COMOPTEVFOR 4th Quarter 2012 Newsletter

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A Scary Good Time Merry Masquerades The Divsions14 16 20

Children in the Hampton Roads area were invited to experience Halloween at COMOPTEVFOR Oct. 26.

Ever wonder what 50 Division does all day? Or what 10 has been up to? Well you’re in luck! Find out more about the warfare and support divisions at the command.

On the LeftRDML Jeffrey Penfield (right) and CMDCM(SW) Scott Ruhle (left) stand next to COMOPTEVFOR’s newly frocked petty officers (from left to right) YN1(SW/AW) Marishia Robinson, YN2(AW) Antonio Dodson, YN2(AW) David Olvera and IT3 Jeffrey HendersonPhoto by MC2(SW) Chris Williamson

COMOPTEVFOR personnel, family and friends enjoyed the command’s annual Holiday Party Dec. 13.

Yeoman 3rd Class Mark Mitchell goes up for a three point shot during a Khaki Versus Blue Shirt basketball game. The khaki personnel assigned to COMOPTEVFOR challenged the blue shirts to a friendly game of basketball and bragging rights. Despite their best efforts, however, the junior Sailors proved to be too much for the senior Sailors, as the Blue Shirts went on to win 36 to 32.

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THE OFFICIAL QUARTERLYCOMOPTEVFOR

NEWSLETTER

CommanderRDML Jeffrey Penfield

Deputy DirectorMr. William McCarthy

Chief of StaffMr. David Pine

Commanding OfficerCDR Jeffrey Sheets

Executive OfficerLCDR Brian DeMange

Command Master ChiefCMDCM(SW) Scott Ruhle

Administration OfficerENS Constance Hebert

10 Division LCPOLSCS(SW/AW) Jenn Millerschone

Graphics LPO / Editor / LayoutMC2(SW) Chris Williamson

“TESTER” is a product of the COMOPTEVFOR Graphics

Support Office.

The editorial content of this newsletter does not necessarily reflect the official views of the command or any government

agency, and does not imply endorsement.

COTF Colleagues, As this is my first Command Newsletter, I wanted to take the opportunity to stress how much I appreciate you and all the great work each of you do for our warfighter and decision makers each and everyday. Through our robust Test and Evaluation processes and our collaborative spirit, we truly are relevant. In the short four months I’ve been onboard, I have seen over andover again examples where we were indeed part of the solution with our credible input on a systems effectiveness and suitability.

As we march off into 2013, we’ve established six command focus areas; designed to put emphasis on critical areas that will help us continue to refine our business. Our focus areas are

Leadership, People, Processes, Training, Tools, and Business Practices. Those focus areas, coupled with actionable initiatives in each area, become part of our COTF Strategic Plan. More on that later but just know, we are working on a plan that I believe will further establish COTF as a world-class Operation Test Agency.

Thank you again for all the hard work accomplished in 2012. Also my thanks to your loved ones and families who support us so well. NAVY is a team sport and there’s no way we could do our jobs without them. Big picture, what we do everyday matters, especially while this country is at war.

Let’s be thankful and proud that we have the opportunity to contribute. I know I am.

COTF Team,

First and foremost I want to wish all of you a Safe and Happy Holiday Season. It is a time to reflect and share timeless memories and traditions and to make new ones. We have a great team here and well deserved time off to spend time with family is upon us. Enjoy the season and Happy New Year! We are now into our third addition and I hope you all found the first addition informative and useful. We ask if you have any suggestions that you please forward them to me [email protected] so we make it even better. We will be sending out this newsletter

IT1(SW) Philip Colehamer LS2(SW/AW) Stacie Parsons YNSN Tyler Campbell

Sailor of the Year

Junior Sailor of the Year

Blue Jacket of the Year

Sailor of the Quarter

Junior Sailor of the Quarter

Blue Jacket of the Q

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ivilian of the Quarter

YN1(SW) Katrena Burgess

IT2(SW/AW) Shakieta Wadsworth

YN3(AW) Antonio Dodson

Mrs. Renee Banks

quarterly by both email and regular mail.

The OMBUDSMAN Jill Ray has done a superb job, for all of us, and I want to thank her for her dedication and support. I also want to thank many at the command who have given all the support I receive every day as the Command Master Chief. I envision opens lines of communications with our families and this is just one way to do that. We cannot do our jobs effectively without the families love and support at home.

I look forward to working with all of you over the next year plus at Commander Test and Evaluation Force, working with the COTF Team and our families, and helping you to make yours and your loved ones tour a rewarding and positive one. Thanks for what you all do every day.

COTF,

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Commander Jeff Sheets. I’m married with two children, three dogs and a cat, and I have been stationed predominately in Hampton Roads since 1993, so I understand the demands placed on the family, and the rigor required of your service members to be the superstars they are. I am a Surface Limited Duty Officer with many deployments, and a lot of sea duty under my belt.

I would like to take this opportunity to say how fortunate I feel to be part of the COTF command. Though onboard for a short while, I am already impressed with the group of true professionals, military and civilians alike who make up the command.

I would like to thank each of you that were in attendance for the Children’s and Command Christmas parties. Without the participation of the command family unit, these events would have not been so successful or nearly as enjoyable as they were. I simply had a blast! I know each of you will join me in thanking the COTF Morale Welfare and Recreation members and those


Spicing Things Up

COMOPTEVFOR Sailors and civilian personnel competed in a Chili Cook-Off competition, Oct. 24 at the command’s headquarters.

Competing for the titles of “Most Unique Chili,” “Hottest Chili,” and “Best Overall Chili”, as well as the coveted bragging rights were as follows (by order of entry number): Information Systems Technician 1st Class (SW) Shawn Brody, Information Systems Technician 1st Class (SW) Philip Colehamer, Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Chris Williamson, Lewis Foster, Chief Cryptologic Technician Collection (SW) Courtni Rowden, Keith Sutyak, Senior Chief Logistic Specialist (AW/SW) Jennifer Millerschone, and Joseph Thiering.

Money donated for the cook-off went directly to the command’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) fund.

“It was an awesome turn-out this year. Lots of people showed up with enthusiasm and a big appetite,” said Logistic Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Stacie Parsons. “The cook-off lasted about an hour and a half, and within that time, we raised 286 dollars.”

As customers found out, not all of the chili recipes were created equal. Variants included different types of ingredients including tender pulled beef, ground beef, sausage, chuck steak, tomatoes, bell peppers, various types of chiles and beans, and a plethora of spices.

After much deliberation and tallying of votes, the award for “Most Unique Chili” went to Colehamer. His hearty and thick blend of beef, beans and tomatoes included a surprising ingredient. Curry.

Although not voted as unique as Colehamer’s curry chili, Thiering cooked up a fiery batch of liquid heat, which he delightedly nicknamed as the “Shot of Love Chili.” His stew dared potential tasters to see exactly what was meant by the phrase “love hurts.” After seeing such reactions as watering eyes, running noses and stifled coughs, it was no doubt that his chili had earned him the title of “Hottest Chili.” His spicy concoction included beef, tomatoes, black beans...

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persons responsible for putting these events together. They are always a huge success.

Also, I am delighted to wish you and your families the happiest of Holiday Seasons. Holidays are a great time to reflect on the previous year’s successes, but also take a moment to remember why we do what we do... we do it for our families, friends and nation. That is why we serve in the Navy. Your service and sacrifice to keep our nation safe does not go unnoticed. So please, enjoy the holidays but take an extra moment to be safe, we need everyone after the holidays to kick off the New Year.

If you have any suggestions or comments to make the news letter better please feel free to contact the point of contacts at the end of this news letter. Family Readiness is key at sea but on shore duty as well. We cannot do our jobs effectively without the families love and support at home. If I can assist in any way, please shoot me an email at [email protected].

I look forward to my tour at Commander Test and Evaluation Force, working with the COTF TEAM and our families, and helping you to make yours and your loved ones’ tour a rewarding and positive one. Thanks each of you for what you all do every day.

COMOPTEVFOR Service Members and Families,

My name is Jill Ray. I am the COMOPTEVFOR Ombudsman. I am originally from the great state of Texas where I met my husband while attending Texas A&M. We have been married for 12 years and have two children. We moved to the Hampton Roads area in 2009 and attached to COMOPTEVFOR just over a year ago.

I have been a Navy Ombudsman since 2000 serving at seven different commands. I am a CNIC Certified Ombudsman Trainer and am the Hampton Roads Ombudsman Assembly Chair. As you can imagine, I feel very strong about the Ombudsman Program and the great benefit it can be to our service members and their families whether at a deploying or shore command. The command leadership recently allotted time during the INDOC schedule for me to meet with service members, but for those that have been at the command or perhaps do not know what an Ombudsman does, I’d want to take this opportunity to give you a broad overview of what I can do to assist you during your time at COMOPTEVFOR. An Ombudsman is an official command representative and a point of contact for family members connected to COMOPTEVFOR. As an Ombudsman, I help the Command gain insight on the pulse of family members and issues of concern. I disseminate information both up and down the chain of command, including official Navy and command information. I can provide resource referrals when needed that are instrumental in resolving issues before they require extensive command attention. WHAT I CAN DO:I act as an advocate for the command families using knowledge of the system. I provide access the appropriate level of the chain of command for necessary intervention, forward suitable requests or grievances, and assist during a crisis or disaster all while maintaining strict confidentiality. Below are a few examples of when to call an Ombudsman. Resource & Referral; Red Cross Messages; Death in the Family; Financial Matters; At Risk Pregnancy; Births; Hospitalizations; POC During Crisis or Disaster WHAT I DON’T DO:I am not a mediator and DO NOT get involved in chain-of-command matters. I AM NOT a counselor, social worker, or a babysitting service, but I do know where you can find one. While it is part of the Ombudsmen Code of Ethics to maintain confidentiality, there are four instances listed below that require immediate action and must be reported to the Commanding Officer. 1. Known or suspected child abuse/neglect2. Known or alleged spouse abuse3. Suspected/potential homicides, violence, or life endangering situations of yourself or others4. All suspected/potential suicidal risks The Ombudsman is a vital link between the Command and Navy families. In broader terms, the Navy family is made up of all active-duty and selected reserve Navy members, including single and married service members, their family members, the service member’s parents, siblings, and others at the discretion of the Commanding Officer. Remember: Family Readiness = Mission Readiness. DON’T WAIT FOR AN EMERGENCY TO GET TO KNOW YOUR OMBUDSMAN!

Thank you and I look forward to meeting you all. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can ever be of assistance! Jill RayCommand OmbudsmanCell: (757) 323-2133Email: [email protected]


Top Left:COTF personnel take part in a Hispanic Heritage Month putlock luncheon in the Gym.

Directly Above:Command Admin poses for a photo.

Top Right:LCDR Rendon and CDR Gregory Gibson salute the colors during LCDR Rendon’s retirement ceremony.

Right:FTC(SS) Nicholas Church signs his reenlistment contract.

Photo by MC2 Chris Williamson

Photo by Mr. Kevin Smith


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Left:YN3 Reshonda Davis receives her end of tour award from CDR Red Roeder.

Directly Below:LS2(AW/SW) Stacie Parsons passes “Old Glory” flag to CTT1(SW) Michael McFarland during MC1(SW) Charmin Covington’s retirement ceremony.

Bottom Left:RDML Jeffrey Penfield speaks during the Marine Corps Birthday Celebration.

Bottom Right:The command’s youngest Sailor, YNSN Tyler Campbell and the oldest Sailor, COMOPTEVFOR’s Commanding Officer CDR Jeffrey Sheets, cut the traditional Navy birthday cake.

Photo by MC1 Charmin Covington


Photo by MC2 Chris WilliamsonPhoto by MC2 Chris Williamson



Directly Above:YN2(AW) Brenson Collins’ daughters, Rose and Samantha, sing the National anthem at his retirement ceremony.

Top Left:The COMOPTEVFOR Chiefs’ Mess prepares to serve food to hungry personnel during a Thanksgiving luncheon in the Gym.

Middle Left:Former YN2(SW/AW) Marishia Robinson is frocked to Petty Officer 1st Class and pinned by her best friend, Khalilah Majied, and YNCS(SW/AW) Tonia Williams.

Bottom Left:Personnel from the command participate in a breast cancer awareness walk. (See story on right)

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...and chiles from his own garden.

“Not a single drop of hot sauce was used in this batch of chili,” said Thiering.

But Thiering didn’t stop there. His other entry was the spicy chili’s sibling, which offered the same ingredients… aside from the spicy homegrown chiles. The result was electrifying as customers kept getting bowlful after bowlful of his chili and consequently, was voted as COMOPTEVFOR’s “Best Overall Chili.”

As the chili cooled down and the crock pots became empty, it became evident that the chili cook-off was about much more than tasting great stew.

“I was extremely impressed with all the entries and the participation of the staff,” said Homer Morris, COMOPTEVFOR’s Physical Security Manager. “Not only was there great tasting chili, but everyone had fun and all of the donations were for a good cause.”

Story by MC2(SW) Chris WilliamsonCOMOPTEVFOR Public Affairs

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

The month of October was Breast Cancer Awareness month, which seeks to make women and men aware of the symptoms, treatments, counseling, and fund raising associated with breast cancer.

COMOPTEVFOR’s Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) sponsored an awareness walk in an effort for personnel to walk together in unity in order to end breast cancer. Everyone in attendance wore a pink ribbon in support of awareness.

The JEA also hosted a bake sale in which donations were welcome. They raised $142.90.

“Breast cancer has no boundaries, and this gathering shows the many faces that have been touched,” said Sharon Hundley. “Breast cancer affects all ages and touches the lives of everyone in some way.”

According to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, more than 40,000 people die each year from breast cancer and this year there will be an

estimated 228,000 new cases of breast cancer in the United States.

Breast cancer can be detected and treated early through mammograms, clinical breast exams, and other screenings and tests. If you would like information on how to perform a self exam or to schedule a clinical exam, contact your medical service provider.


COTF Holds Multicultural Events

COMOPTEVFOR’s Multicultural Committee hosted two events this quarter.

The first being Hispanic Heritage Month in October. Guest speaker, Olga Torres, spoke about the Hampton Roads Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and how the organization helps people of Hispanic descent.

The second event celebrated Native American History Month in November. IT2(SW) Bryant Billie was the guest speaker at the event. He spoke to listeners about his native Navajo traditions he grew up with.


Photo by OSC Michael Shannon



Chief Operations Specialist (SW) Lee Griffith first scares and then escorts children through COMOPTEVFOR’s haunted graveyard.

Brody, Information Systems Technician 1st Class (SW) Shawn Brody’s daughter, takes a break from the haunted graveyard to make a cupcake for herself.

A Scary Good TimeStory and Photos by MC2(SW) Chris Williamson

COMOPTEVFOR Public Affairs

COMOPTEVFOR Sailors hosted their 9th annual Children’s Halloween Party for Sailors, civilians and their families on Oct. 26.

Upon entering the command’s gym, most children sprinted towards the giant bounce house, seemingly kicking off their shoes while they ran and then diving head first into the inflatable castle.

Once they were either too tired or dragged out by their parents

(usually the latter of the two), children had the opportunity to chose from a variety of events including: arts and crafts where they made their own Halloween decorations, face paintings, watching Halloween movies on the projector, or filling up on sugar (hooray!) by making their own orange and black cupcakes with all sorts of toppings.

As if that wasn’t “Halloweenie” enough, what awaited the kids outside was a different story. A true Halloween classic for all the

Mya Dodson, Yeoman 3rd Class (AW) Antonio Dodson’s daughter, makes a Halloween decoration.

ages - a haunted graveyard.

According to one of the haunted graveyard coordinators, Information Systems’s Technician 1st Class (SW) Shawn Brody, the First Class Petty Officer Association sponsored the event.

Patrons were escorted in small groups through the dark trail of horror.

“There were different stations along the path, ranging from zombies in a graveyard to a giant monkey that ran and screamed at everyone that passed by,” said Brody. “It was a whole lot of fun. We did everything we could to scare the older children. Of course, if the group contained smaller

children, we would tone it down quite a bit.”

Brody also added that many off hours were utilized to complete the project.

“We spent a lot of time, even after hours, trying to get everything together and ready for this,” said Brody. “Our spouses, children and friends supported the whole haunted graveyard project. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

One youngster, who was out of breath and ready for round two, shared his excitement over the haunted graveyard.

“It was awesome,” she said, who

wishes to remain anonymous since she was wearing a mask. “I liked how the people popped out of the side. It was scary at first, but funny. I would most definitely go next year and would recommend my friends.”


Merry MasqueradesPhotos by MC2(SW) Chris WilliamsonCOMOPTEVFOR Public Affairs

COMOPTEVFOR’s Holiday Party was truly one for the ages. Mostly due to the fact that most of the people in attendance wore bizarre masquerade masks for this year’s theme.

Turn the page to view some of the photos taken at the party.

COMOPTEVFOR DivisionsCOMOPTEVFOR Divisions

COMOPTEVFOR advises the CNO on the effectiveness and suitability of systems under test and how those systems impact the joint warfighting effects required by Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Soldiers. In order to do that, the command relies on its warfare divisions and support divisions.

Turn the page to find out more about the divisions, and what role they play at the Navy’s primary test and evaluation command.


Command Admin’s mission is to provide customer service for pay, personnel records and associated matters. Command admin maintains receipts and transfers, processes leave papers, maintains the staff data base, updates various listings (recall, phone books, social rosters, etc.), publishes the Plan of the Week, and is the primary liaison between the command and the Personnel Support Detachment (PSD).

The Supply section provides support for all supplies, equipment and maintenance needs of the staff. Supply performed superbly well during the end of the fiscal year, in which they had to close out all contracts and start new contracts, as well as, spend any additional funding and correcting any issues for the entire year. On average, Supply completes 214 invoices a month, at a value of 3.8 million dollars per month.

The Facilities section maintains and preserves the headquarters building, gym, grounds and equipment within the COMOPTEVFOR headquarters area. In the 4th Quarter alone, Facilities replaced all the chairs on the 1st Deck of the command, renovated 70 Division’s space,

renovated two offices within Command Admin, and performed major renovations in the Chemical/Biological space.

The Graphics Support Office provides digital media based products, engraving services and printing services for personnel at the command. Such products include nametags and nameplates, plaques, business cards, photography, videography, journalism, flyers, posters, publications, certificates, event programs, custom matting and framework, and more. Additionally, Graphics produced a Coalition Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) video called “A Shot of Reality”, in which over 3,000 Sailors in the Hampton Roads area viewed as a GMT for drunk driving and how to avoid it.

The Command Career Counselor (CCC) ensures that all Sailors are given every opportunity to develop their careers to the fullest potential. This is accomplished through effective management, direction, development, and training. In addition, the CCC help sailors transitioning and discuss the opportunities of affiliating with the Naval Reserve Help Sailors negotiate orders via Career Management System-Interactive Detailing help Professional Apprenticeship Career Tracks program (PACT) sailors become designated via direct entry rating designation, “A” school, or by participating in the Navy-wide advancement exam Submit Career Status Bonus, Selective Reenlistment Bonus, Fleet Reserve and retirement requests via the Officer Personnel Information System (OPINS) Provide Retention Stats to the command As the Educational Services Officer validate Sailors eligible for the

rating exams. As the Enlisted Manpower Officer try to ensure that all enlisted billets are manned according to the Navy manning plan.

10 Division is proud to recognize the following the personnel for their accomplishments: LS2(SW/AW) Stacie Parsons won Junior Sailor of the 3rd Quarter, YN1(SW) Katrena Burgess won Sailor of the 4th Quarter, and YN2(AW) Antonio Dodson won Blue Jacket of the 4th Quarter. Additionally, undesignated SN Tyler Campbell and SN Jace Myers both received the ratings of Yeoman and Gunner’s Mate respectively.

Last but not least, 10 Division said fair winds and following seas to MC1(SW) Charmin Covington, as she retired after 20 years of honest and faithful service in October.

20 Division: The Command Information Office (CIO) has entered the fall season running. Over the past few months, our technicians have corrected and addressed over 850 trouble reports and requirement requests, while still coordinating and more than 50 teleconferences and 40 video teleconferences. This was completed while also balancing the installation and setup of a new video teleconferencing system in 70 Division, installation and cutover of the new Protected Distribution System, and the infrastructure refurbishment of 81’s Division spaces.

The CIO office proudly recognizes and

01S Division:

The Security Division (01S) has revamped the command security policies and Standard Operating Procedures. The Division upgraded and implemented new security systems that increased the overall security posture for the command. In addition to the security upgrades, the Division flawlessly passed a major security inspection with no discrepancies. They provided security awareness training and counter-intelligence briefs to military, civilians, and contractors, ensuring the command has the tools and knowledge to be able to protect and securely transmit classified information.

The Security Division welcomes IS1(SW/AW) Deshounn M. Flagg, YN2(SW) Theodore J. Oliver and IS2(SW) Bobbi J. Mehan to the team.

The team says farewell to IS1(SW/EXW) Joshua D. Holder (transferred to NAVSPECWARDEV GROUP).

10 Division:

The Administration Division (10) provides administrative support to the staff at COMOPTEVFOR. This support includes command security issues and all facets of command administration.

10 Division is consists of five separate sections, all of which work together to form a cohesive division. They are Command Admin, Supply, Facilities, Graphics and the Command Career Counselor.

congratulates the following divisional personnel for their accomplishments: Ms. Renee Banks as COTF’s civilian of the Quarter for the 3rd Quarter of 2012 and IT2 Wadsworth for her selection as COTF’s 4th Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter; IT2 Campbell’s completion of his Internetworking Technician USMAP journeyman certificate; and IT2 Agbagba for becoming a Certified CISCO Entry Networking Technician.

We would like to welcome aboard YNSA Sebastian Hudson who hails from Raleigh, NC and is here to replace YN2 Brenson Collins as 20 Division’s Yeoman. As with everything in life, when you welcome new personnel to a team regrettably we have to say fair winds and following seas to YN2 Collins, IT1 Gibbs and ITC McFarland. YN2 Collins is retiring after 20 years of service, IT1 Gibbs is moving on to sea duty onboard the USS Gonzalez DDG 66, and ITC McFarland is moving on to sea duty onboard the USS Kearsarge LHD 3.

40 Division:

The Undersea Warfare Division (40) has been busy this year. We have travelled to 3 Countries, 9 States, and 2 territories, spanning more than 370 collective days on travel and underway time on every

Undersea Warfare Platform accessible for testing our new Warfare Fighting Systems.

We would like to welcome our newly reported personnel; LT Odell coming from USS PITTSBURGH; LT Richards coming from the PENTAGON, Washington, D.C.; ET1 Rice coming from USS TUSCON.

Congratulations to the following new parents; LT Caballero and his wife Erica on the birth of their daughter Isabella on July 3, 2012; LTJG Odell and his wife Jamie on the birth of their daughter Kinsley born on October 16, 2012.

We are saying Farewell and Following Seas to ETC Treziok and he departs to his next duty onboard USS JEFFERSON CITY in San Diego, CA

50 Division:

The Aviation Warfare Division (50) is responsible for the planning and execution of operational test and evaluation of the Navy and Marine Corps’ aviation acquisition programs, assessing their operational effectiveness and operational suitability. These programs include the following systems like strike/fighter

weapons; assault weapons; aviation electronic warfare; air antisubmarine warfare; aviation maintenance; and trainers. Testing of these projects occur at the following field activities: VX-1 (Patuxent River, MD), VX-9 (China Lake, CA), VX-9 Det (Pt. Mugu, CA), and HMX-1 (Quantico, VA).

The Aviation warfare division has seen many changes in the last of couple months. First, we welcomed our newest check-ins CDR Beaver, CDR Chewning, CDR Garcia, LCDR Alcocer, LCDR Domzal, LCDR Sucharski, LCDR Vining, LT Meyers, and ATC Torres. Finally, we said farewell to CDR Eberhard(Ret.), CDR Leschinsky(Ret.), CDR Rogers(Ret.), CDR Sandlin(Ret.), LCDR Clark, LCDR Schulz, LT Everett, and ATCS Bitner.

60 Division:

The Command and Control Division (60) is responsible for the planning and execution of Operational Test and Evaluation of the Navy’s ashore and afloat command, control, communications, computer and intelligence (C4I) systems.

We’ve had a busy quarter. Our Operational Test Directors (OTD) have been testing from outer space to undersea and everywhere in between. OTDs Vic Carmona and LT Kyle Baker were busy testing the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS). This next generation narrowband Ultra High Frequency satellite system will facilitate communication across the armed services. ITC (SW/AW) Clarence Hall tested the Navy’s Computer Network Defense (CND) system. CND provides improved automated, real-time indication and warning in cyberspace.

60 Division is happy to welcome LCDR Dwight Jefferson, LCDR Ken Wasson and YN2 David Olvera. We wish fond farewell to LCDR Rendon (Ret.), LCDR Kelly, LT Bond and YN3 Davis.

70 Division:

The Surface Warfare Division (70) is responsible for the planning and execution of operational test and evaluation of U.S. Navy surface ships and associated engineering, auxiliary, combat systems, and systems developed for the U. S. Coast Guard. Systems undergoing operational test and evaluation encompass all facets of surface warfare. Surface Warfare Division is also responsible for overarching coordination of the command’s participation in the Air Warfare Ship Self Defense (AW SSD) T&E Enterprise.

71 Section, the Combat Systems Section, is responsible for planning and executing Operational Test and Evaluation of U. S. Navy Medium and Long Range Air and

Ballistic Missile Defense Systems and Short Range Air and Surface Defense systems. 71 Section welcomed three new members to the Division, FC1 Mark Snider, LT Sarah Coleman and LT James Rochelle.

72 Section, the Weapons and Sensors Section, is responsible for planning and executing Operational Test and Evaluation of U. S. Navy shipboard weapon systems and sensors and ship-launched strike weapons. They welcomed three new members to the Division; FC1 Jason Hayes, Mr. Tom Hronek and LT Chris Morrissey.

73 Section, the Platforms Section, is responsible for planning and executing Operational Test and Evaluation of U. S. Navy surface combatants, amphibious warfare ships, strategic sealift ships and USNS auxiliary vessels. They welcomed two new members to the team. LCDR Arthur Benjamin arrived in April to take over as the Operational Test Director (OTD) for the Navy’s newest fleet oiler, the T-AO(X). We also had the pleasure of welcoming LCDR Brian Cochran to the team. They are about to lose one of its most valued members as LT Curtis Thomas prepares to go back to the fleet to be the First Lieutenant in USS ASHLAND (is anyone else sensing a pattern here?). Good luck, Curtis, and thanks for your dedication over the past three years.

74 Section, the U.S. Coast Guard Section, is responsible for planning and executing Operational Test and Evaluation of U. S. Coast Guard surface, aviation, command and control, and logistics assets.

They welcomed their new section head, CDR Cary Dixon. He reported in June following a four year assignment as the Training Division Chief at the Coast Guard Special Missions Training Center in Camp Lejeune, NC. Additionally, 74 Section was proud to welcome the newest member of their team, LT Brad Anderson, in late August. They expect to see CWO3 Noggle depart in the pending rotation cycle following a four year tour as C4ISR OTD.

As a result of program growth and increased oversight, Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) split from Surface Combat Systems (Section 71) and formed into a separate section, Section 75, which includes all Aegis BMD baselines (4.0, 5.0, and 5.1), Aegis Ashore, all variants of the Standard Missile-3 (IA, IB, IIA, and IIB), Maritime IAMD Planning System (MIPS), and the MDA Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Operational Test Agent. 75 Section welcomed LT Patrick Bourque in October and stood up the as the OTD of Aegis Ashore which is major component to the President’s Phased Adaptive Approach to European Defense. LT Bourque will prepare and conduct all testing of Aegis Ashore at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii, and at Romania,

Aegis Ashore’s host nation. We would also like to congratulate and say goodbye to CAPT Todd Lewis as he leaves 70 Division. He will be relieved as 70 Division Assistant Chief of Staff by CAPT Robert Randall who comes to us from LCSRON 1. CAPT Lewis will be assuming command of COMPHIBRON 6. The division gave a hail and farewell for CAPTs Lewis and Randall on Nov. 30 at Wild Wing Cafe in Virginia Beach. Thanks to LCDR “Buck” Rogers for making all the arrangements for the party.

80 Division:

The Expeditionary Warfare Division is responsible for the independent planning and execution of operational test and evaluation of traditional and non-traditional Joint Chemical/Biological acquisition programs, Anti-Terrorist Force Protection programs, Special Operations and Naval Special Warfare, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Riverine Operations, Diving & Salvage programs, Chemical/Biological acquisition programs, Maritime Security acquisition programs.

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Current programs include: MK VI Patrol Boat, Sea Tracker, Maritime Predator, Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCS), HALO Harbor Defense System, Integrated Swimmer Defense (ISD), Identity Dominance System (IDS), Joint Counter Remote-controlled IED Electronic Warfare (JCREW), Electronic Harbor Security System (EHSS), Joint Mission Planning System-Expeditionary, Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS), Joint Effects Model (JEM), Joint Warning & Reporting Network (JWARN), Joint Service Aircrew Mask (JSAM), Chemical Biological Radiation Nuclear Dismounted Reconnaissance Kit Outfit (CBRNDRSKO), Common Analytical Laboratory (CALS), Joint Expeditionary Collective Protection (JECP), Next Generation Diagnostics System (NGDS). We’ve expanded our family by welcoming LT Kuhn, LT Christy, EODCS Blea, MAC Kaigler and SO2 Meier. We have also said farewell to LCDR Kenny and MA1 Blevins, who will be transferring later in December.

Finally we would like to congratulate Mr. Joseph Thiering for the birth of his beautiful daughter Kayleigh.

OCTOBER*NO AWARDEES THIS MONTH

NOVEMBERMILITARY

CAPT TODD A. LEWISLCDR MICHAEL L. GREENTREE

IT1 SHANA M. GIBBSFC1 STEVEN M. HARRISIS1 JOSHUA D. HOLDER

YN1 KATRENA L. BURGESSIT2 SHAKIETHA D. WADSWORTH

YN2 ANTONIO DODSON

CIVILIAN

MR. DAVID KEMPMR. EDWARD L. BEECH

MR. MICHAEL D. BROWNMR. PAUL COSLICK

MR. FRANKLIN E. DECKERMR. DAVID E. ERICKSON

MR. CHARLES R. GILLUM, JRMS. CECILIA T. GREENEMR. JAMES A GREGORY

MR. DAVID R. HAMMONDMS. WANDA I. HERNANDEZ

MS. GARLENA L. HINESMR. WILLIAM P. LEWIS

DECEMBERMILITARY

EODCS JOEL BLEALCDR BRIAN L. COCHRAN

LCDR JOSEPH GREENTREELCDR KENNETH WASSON

LT ERIC W. CHRISTYLT CORY JOHNSON

ITC RASHAD MCFARLANDLT MATTHEW BENNETT

OSC NAVARRO EVANSOS1 DARRELL BRISKER

IT1 PHILLIP COLEHAMERLS2 STACIE PARSONS

YNSN TYLER CAMPBELLLSCS JENNIFER MILLERSCHONE

FT1 RANDOLPH GILBERTLS1 ZENOVIA HARVEST

YN1 JAMAR MONTGOMERYET1 ADAN NAJAR

IT2 JAMES CAMPBELLYN2 JANAYA RUFFIN

YN3 MARK MITCHELL

CIVILIAN

MS. LILLIAN A. MATTMR. JOHN N. MCCARTHY

MS. TERESA A MCFETRIDGEMR. HOMER MORRIS

MS. PATRICIA A MOSESMS. DIANA SANTIAGOMR. KEVIN J. SMITH

MS. TIMOTHY T. TUCKERMS. LUZIA C. WATKINS

COMOPTEVFOR 4th Quarter 2012 Newsletter

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