Coastal Compass May 2019

May 2019

THE FORCE BEHIND THE FLEET

Strategic Campaign Plan Goal Three

Be Recognized as a Model Organization

NSWC Panama City Division

Ensuring Warfighting Dominance in the Littoral Battlespace

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.

THE FORCE BEHIND THE FLEET

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Technical Director

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Katherine Mapp, Public Affairs Specialist Susan H. Lawson, Public Affairs Specialist

Design

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Photography

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The May 2019 Coastal Compass continues to focus on the Strategic Campaign Plan. This month, we focus on the third objective in the Strategic Campaign Plan: Be Recognized as a Model Organization. Representing this goal is Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, USN, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaking to NSWC PCD; the 2017 NSWC PCD Director's Cup Winning Team; NSWC PCD awardee Nicole McWilliams representing NSWC PCD as a model organization for recognizition employee success.

Featured Goal 3

SPOTLIGHT

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08 Read about the how the Objective Leads are supporting Strategic Campaign Plan Goal #3 on page 8.

In This Issue

View from the Bridge

Feature: Strategic Campaign Plan About Goal #3 Goal #3 Spotlight

Tech Spotlight

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U.S. Navy Successfully Completes Developmental Testing of Q-20C Towed Minehunting Sonar 10 NSWC Panama City Engineer Selected for Deputy Technical Director Staff Assignment 14

Hurricane Feature Be Prepared Hurricane Resources

Read how NSWC PCD successfully completed developmental testing of the Q-20C Towed Minehunting Sonar on page 10.

Workforce Connection

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Lifestyle

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Welcome Aboard Awards Calendar of Events High Grade Promotions People of Panama City STEM Outreach Safety

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NSWC PCD team,

Ed Stewart (SES) Technical Director NSWC PCD

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Looking at a problem or situation from different perspectives enables multiple, potential solutions.

The more perspectives you have, the greater the probability of finding the optimum solution.

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As we continue to implement the Strategic Campaign Plan’s objectives, I encourage you to find an initiative where you can contribute to the In December 2018, 11 PCD team members from across the Command future of the Division.

This issue of the Coastal Compass will feature our third and final goal of the FY19- 23 Strategic Campaign Plan. While all of the goals are important, Goal #3--“Be Recognized as a Model Organization”--will enable significant opportunities for the future of our organization. We will not be able to “Rapidly Deliver Solutions to Ensure Warfighting Dominance” or “Be the Undisputed Technical Expert throughout the Littoral Battlespace” if we do not have the best people, strong partners, and willing collaborators who view PCD as a “Model Organization.” A key tenant of being a model organization is to ensure every team member is valued, included and engaged.

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attended the Leadership in a Diverse Environment conference in Leesburg, Virginia. We had the opportunity to gain insight from the Navy’s top leadership and industry regarding the importance and business case for inclusion and engagement. During the conference, speakers reinforced – Ed Stewart (SES) what we already knew to be true: inclusion and engagement enables Technical Director Warfighting Readiness. Each and every one of you come from different backgrounds. How you grew up, where you were raised, and where you went to school influenced your experiences. Those experiences are an asset and shaped how you approach situations and challenges. We need all of those unique and different experiences in order to fully explore the technical challenges and problems of tomorrow.

Looking at a problem or situation from different perspectives enables multiple, potential solutions.

The more perspectives you have, the greater the probability of finding the optimum solution. To get to that optimum solution, we need to ensure that every employee feels empowered to offer a new and different perspective. Studies have shown that diverse thinking increases performance by 20 percent and results in more innovation, fosters learning, and enables deeper thought. Solutions developed by teams with narrow thinking are 30 percent riskier. In general, teams with diverse backgrounds were found to be more capable of constructive conflict that leads to better innovation, challenges the status quo, brings new insights and delivers better results. When we are more diverse in thought, we are better at what we do, our teams are stronger, and we improve warfighter readiness.

One of the speakers at the Leesburg event, Dr. Steve Robbins, an expert in neuroscience, discussed the effect of being an outsider on a person’s ability to contribute to a team. We often hear about diversity of thought, but the concept of insiders versus outsiders was new to me. Dr. Robbins taught us that the brain is hardwired to “belong” and if people do not feel included, it negatively impacts their cognitive performance, often significantly. For a team member to sustain optimal performance, she/he must feel a part of and valued by the team. This is powerful insight given the team-oriented nature of the way we work here at PCD.

– Ed Stewart (SES) Technical Director In the past we have focused on diversity, which is an important component of inclusion and engagement.

In order for us to “Be Recognized as a Model Organization,” we must expand our goals and objectives to address all forms of diversity, inclusion, and engagement. We all need to bring our best self to work, stay engaged, and create a team culture that values the inputs from every member. I challenge everyone to invite, include, and inspire those around you to be the best they can be, and we will be well on our way to becoming the Model Organization we aspire to be.

As we continue to implement the Strategic Campaign Plan’s objectives, I encourage you to find an initiative where you can contribute to the future of the Division. We need your help in forging the future of this Command and ensuring our warfighters have the systems and solutions to dominate in our mission areas. To join the conversation or to learn more, visit the Strategic Campaign Plan Wiki page: https://wiki.navsea.navy.mil/display/PCDSP 4 | Coastal Compass | NSWC Panama City Division

INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM

OUR RESPONSIBILITY

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI)

By Lynn Sokoloski NSWC PCD Security Director

Identify CUI Department of Defense (DoD) Policy • CUI is a national asset • Identify and protect CUI to promote suitable sharing of information and judicious use of resources, through uniform command security management processes • Unclassified DoD information • Considered CUI until determined to be non-sensitive • Must be reviewed and approved prior to public release

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• Technical Data that can be used or adapted for use to design, engineer, produce, manufacture, operate, repair, overhaul, or reproduce military or space equipment, or technology concerning such equipment, to include: • Testing and evaluation results • Engineering drawings, standards, and specifications

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Safeguard CUI Fundamentals

• Develop sound security habits as a natural element of tasks • Mark CUI to identify sensitivity and handling requirements • Disclose based on need-to-know for a government purpose • Encrypt official e-mails • Senior managers and supervisors engage to guide CUI policy

• Technical manuals and instructions • Software and documentation • Privileged information involving the award of contracts • Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

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Strategic Campaign Plan

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division

Strategic Campaign Plan FY19 - FY23 Ensuring Warfighting Dominance in the Littoral Battlespace

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Strategic Campaign Plan

GOAL 3 Be Recognized as a Model Organization To be the “model” organization, Naval Surface Warfare Center Pa n a m a C i t y D i v i s i o n w i l l achieve success through being the Employer, Par tner, and Collaborator of Choice. We will be recognized nationally and internationally as an organization that is visionary, innovative, collaborative, and paves the way.

Our stakeholders recognize our ability to balance cost and the need to invest in the future.

Our people are recognized as international experts in their fields and our facilities are stateof-the art, providing the capability to innovate, rapidly deliver, and solve warfighter challenges both now and in the future.

Our people are motivated and dedicated to solve the challenges set before them. Our business prac tices are effec tive and efficient, enabling the culture of innovation across the command.

Our workforce is diverse and inclusive, empowered to make decisions within their sphere of influence, and know that it is okay to fail along the path to success.

Be the Employer of Choice • • • • •

Recruit, Develop, and Retain Talented Personnel Equip our Workforce with World Class Facilities and Tools Ensure a Culture of Inclusion and Engagement Exists in all Parts of our Organization Expand Networking and Interaction Across the Command Deliver Business Solutions that Meet our Employees Needs

Be the Partner of Choice • • •

Establish Enduring Reputation for Ground Truth, Technical Assertiveness, and Quality Enable a Culture of Affordability and Demonstrate Value to Our Customers Strengthen Relationships and Stakeholders

Be the Collaborator of Choice • •

Foster a Culture of Collaboration Both Internally and Externally Grow and Sustain our Network of Collaborators

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Strategic Campaign Plan

GOAL 3

SPOTLIGHT Be Recognized as a Model Organization

Goal Champion John Hutton (SSTM)

Goal 3 Lead David Galindo 8 | Coastal Compass | NSWC Panama City Division

Goal 3 Objective Leads

1. Be the Employer of Choice Objective Lead:

Marc Eadie

Strategic Campaign Plan

Our workforce has a strong reputation for being highly motivated, talented, and exceptionally professional.

To build the future workforce required to deliver the Fleet the Navy Needs, we will improve our efforts in recruiting, developing, and retaining talented personnel, while expanding the culture of inclusion and engagement.

In support of NAVSEA’s Campaign Plan to Expand the Advantage, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD) Strategic Campaign Plan includes Goal #3, “Be Recognized as a Model Organization.” This goal is critical to maintaining our position to contribute significantly to improvements to the Navy’s warfighting capabilities. Goal #3 directly influences how NSWC PCD is perceived as an organization; both inside and outside of our organization.

The three objectives under Goal #3 are: 1) Be the Employer of Choice, 2) Be the Partner of Choice, and 3) Be the Collaborator of Choice.

2. Be the Partner of Choice

Objective Lead: Bob Benjamin

Our workforce has a strong reputation for being highly motivated, talented, and exceptionally professional. To build the future workforce required to deliver the Fleet the Navy needs, we will achieve this goal by improving our efforts in recruiting, developing, and retaining talented personnel, while expanding the culture of inclusion and engagement. As we recover from Hurricane Michael, we will also put attention to equipping our workforce with state-of-the-art facilities and tools required to expand the advantage over adversaries. We will ensure our workforce has access to the support structure necessary to maintain their professional expertise by having the foundational tools needed to support their continued personal and professional growth.

We will make sure that each employee is enabled and empowered to perform at their very best.

We will renew our commitment to our sponsors and external partners by meeting their needs and requirements and exceeding them. Our team at NSWC PCD is recognized as the Navy’s leader in Mine Warfare. To remain, we must continue to grow and evolve by honing our existing skills and mastering new ones.

3. Be the Collaborator of Choice

Objective Lead: Dan Kucik (SSTM)

We will be the model organization for collaboration, leveraging the strengths and capabilities across the Naval Research and Development Establishment, rapidly delivering the most innovative and cost-effective systems possible to the Warfighter. Our multifaceted approach includes fostering a culture of collaboration across the command, identifying and removing barriers to collaboration, expanding our network of collaborators, and providing tools to facilitate teamwork across all levels of the organization.

We will Be Recognized as a Model Organization.

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U.S. Navy Successfully Completes Developmental Testing of

Q-20C TOWED

MINEHUNTING SONAR

By Dan Broadstreet, NSWC PCD Public Affairs

PANAMA CITY, Florida — After completing Developmental Testing (DT) Feb. 12, 2019, the U.S. Navy is another step closer to delivering the AN/AQS-20C (Q-20C) towed minehunting sonar to the fleet. The Q-20C has advanced acoustic and electro-optic sensing capabilities that will detect, localize and classify bottom, close-tethered, moored and volume-moored mines.

According to Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Q-20C Lead Project Engineer Joe Thomas, the Q-20C variant has increased capabilities, particularly with regard to searching in multiple modes in the water column.

“This is a multi-modal search sonar,” said Thomas. “When you put the Q-20C sonar sensor in the water, it looks down, to each side and is also forward-looking. The C-variant upgraded acoustic array technology, as well as an integrated, electro-optic identification sensor. Previous versions of this sensor had to swap the volume-search module for an electro-optic identification module. With the latest improvements, it’s essentially looking everywhere in the surrounding volume of water.”

NSWC PCD is considered the nation’s premier technical center for mine warfare and mine countermeasures (MCM). NSWC PCD’s subject matter experts partnered with Q-20C post-mission analysis (PMA) operators during this phase of DT to evaluate the system performance with these latest improvements.

Photo: The AN/AQS-20C Towed Minehunting Sonar is streamed into Gulf of Mexico waters of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Gulf test range. Developmental Testing was completed on Feb. 12, 2019. The testing marks completion of incorporating the” Charlie”-variant sonar sensor modernization.

U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green

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Thomas said the improvements implemented into the C variant ready the system to be integrated with its intended tow platform, the Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCM USV) in fiscal 2019.

Designated on Oct. 8, 2018, as a Program of Record, the MCM USV is a long-endurance, semi-autonomous, diesel-powered, all-aluminum surface craft that supports the employment of various MCM payloads.

“The Q-20C will be one of the payloads expected to be deployed from the MCM USV,” said Thomas. “By utilizing both subject matter experts and fleet Sailors as PMA operators during the Q-20C DT, we were able to better evaluate the system from technical and end-user perspectives. We also experienced significant success with the initial training, the hardware and the PMA during this phase of testing.”

We’re excited to finally finish Developmental Testing after the ‘pause’ caused by Hurricane Michael.

This test marks a major milestone in delivering this capability to the fleet.

– Joe Thomas Q-20C Lead Project Engineer, NSWC PCD

Thomas reported the PMA operators’ input and recommendations would be reviewed by the technical team for incorporation into the Q-20C for further evaluation and ultimately be useful for the system’s integration with the fleet users in MCM. “We’re excited to finally finish Developmental Testing after the ‘pause’ caused by Hurricane Michael. This test marks a major milestone in delivering this capability to the fleet,” said Thomas.

PMA operators Aerographer’s Mate Chief Petty Officer Larry Pacquer and Mineman Petty Officer First Class Jonathan Roden reported an optimistic outlook for the Q-20C’s potential future naval capabilities.

“As part of the littoral combat ship’s MCM Mission Package, this sensor, when deployed by the MCM USV, can help to clear minefields,” said Pacquer.

“Once integrated with its intended tow platform, the Q-20C has the potential to facilitate ships’ safe passage through maritime channels,” said Roden. “It’s going to be technologies like these that will enable the Navy to remove Sailors from the minefields.”

PANAMA CITY, Florida – The AN/AQS-20C (Q-20C) Sonar Sensor Post Mission Analysis (PMA) Operators gather pier side March 15, 2019, with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Q-20C project team’s subject matter experts. Pictured from left to right are: NSWC PCD Q-20C Project Lead Joe Thomas, Technician David Barnett, PMA Operator/Mineman Petty Officer First Class Jonathan Roden, PMA Operator/Aerographer’s Mate Chief Petty Officer Larry Pacquer, PMA Operator/Mineman Petty Officer Third Class Jeremy Woods, Technician Dan Lucarell and Lead Operator Gordon Reece. U.S. Navy photo by Dan Broadstreet.

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2019

DIRECTOR’S CUP

May 22, 2019 Lunch at 11 a.m.

Competition begins at 12 p.m.

Location: Roller Hockey Rink

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NSWC Panama City Engineer Selected for

Deputy Technical Director Staff Assignment

By Katherine Mapp, NSWC PCD Public Affairs

PANAMA CITY, Florida – Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Engineer Danielle Kinkade is trading her hands-on mine warfare programs for an opportunity to set sail on a one-year rotational assignment supporting Command leadership staff as the Technical Assistant to the Division Technical Director.

Kinkade said she is grateful to be selected for the role and is enthusiastic to expand her knowledge of the organization, while influencing positive change.

“I am excited for the experience to see the overall business of the Warfare Center and learn how our organization fits into the bigger picture of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) enterprise,” said Kinkade. “Having been on the technical side of the organization for the past ten years, I am looking forward to learning the business practices that make everything run behind the scenes.”

NSWC PCD Deputy Technical Director for Operations, Lisa Tindell, said she is excited and looks forward to seeing the great things Kinkade will achieve while in her role.

“Danielle Kinkade brings an abundance of technical experience and a breath of fresh air and energy to our team,” said Tindell. “Danielle will be leading our Strategic Campaign Plan implementation as the Program Manager, championing inclusion and engagement initiatives, and other special assignments for the Technical Director. We are eager to expand her knowledge and capabilities through this journey.”

Kinkade, a Panama City, Florida native and 2002 graduate of Arnold High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Stetson University, and a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida (UF). During graduate school at UF, Kinkade launched her career at NSWC PCD through the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program and was hired as a civil service employee in 2008.

According to Kinkade, rotational assignments are an opportunity to broaden your understanding and continue to grow within your career.

Having been on the technical side of the organization for the past 10 years, I am looking forward to learning the business practices that make everything run behind the scenes.

– Danielle Kinkade Engineer, NSWC PCD “This type of rotational assignment is an opportunity to assess our strengths and identify areas where we may need to continue developing,” said Kinkade. “This rotation will be a good way to challenge myself to improve professionally.”

In 2017 through the NAVSEA Warfare Centers initiative, Leaders in a Diverse Environment (LDE), Kinkade was selected as a change agent and has participated in several endeavors to include LeanIn Circles and the acquisition of three Mamava nursing pods for NSWC PCD facilities.

Through LDE, Kinkade and other NSWC PCD change agents were involved in the development of the Command’s Strategic Campaign Plan to include diversity and emphasize the workforce perspective.

Kinkade enters this new chapter of her career with a wealth of knowledge in mine warfare and organic airborne mine countermeasures. Her past roles include test engineer for MH-60S Integration, systems engineer and project manager for Carriage, Stream, Tow, and Recovery System, and most recently the Science and Technology Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead and Test and Evaluation IPT Co-Lead for the Barracuda Mine Neutralizer.

Outside of work, Kinkade devotes her time to the Junior League of Panama City and making memories with her husband and young daughter.

Courtesy photo

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BE PREPARED

June 1 to Nov. 30

Hurricane Season is Here

By NSWC PCD Public Affairs

DID YOU KNOW? One gallon of water a day per person is recommended.

That’s 35 gallons for a family of five for a week!

Hurricane Emergency Weather

PANAMA CITY, Florida — According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [www.nhc.noaa.gov], Hurricane Michael, which made landfall on Oct. 10, 2018, has not only been reclassified as a category Five storm, but is also the first category Five hurricane to strike the United States since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

NOAA reports indicate that Hurricane Michael produced devastating winds and storm surge and was directly responsible for 16 deaths and about $25 billion in damage in the United States.

The 2019 hurricane season began on June 1 and extends through November 30. Advanced preparation and planning for everyone living along the nation’s coastlines is crucial. To date, most reports coming from the Colorado State Tropical Meteorology Project are predicting a slightly less than average level of activity for hurricanes. The group, led by Dr. Phil KLotzbach, stated in their latest forecast, “We anticipate a slightly belowaverage probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline and in the Caribbean.” [https://tropical.colostate.edu]

CHECKLIST

Fill up your car’s GAS TANK and have additional fuel for larger vehicles.

Stock CANNED GOODS, check on batteries, and supplies of special medication.

Fill containers and bathtub with SEVERAL DAYS OF DRINKING WATER supply. One gallon a day per person is recommended.

Know the FLOODING HISTORY and elevation in your area. Review the Bay County Flood and Evacuation Zones at: http://www.co.bay.fl.us/511/Evacuation-Zones Learn safe EVACUATION ROUTES. Be prepared to leave in enough time for any road closures.

When it comes to hurricane preparedness, some facts never change. For example, if Florida’s Panhandle were to receive a hurricane watch or warning, residents can expect winds forecasted in excess of 38 miles per hour (mph). Additionally, storm surge could heavily impact the local area, including the installation and all areas that are in close proximity to the Bay. Although NOAA has predicted that 2019’s hurricane season doesn’t appear as severe as 2018, the Colorado State University and the National Weather Service predicted 13 named storms. Six of those storms are predicted to have the potential of becoming hurricanes, three of which may actually develop into major hurricanes.

Hurricane Michael has proven it only takes one major storm making landfall to cause catastrophic devastation. Remaining cautious, staying prepared and planning for severe storm activity is always recommended for those who live along the coastlines. It is always better to prepare rather than responding in a crisis once a storm is forecasted to impact the local area.

Make plans to SECURE YOUR PROPERTY. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows.

Clear loose and CLOGGED RAIN GUTTERS and downspouts in the event of heavy localized rainfall.

HURRICANE WARNING issued indicates winds in excess of 63 knots or 72 mph expected in the local area within 12 hours.

MOVE VALUABLES in the house to high, dry, and secure areas, which could include the washer or dryer, as well as the oven.

EVACUATE EARLY – during daylight hours if possible and remember the Hathaway Bridge will close when winds exceed 40 mph.

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HURRICANE RESOURCES Emergency Situations Dial 9-1-1

Florida 511

www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/911wireless-services

Construction updates, Lane Closures, Traffic Incidents, Severe Weather Reports and Amber Alerts. Dial 5-1-1 or www.fl511.com

American Red Cross

The Salvation Army

http://www.redcross.org/get-help

1 (813) 962-6611 or http://disaster. salvationarmyusa.org/aboutus/?ourservices

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The Weather Channel

www.disasterassistance.gov/ 1 (800) 621-FEMA (3362)

Bay County Traffic Cams

http://tmc.baycountyfl.gov/Default.aspx

Navy Family Accountability & Assessment System navyfamily.navy.mil Navy Ready

https://weather.com/

Local News Stations: WJHG-TV, News Channel 7 www.wjhg.com facebook.com/NEWS7 WMBB-TV, News Channel 13 www.mypanhandle.com facebook.com/WMBBTV

https://ready.navy.mil/

LOCAL EMERGENCY INFORMATION

National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Center

NSWC PCD: 850-234-4900 http://facebook.com/NSWCPCD/

www.nhc.noaa.gov/

NSA PC: 850-234-4100 https://www.facebook.com/NSAPC/

Ready. Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed. www.ready.gov/

ABOUT

In times of emergency or crisis, (hurricanes for example) NFAAS is an effective and essential tool for mustering and documenting the needs of our personnel.

REGISTER

At least twice a year, military service members and government employees receive an email that asks them to update their NFAAS accounts at

DOWNLOAD THE NFASS APP

https://navyfamily.navy.mil.

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July 2016

AtHOC Notification System is for all Active Military, Dependents, Civilian Federal Employees, and Contractors, to alert you about events such as: bad to severe weather in the area, road and gate closing, and hazardous areas, and more!

AtHoc Registr

1. Left click the Purple Globe icon in of your screen.

LOOK FOR THE PURPLE APP ON YOUR DESKTOP! Also download the app. Visit athoc.com for more information.

HOW TO

REGISTER OR UPDATE YOUR ATHOC

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Left click the

Purple Globe icon in the

Left click Update My Info.

2. Left click Update My Info.

lower righthand side of your NMCI computer screen.

July 2016

3. The webpage: https://waansecdap01.nmci.navy.mil/SelfService/MyInfo.aspx?sub=M YINFO will pop-up. Make sure the My Info tap is selected and update your information. Verify or add your Username, First Name, Last Name and Display Name.

This website will pop up: https://waansecdap01.nmci. navy.mil/SelfService/MyInfo. the major tenant commands and select aspx?sub=MYINFO. save!

Make sure the My Info tap is selected and update your information. Verify or add your Username, First Name, Last Name and Display Name.

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TIP

Texting is the fastest way to receive notifications.

Select this as your preferred method of notification.

July 2016

3. Next scroll down to the major tenant commands and select command and then click save!

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Next scroll down to the major tenant commands and select your command and then click save!

4. Left click on the Devices tab. Fill in the blanks that you

would Fill like to receive the AtHoc notification.

Recommended: vices tab. in the blanks that you Office Phone, Work Email, Cell Phone (for times you are away your desk and indoors) Recommended: and Mobile Phone or Text. You will he AtHocfrom notification.

still receive the desktop pop-up as well, its automated. TEXT IS

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Left click on the Devices tab. Fill in the blanks that you would like to receive the AtHoc notification.

Recommended: Office Phone, Work Email, Cell Phone (for times you are away from your desk and indoors) and Mobile Phone or Text. You will still receive the desktop pop-up as well, its automated. Click Save.

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Workforce Connection

Welcome ABOARD

Calendar of

EVENTS MAY

U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green

CODE A

Chika Cosmas

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CODE E

Deborah Banks E52 Sharon Brakey E53 Nathan Culora E11 Dyana Gray E50 Jeremiah Lafoutain E52 Honor Six E53 Jesse Walton E41

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Marcus Real

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Andrew McCalla Edward Quinones

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NSWC PCD LAWS Team Receives 2019 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award

ORLANDO, Florida – The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) LED Air Warning System (LAWS) team received a 2019 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award from the Federal Laboratory Consortium April 24 in Orlando, Florida. Pictured from left to right: NSWC PCD Deputy Technical Director for Technical Excellence Robert Walker, Bengt Kjellberg (Interspiro), Tien Le, Hayden DeForge, Brian Wentworth, and Dennis Gallagher. Courtesy photo 18 | Coastal Compass | NSWC Panama City Division

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Retiree/Veterans Meal

Location: Seashore General Mess (Galley)

Movie Night at MWR Marina Time: 7:45 p.m.

Location: Main Deck Pub and Grille

Home Purchasing Experience Course Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Location: Housing Department Bldg. 386, Room 110

Panama City Beach Music Festival May 9-11 Location: Arnold High School

Ironman 70.3

Location: Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort

Free Paddle Board Classes

Time: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Location: MWR Marina For more info, call 850-234-4402 (Option 5)

MWR Sip and Paint Party

Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location: Main Deck Pub and Grille For more info, call 850-896-0886

2019 Director's Cup

Competition begins at 12 p.m.

Location: Roller Hockey Rink

Asian Pacific Heritage/ Memorial Day Special Meal

Location: Seashore General Mess (Galley)

Memorial Day Federal Holiday

Wellness Presentation: Self Care Topic: A Powerful Stress Buffer Time: 12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Long Glass (Bldg. 308) For more info, call 850-234-4370

FIAR

Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness

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.

In support of fiscal year 2019 Department of the Navy Audit Priorities mandated by Secretary of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Headquarters issued tasking to the Warfare Center Divisions to review General Equipment (GE-R) Inventory for existence (Navy ERP to Floor) and completeness (Floor to Navy ERP). Existence was reviewed by selecting items from Navy ERP, finding the equipment, and verifying that Navy ERP contained the correct information.

Completeness was reviewed by randomly selecting assets from essing the barcode, and serial numbers. Asset Custodians worked in conjunction with FIAR and 1073.

Thank you to the Custodians that were impacted by this tasking.

These actions assisted our Command in preparing for future site visits by independent public auditors.

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HIGH-GRADE SUPERVISORY

PROMOTIONS Lisa Winsett

Systems Engineering Competency Lead (00E) As the newly-appointed Systems Engineering (SE) Competency Lead (SE CL), Lisa Winsett will now lead the continuing development of the SE competency domain and associated programs. Winsett will have the oversight of the SE principles and practices across Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Panama City Division projects and will represent the Command when collaborating with other Warfare Centers, NSWC Headquarters, Naval Sea Systems Command, as well as all the Engineering Stakeholders and Communities of Interest focused on Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering.

Civilian

LENGTH OF SERVICE

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James Barkuloo Karen Fleischer Walt Hollis Helen Jeroski Vicki Sasser Edwin Stewart Mark Gibbons Robert Maddox Robert McDonald Edna Morales Frances Ann Rose Jo Ellen Wilbur

UPCOMING AWARDS MAY 2019

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Michael Hodges Lonnie James Daniel Kucik Antony Sanfelippe Russell Shepherd

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Chase Branham Mike Elrod Kyler Hast Charles Melvin Dwayne Palmer William Peterson

Adam Alverson Evan Applegate Nina Davis Timothy Nehring Oscar Pineda Alfred Porteus Joel Roberson

• Women of Color Tech All-Stars & Tech Rising Stars Awards • Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC) (Extended) • DoD Disability Achievement and Recognition Awards

• Marine Technology Society Awards

• 2019 NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award • American Indian Science & Engineering Society Professional Awards • National Blacks in Government (BIG) Military Service Award May 2019 | 19

People of

PANAMA CITY with Xenia Lira

Contracting Officer, Code 023 My first name is Caroline, but have always gone by my middle name, Xenia (pronounced Zeena). I’m originally from a very small town called Chimacum in the Seattle area. I’ve worked at NSWC PCD for almost four years and currently serve as the Supervisor of the Contracting Division for Expeditionary and Maritime Services Programs.

In my position, I supervise a staff of 15 extraordinary Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists who award and administer contracts for a variety of supplies and services, from Maritime Armor and Diving Life Support, to the Ship to Shore Connector program. Something most people don’t know about me is that I was a first-chair flutist in high school.

My favorite holiday is Halloween, because it's the only time of year when adults can play dress up and act like kids for a day. I enjoy continuously learning and growing. Not a day goes by that I don't learn something new!

NSWC PCD Welcomed

REAR ADMIRAL ERIC VER HAGE

U.S. Navy photo by Ashley Conner

PANAMA CITY, Florida – Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division welcomed Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers Rear Adm. Eric H. Ver Hage, NSWC Chief of Staff Capt. Andrew Arnold, and NSWC Business Director Kerry Morrow, April 30 - May 1. During the visit, the leaders visited several buildings impacted by Hurricane Michael.

U.S. Navy photo by Ron Newsome U.S. Navy photos by Eddie Green

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Asian American and Pacific Islander

HERITAGE MONTH

By Susan H. Lawson, NSWC PCD Public Affairs Bryan Tien Le, mechanical engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Diving and Life Support Division, is from Santa Ana, California. Le was born in Vietnam and his family migrated into the United States in 1995.

Le obtained a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas and began working at NSWC PCD in June 2017.

Le’s current work includes a Light Emitting Diode’s (LEDs) Air Warning System (LAWS) unit, which is attached to a full face mask allowing divers to physically see how much gas supply that they have left through an array of LEDs. In addition, Le is part of the Divers Augmented Vision Display team, which supports divers operating in low visibility water by transferring visual information such as: sonars, blueprints, maps, 2D-3D images, and videos.

U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green

“It is a privilege to work with a huge variety of engineers and I am extremely thankful for all the inputs I get from them,” said Le. “They offer a vast amount of knowledge and I am grateful to inherit their knowledge.”

Congrats to our NSWC PCD employees for completing their DAWIA requirements this month.

NSWC PCD

DAWIA Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act

Monthly DAWIA Achievements – Individuals who have completed their DAWIA Certification requirements in the last reporting period.

Andrew Watts Andrey Dyshko Anna Anderson Benjamin Hartman Carlos Albino Rivera Chloe Cribbs Curtis Gilbert Dale Hussung Dannielle Hutchinson Derek Lovingood Gerardo Dudamel Hayden Deforge Gordon Griffith

Jason Schrieffer Jennifer Jackson Jeremy Hankins Jonathan Malave Aponte Juan Mont Santiago Kevin Powell Kresimir Odorcic Matthew Bays Rosa Eby Seth Edewaard Timothy Pham

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GREAT AMERICAN DEFENSE COMMUNITY

PANAMA CITY, Florida – Bay County was named a 2019 Great American Defense Community. Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Commanding Officer Capt. Aaron Peters, center, was among the military leadership who attended the presentation of the award during the Chamber Block Party, April 11. U.S. Navy courtesy photo

NSWC Panama City Division Strengthen's

NAVY TEAM

through Recruiting PANAMA CITY, Florida — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division personnel participated in a job fair April 25, at Florida State University Panama City. Recruiting events enable our Command to take one step closer in achieving our strategic goal and objective of being recognized as a model organization by being the employer of choice. We empower and equip our talented people through recruiting, developing, and retaining an engaged workforce committed to the Navy core attributes.

U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green

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SAFETY

By Pat Beacom, NSWC Safety Specialist, Contributing Writer

Lifestyle

2019 Mandatory

TRAINING

distracted

DRIVING 53%

Distracted driving is a public health issue that affects us all. Many distractions exist while driving, but cell phones are a top distraction, of drivers believe if because so many drivers use them for long manufacturers periods of time each day. Almost everyone put has seen a driver distracted by a cell phone, “infotainment” but when you are the one distracted, you dashboards often don’t realize that driver is you. and hands-free technology in vehicles, they New technology in vehicles is causing us to must be safe. become more distracted behind the wheel than ever before.

Make no mistake: Multitasking technology is about convenience, not SAFETY.

Breaking Bad Habits Together

Take a minute to picture all the things that can affect your ability to focus when you’re behind the wheel. Is the sun in your eyes or is it dark? Is fog, rain, or snow making it hard to see? How about traffic and the condition of the pavement? Road construction?

Pedestrians wandering into the street? Children at play? These things are not in your control, and yet you have to pay attention to them in order to keep yourself and others safe.

Now think about the distractions you can control; juggling coffee and a donut; searching for your favorite song on the radio; programming your GPS; talking on your cell phone. None of these activities are worth a crash, and injury or a life.

You may understand the danger electronic devices pose and avoid using them yourself while driving. But what about times when you’ve been in a vehicle with another person who has driven while distracted? Did you say anything?

34,247

MAY 31

DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge

MAY 31

Antiterrorism Training (Level 1)

MAY 31

Records Management

MAY 31

Operations Safety

For mandatory training questions or more information on other training courses offered, contact Workforce Development at: NSWCPCD_Workforce_Development@navy.mil or visit https://navsea.navy.deps.mil/wc/surpnma/ Training/SitePages/PCDU.aspx

Workforce Development

FATAL CRASHES in 2017

2,935

fatal crashes involved

DISTRACTION

As a passenger in a taxi or rideshare service, you may have encountered a situation where the driver spent the entire ride on the phone. It might feel awkward to say something to a stranger, but remember that you are the customer and deserve to be safe.

When you hop in the car, you can simply say, “For your safety and mine, can you please not use your mobile devices while I’m in the car?”

• May 13 - COMPTIA SEC + • May 24 - Microsoft Excel 2016 Level 3 To register for classes that are open, visit:

http://navsea.navy.deps.mil/wc/supernma/Training/SitePages/ PCDU.aspx For more information, visit the Training page on iNAVSEA! PCD-U Onsite Training or PCD-U Peer Course Training

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