The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) is one of eleven learning centers of

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, headquartered on

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operated learning centers for the education and training of

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personnel on the operation and use of shipboard combat systems, including the Aegis Combat System,

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s and other systems that can be used in the ship's

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(CIC). Through 70,000 hours' worth of curriculum in 700 courses, CSCS provides the fleet with highly trained surface warfare officers and enlisted personnel in the ratings of fire controlmen, electronic technicians, interior communications electricians,

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s (surface),

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s, minemen, operations specialists, and boatswain's mates.

Learning Sites

CSCS operates 14 learning sites across the United States, mostly in large Fleet concentration areas: * CSCS Detachment East, Norfolk * CSCS Detachment Norfolk * CSCS Detachment Wallops * CSCS Unit Dam Neck * CSCS Detachment West, San Diego * CSCS Detachment Yokosuka * CSCS Detachment Pearl Harbor Hawaii * CSCS Detachment San Diego * CSCS Detachment Pacific Northwest * CSCS Unit Great Lakes * AEGIS Training and Readiness Center (ATRC), Dahlgren * ATRC Detachment Mayport * Fleet Antisubmarine Training Center San Diego * Mine Warfare Learning Center San Diego

International Sites

Instructors from CSCS also train allied foreign military personnel using the Aegis Combat System on their ships, including the

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at the Aegis Operation and Maintenance Training Center, the

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's Missile System Training Command, the

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, at the Frigate Training Center, the

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at the Antonio Escaño Specialist School, and with the

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at HMAS ''Watson''. In addition, CSCS personnel are also overseas assisting and training the personnel who will be a part of the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Program at

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References

United States Navy installations