE FORCE TRAINING POLICY Ref: (a) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANT INSTRUCTION (b) COMFLTFORCOMINST (c) Afloat Training Group Pacific User Guide Instruction (Series) (d) Afloat Training Group Atlantic User Guide (e) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST (f) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST (g) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST (h) COMNAVSURFORINST (i) COMNAVSURFORINST READ-E 1 Maintenance PhaseInt/ Adv PhaseBasicPhase(Tier 1)DeploymentSustainment PhaseSustPhase100%AWP lock121314151617181920212223242526271234 56789101150% AWPlock80% AWPlockREAD-E 3 READ-E 4 READ-E 2 TSRA 1 TSRA 5 TSRA 2 TSRA 3 READ-E 6 LOAPh 2 Crew Cert / Fast CruiseKTR Sea Trials3 weeksTier 1 and Tier 2 Material ChecksCMAVTYCOM Sea TrialsTSRA 43-5 weeksMI SOER ehearsal Tier 2 Mat lValidationMaintenance Period3-4 weeksBasicPhase(Tier 2)

7 Shake-down PhaseTSRA 4MI4 weeksInt/ AdvPhaseREAD-E 5 READ-E 7MI Prep TimeTYCOM / INSURV Material Inspection Figure 1-1. 27 Month FRP Notional Schedule 101. SURFACE FORCE UNIT LEVEL TRAINING STRATEGY 1. The Surface Force Exercise Manual (SFEM) is the key training directive for the Surface Type Commanders (TYCOMs) and fully supports the fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP) and meets the readiness requirements of the fleet Response Plan (FRP) in conjunction with executing the notional 27-month schedule provided in Figure 1-1. The SFEM also supports Forward Deployed Naval Forces by tailoring unit-level training requirements. The SFEM provides guidance to each ship for maintaining continuous readiness and certification throughout the employment cycle using a phased approach to Education, Training, Assessment, and Certification methodology. 2. As directed in references (a) and (b), this manual serves as the primary directive for planning, scheduling, and executing all unit level training requirements within the Surface Force.

8 It provides the policy and minimum TYCOM mission area proficiency requirements and guidance to assist in the development of a comprehensive unit level training program. Each ship s training program should facilitate mission readiness by using all tools available and integrating a COMNAVSURFPACINST COMNAVSURFLANTINST 1-2 sequence of individual, team, and unit training evolutions in all required mission areas and core competencies. 3. There are three types of exercises a ship performs throughout the FRTP: Certification Exercises, Advanced Exercises and Repetitive Exercises. Certification Exercises (CEs) are conducted in the Basic Phase and are graded by ATG to support Basic Phase Certification. Advanced Exercises (AEs) are performed during the Integrate/Advanced Phase and are either more complex exercises or are exercises that require multiple units.

9 Repetitive Exercises (REs) are designed to sustain proficiency. While most are performed during the Sustainment Phase, some REs will be performed throughout the FRTP. 4. Mission area certification requirements are contained in Chapter 3. References (c) and (d) as applicable will contain specific mission area training and assessment execution guidance. All CEs completed during the Basic Phase must be assessed by Afloat Training Group (ATG). 5. At the conclusion of the Basic Phase the ship will be designated as an Independent Unit Ready for Tasking (IURFT) and be ready to commence Integrated/Advanced and Sustainment Phase training under the Numbered fleet commander (NFC) ready for immediate deployment. IURFT does not mean a ship is fully trained or proficient in group or other composite unit operations. 6. In accordance with references (e) and (f), a series of Readiness Evaluations (READ-E) and Total Ship Readiness Assessments (TSRA) conducted over the course of the FRTP are designed to assess a ship's material and training readiness.

10 These assessments provide periodic feedback to Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC), TYCOM, and others, and ensure a planned, predictable path to deployed readiness across all pillars of readiness: Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, and Ordnance (PESTO). 102. SURFACE FORCE TRAINING PROCESS AND FRTP PHASES The surface ship readiness strategy is founded on a continuum of education, training, and assessment throughout the FRTP, with the goal of producing readiness to execute the current phase of the FRTP and to be prepared for the next phase. The strategy has a holistic view across the entire fleet Training Continuum that is based on four sequenced skill concentration fields: Individual, Watchteam, Unit, and Group. It takes a building block approach, and features a well-defined, standard, predictable path to deployment readiness. 1. Sustainment Phase a.