MAY 5, 2023 - Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) has introduced a new primary duty billet, 815A or Installation Security Specialist for access, in order to increase base sentries and bolster force protection at Navy CONUS installations. The three-year shore duty billets are open to E1-E5 applicants and draw heavily from sea duty-intensive ratings. “Sailors … [Read more...]
Integrated Battle Problem 23.1 Kicks Off
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2023) Ship deployable seaborne targets move in a swarm formation off the coast of San Clemente Island during the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem (UxS IBP) 23. UxS IBP 23 is a U.S. Pacific Fleet experiment, executed by U.S. 3rd Fleet, operationalizing multi-domain employment of unmanned systems to create fleet warfighting … [Read more...]
Navy’s Unaccompanied Housing Bill of Rights & Responsibilities
MAY 5, 2023 - Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) has implemented a ‘Bill of Rights & Responsibilities’ for Unaccompanied Housing (UH), which outlines resident rights that are guaranteed by Navy Housing as well as resident responsibilities for maintaining the space where they live. “The Navy is committed to providing high quality accommodations to all Sailors, … [Read more...]
Amphibious Ready Group Conducts Balikatan with Philippines
MAY 1, 2023 - The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) completed Exercise Balikatan 2023 (BK23), April 28 with a closing ceremony in Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines. U.S. and Philippine relationships are based on strong historical and cultural linkages and a shared … [Read more...]
Oil Tanker Seized by Iran in Gulf of Oman
APRIL 27, 2023 - On April 27 at approximately 1:15 p.m. local time, Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Advantage Sweet was seized by the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy while transiting international waters in the Gulf of Oman. The oil tanker issued a distress call during the seizure. U.S. 5th Fleet is monitoring the situation. Iran’s actions are contrary to international … [Read more...]