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SPAWAR Reserve Unit Holds Training at Pearl Harbor

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS050511-05
Release Date: 5/11/2005 7:33:00 AM

By Journalist 2nd Class Devin Wright, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) -- Representatives from Space and Naval Warfare Command (SPAWAR) Reserve units wrapped up a two-week training period at Pearl Harbor May 6, holding training for information systems technicians stationed aboard ships.

The training varied from exchange servers to networking, Cisco, Novell and other applications.

The SPAWAR training team came to Pearl Harbor to maximize the usefulness of their training by tailoring course materials to meet the needs of the ships.

“We are trying to think outside the box,” said Lt. Cmdr. Renee Joaquin Davis, executive officer of SPAWAR Reserve Unit 303. “In the past, if ITs [information systems technicians] wanted this type of training, they would have to come to us. We are trying to make ourselves more accessible. We believe [that] this way, more ITs will be trained and be able to bring their new knowledge to their commands. Normally if they wanted training, it would take anywhere from six to eight weeks. Now we have condensed the training to provide for better time management,” she said.

The arrival of SPAWAR representatives also gives ships the opportunity to ask questions about any problems they may be experiencing while homeported.

“We had several different ships come by the InTec Training Center here at building 286 at Pearl Harbor and ask for technical assistance,” said Davis. “We were able to help them with their issues, so we believe this type of training management is working.”

Information systems technicians who received the training said it has helped them become better ITs.

“My command thought it would be good for [a] couple of us to come over here and get some training to help make us better ITs,” said Information System Technician 1st Class (SW) Henry Anders, assigned to USS Crommelin (FFG 37). “We have learned a lot in a short amount of time, so this is information that I’m sure we can use now and in the future.”

Among the ships that received training were USS Chosin (CG 65), USS Salvor (ARS 52) and USS Port Royal (CG 73).