Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Tiarra Brown | 230912-N-QG393-1004 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 12, 2023) The Chilean Navy submarine CS Carrera...... read more read more
SAN DIEGO (NNS) – The Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI) 2023 kicked off Sept. 12 at Naval Base Point Loma, California, following the arrival of the Chilean Navy submarine CS Carrera (SS 22).
The DESI program, established in 2001 by U.S. Fleet Forces Command, partners with South American submarine-operating navies as they participate in fleet readiness exercises.
Multiple U.S. Navy units will conduct multi-domain training with the Carrera during its deployment, which is designed to improve interoperability between our nations and strengthen theater-wide security cooperation. This is the Chilean Navy’s 10th DESI deployment.
Capt. Kenneth Douglas, commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 11, and his staff were on the pier to welcome our Chilean partners.
“We are excited to host our Chilean partners,” said Douglas. “Carrera’s deployment to San Diego provides a unique training opportunity to allow U.S anti-submarine warfare forces to train with diesel-powered submarines, which make up most of the world’s submarine forces, as well as providing an opportunity to strengthen our partnership.”
During Carrera’s deployment to San Diego, the crew will participate in a variety of at-sea exercises to increase proficiency in areas such as anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare.
“It’s a privilege to be here, especially after about a month at sea,” said Capt. Sven Barckhahn Anker, Carrera’s commanding officer. “We are happy to have finally arrived in San Diego. The crew performed very well and were very professional. We are looking forward to our time in San Diego, and of course time to test ourselves at sea.”
Sailors aboard Carrera will also engage in training ashore at the Submarine Learning Center Detachment San Diego, in the fire fighting and damage control team trainers.
"After a year’s worth of planning and coordination, we are thrilled to welcome our Chilean partners,” said Lt. Cmdr. John Sison, CSS-11’s Plans and Engagements Officer. “We believe joining forces and training together, we can enhance both of our countries’ skill sets, and create a stronger, more collaborative partnership."
Submarine Squadron 11 is based at Naval Base Point Loma and consists of four Los Angeles-class fast attack submarines, the floating dry dock Arco (ARDM 5) and Undersea Rescue Command (URC). The squadron staff is responsible for providing training, material and personnel readiness support for each of these units.
*Article has been edited for accuracy
| Date Taken: | 09.12.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 09.18.2023 23:48 |
| Story ID: | 453713 |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CA, US |
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