{"id":26438,"date":"2023-09-07T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=26438"},"modified":"2023-09-08T06:41:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T06:41:31","slug":"maritime-expeditionary-security-force-celebrates-reserve-swos-commanding-at-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=26438","title":{"rendered":"Maritime Expeditionary Security Force Celebrates Reserve SWOs Commanding at Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p>Cmdr. Laura Nevel from Birdsboro, Pennsylvania; Cmdr. Matthew Snodgrass from Hampstead, New Hampshire; Cmdr. David Pascoe from Hornell, New York; and Cmdr. Brian Lucas from Sacramento, Calif.; are the first Navy Reserve O-5 SWOs to command at sea in over a decade.<\/p>\n<p>The Navy established the command-at-sea insignia to recognize the responsibility placed on unrestricted line officers who are in command of, or have successfully commanded, afloat, deploying, and or operational units defined as sea-going commands under the Navy and Marine Corps. The shift recognizes the responsibility and accountability the Navy asks of its leaders regardless of their component status.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Rear Adm. Mark Haigis, deputy commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) provided the keynote remarks for the ceremony and said designating these officers as at-sea commanding officers is a reflection of the trust and confidence that the Navy has in them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe recognize their exceptional leadership skills, operational experience, and unwavering commitment to our mission\u201d said Haigis. \u201cBy granting this designation, we are trusting these officers to lead at the highest level, to make critical decisions and to use their authorities to shape the future of our Navy. It is a testament to the fact that leadership knows no boundaries and that excellence can be found in every corner of our Navy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, the Navy approved the security boat company commanding officer billets for the command-at-sea designation. After meeting the requirements, the four SWOs applied for the positions and went through a screening process prior to their detailing.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Navy reserved the command-at-sea designation within the Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) for O-6 squadron commanding officers only. However, as part of a force redesign, MESF emphasizes Reserve warfighting readiness and the operational competencies needed to address today\u2019s maritime security challenges, which prompted the change.<\/p>\n<p>Nevel said that she was honored the Navy granted her the opportunity to serve in such an important role at sea leading Sailors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe weight of command is heavy, but I also know that this will be one of the best jobs I\u2019m ever going to have,\u201d said Nevel. \u201cMy sailors are some of the best I\u2019ve come across in the Navy, and I could not be more honored to be their commanding officer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rear Adm. Ted LeClair, deputy commander, Naval Surface Forces, also attended the ceremony, celebrating the milestone for the Reserve surface warfare community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are laser-focused on identifying and delivering Navy warfighting capabilities that are best suited for the Reserve component,\u201d said LeClair. \u201cBy adding these four SWOs to command at sea billets, we are showing our nation that the Navy Reserve is a part of our lethal and resilient force, ready for tomorrow\u2019s fight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Maritime Expeditionary Security Force is actively looking for more candidates who are interested in commanding security boat companies. To be eligible for command at sea of a Reserve security boat company, officers must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<p>Must have an 1115 designator (Reserve surface warfare officer)<\/p>\n<p>Must have previously completed a MESF officer-in-charge tour, served at a Navy Reserve Readiness Unit, or have the BX3 qualification, symbolizing successful completion of at least 18 months in an operational expeditionary warfare billet within the NECC Force<\/p>\n<p>Must have the 2N1 qualification, symbolizing successful completion of the Navy Reserve Augment commanding officer\/officer-in-charge command qualification process<\/p>\n<p>Must have a nomination\/endorsement from reporting senior for the command screening board<\/p>\n<p>Must have the the 2D1 qualification, symbolizing successful completion of the MESF command qualification board<\/p>\n<p>Must pass a rules of the road exam with at least an 80% score<\/p>\n<p>Reserve SWOs who are interested in applying for Reserve O-5 command at sea should contact the NECC Reserve Program Director for more information at\u00a0USFF_COMNECC_LTLC_N1_RPD@us.navy.mil.\u2028\u00a0\u2028<\/p>\n<p>The MESF deploys globally and operates throughout the sea-to-shore and inland operating environment protecting maritime infrastructure, providing insertion and extraction capabilities and supporting Fleet assets in support of maritime operations. Learn more about NECC and the MESF by visiting our website at: https:\/\/www.necc.usff.navy.mil.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cmdr. Laura Nevel from Birdsboro, Pennsylvania; Cmdr. Matthew Snodgrass from Hampstead, New Hampshire; Cmdr. David Pascoe from Hornell, New York; and Cmdr. Brian Lucas from Sacramento, Calif.; are the first Navy Reserve O-5 SWOs to command at sea in over a decade. 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