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CNATT Selects STAR21 Test Sites

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Story Number: NNS041112-06
Release Date: 11/13/2004 10:00:00 AM

By Jena Stephenson, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) selected six training units in October to test its Sea Warrior Training and Recruiting in support of Sea Power 21 (STAR21) program.

CNATT Units at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., and Naval Air Stations Oceana, Va.; Whidbey Island, Wash.; Lemoore and North Island, Calif.; and Jacksonville, Fla., were selected because of their location in Fleet Concentration Areas (FCA) and their high annual throughput. They will test a program that combines initial training ("A" school) with career training ("C" school) at an FCA that is also home to the students' ultimate duty stations.

"The concept of STAR21 is to provide Sailors with the right training at the right time, and to deliver it in the right place," said CNATT Commanding Officer Capt. R. Carl Mock. "This kind of approach to training is essential to meeting our mission of delivering ready Sea Warriors to the fleet."

STAR21 began as a strategic vision to streamline detailing and training for initial and advanced aviation schools, and to integrate a level of competency-based curricula within the Integrated Learning Environment. The process includes identification of the ultimate duty station prior to the beginning of training, permitting Sailors to receive only the applicable modules for their ultimate fleet position.

"STAR21 will reduce the total cost and time to train Sailors by reducing the number of permanent change of station (PCS) moves for the Sailor, resulting in a savings for the Navy," said Mock. "Also, Sailors needing additional training for specialized skill sets will receive it through formal follow-on training after their initial individual course."

Ratings participating in the test are Aviation Machinist's Mate (AD), Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM), Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) (AME), Aviation Electronic Technician (AT) and Aviation Electrician (AE).