{"id":136546,"date":"2024-03-08T15:58:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T16:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=136546"},"modified":"2024-03-08T21:27:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T21:27:42","slug":"surface-combat-systems-training-command-announces-domain-civilian-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=136546","title":{"rendered":"Surface Combat Systems Training Command Announces Domain Civilian of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DAHLGREN, Va. \u2013 Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) recently announced its Domain Civilian of the Year (COY) for 2023.
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Mr. Mat Swanson, a program analyst for SCSTC\u2019s technical support department, N9, was selected for this high achievement.\u00a0 Swanson was selected as Civilian of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2023 and Headquarters COY for 2023.
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\u201cMat served 23 years as a sonar technician before retiring from active duty,\u201d said Capt. George A. Kessler, Jr., SCSTC\u2019s commodore. \u00a0\u201cEven though he no longer serves aboard a ship, he continues to shape America\u2019s Warfighting Navy.\u00a0 His efforts ensure our warfighters possess the tactical and technical competence and proficiency needed to execute across the spectrum of operations in today\u2019s challenging environment.\u00a0 Mat is an invaluable asset to the SCSTC team and Surface Force.\u201d
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Swanson, who has been part of SCSTC for three years, says he is appreciative to work with a team that is committed to its Sailors.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis award is a direct reflection of the hard work that our amazing team executes daily,\u201d he said.\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019m honored to be part of an organization that trains warfighters at the tip of the spear.\u201d
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As the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training systems lead for N9, Swanson coordinates ASW inputs for system upgrades and development for Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment \u2013 Combat Systems (STAVE-CS) training systems including Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense ASW Trainer, ASW Tactical Employment Trainer, and ASW Virtual Operator Trainer.\u00a0 He also has begun the process of coordinating requirements working groups for Constellation (FFG 62) class frigates\u2019 ASW systems with Naval Sea Systems Command and other subject matter experts.
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Swanson is the domain’s lead Program Objective Memorandum (POM) action officer (AO) as well. His daily interactions with SCSTC\u2019s resource sponsor staff, Surface Warfare Division, N96, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and surface training stakeholders are critical in acquiring the funding needed to train our Sailors so they can remain the best warfighters in the world.\u00a0 He is recognized as one of the most dependable and effective Surface Warfare Training Committee (SWTC) AOs and is sought out by senior leadership and his peers for guidance on SWTC processes.\u00a0
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Mr. Larry Sharp, SCSTC’s N9 director and Swanson’s supervisor, praises Swanson’s efforts and dedication.\u00a0
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“Mat has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and technical expertise throughout the year, notably in his key roles drafting SCSTC’s POM submissions, executing STAVE-CS \/ Ready Relevant Learning initiatives, and providing training device requirements analysis and production monitoring,” he said.\u00a0 “Mat’s efforts have ensured warfighting readiness and his selection is a reflection of his commitment to the training mission.”\u00a0
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In addition to his duties, Swanson served as the command\u2019s onsite lead AO at the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) National Symposium.\u00a0
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\u201cSCSTC has been an exhibitor at SNA\u2019s National Symposium for eight years educating the Surface Force, Cuttermen, and industry partners on how we are adapting and implementing innovative ways to train America\u2019s Warfighting Navy,\u201d explained Mr. Brian Parker, SCSTC\u2019s executive director.\u00a0 \u201cMat played an integral role in ensuring our message for future resourcing was heard by key stakeholders.\u00a0 Clearly, his numerous contributions toward SCSTC\u2019s growing training mission and drive to go above and beyond have been instrumental across the domain and to the Surface Force. Mat\u2019s selection as SCSTC\u2019s Domain COY illustrates his perseverance, selflessness, and commitment to delivering warfighting excellence.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0
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The criteria for SCSTC\u2019s Domain Civilian of the Year Award includes superior service in support of the command and its mission, notable contributions to the training and development of Sailors, and demonstrated professionalism in his or her assigned duties.
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Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC), headquartered in Dahlgren, Virginia, falls under the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), led by Rear Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko.\u00a0 As the owner of the Force Development pillar within MyNavy HR, NETC recruits, trains and delivers those who serve our nation, taking them from “street to fleet” by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational, and combat ready warfighters.\u00a0 SCSTC is a training organization that consists of 15 global learning sites and detachments.\u00a0 Its mission is to provide the U.S. Navy and our allies with highly trained warfighters to maintain, operate, and tactically employ surface combat systems across the spectrum of operations.\u00a0 Annually, SCSTC delivers training to over 37,000 U.S. Navy Sailors as well as 700 international Sailors from 27 partner nations.\u00a0
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For information about Surface Combat Systems Training Command, visit https:\/\/www.netc.navy.mil\/SCSTC<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
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DAHLGREN, Va. \u2013 Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) recently announced its Domain Civilian of the Year (COY) for 2023.\u00a0Mr. Mat Swanson, a program analyst for SCSTC\u2019s technical support department, N9, was selected for this high achievement.\u00a0 Swanson was selected as Civilian of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2023 and Headquarters COY for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":136548,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-136546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136546","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=136546"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136546\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":136549,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136546\/revisions\/136549"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/136548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=136546"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=136546"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=136546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}