Through Security Assistance, NAVOCEANO can assist with Capacity Building in the region. 1.International Hydrographic Management & Engineering Program, Internationally Certified by the IHO as Category B (6- month program) MASL # or ID # S-8G International Hydrographic Science & Application Program; Uni. Southern Miss.; Internationally Certified by the IHO as Category A (1-2 yr program) MASL # NAVOCEANO Mobile Training Team (NMTT): 45 – 60 days formal and on-the-job training in area of interest. MASL # or ID # MTT-PNO NAVOCEANO Training Programs
Steps to request NAVOCEANO Training: 1.Host Country X sends official correspondence to Security Assistance Officer (SAO) in the Embassy of their respective country requesting the training [could be within the US MILITARY GROUP, the Defense Attaché Office, or the Office of Defense Cooperation, depending on the country]. 2.SAO receives official request from Host Country X 3.Depending on funding availability, SAO forwards request to Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA) POC between SAO and US Navy trainingPOC between SAO and US Navy training Country Manager of Country X (Maritime training oversight)Country Manager of Country X (Maritime training oversight) 4.NETSAFA contacts Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) International Military Student Officer (IMSO), Mrs. Karen Allain for price and availability 5.NAVOCEANO/Fleet Survey Team execute training for Country X
ERIC L. VILLALOBOS Caribbean & Latin America Regional Coordinator Fleet Interaction & International Programs Division TEL: FAX: DSN: NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE 1002 BALCH BLVD., CODE N83 STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS