NSA Bahrain Hosts Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center

Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Steinberg | 170212-N-TB177-0030 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Feb. 12, 2017) Rear Adm. John Wade, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (NWDC), speaks with officers during a luncheon sponsored by the Surface Navy Association aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Feb. 12. Wade spoke on the importance of training and tactical proficiency. NWDC develops and integrates innovative solutions to complex naval warfare challenges to enhance current and future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin Steinberg)  

MANAMA, BAHRAIN

02.12.2017

Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Steinberg 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

“The world is changing,” said Wade. “We have got to mutually support and better integrate with our other communities and with the joint force or coalition partners so that we can become more lethal and we can increase the tactical proficiency force.”

Wade spoke about concentrating short-term goals with a focus on training and tactics, stating that training promotes confidence and competence the communities need to execute missions when Sailors are faced with operational conditions that might be deemed demanding or unusual.

“It makes us more of a deterrent force in that potential enemies may think twice before taking action,” said Wade. “They know there will consequences because we have focused on becoming more lethal and more tactically proficient. If we have to fight, we’re better prepared to fight and win.”

Wade also spoke on maintenance being critically important, saying that it holds Sailors to a standard. He emphasized a greater focus on thinking tactically, encouraging Sailors to integrate advanced tactics in their everyday work.

The luncheon was sponsored by the Surface Navy Association’s Arabian Gulf Chapter, which focuses on promoting greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business and academic community.

NWDC develops and integrates innovative solutions to complex naval warfare challenges to enhance current and future warfighting capabilities. NWDC is the proponent for advanced, cross domain warfighting capability development and serves as the WDC for the operational level of war.

• Date Taken: 02.12.2017
• Date Posted: 02.12.2017 09:54
• Story ID: 223305
• Location: MANAMA, BH