August 2018
THE FORCE BEHIND THE FLEET
NSWC Panama City Division
Technical Center of Excellence for Littoral Warfare and Coastal Defense
Coastal Compass | August 2018 | Vol. 6 Issue 7
Capt. Aaron S. Peters, USN Commanding Officer
Edwin A. Stewart (SES) Technical Director
INSIDE THIS ISSUE View from the Bridge Workforce Connection
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Community 17
Feature
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Awards 20
Welcome Aboard
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Counterintelligence Awareness 8 Records Management Pledges Commitment to Enterprise Compliance 10 Bottom Line Up Front 11 PCD Communication Tools 12 PCDlive 14
Tech Bytes
NAVSEA Development and Transition of Side Scan and Synthetic Aperture Sonar
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NREIP 17 People of Panama City 18 The Giant Voice 19 Length of Service 2018 Warfare Centers Award Recipients
Lifestyle 22 Safety Fleet and Family Support Center Civilian Employee Assistant Program
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NSWC PCD WIKI Homepage
iNFUSION
facebook.com/nswcpcd
youtube.com/nswcpcdpao
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THE FORCE BEHIND THE FLEET
Editorial Staff PRODUCTION MANAGER Don McCall
Head, Congressional and Public Affairs Division (Code 103) Head, Visual Information Branch (Code 1032)
MANAGING EDITOR
Dan Broadstreet, Public Affairs Specialist
STAFF
Katherine Mapp, Public Affairs Specialist Susan H. Lawson, Protocol Officer
DESIGN
Haley Walker, Graphic Designer Janice Grant, Print Specialist
PHOTOGRAPHY
Ron Newsome, Photographer Anthony Powers, Photographer Eddie Green, Photographer
About the Publication The Coastal Compass is published monthly by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) and is an authorized medium for news of general interest about employees of NSWC PCD and their work. Contents of Coastal Compass are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the Department of Defense or Department of the Navy. The Coastal Compass’ content is provided and prepared by the NSWC PCD Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (Code 1031). For details about submissions, call 636-6168 or email: W_PNMA_NSWCPCD_PAO@navy.mil. To contact NSWC PCD’s Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline call: 234-4462.
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Events
Dive-In Movie featuring "Ice Age Sub-Zero Heroes" Time: 7:45 p.m. Location: MWR Pool
MWR Paint Parties
Time: 6 p.m. Location: Main Deck Pub and Grill For more information, call 896-0886 Additional date includes: Sept. 1
Kayak/Paddleboard Early Evening Excursion Time: 5 p.m. Location: MWR Marina
Free Summer Concert Series
Location: MWR Main Deck Pub and Grill Additional dates include: Aug. 31 and Sept. 21
Diversity Day
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Long Glass Conference Room
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam 2018 Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 Location: Frank Brown Park
Free Popcorn Friday Location: MWR Marina
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Labor Day
Federal Holiday
9/11 Observance
Location: MWR Marina
Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: MWR Marina
Gulf Coast Bluegrass and Folk Music Festival Sept. 28-29 Location: Aaron Bessant Park
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Joint Message by Capt. Aaron S. Peters, NSWC PCD Commanding Officer and Ed Stewart (SES), NSWC PCD Technical Director
Communication
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Commanding Officer's Priority number four – Communication. “We must clearly and directly communicate our intent and expectations both internally and externally.” Everyone has a voice. Everyone’s voice is important and your input is vital for the growth of the command. Internally within the command, we need to communicate horizontally and vertically. Horizontally across departments, divisions, and branches and vertically up and down the chain of command. Externally, we must strive to communicate with our external stakeholders and customers…the Warfighter, Resource Sponsor, Program Office, Warfare Center Divisions, Academia, and Industry.
"We must clearly and directly communicate our intent and expectations both internally and externally." - Capt. Aaron Peters NSWC PCD Commanding Officer and Ed Stewart (SES) NSWC PCD Technical Director
There are many ways to effectively communicate, so let me give a couple of suggestions when communicating with people: 1. Be a good listener. Start first by being a good listener. Stephen Covey who wrote 7 Habits of Highly Effective People states: "Seek first to understand, then to be understood." Listen to understand others perspective. Once you truly understand their point of view, you are in a better position to thoughtfully share your ideas as well. 2. Be real. Be professional and calm at all times, be factual and most importantly, be you. Effective communication adds significant value to the operation of the command and helps everyone be a spokesperson for the command, further highlighting our brand with a sense of pride and purpose. When the workforce better understands the vision, mission, day-to-day operations and relevance, then we can better tell the NSWC PCD story. 4 | COASTAL COMPASS | NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION
In order to help facilitate communication, below are ways we communicate to get the word out:
• PCDlive • "All Things Panama City" page on iNAVSEA • iNFUSION • Coastal Compass • CO/TD Suggestion Box • NSWC PCD Annual Report • Chain of Command We encourage the entire workforce to take advantage of the plethora of ways to use your voice. We want to hear what you have to say; we will do our best to answer all of your questions; and we want to implement the best of your great ideas. We would also like to remind you that when you do use your voice, whether internally within the family or outside the command, you are not only representing yourself, but your words are a direct reflection on NSWC PCD. So, please keep the following key considerations in the forefront of your mind whenever you are the communicator: • We are a “One Team Warfare Center.” That means we are one team inside the fence lines, but also with our Warfare Center partners. The days of going alone are over—we will solve the challenging warfighting problems of tomorrow better and faster only by working collaboratively with our sister Warfare Center Divisions. We need your help to communicate across the Navy community that when customers come to PCD they also get direct access to all the capabilities across the NAVSEA Warfare Center community. We are One Team expanding the advantage through collaboration. • We are expected to be “Technically Assertive” when communicating with our sponsors. We need to continue to speak truth to power, even when the message is unpopular. Our customers need to expect ground truth from us at all times, but especially when the risks are high. Remember, we are trying to make our customers successful; they may not appreciate it at the time, but in the end they will respect and appreciate us for our assertiveness. This is one of the reasons why we exist, and it is our technical authority responsibility. Don’t give up your voice—be respectful, not arrogant, but be assertive.
"Seek first to understand, then to be understood."
-Stephen Covey Author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Meetings/Reviews/Visits • NSWC PCD Weekly to NSWC HQ • NSWC PCD Facebook Page (no account required)
• All Hands Emails • Town Halls • Brown Bag Lunches
"Communicating a positive attitude and message about PCD to our customers can also play a big role in uplifting our status and reputation. Let’s all commit to a positive PCD outlook and message whenever we communicate." - Capt. Aaron Peters NSWC PCD Commanding Officer and Ed Stewart (SES) NSWC PCD Technical Director
• We should always speak positively when speaking about NSWC PCD. A positive attitude is contagious. Yes, there are problems that need to be addressed, and we should not ignore the need to work on those problems; but we are blessed to work in a beautiful part of the country; we have an enduring and relevant mission that is making a difference to our Nation’s warfighters; and our problems are minor compared to many nations around the world that do not enjoy our freedom and quality of life. What we say about ourselves has a lot to do with how others perceive us. If we want great and challenging work to continue to migrate to our command, we need to do our part to build up the PCD brand. Delivering quality products and services is clearly the most important thing we can do, but also communicating a positive attitude and message about PCD to our customers can also play a big role in uplifting our status and reputation. Let’s all commit to a positive PCD outlook and message whenever we communicate. In closing, the better we collaborate and communicate the more effective and efficient we become as a command, giving us the ability to deliver effective and suitable capability at the speed of relevance to our warfighters.
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ED R U T A FE
One of NSWC PCD Commanding Officer's top four priorities is Communication. We have recently launched a livestreaming tool to enhance communication. Read more about PCDlive on pages 14-15.
WE'RE ONLINE
NSWC PCD WIKI Homepage iNFUSION facebook.com/nswcpcd youtube.com/nswcpcdpao
ON THE COVER The August 2018 Coastal Compass theme is focused on one of the Commanding Officer's top priorities - Communication. Cover imagery by Anthony Powers, Ron Newsome, and Eddie Green. Artwork by Haley Walker. 6 | COASTAL COMPASS | NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION
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Workforce Connection
SUCCESS THROUGH PEOPLE
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Ryan Burgans Ridge Damren Martin Knapp Melissa Marchand Chariz Sanders Nicolas Torres Darius Smedley
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Ryon Bates Halie Cameron Stephen Carr Kent Engelhart James Faison Virginia Howe Emily Kiehn Staci Mathewson Carlos Vilches Steven Warren
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PANAMA CITY, Florida – Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Commanding Officer Capt. Aaron Peters (left), USN, welcomes Cmdr. Kevin Christenson, USN, (right), who was appointed as the NSWC PCD Executive Officer July 23, 2018. U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green
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TRAVEL
If you are on official travel, your flight is overbooked, and the airline asks for volunteers to give up their seats, you may volunteer as long as doing so does not interfere with your mission or result in additional costs to the Government. You can even keep any compensation offered by the airline. On the other hand, if you are involuntarily bumped from an overbooked flight during official travel, any compensation you received such as a check or complimentary ticket, belongs to the Government.
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Secure Communication
Counterintelligence Awareness Naval Criminal Investigative Service By Special Agent Amanda Johnston, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Contributing Writer PANAMA CITY, Florida – Many people believe that if information is not classified, it is okay to share; however, this is not at all accurate. As an example, you wouldn’t post your full name, birthdate, and Social Security Number on a bulletin board or website. Although the information is not classified, you understand the harm that could come from sharing it with strangers, so you keep it secure. So, whether you’ve realized it or not, you’ve been practicing Operational Security (OPSEC). OPSEC focuses on identifying and safeguarding sensitive or critical information, whether it’s about you, your family, your coworkers, your overall mission, or your day-to-day operations. Every day, adversaries are trying to access this type of information. They can piece together bits of data, including open source information, to determine the big picture related to our missions. Use of OPSEC every day can help ensure this does not happen. An adversary is any person or group that collects information about Department of Navy (DoN) or Department of Defense (DoD) and intends to use that information to cause harm to operations and assets or to benefit their organization. Adversaries include foreign intelligence organizations, terrorist groups, lone criminals, and organized criminal enterprises.
Adversaries may use multiple methods to collect information. These include: • • • •
• Searching trash containers Monitoring radio frequencies, cellphones, wireless devices, email, faxes, and telephones Monitoring and exploiting the Internet and social media Elicitation, eavesdropping, and electronic surveillance Contacting employees with requests for information
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Countermeasures you should implement include:
Critical information is specific facts about our intentions, capabilities, and
activities needed by our adversaries to cause unacceptable consequences for our mission accomplishment. In addition, critical information can include any information you or your command consider sensitive. Some examples are: • Names and photos of you, your family, or coworkers • User names, passwords, and computer or networking information 8 | COASTAL COMPASS | NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION
Personnel information, including rosters, clearance levels, addresses, and phone numbers Operational, security, budget information, and logistical data Mission capabilities or limitations Building plans, schedules, and travel itineraries Personally Identifiable Information data, credit card numbers, and banking information
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• Properly shredding classified and sensitive information • Never speaking about classified or sensitive information in public Thinking before you speak Always applying the need-to-know principle Adhering to all security and information assurance policies and procedures
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Social Media
Social networking sites build upon the concept of traditional social networks in which you connect to new people often through people you already know to share information, ideas, messages and other content. While the majority of people who use these sites do not pose a threat, malicious people are drawn to them because they are easily accessible and offer vast amounts of personal information. The more information about you that a malicious person has, the easier it is to take advantage of you or conduct a social engineering attack. Additionally, because these sites are so popular, attackers can use them to distribute malicious code.
Social Media
Best Practices Social media continues to revolutionize our lives, from the way we communicate and interact with the world to the content we see and the news we read. As a result, the way people get information has drastically changed, and the desire to have real-time conversations with individuals, organizations, and government entities has increased. This presents a tremendous opportunity for everyone, from Sailors and families to Navy leaders and ombudsmen, to more effectively communicate with one another and to share the Navy story more broadly. The proper and effective use of social media presents unequaled opportunities for you to share our Navy’s story in an authentic, transparent, and rapid manner while building richer, more substantive relationships with people you may not have reached through traditional communication channels.
Some ways to protect yourself on social media include: • • • • •
Limiting the amount of personal information you post Only posting information you are comfortable with anyone seeing Being wary of any strangers Being skeptical of information found on the internet and verifying the authenticity of information before taking action Taking advantage of a site’s privacy settings
Be wary of “friend” requests on social media from people you don’t know or email received from unknown sources containing attachments or links. Also, be wary of any requests for information received from unknown parties. Although many of these requests are innocent in nature, the possibility exists some of them may be part of a foreign intelligence collection apparatus targeting DoN technologies and personnel. To ensure suspicious requests get properly reviewed for any Counterintelligence (CI) issues and to provide the Command with the appropriate CI picture, you are being asked that if you receive any such requests, please contact your local NCIS office or your organization’s Security Office. To contact the NSWC PCD NCIS office, call: 235-5695.
At the same time, the open, global nature of social media creates new challenges, operational, and cybersecurity considerations as well as concerns regarding online conduct.
NAVY COMMUNICATORS
The Navy has an obligation to provide timely and accurate information to the public, keep our Sailors and Department of the Navy civilians as well as their families informed, and build relationships with our communities. Social media presents unequaled opportunities for you to share our Navy’s story in an authentic, transparent, and rapid manner while building richer, more substantive relationships with people you may not have reached through traditional communication channels. It is important to remember that the effective use of social media is only part of a command’s public affairs program. Navy communicators need to work with their command leadership to decide whether social media is appropriate for their command; not every command needs to use social media. Additionally, social media has led to new, creative ways and places to quickly and directly tell your command’s story. Your content – stories, photos, videos (b-roll and productions), infographics (still and video), blogs, etc. – is needed to tell our Navy’s story.
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Effective Communication
Records Management Pledges
COMMITMENT TO ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE By Rosabelle M. Davenport, Command Records Manager, Contributing Writer
PANAMA CITY, Florida – We recently celebrated the oneyear anniversary of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD) Commanding Officer (CO) Capt. Aaron Peters, and the Records Management team is honored to serve in support of our CO and our division’s Sailors. Capt. Peters has announced his top four strategic priorities for the command: Warfighter, People, Safety, and Communication. Since the theme of this edition of the Coastal Compass focuses on his fourth priority, we would like to emphasize how important conducting efficient records management is with respect to improving communication at NSWC PCD. The CO’s command priority for effective communication reminds our Records Management team how important it is to match the dedication of our Service men and women. It pays to remember everything we do at NSWC PCD reflects how we are part of something much bigger than ourselves. The records we create and retain become archives of information tracking history and progress of this command. Consequently, this makes records management crucial to delivering accurate and timely information to decision makers. Our positions and duties are diverse and we all provide exceptional support by carefully managing all records, which are often used to support and defend this command’s strategic decisions. 10 | COASTAL COMPASS | NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION
The Records Management Team is pledging to the CO and every NSWC PCD employee: We will embrace change as needed; learn and use the most current technology to further expand the advantage over adversaries; and remain committed to managing and maintaining all records as timely and efficiently as possible. The requirement for effective and efficient management of records spans our entire enterprise. Protecting and preserving official records is a critical asset and one of the ways we meet everchanging demands. Everyone at NSWC PCD contributes to records management, which in turn, ultimately helps to deliver sustainable capabilities to our warfighters serving at the tip of the spear. Photo Caption PANAMA CITY, Florida – The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Records Management Team stands in formation wearing collar devices resembling U.S. Navy jumper flaps to show the group’s commitment, respect, and dedication as effective communicators to our Sailors. Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class David Hartmon, joins the group. Pictured from left to right are: Rosabelle Davenport, Vicki Sasser, Elaine Hill, Howard Marshall, Kenyatta Bennett, Angela Taylor, Richard Godfrey, Byron Diltz, and Wanda McDonnell. U.S. Navy photo by Ron Newsome
The BLUF Bottom Line Up Front by NSWC PCD Public Affairs PANAMA CITY, Florida – When writing, you may know the basics of your subject matter; who, what, when, where, and why it is important. But, how effective are you in communicating all of that succinctly?
When writing emails, be sure to use one of the following keywords in the subject line followed by a colon and topic: ACTION, INFO, or REQUEST.
To get to the bottom line up front (BLUF) we want our readers and colleagues to know and write as succinctly as possible: Cut the fluff.
Stating the keyword first allows the reader to quickly grasp what is expected of them. A clearlystated subject relays the specific purpose of the email and enables the reader to quickly grasp the ideas presented in the message.
Writing, messaging, and correspondence should all be structured to maximize a mission’s chance for success. For most scientists and engineers, everything is important and some feel every fact and detail should be included. Structuring your messages briefly is respecting your readers' time and key to successful communication.
Email readers do not always want all the background information and quite often they simply want to know how the email will affect them personally. To avoid lengthy messages, use the BLUF concept, previously mentioned, where information can be relayed quickly. Short emails are much more effective in relaying messages to the workforce.
To achieve the BLUF when writing, ask yourself: What is the most important fact you want your readers to understand?
Another effective strategy in writing the BLUF is to use an active voice. Using a passive voice does not insinuate that an action, decision, or request is required of the recipient. Verbs are most effective BLUF. If more information is needed after the BLUF, bullet points can be used.
Next, move to the why and ask yourself: Why is this the most crucial fact? If recipients do not understand this point, then miscommunication can occur. Another opportunity for simplicity can happen during leadership forums and similar collaborations. When you are in a meeting, consider the most important messages and share them with your team. You may not share every detail, but this will allow follow-up questions with an opportunity to relay more information in the future. The old rule of thumb applies here: Communicate on a need-to-know basis.
Leadership will often use a BLUF style of writing to make meetings more efficient and communication more effective. So, BLUF: clear, concise messaging is key, stated up front with an active voice and relays your messages effectively.
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NSWC PCD
Communication
Tools
Communication is a vital tool for any organization. Effective communication can foster a great working relationship between the workforce and leadership, which in turn improves morale and efficiency. Open communication is encouraged and builds a more cohesive and effective team.
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The NSWC PCD Facebook page is intended to provide updated information and discussion on NSWC PCD and U.S. Navy related topics. The Facebook page is an essential method of communicating to the workforce during times of crisis and inclement weather. https://www.facebook.com/NSWCPCD/
People's Integrated Essential Resource (PIER)
The PIER is a webenabled one-stop location of links of information pertinent to the NAVSEA team. Whether you’re looking for onboarding information, career guides, upcoming events, quick links, supervisory tools, or anything in between, PIER has something for everyone on the team. https://wiki.navsea.navy.mil/display/PIER/
Issuu
NSWC PCD's Issuu page is a repository for NSWC PCD publications, to include Coastal Compass editions and NSWC PCD Annual Reports. https://issuu.com/nswcpcd
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YouTube
The NSWC PCD YouTube page contains a collection of NSWC PCD's video productions cleared for unlimited distribution. https://youtube.com/ nswcpcdpao
PCDTV (Digital Signage)
PCDtv, commonly known as digital signage, is an internetbased solution that provides news, announcements, video highlights, and much more visually dynamic content to monitors in several NSWC PCD buildings.
Coastal Compass
The Coastal Compass is published monthly by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) and is an authorized medium for news of general interest about employees of NSWC PCD and their work. The Coastal Compass can be found on iNAVSEA, Wiki, and Issuu.com. • https://navsea.navy.deps.mil/wc/surpnma/coastal_ compass/SitePages/Home.aspx • https://wiki.navsea.navy.mil/display/NSWCPC/ Coastal+Compass • https://issuu.com/nswcpcd
NSWC PCD Wiki
Wiki is a documentation tool that shares and preserves team wisdom for the ages. Wiki also serves as a collaboration venue for sharing information and ideas across NAVSEA and Warfare Center Divisions. NSWC PCD Wiki Homepage
Brown Bag Lunches
NSWC PCD Commanding Officer Capt. Aaron Peters frequently holds brown bag lunch sessions to visit workspaces and learn more about the NSWC PCD's workforce while engaging in the free flow of communication over the lunch hour.
iNFUSION
iNFUSION is a suite of internal social networkbased communication and collaboration tools available for use by employees across NAVSEA. The iNFUSION suite includes a social media feature, chat feature, workflow process, and much more. https://fusion.navsea.navy.mil/
CO/TD Suggestion Box
NSWC PCD's CO/TD Suggestion Box is a way to anonymously submit questions or feedback to our leadership. Physical suggestion boxes can be found in the 110 lobby, 371 lobby, 544 second floor, 581 third floor canteen, 582 second floor lobby, 608 lobby, or online at iNAVSEA. CO/TD Suggestion Box
All Hands Emails
Leadership sends all hands emails containing information important to the workforce, such as announcements, events, and routine messaging.
Annual Report
NSWC PCD's Annual Report is a compilation of NSWC PCD's accomplishments for each fiscal year. The Annual Report can be found on iNAVSEA and Issuu.com. https://issuu.com/ nswcpcd/docs/nswc_ pcd_2017_annual_report_ final
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Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS)
NSWC PCD's Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) page serves as a repository of news stories, images, and videos that are released. https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/NSWC-PCD AUGUST 2018 | 13
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NSWC Panama City Division is excited to introduce the Command’s livestreamingretoof a ddA capability, known as PCDlive. This internet-based tool enables our forward-thinking and technologically-savvy workforce the ability to foster two-way communication with PCD leaders within a few clicks.
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REAL TIME COVERAGE Stay up‐to‐date and informed Stay up-to-date and informed about NSWC PCD news and join about NSWC PCD news and join events in real time events in real time
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Chat STEP ONE Visit the iNFUSION site https://fusion.navsea.navy.mil/ https://fusion.navsea.navy.mil/
STEP TWO Register for an account Once you’ve arrived at the Once you’ve arrived at the iNFUSION iNFUSION site, you will be site, you will be prompted to fill out a quick prompted to fill out a quick registration form registration form
STEP THREE Locate the PCDlive Chat After registration is complete, After registration is complete, visit: visit: https://chat.navsea.navy.mil/ https://chat.navsea.navy.mil/ channel/pcdlive channel/pcdlive 7
Important Notes POSSIBLE DELAY When submitting your questions through the PCDlive chatroom, please note PCDlive may have a slight delay. FEEDBACK Note that your comments on PCDlive chat are not anonymous. Please submit your input through the CO & TD suggestion boxes around NSWC PCD facilities or online at: https://navsea.navy.deps.mil/wc/surpnma/SitePages/CO%20and%20TD%20Suggestion%20Box.aspx AUGUST 2018 | 15
TECH BYTES
NAVSEA Development and Transition of
SIDE SCAN AND SYNTHETIC APERTURE SONAR
Evolution of Side Scan to Synthetic ApertureBySonar Dr. Dan Sternlicht, NSWC PCD Contributing Writer Evolution of Side Scan to Synthetic Aperture Sonar
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Seabed Imaging Side Scan Sonar Technology Seabed Imaging Invented NSWC PCD Side Scan at Sonar Technology (formerly the U.S. Navy Mine Invented at NSWC PCD Countermeasures Station)
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Small Synthetic Aperture Minehunter MK 18Synthetic MOD 2 MEM UUV Minehunter Small Aperture MK 18 MOD 2 MEM UUV
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Commercial Side Scan Sonars Commercial Side Scan Sonars Evolution of Side Scan to Synthetic Aperture Sonar PANAMA CITY, Florida – For seventy years, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) has developed advanced sensors and processing methodologies for Mine Warfare, Expeditionary Warfare, Special Operations, and Coastal Security. This includes development of the next generation acoustic, magnetic and electro-optic systems – sometimes several mounted on a single platform. From these sensors, target and environmental information are extracted and converted into knowledge used by the warfighter and by the robotic systems upon which the sensors are deployed. The tradition of pioneering sensing technologies dates back to the founding of the Laboratory at the end of World War II, an example being the 1950s invention of the seabed imaging side scan sonar. This technology transitioned to the C-MK-1 SHADOWGRAPH Mine Hunting Sonar fielded on Minesweepers in the early 1960s and gave rise to the mine countermeasures (MCM) systems of today, which include the AN/AQS-24 (Northrup Grumman), AN/AQS-20 (Raytheon), DUBM series (Thales), and the MK 18 MOD 2 (Hydroid). This technology, which enabled sailors to detect and classify sea mines at unprecedented rates of area coverage and provided the first views of large expanses of seascape, has since seen widespread use in the commercial marketplace.
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Building upon the foundation of the C-MK-1, NSWC Panama City pioneered synthetic aperture sonar technology, which translates the long range high-resolution capabilities of synthetic aperture radar into the underwater environment. The Laboratory, in collaboration with the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, developed the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Small Synthetic Aperture Minehunter. In 2012 this system, demonstrating the tremendous benefits of operating over multiple frequency bands, transitioned into the PMS 408 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) MK 18 MOD 2 Maritime Expeditionary MCM UUV. Since then Navy operators have evaluated and trained with the system, resulting in multiple requests to have the capability accelerated to fielding for multiple high priority missions. Rapid transition of this technology was achieved with close cooperation between Navy Science and Technology, contractors, acquisition and Fleet operators. The development of advanced modes of operation, funded over the years by ONR, PMS 408(EOD), the Small Business Innovative Research program and Naval Sea Systems Command Section 219, contributed significantly to accelerated capabilities, including highresolution bathymetry, automated seabed changed detection, and automatic target recognition. As in the previous generation of seabed mapping technology, synthetic aperture sonar is starting to be used for commercial applications in underwater construction, seabed telecommunications infrastructure, and in the offshore oil and gas industries.
Community
LIVING IN THE PANHANDLE
NSWC PCD WELCOMED PANAMA CITY, Florida – Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) summer interns spent 10-weeks interning at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). The 26 students selected by NSWC PCD worked on a range of projects from various disciplines to include computer science, electrical and mechanical engineering, physics, and oceanography.
NREIP TOUR
NREIP students toured NSWC PCD facilities to learn more about the mission spectrum and how NSWC PCD supports the Warfighter.
U.S. Navy photos by Ron Newsome, Anthony Powers, and Susan H. Lawson
For more NREIP information, please visit the website at: http://nreip.asee.org/
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People of
PANAMA CITY Featuring Vicki Sasser Visual Information Assistant
WHAT DREW YOU TO SERVE AT PANAMA CITY?
I transferred to NSWC Panama City Division from U.S. Air Force, Materiel Command, Air Force Office for Scientific Research, Washington, D.C. I was attracted to Panama City, Florida, for the beautiful beaches and sunshine!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR OFF TIME?
I like to go to the beach, shopping, laughing with family and friends, and adventuring around the world.
WHAT’S THE ONE THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION?
I enjoy working at NSWC Panama City Division because it allows me independence, flexibility, and my job motivates me. I'm appreciative for coworkers who treat me equally with respect. Also, I love the beautiful environment.
WHAT’S THE ONE THING YOU’D LIKE TO HELP IMPROVE AT NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION?
I would like for coworkers to become less apprehensive about communicating with deaf people. We can read lips to varying degrees, and there's pen and paper, too. We are all partners in our Command's "One Team -One Fight" culture.
34
PCD PROFILE
years as a Federal Civil Servant
U.S. Navy photos by Ron Newsome and Anthony Powers
HOMETOWN Goldsboro, North Carolina
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Department Code 1032, Visual Information Branch
THE
GIANT
voice
The Giant Voice is an alert system aboard Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA PC) that that alerts individuals in the surrounding area of inclement weather or crisis situations. Giant Voice speakers are located around NSA PC property. Click Here for more info.
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Active Shooter
Followed By: “Lockdown, lockdown or active shooter, active shooter. A security lockdown in place; all personnel remain in lockdown until the all clear is ordered.”
second alternate tone (sounds like a police siren)
Severe Weather
Emergency! and/or ATFP* threat suspect with a weapon or explosion * ATFP = Anti-Terrorism Force Protection
and/or
HAZMAT*
Spill
Condition 1
Lockdown immediately!
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CBRNE* attack
Thunderstorm
Tornado and/or Severe Thunderstorm Warning
There is a threat on the installation that could threaten lives. If outdoors: run, hide, or fight! If in vehicle: lie down and hide!
second siren
Followed By: “Attention, attention. There has been a hazardous material spill/release in the area. Stay in the building and close windows and doors.”
15 second steady tone
(sounds like long beep)
Emergency! Dangerous chemicals were released in the air.
You Should:
second siren
Emergency!
There is a threat on the installation that could threaten lives
Lockdown immediately!
If outdoors, go inside. If in vehicle, lie down and hide!
Shelter In Place Immediately. Go Inside Closest Building. * CBRNE = Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives *HAZMAT = Hazardous Materials
Followed by: “Thunderstorm condition one has been ordered onboard NSA Panama City. The potential for destructive winds and dangerous lightning associated with thunderstorms are possible within 10 miles of the installation.”
This is a Safety Notice.
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Followed By: “Attention, attention. A severe weather warning or tornado warning has been issued in this area, please seek shelter immediately. “
You Should: Seek Shelter
Black Flag
15
second steady tone (sounds like a long beep)
Followed by: “Attention, attention black flag conditions have been ordered on NSA panama city.”
Action: It’s recommended personnel do not work outdoors during this time
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Awards
RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT
Civilian Length Of Service
35 30 20
Patricia Arceneaux Anne Brown David Hamon Steven Albertson Brenda McNair Valerie Parry
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Joseph Bray Michael Conn John Kealy Jesse Miles Robert Moore Gordon Reece Christopher Smith
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Jacob Cornman Samuel Crutcher Forrest Ferrell Kristin Gooch Danielle Kincade John Nicolosi William Porter
Y E A R S
For award information, contact your Department Awards Coordinator or access the NSWC PCD Awards and Recognition portal.
Tech Screener CORNER
Where does all that paper come from?
No, not from wood pulp from trees, but where may it be purchased? It is easier than you think. Read on!
Use NAVSEA’s Warehouse Movement Form to get standard paper from building 408 delivered straight to your desk!
Standard 8.5-inch-wide by 11-inch-tall letter-size copier paper is the staple for most day-to-day offices. When running low on this supply, look no further than building 408. A Procurement Request Form (PRF) is not required to be submitted for this standard paper purchase!
The form is posted on: https://nserc.navy.mil/nswcpcd/Offices/ Property_Management/Warehouse%20Movement%20Form/ Forms/AllItems.aspx.
PRF questions? Email NSWCPCD_Tech_Screeners@navy.mil.
FIAR
Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness
If printing or project requirements call for larger sizes of copier paper, conduct research on GSA Global to find paper with a National Stock Number (NSN) to procure via a MILSTRIP PRF or through a GSA Global PRF.
Every step of the way, people every day throughout the U.S. Navy are involved in the data that is produced, entered into systems, reported on, and used to make the decisions that enable the U.S. Navy to achieve its mission.
LATEST OPINION ISSUED FROM FY18 FINANCIAL AUDIT: AUDIT EVENT In late April, the Department of Navy’s independent public accountant (IPA), Ernst & Young, issued a During the week of July 16th, NSWC Panama City welcomed a small team of Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) auditors from the Office of Financial Management for a site visit to test general equipment assets and provide audit coaching.
disclaimer of opinion on the Navy’s financial statements for FY 2018. A disclaimer of opinion indicates the Auditors are unable to completely perform their work and the organization has difficulty providing the specifically requested information in a timely manner. This type of opinion is rarely issued in private industry. The goal of an independent financial audit is to obtain an unmodified opinion annually which is the highest level of Auditor confidence, also known as a “clean” opinion. To keep the Navy moving forward, the IPA has submitted an FY 2018 Audit Continuation Plan which outlines the procedures and timeline for completing the remaining audit activities for the current fiscal year. Continuing efforts include additional site visits to validate existing assets, stakeholder process interviews, and documentation requests. Ongoing audits are a high priority for the Department of Defense. Additionally, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Financial Management and Operations will continue testing beginning balances on the Balance Sheet to identify areas for improvement.
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Congratulations! to the
2018 Warfare Centers Award Recipients from NSWC Panama City Division
Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) 2017 Core Team Warfare Center United States Marine Corp Collaboration Team Successful collaboration across the Warfare Centers, NAVSEA and SPAWAR in the development of a longterm strategy to determine resources, processes, and needs for the Marine Corps' strategic assessment. Your team identified $3M in cost savings to the program by avoiding duplication of effort in the generation of electronic drawings for the Amphibious Assault Vehicle and the USN platform well deck. Congrats to: Randall Whitehead
Urban 5th Generation Marine Advanced Naval Technology Exercise Planning Team Substantial contributions to the U5G Marine Task Force's Advanced Naval Technology Exercise planning in recognition of the high level of collaboration between the Carderock, Crane, Corona, Dahlgren, Indian Head, Newport, and Panama City Divisions. Your technical and operational assessments will influence future acquisition decisions for the next generation Marine. Congrats to: Kevin Barron Christina Burghardt Richard Byers David Hamon George "Russ" Terrell Michael Thompson
Substantial contributions in pier-side collaboration between technology developers from industry, academia, Navy operators, program offices, and Division Newport and Panama City Division, creating a high velocity learning environment critical to supporting rapid prototyping and emerging technologies. Congrats to: John Allen Jacqui Barker Jason Fraioli Diane Kosky Daniel Kucik Donald McCall Russell Shepherd Fredric Strynar Christopher Velkey
High Temperature Superconducting Magnet Team Substantial contributions of a collaborative team from Carderock, Panama City, and Philadelphia Divisions in the demonstration of a superconducting magnetic influence minesweeping payload, validating the potential for a High Temperature Superconducting based magnet system to be incorporated into the next generation of minesweeping platforms. Congrats to: Jeff Barr Randall Horne Paul Wray
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Lifestyle
CREATING A BETTER BUSINESS CLIMATE
SAFETY
By Pat Beacom, NSWC Safety Specialist, Contributing Writer
Stay Safe off the Job
A lot of workers will be taking a vacation during the remaining summer days, so it's still not too late for a discussion about offthe-job summer safety. As we all know, despite the obvious differences, both on- and offthe-job accidents and injuries can produce a similar result—lost workdays. And that's especially a problem during the summer months when so many workers are off the job on vacation. Here are some suggestions for helping you stay safe after work for the rest of the summer.
CORE CHECKS
The backyard can be a great place to unwind in the summer, but if employees engage in yard work and other chores around the house as well, they need to give careful thought to these potential dangers: • Tree-trimming (not the Christmas kind) and gutter cleaning require proper placement of ladders. • Digging in the yard to plant shrubs and flowers is a pleasurable task, but your electric company urges you to call them ahead of time. • Cutting tools and machines—axes, chainsaws, weed whackers, mowers, etc.—demand extreme care in their use.
Fleet and Family Support Center
Don't Be Afraid to Get Help. We often times hear that the reason a sailor might be apprehensive to seek mental health care is the possible negative effects on security clearances.
THE FACTS <1% security clearance denials and revocations involve psychological health concerns.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Fun and games are a major enjoyment for any season, but summer seems to offer the greatest range of activity from horseshoes, tennis, or badminton, and golf to some that are more potentially dangerous, such as rollerblading, cycling, swimming, and boating. Here are some important reminders: • Use appropriate equipment, such as helmets or life vests. • Follow basic safety rules, including the use of buddy systems for swimmers and avoiding horseplay. • Pay attention to the weather and know how to avoid being stuck in a storm, struck by lightning, or overcome by extreme heat.
TAKING A TRIP
Here are some pointers on what you should do before leaving home: • Make sure the stove and other appliances are turned off. • Leave curtains and shades in their normal positions and use timers to turn lights on and off. • Lock all doors and windows, and don't forget the cellar. Never hide keys outside. • Stop newspaper deliveries and ask a neighbor to pick up mail and check your house every few days. • Give the car a safety inspection. 22 | COASTAL COMPASS | NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION
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