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"Through my work with Battlespace Simulations, Inc., alongside other companies such as Qualcomm, I have not only gained access to tools and knowledge but also potential connections with other organizations committed to enhancing our military capabilities. By opening the doors for students to reach out and connect with industry and other DOD organizations, the sky is truly the limit." U.S. Marine Corps Major Will Oblak, current Naval Postgraduate School student of Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (MOVES). This month, our "Faces of NPS" newsletter features an interview with Oblak. He shares his work on developing innovative training environments that simulate contested scenarios. By integrating real-time data and advanced simulation techniques, his research aims to enhance the effectiveness of military training programs, preparing Marines for future challenges. Throughout his interview Oblak emphasizes the importance of collaboration, highlighting how partnerships with industry and DOD organizations accelerate technology adoption and drive innovation. "Industry leaders like #Qualcomm offer NPS a wealth of knowledge and access to cutting-edge technology. However, it is the people from these organizations who truly enhance the education at NPS. I have no doubt that as these partnerships continue to grow and mature, the aid and education my fellow NPS students receive from them will directly impact our ability to fight and win future wars." Read Oblak's full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eRfbVtix #BSI #Qualcomm #ModelingAndSimulation #NPS #IndustryPartnerships #MilitaryInnovation #NPSstudent #LVC

Recognizing the value of maintaining deep technical expertise within its officer corps, the U.S. Marine Corps recently established a new Primary Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) titled the Doctor of Philosophy, institutionalizing a permanent cadre of technically proficient leaders that will ensure the Marine Corps maintains its technological edge. “With the establishment of an 8890 Primary MOS, the Marine Corps has formalized its need for uniformed technical leaders who can integrate the scientific knowledge and research expertise gained at NPS, in combination with their operational experience, to address the increasingly complex challenges facing the force,” explained Lt. Col. Scotty E. Black, a June 2024 doctoral graduate from NPS through the USMC Technical PhD Program (PHDP-T). “NPS plays a pivotal role in developing the technical expertise the Marine Corps needs through the PHDP-T program,” Black continued. “By equipping officers with advanced scientific and technical skills, NPS helps drive innovation in areas critical to our military’s evolving science and technology needs. The school’s interdisciplinary nature, its capacity to conduct classified research, and its focus on applied research empower Marines to tackle complex technical challenges during their Ph.D. studies.” The PHDP-T program leverages officers extensive military experience while pursuing a defense-focused doctorate that delivers practical solutions to the USMC and broader Department of Defense. “Although the program is still relatively new, PHDP-T graduates are already making strategic-level impacts across the DOD, applying their expertise to advance key initiatives and drive change,” Black said. “I believe that this need to create technical leaders will only grow as cutting-edge technologies becomes more integral in military strategy and operations,” he continued. “Therefore, this Marine Corps investment will undoubtedly ensure we stay ahead of emerging threats and maintain a competitive advantage in an increasingly complex and technologically-driven battlefield.” • For more information on doctoral programs at NPS, visit: https://lnkd.in/g74Bg6E9 • For more information on the new MOS, check out MARADMIN 423/24: https://lnkd.in/g_a_VSX4   US Navy | United States Marine Corps | Combat Development & Integration #marines #Leadership #PhD #graduateschool #innovation #emergingtech

This week we are celebrating the #EtterAward Winners from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory! Mr. Trey J. Morris, Emergent Engineer Award Morris demonstrated leadership and excellence in developing the capability to use machine learning models and artificial intelligence algorithms to rapidly search vast ocean areas for surface vessels. This development has enabled analysts to quickly locate vessels at sea and classify them as merchant, combatant, potential smuggler or illegal fishing vessel in hours instead of days. Morris has been able to synthesize advances from the private sector and multiple academic fields to match them to the unique requirements and stressful workflows of the warfighter. His ability to integrate a broad set of critical science and technology efforts has enabled NRL to extend its legacy of scientific and technological achievements, and has resulted in groundbreaking intelligence and warfighting capabilities for the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/epVrVF9h #NavyResearch #ScienceWins #EtterAwards #NRL #people #partnerships #resiliency #revolutionize #innovation #innovate #STEM #usnavy #lab #education #scientist #laboratory #NRLresearch  #ScientificAdvancements #scientificresearch #FutureTech #research #engineering #engineers #science #technology

Absurd. CMOW, at least MSOC, changes the way Navy officers and senior SNCOs think. That’s education, not training. MSOC actually transforms tacticians into officers at the front end of being able to employ Operational Art with some agility atop newly learned ideas and approaches. When they hit the Fleets, many report that they often get crushed by 0-6s and FOs who have spent their entire career excelling at the tactical level within their tribe and are pejorative towards things like the NPP and how to wield it as a weapon. It seems, the author has no idea what CMOW does. If the author thinks that the JPME courses are delivering what Combatant Commanders need from graduates of the Naval War College, I think he is also off base. I also think the Navy doesn’t ask or, maybe until this CNO, doesn’t care. One, the Navy doesn’t select NWC attendees like the other services do. No tie to promotion or command. Rare follow on orders to a Joint Command or MOC in most cases. Thus, I conclude the US Navy Culture has an anti-education bias. Their certifications substantiate this. The warfare tribes don’t reward attendance. I got a Masters from the NWC. Rather happy about it. However, NWC was only of value to me because I came with planning experience, understood the OLOW, Joint Factors, Functions, and Principles. Not so for most Navy Officers. So, if the NWC wants to be a Masters Program, and a College like Brown, so be it. I hope not. The Naval WAR College must balance its curriculum by establishing a laser focus on Naval Warfare, balancing the theory of pure PhDs with the warfighting experience of well educated and degreed ‘Professors of Practice,’ and get the College on a war footing. Now.

MISSION, FUNCTIONS AND TASKS OF THE U.S. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE OPNAVINST 5450.207E 18 May 2021 https://lnkd.in/eyawHT5e Mission. The mission of NAVWARCOL is to:  a. Educate and Develop Leaders. ... b. Support Defining the Future Navy and Associated Roles and Missions. ... c. Support the Navy During an Era of Great Power Competition. ... d. Strengthen Global Maritime Partnerships. ... e. Promote Ethical Leadership Across the Force. ...

Congratulations Dr. Carter! U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Dr. Rachel Carter has been named one of Chemical and Engineering News' (C&EN) Talented Twelve for 2024. Dr. Carter has been given this honor for her exemplary and innovative work in battery safety and safe battery materials. Her work is crucial for ensuring the safety of technologies like submarines and fighter jets, where conventional batteries pose a fire risk. Check out the article to learn more about Carter's research on sodium-ion batteries and her commitment to using sustainable materials: https://lnkd.in/e5ARR6g2 Article by: By Prachi Patel Photos by: David Ashmore US Navy United States Department of Defense United States Marine Corps #NRL #people #partnerships #resiliency #revolutionize #innovation #innovate #STEM #usnavy #scientist #laboratory #battery #safety #fighterjet #usmc #NRLresearch #ScientificAdvancements #scientificresearch #FutureTech #research #engineering #engineers #science #technology #chemistry #chemistrylab #math #mathematics

“Partnership between (the Pacific Exchange Program) and NPS is hugely beneficial for I Corps and students. … I believe it is exactly what NPS wants for students by having operationally-related research, as it says in its motto, ‘Where Science Meets the Art of Warfare.’” Defense Analysis student U.S. Army Maj. Cody Chick is one of many NPS warrior-scholars participating in the Pacific Exchange Program, a unique opportunity for students to work with and learn from commands throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) area of responsibility. PEP is an innovative approach that shares valuable knowledge and builds upon critical experiences in a dynamic region of the world. For example, during the recent Cobra Gold exercise in Thailand, NPS students participating in PEP were embedded in staff sections across the Army’s I Corps, taking part in activities such as logistics, protection and combined interoperability. Such access allowed the students to not only observe strategic and tactical operations and decision-making, but also to offer recommendations and lessons learned. “The combination of participating in the PEP alongside our studies at NPS holds significant importance,” said another NPS student, Army Maj. Christopher Boss. “As students, we have the opportunity to reflect deeply on present challenges, but once we graduate, the demands of our roles can consume us to the extent that it becomes difficult to divert our attention to other critical matters, such as addressing issues surrounding contested logistics and sustainability.” • Learn more about Defense Analysis at NPS: https://nps.edu/web/da US Navy | U.S. Indo-Pacific Command | U.S. Pacific Fleet | US Army | America's First Corps (I Corps)

At the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation & Alumni Association, we recognize that students are the cornerstone of NPS, driving forward innovation and excellence. Their outstanding achievements not only reflect the values of our organization but also significantly contribute to #nationalsecurity and military operations. In this month's Faces of NPS: Information & Communication Technologies for Operational Readiness, we had the opportunity to showcase one of our students in the Information Professional (IP) Community. Lt.Cmdr. James Phan highlights the valuable experiences achieved by attending #NPS and why military services want to send their officers and NCOs to Naval Postgraduate School. "I think the most impactful experience since I’ve gotten to NPS has been interacting with other members of the Information Professional (IP) community that are in a similar point in their careers. We are a relatively small community of about 1,000 officers and there are approximately 35-40 IPs here at NPS. Learning what jobs they’ve done in the past can give me a lot of insight on where I might go next and how I can shape my academic curriculum to better prepare myself." Phan also emphasized the importance of investing in service members’ education to help with retention rates and alleviate the strain of increasingly demanding operational tempos. Graduate education offers a fresh perspective and alternative problem-solving approaches that prove invaluable upon returning to the Fleet and Force. Read Phan's full interview for more about his significant takeaways and the value of building connections with industry, academia and other military members: Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFs9c-uX #FacesofNPS #InformationProfessional #NavalPostgraduateSchool #operationalreadiness

The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) welcomed professionals from the operations research and analytics communities to campus for the 92nd Military Operations Research Society (MORS) Symposium, June 24-27, 2024. “I believe we are in a period of significant importance for the analytic community,” said U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Douglas Sasse, Director, Assessment Division (OPNAV N81), during his remarks at the symposium’s kickoff session on June 25. “Most of us that have been in this business for a while have seen the weight decision-makers place on analysis ebb and flow over the years. From my viewpoint, we are seeing a resurgence in demand, and the analytic community needs to remain focused on answering the bell.” The symposium brought together more than 900 attendees from the military, government, industry and academia – mainly from the operations research (OR) field and many NPS graduates – to exchange information, examine research and discuss critical national security issues. “This is the best operations research department in the world. They set the standard for how others do it, and it's the only one that is uniquely focused on the military applications of operations research,” said retired U.S. Navy Capt. Arthur (Trip) Barber, a MORS fellow and 1979 NPS graduate. “It's kind of the Mecca that everyone comes back to when they want to know what the state of the art is, and the technology, and how to teach it.” • Read the full story at: https://lnkd.in/g5yNH2x5 • More about Operations Research at NPS: https://nps.edu/web/or US Navy | United States Marine Corps #usnavy #marines #professionaldevelopment #operationsresearch #defense #education

Know someone interested in a Senior Military College experience? Consider the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets! Due to the generosity of alumni and friends of the Corps, the Commandant of Cadets announced guaranteed scholarship money for all Cadets with a current FAFSA on file and who remain in good standing in the University and the Corps - All New Cadets arriving Fall of 2024 will receive a $1,000/year Emerging Leader Scholarship (ELS).  (NOTE:  Current cadets with an ELS will not see their amounts reduced.) - All juniors and seniors, GPA of 2.5 or above, will receive an additional scholarship award of $3,500/year towards total cost of attendance. - Also, for New Cadets arriving Fall of 2024, Financial Aid will build aid packages and the Corps will contribute to address unmet need. - For all cadets, Commandant Scholarships are available to help with unmet need in the future. - For sudden needs, cadets in any class can apply for Response Funds to help address these needs.   - Any cadet taking winter and/or summer semester classes may apply for Corps Summer Scholarships, valued at up to $3,000.