Dahlgren, Va. -- The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) and its learning site, AEGIS Training and Readiness Center (ATRC), have invited over 300 members of the AEGIS community to celebrate 30 years of training, which will include a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for their new wing. The event will take place on Oct. 21 at 1200, outside Building 1520 onboard Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Va.
The keynote speaker will be retired Navy Rear Adm. George A. Huchting, who will reflect on the history, present, and future of AEGIS training.
ATRC opened for training in October 1985 with the first class of 14 students graduating Dec. 18, 1985, from the AEGIS Computer Fundamentals course.
Today, the AEGIS Combat System is a well-designed grouping of the AEGIS Weapons Systems with Anti-Air, Ballistic Missile Defense, Anti-Submarine, Anti-Surface and Strike Warfare, and associated weapons and communications equipment. AEGIS elements of these overall systems are taught at ATRC.
ATRC’s traditional schoolhouse instruction is delivered 24 hours a day, five days a week. ATRC utilizes a blended learning solution that includes standard classrooms, hands-on labs, simulations, as well as computer-based and interactive courseware training while still maintaining their training mission for the legacy AEGIS fleet.
AEGIS ships continue to be built and with the establishment of the Cruiser / Destroyer Modernization Program, the average number of classes held at ATRC will increase. Thus, ATRC’s new wing will provide the additional space required for the upgraded baseline equipment sets and classrooms needed to train Sailors for the life of the AEGIS program.
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