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Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering

A Tradition of

Excellence in Training

United States NavyEthos

We are the United States Navy, our Nation’s sea power – ready guardians of peace, victorious in war.

We are professional Sailors and Civilians – a diverse and agile force exemplifying the highest standards of service to our Nation, at home and abroad, at sea and

ashore.

Integrity is the foundation of our conduct; respect for others is fundamental to our character; decisive

leadership is crucial to our success.

We are a team, disciplined, and well-prepared, committed to mission accomplishment. We do not waver in our dedication and accountability to our

Shipmates and families.

We are patriots, forged by the Navy’s core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. In times of war

and peace, our actions reflect out proud heritage and tradition.

We defend our Nation and prevail in the face of adversity with strength, determination, and dignity.

We are the United States Navy.

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering. I am happy to have you join us for what promises to be a most enjoyable tour.

Command Philosophy: We will safely execute the mission or die trying. Everything we do happens through our people, and ultimately, the students we're educating and training. Take care of 'em; develop 'em. A diverse workforce is a productive creative workforce, and everyone will be treated professionally.

Accountability: Stuff - we've been entrusted with a lot of stuff. Need to take care of it - part of our public trust.

WelcomeTo CSFE

Commanding OfficerJ.J. Heinzel, CAPT, CEC, USN

Accountability: Time - once spent, we can not recover time; therefore, we must continually work to make the most of each and every minute that we've been entrusted with for our students, our staffs, our families, and ourselves.Alignment: We are in very dynamic times with our supported commands. We will regularly work with them for course corrections to maintain instructional alignment.

• CSFE was formally established by the Secretary of the Navy on 14 March 2003.

• Tasked with evaluating and fundamentally redesigning training according to the latest adult education methods and products, CSFE is charged with managing all aspects of training to support Seabee readiness and mission capability.

• CSFE was formally established by the Secretary of the Navy on 14 March 2003.

• CSFE is one of 15 Learning Centers created by the Department of the Navy (DoN) that report to the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), Pensacola, FL.

• CSFE’s six subordinate Learning Sites are geographically dispersed across the United States, and engage in Interservice Training Requirements Organization (ITRO) partnerships with the Army and Air Force.

• CSFE is a training community management center that develops Naval engineer and construction professionals by providing them with a fundamental foundation to support career growth and Naval readiness.

CSFE develops Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) Officers, Seabees, Naval

Engineers, environmental and

construction professionals by

providing them with the foundation to

support career growth through

innovative instruction.

CommandHistory

We train today’s

leaders to meet

tomorrow’s challenges around the

globe.

WorldwideCustomers

Budget• Some CSFE products are

provided to customers on a reinbursable basis, others are mission-funded. In FY 08, CSFE executed $34.8 million.

• Unfunded requirements for the domain are reviewed and prioritized by a board of CSFE directors.

Purchases• Purchases, both small and large, are executed through the Training Support Departments (TSDs) located in Port Hueneme and Gulfport.

• Your local TSD manages the Purchase Requisition process you will use to request commodities and services, from pencils to curriculum development.

N1 - Manpower – Manages manning requirements including labor force projections, recruitments, and Activity Manning Documents (AMDs).

N2 - Knowledge Management – Integrates people and processes, enabled by technology, to facilitate the exchange of relevant information and expertise to increase organizational performance

N3 - Career Management – Maps Career development models for Officer and Enlisted personnel, manages Personnel Qualifications Standards (PQS), and Certifications and Qualifications.

N4 - Logistics – Administers policy and guidance regarding purchasing programs, contracting, and property management.

N5 - Functional Integration – Acts as the Fleet Liaison for CSFE interacting with internal and external customers to set goals and priorities and identify operational resource requirements.

N6 – Information Technology – Builds and maintains data management repositories, CSFE NKO page and website. Assists end users with software and hardware support.N7 - Training – Manages and maintains curriculum requirements, configuration, and Formal Course Reviews – Chairs Curriculum Review Boards (CRBs) and Teams (CRTs) to garner fleet input on formal training paths and programs.

N8 - Comptroller – Plans and executes reimbursable and mission-funded requirements for business operations, acquisition, and life-cycle maintenance of equipment and facilities for current and future fiscal years.

Directoratesat CSFE

CSFEStrategic Objectives

Support and Direct Learning Sites

Lateral Support and Collaboration within CSFE Headquarters

Directly Support External Customers

Government Contracts• A significant part of our

workforce is made up of contracted employees. As such, you should be familiar with some general contracting concepts:

• Contracted employees are not managed directly by the Government, they report to the company for which they work.

• Contracts define the specific requirements to which contracted employees are expected to adhere.

• If you have questions about establishing a contract, work that is being performed under contract, or about specific contracted employees, directyour questions to your local TSD Business Manager.

Professionalism – The key to our success is the high level of personal commitment our team makes to consistently provide the best training available. As a member of the CSFE team, you are expected to maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times. Above all remember that we are here to serve our customers to shape the current and future Seabee workforce.

Continuous Process Improvement –CSFE employs the principles of Lean Six Sigma to streamline business processes and maximize use of limited resources.

Welcome to the CSFE team. You have joined a diverse group of personnel dedicated to improving the knowledge and skill sets of Seabees, Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) Officers, and civilian professionals.

We take pride in providing outstanding training opportunities for the men and women of the Armed Forces.

Diversity – The CSFE community is geographically dispersed across the United States. We enjoy cultural differences and employ military, Civil Service, and contractor personnel from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds to accomplish our mission.

Employee Engagement – The CSFE Chain of Command welcomes ideas from the staff about how to improve our products and work environment. Forward any ideas to your supervisor for consideration.

CMEO/EEO – Each site within the CSFE Domain has a dedicated CMEO and EEO representative. As a demonstration of CSFE’s commitment to uphold the highest standards of equal opportunity employment, training and celebrations are held regularly.

Physical Fitness – CSFE military members and

student population engage in regularly scheduled physical

fitness programs. In addition, they

participate in healthy competitions with their

peers and other commands and

services. Civil Servants are encouraged to

enroll in the Wellness Program.

WorkEnvironment

Know the LawAs a Federal Employee, it is

your responsibility to know the law. Ignorance is not an

excuse. Take time to complete all required

training, and when in doubt, ask! CSFE has two full-time

attorneys on staff. Remember that even the

appearance of wrongdoing can land you in trouble.

Government Computer Use

Government computers may be used for authorized

Government business only. You may not forward chain

letters, jokes, or any form of spam to/from Government computers. Each time you log on, you agree to these

terms.

The PublicWhen speaking in public, you

may not insinuate that you are speaking on behalf of the

United States Government. If you are asked to speak in

public, advise your supervisor of the type of engagement.

You may not speak to members of the press about

Government issues unless you have been cleared by the

Public Affairs Office to do so.

ANY PERSON IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE SHOULD:

I. Put loyalty to the highest moral principles above loyalty to persons, party, or Government department.

II. Uphold the Constitution, laws, and legal regulations of the United States and of all governments therein and never be a party to their evasion.

III. Give a full day's labor for a full day's pay; giving to the performance of his duties his earnest effort and best thought.

IV. Seek to find and employ more efficient and economical ways of getting tasks accomplished.

V. Never discriminate unfairly by the dispensing of special favors or privileges to anyone, whether for remuneration or not; and never accept, for himself or his family, favors or benefits under circumstances which might be construed by reasonable persons as influencing the performance of his governmental duties.

VI. Make no private promises of any kind binding upon the duties of office, since the Government employee has no private word which can be binding on public duty.

VII. Engage in no business with the Government, either directly or indirectly, which is inconsistent with the conscientious performance of his governmental duties.

VIII. Never use any information coming to him confidentially in the performance of governmental duties as a means for making private profit.

IX. Expose corruption wherever discovered.

X. Uphold these principles, ever conscious that public office is a public trust.

Code of EthicsFor Government Service

House Document 103, 86th Congress, 1st Session –Passed by the Congress of the United States on July 11, 1958

Safety

Each site has a designated Safety Officer who is responsible for conducting periodic site inspections to ensure every reasonable safety precaution measure is taken. High Risk training courses are evaluated annually, and Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) is used at each Learning Site.

The Safety Officer also confirms that each employee completes monthly required safety training.

Prior to each holiday, the chain of command reinforces that the principles of Operational Risk Management (ORM) which is a directive and the cornerstone of the Department of the Navy’s mishap reduction campaign is reiterated. For the most current information, visit: http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil

Check InFor New Employees

Whether military or civil service, you will be assigned a sponsor upon notification that you are coming to CSFE or any of the Learning Sites. Each site has a command-specific check-in procedure. You will be introduced to the Command Element by appointment.

One commonality Navy-wide is the CAC badge. This badge carries an embedded microchip which stores personnel data about you. It serves to gain you access to the base and your computer.

You will be granted a Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) account that you will use daily for e-mail, scheduling, and your work station. You may access your e-mail from any site that has NMCI computers.

For military members, your local Fleet and Family Support Center can provide excellent information. The Office of the Secretary of Defense have made the transition to providing relocation information at www.militaryonesource.com and relocation tools at www.MilitaryHOMEFRONT.dod.mil/moving.

Should you have any questions, your peers are standing by to assist.

SecurityEach CSFE Site is contained in a secure space. Identification badges are required for entry, and will be displayed, as required.

Every reasonable precaution must be taken to ensure sensitive government information is not discussed or displayed in public places, nor provided to personnel who do not have a need to know. Troop movement, and fighting capabilities fall into thesecategories.

Personally Identifying Information

Every effort must be made to protect PII in every form – paper, electronic, etc. This includes information contained in Student Records. Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in the nation, and the Government takes every precaution to protect its employees.

If you are issued a Government credit card for travel or official procurement purposes, it is your duty to protect the account information. Your Government Travel Card activity is also reported to the Credit Bureau.

Individual Development Plans –You will develop a tailored training plan with your supervisor to support personal and professional development in your position. IDPs are reviewed annually, and tied directly to job performance objectives.

Professional Certifications and Qualifications – The CSFE Career Management Directorate is dedicated to ensuring that Seabees, CEC Officers, and Civil Servants who qualify for professional certifications and qualifications have the knowledge and means to obtain them.

Work SchedulesCSFE offers a variety of work schedules that are suited to the work we do. See your supervisor to determine which schedule you will be assigned.TeleworkAs noted by its adoption of the telework program, CSFE endorses work-life balance principles. Telework gives employees more control over their schedules, more time for family and community, and freedom from the interruptions of a noisy office. If you are interested in participating in this program, coordinate with your supervisor.

Professional Engineers CSFE supports Naval Officers and Civil Servant in pursuit of a PE License. NAVFACINST 3540.1B defines NAVFAC's policy "to recruit, hire, professionally develop, and maintain a professional workforce of the highestcaliber. Professional licensing is mandated for all positions that require an individual to practice engineering/architectural work, including in-house performance or contractual oversight of such work."

Time &Attendance

CommunicationsCSFE develops and coordinates a battery of communication tools for the Domain and our Feet-wide customers. Various groups use this technology ranging from working groups, Staff members, inter-departmental

Examples include:

• Blogs and discussion threads

• Email & Newsletters

• Information cards for all “A”school students

• NKO Instant messaging

• Defense Connect On Line (DCO) to conduct and capture training, briefs, document editors, and general meetings across the internet

ProfessionalDevelopment

Business Travel• Most employees travel to attend training courses or to

conduct official Government business.• An employee on official travel is expected to exercise the

same care in incurring expenses that a person would when traveling on personal business.

• All travel is to be coordinated with your supervisor to avoid overtime compensation work periods (when possible) and high travel costs.

Per Diem• If you are required to travel for these purposes, you will be reimbursed for

expenses essential to the transaction of official business. • Allowable costs include transportation, per diem, which consists of lodging

up to a certain amount, and a meal and incidental expenses (M&IE) allowance.

• For the most current rates, visit: http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/perdiem/pdrates.html

Defense Travel System (DTS)• In order to travel, you must have a set of authorized

Travel Orders. • The primary method of generating travel orders is

on-line via DTS: http://www.defensetravel.osd.mil/dts/site/index.jsp

• Your orders are then routed electronically to your supervisor, the Comptroller, and the Commercial Travel Office

Useful Numbers: Travel Assistance Center: 1-888-Help1Go GTCC: 1-800-200-7056

Government Travel Credit Card•Employees are mandated to use their government-issued travel charge card to pay for reimbursable travel expenses.

•All permanent employees who travel at least twice a year must participate in the government travel charge card program.

•Employees who use the charge card for inappropriate or non-official purposes or who fail to pay their account balance in a timely manner will be subject to disciplinary action, which can range from a letter of reprimand to removal from duty.

•Employees are encouraged to charge as many official travel expenses to the charge card as possible since this will help maximize the rebates paid to the government by the bank.

•For additional information, visit: http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/Sections/TravelCard.cfm

• Clearly state your name, department, and command every time you answer the phone.

• Answer your phone personally, whenever possible. Maintain a professional, up-to-date, and accurate voicemail message at all times.

• Check voice mail frequently throughout the day.• Return phone calls at the earliest opportunity.• Use self-discipline to maintain an ongoing dialogue

even in difficult situations.• Let the other person talk without interrupting

him/her.• Make a brief apology if there is a problem, and do

it with a smile. Let the caller know what action you will take to resolve the issue, and be sure to close the loop.

• Improve listening by taking accurate notes.• Always remember, to each and every person who

calls, you are a representative of CSFE, and the United States Navy.

TipsTelephone

e-MailEtiquette

• Ensure that you include a signature block that lets the recipient know your position, command, and how to contact you via telephone and e-mail.

• Reply promptly – if you receive a complex request that requires research, send a message saying when you expect to have an answer.

• Set spell-check to automatically screen you messages before you send them.

• If the topic is sensitive in nature, or you are emotional about it, ask a co-worker to read it before you send it.

• Always use a professional tone that reflects your role as a representative of CSFE, and the United States Navy.

• Government e-mail is for business use only.• For additional information, go to:

http://www.emailreplies.com/

Property Management•US Government property is managed by strict accountability regulations.

•TSDs administer the property management program for the Center and all Learning Sites. The TSD Property Manager must be informed of new equipment purchases so the property can be inducted into the Defense Property•Accountability System.

•If you have a question about property management,•contact your supporting TSD.

Government Postal Mail• For most business letters, it is appropriate to use the official postage- and fees-paid privilege. However, they must conform to postal regulations and to Agency mailing procedures.

• Do not use Government letterhead and postage-paid privileges for personal business.

• It is a violation of Federal laws and regulations to use postage-paid Government envelopes to file job applications.

Military and Civilian Retirement Ceremonies - Careers are celebrated, and family members recognized for

their support and devotion.

Visiting Dignitaries

Class Graduations – Formal graduation ceremonies are held for each class.

Hail and Farewell Luncheons – Military and

Civilian careers and accomplishments are

celebrated with friends and co-workers.

Themed Holiday Potlucks –CSFE takes a break for great food, contests, and team-building.

Military Promotions and Recognition Members of CSFE are formally

recognized for their accomplishments, promotions, and re-enlistments.

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CommandEvents

CSFE is comprised of a headquarters command and several Learning Sites. The CSFE work force includes military, civilian, and contractor personnel who interact with students and visiting dignitaries on a regular basis. It is important that all employees do their best to represent CSFE as a professional work environment.

For Civil Servants and ContractorsUnder normal conditions, the CSFE office dress code is business casual. Your goal is to dress appropriately for each occasion. Your office or work setting and environment will influence your dress style. Always be neat and clean in whatever you choose to wear. Clothing should be clean and free of rips, tears, or holes.

Your dress style will project a positive or negative image about “you”. You broadcast a message in what you wear. We suggest you make an accurate statement in your appearance and transmit a positive, professional image at all times. Remember that your dress is a reflection of you and the command. Dress professionally to match the occasion. Shorts, short skirts, crop tops, etc. are not appropriate professional attire in the office.

For Military PersonnelThe uniform of the day is included in each command’s Plan of the Month. When applicable, proper safety gear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are to be worn at all sites.

Appropriate BusinessAttire

Business RulesIn 2008, all NETC commands transistioned to a new Civilian Personnel Management system called NSPS which requires each employee to have quantifiable job objectives. It is a pay-for-performance program.

Employees complete self-assessments, and are evaluated by their supervisors semi-annually.

CSFE generates a strict set of business rules to ensure that the rating syetem is fair and the criteria are equally applied across the board.

Employee ratings are governed by a local Sub Pay Pool at each activity, then adjudicated by Main Pay Pool members from across the domain.

Sub Pay Pools Each command has a Sub Pay Pool that is responsible for ensuring that supervisors and employees meet the deadlines set out in the CSFE NSPS Business Rules.

They review all supervisor assessments and employee self-evaluations to adjudicated marked differences in what the supervisor observes and records and what the employee reports.

When necessary, they confer with supervisors to adjust recommendations for employee rating and compensation. They validate that the criteria are applied evenly across Sub Pay Pool constituents.

Appeal Process Should an employee disagree with his/her rating, he/she has 10 calendar days to appeal the rating to the CSFE Pay Pool Manager who will make a decision. The ultimate authority for all appeals resides with the CSFE Performance Review Authority.

Main Pay Pool The Sub Pay Pools submit their recommendations to the Main Pay Pool who then review all recommendations across the CSFE Domain to guarantee fair and equal evaluation by each site.

National Security Personnel SystemFor Civil Servants

Civil Engineer Corps Officer SchoolPort Hueneme, CaliforniaMission

Provide CEC Officer, Enlisted Seabee and Civilian Employee Training for:

Technical Expertise & Career Development:• Facilities Management/Acquisition/Planning• Seabee Construction Management/Operations• Contingency Engineering

Ashore Environmental & Natural Resources: • Conservation• Pollution Prevention• Compliance• Cleanup

through professional, comprehensive, and relevant courses and training materials for military and civilian clients worldwide.

FY 08 Student throughput: 4,599

Key Initiatives•Leadership continuums•Chief’s GMT/Mentoring handbook•CB Ops transformation•FEC training pipeline•Computer Based Training•CECOS Basic FEX

General Information: DSN Prefix: 551

Quarterdeck: (805) 982-4298

Naval Construction Training CommandPort Hueneme, California

NCTC PH continues to be recognized as the West Coast fleet-concentration area’s premier provider of technical training.

StudentsNCTC PH provides career-path training to personnel in all seven Seabee ratings and schedules training to meet Battalion Homeport requirements.

In FY08, NCTC PH fulfilled 8,074 quotas.

Blended Learning Initiative

Classroom• NCTC PH was the first

NETC Learning Site to be outfitted with a BLI classroom.

• This technology allows NCTC instuctors to deliver just-in-time trianing to Seabees in remote locations around the globe.

ITRO• NCTC PH hosts the U.S.

Air Force in its Construction Mechanic (CM) “A” School course.

• This joint forces training, managed through the ITRO process, is a model of collaboration.

Established in 1942, NCTC PH established a long tradition of excellence in training through the preparation of hundreds of thousands of Sailors for their careers as Seabees.

General Information: DSN Prefix: 551 Base Operator: 982-4711 Quarterdeck: (805) 982-4298 TOLL FREE: 1-877-292-6598

MissionOur mission is to prepare Seabees and Airmen for success by providing top-notch training.

NCTC PH has been accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) since 1996. In addition, many of the courses they teach were granted college credit equivalency for Vocational, Lower, and Upper division courses by the American Council on Education.

FY08 Student ThroughputNavy 8,816Army 940

Air Force 558

Naval Construction Training CommandGulfport, Mississippi

The ITRO plan selected the NCTC GP as the training site for Army, Navy, and Air Force students to attend Builder and Steelworker apprentice courses.

The goal of NCTC GP is to offer the best training possible, under the best conditions, to meet the needs of the Navy, Army, and Air Force Construction Forces.

General Information: DSN Prefix: 868

Quarterdeck: (228) 871-2132 FAX: (228) 871-2988

Commissioned in 1967, the name and role of NCTC GP changed throughout the intervening years. One thing that has not waivered is the Command’s dedication to excellence in training.

NCTC GP provides technical training for all seven OF-13 ratings. Having undergone major renovations in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, NCTC GP provides state of the art training facilities.

In 2008, NCTC Gulfport was chosen from hundreds of

Learning Sites by the Naval Education Training Command (NETC) as the Best Learning Site and

Best Training Support

Department.

Sheppard Air Force BaseTexas

Mission StatementDevelop basic and advanced Construction Electricians and Utilitiesmen through technical, military and leadership training to support the Naval Construction Force and other elements of the U.S. Navy.

TrainingCSFE Detachment, Sheppard Air Force Base, TX, supports “A” School courses for the Construction Electrician (CE) and Utilitiesman (UT) ratings which are taught jointly with the Air Force through anITRO agreement.

In addition, they provide advanced “C” School courses for Air Conditioning.

General InformationDSN: 736

Quarterdeck: (904) 676-7940/7537 Fax: (904) 676-7543

FY08 Student ThroughputNavy 687

Mission StatementProvide the most cost effective and safest instruction and training for the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Reserve Components and Allied military personnel in order to achieve and maintain an optimum state of readiness for contingency, with emphasis on construction equipment operations and technical engineering; disaster preparedness and recovery operations; and chemical, biological, radiological defense.

TrainingCSFE Detachment, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, supports “A” School courses for the Engineering Aid (EA) and Equipment Operator (EO) ratings which are taught jointly with the Army through an ITRO agreement.

In addition, they provide training in Disaster Operations Preparedness for Naval personnel at the nation’s principle military chemical live agent chamber in conjunction with the Army.

Fort Leonard WoodMissouri

General Information DSN Prefix: 581

Quarterdeck: (573) 596-0488 Fax: (573) 596-1673

FY08 Student ThroughputNavy 821

NCTC PH DetachmentChina Lake, California

General InformationDetachment OOD: (760) 677-6193 Officer in Charge: (760) 939-0581

NAWS Quarterdeck: (760) 939-3203

NCTC Port Hueneme Detachment China Lake is a tenant activity of the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, CA. Seabees attend courses in Water Well Drilling, Blasting and Quarry, and Rock Drill Operations.

These high-risk courses teach Seabees how to select sites for water well drilling and how to safely use various types of explosives for drilling and quarry operations. The remote location of this Learning Site affords students a unique opportunity for hands-on training.

This CSFE Detachment is a tenant command of Fort Belvoir, VA, where Seabees attend specialized training on the Mobile Utility Support Equipment (MUSE) hosted by the U.S. Army. Seabees are hand-picked to become MUSE Technicians. This program, which has been in place since 1974, graduates approximately 5 MUSE Technicians a year.

General Information Quarterdeck: (703) 656-5227 After Hours: (703) 622-5171

Although the course is almost a year in length, the demand for MUSE-trained technicians is increasing in support of CNO, DoD, and GWOT missions. MUSE-trained Seabees deploy worldwide to operate/maintain power generators in a variety of situations.

FY08 Student Throughput: 118

CSFE Detachment Fort BelvoirVirginia

SimulationCSFE incorporates simulation into training for EOs at Fort Leonard Wood and the NCTCs for the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR).

The welding simulator is being introduced into SW “A” School Course curriculum in FY09.

The Knowledge Management Directorate continues to improve the Domain-wide hardware and software platforms to enhance sustainability of information.

Navy Knowledge On-Line (NKO) serves as a technology platform that provides two-way communication between the fleet and CSFE's Knowledge Base. Using a social networking construct, troops can use Instant Messaging, Feedback Channels, and Blogs to access Seabee information. Content-driven Podcasts and on-line games provide dynamic interaction and complement the static content available on NKO.

Video-Teleconferencing (VTC) CSFE uses VTC capability for day-to-day communication with subordinate, lateral, and higher organizations. VTC is also used in formal classroom instruction which allows keynote speakers to address students from remote sites.

SMART Classrooms Three levels of technology are infused into our electronic classrooms (ECRs). Level 1 ECRs contain an instructor workstation, student workstations, and a projection/display subsystem. Level 2 ECRs contain an instructor workstation, student response devices, and a projection/display subsystem. Level 3 ECRs contain an instructor workstation and a projection/display subsystem.

Web Conferences CSFE leverages existing technology solutions such as Defense Connect On-line (DCO) to conduct meetings in virtual space. Like VTC, DCO, Rain Dance, and SharePoint reduce travel costs and allow participants to achieve dispersed meeting requirements. Knowledge sharing is enhanced as these technologies allow for capture of meeting transcripts for later review.

Seabee Electronic Toolbox (SET) was developed by the CSFE Career Management Directorate as a portable repository of all the references Seabees require when they are forward deployed, or in a classroom setting. Personnel have immediate access to references the at job sites, work centers, departmental training sessions, or evening personal and group study sessions.

InformationTechnology

Information Assurance

All government computer systems and databases that you use are password protected.

The Navy employs cutting edge measures against compromising data.

You must never let anyone use your CAC badge, nor give out your passwords.

These measures are put in place for the protection of the United States Government.

Tampering with them results in severe penalties including termination.

Annual training is required for all employees.

All CSFE Learning Sites are guided by the philosophy that education and training must be relevant to the Navy’s requirements in the field. We believe that by meeting the Navy’s needs we assist in providing that skilled manpower necessary to ensure the nation's military strength and readiness.

CommandIdeology

The Learning Sites are dedicated not only to each individual's development and advancement in his/her chosen field, but also to the continued personal and professional growth of both faculty and students.

Coupled with the process of producing trained, skilled personnel capable of performing their mission, we recognize the ultimate dignity and worth of each individual. We believe that there must be a total awareness and understanding in the area of human goals and personal values. Staff personnel and students are provided daily opportunities and given the guidance necessary to properly and effectively pursue success in technical fields and careers.

We believe that individuals who have confidence in themselves and who are secure in their competencies can better serve their needs and the needs of the United States Navy, Army and Air Force.

The American Council on Education (ACE) establishes college credit equivalencies for military training and experience. College credit recommendations are based upon the evaluation of formal courses and selected enlisted occupations evaluated by teams of educators who have experience in similar subject areas.

Results of the evaluations are published in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Forces which is distributed free of charge to all colleges and universities in the U.S. Actual credit awards will depend on the policies of the institutions.

EducationalCredits

Morning and EveningColors

Since 1870, The U.S. Navy celebrates the daily ritual of raising and lowering the flag. Morning Colors are conducted at 0800 the world over, and Evening Colors are conducted at sunset everyday.

Morning ColorsAll personnel who are outdoors when the “National Anthem”begins to play at 0800, are to stop walking, talking, and driving, and turn towards the flag. All persons in uniform within sight or hearing face the ensign and, if not in formation, render the hand salute. At the end of the music, the bugle call "Carry On" is sounded, or three blasts are given on the police whistle, at which time salutes are terminated and the ceremony is over.

Evening ColorsAll personnel who are outdoors at sunset when “Taps”begins to play, are to stop walking, talking, and driving, and turn towards the flag. All persons in uniform within sight or hearing face the ensign and, if not in formation, render the hand salute. At the end of the music, the bugle call "Carry On" is sounded, or three blasts are given on the police whistle, at which time salutes are terminated and the ceremony is over.

Quarterdecks

• CSFE/CECOS (805) 901-7308

• NCTC PH (805) 982-4298

• China Lake (760) 939-3203

• NCTC GP (228) 871-2132

• Fort Leonard Wood (573) 596-0488

• Sheppard Air Force Base (904) 676-7940/7537

•CSFE is a high performing, employee-oriented organization • CSFE is structured, organized, and staffed, across the Domain, to deliver the right Sailor/civilian. • CSFE is aligned internally, across Navy Total Force (NTF) Enterprise and externally with the SYSCOM, TYCOM, and other customers. • CSFE understands its business and makes optimal use of its resources. • CSFE leverages its abilities and innovativeness in all business lines. • CSFE values its military, civilians and contractor workforce and has a human capital strategy that develops, empowers, supports, and rewards its people. • CSFE products support and enable a surge capable combat-ready Navy.

CSFEGuiding Principles

Workforce Composition• The CSFE mission is

supported by a cadre of highly qualified military, Civil Service, and contractor personnel.

• While the military and civilian personnel are permanent, CSFE hires contractors to accommodate fluxes in workload, and specialized projects. Officers:

21Enlisted:

207Civil

Service: 81

Contractors: 70

Total: 309

CSFE VisionWarfare Enterprise, Operational Commanders, and System Commander value CSFE as their Training Center of Excellence.

CSFE MissionTo provide Seabees, CEC Officers, Facility Engineers, and Environmental Professionals with the necessary skills, knowledge, and education to enhance life long learning and to provide quality support to the fleet.

CSFECenter for Seabees and Facilities Engineering3502 Goodspeed StreetPort Hueneme, CA 93043Phone (805) 982-3300DSN 551-3300csfeadmin@navy.mil