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Surface Training Equipment
Budget Figures
FY2026 award data is a partial year — USASpending awards are reported on a rolling basis and the fiscal year does not close until September 30. why partial FY2026 data? →
- FY24
- $207.2M
- FY26
- $186.1M
● actuals (line) · ○ enacted · ◇ request — gaps are editions the program is absent from, never interpolated.
| Series | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuals | $135.8M | $203.7M | $207.2M | ||
| Enacted | – | $203.7M | $209.5M | $180.0M | |
| Request | – | – | $209.5M | $180.0M | $186.1M |
blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.
Asked vs spent: the PB2024 book requested $209.5M for FY2024; the PB2026 book reports $207.2M actually spent — $2.26M below the request.
Program Lineage
No predecessor/successor lineage was recorded for this program element — no FY-to-FY transfer into or out of this line was stated in the ingested J-books, and none was inferred from the program structure.
Description
Description — Surface Training Equipment
This line provides funding to procure, modify, and upgrade training devices to keep them compatible with equivalent changes made to Fleet operational equipment. Funds ensure alignment between Surface Learning Centers and Fleet Concentration Area training systems and Fleet training requirements as dictated by the Surface Training Investment Plan (STIP). SURFACE TRAINING ADVANCED VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT (STAVE) SEAFRAME SIMULATORS Funds provided for hardware and software associated with tech refresh of the training systems at the Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) Training Facilities (LTF) and Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC) Newport, RI. Systems meet the Train to Qualify (T2Q)/ Type Commander Certification and Training Key Performance Parameter (KPP) requirements of the Capabilities Development Document. Training Systems are required at each of the training facilities in the Continental United States (CONUS) homeports. This enables the expected throughput for ships/crew/sailors supporting crewing strategy and directly supporting the revised training requirements of the Navy's Comprehensive Review. Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) formerly MB040 - BFTT/ATD SHIP SETS/ TSTC Funding supports Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) training formerly MB040 - BFTT/ATD SHIP SETS/TSTC. The program includes Battle Force Tactical Training (BFTT), Advanced Training Domain (ATD), Zumwalt OnBoard Trainer (ZOBT), Fleet Training Wholeness (FTW), Strike Group Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) Training at Sea, BFTT Electronic Warfare Trainer (BEWT), Live Virtual & Constructive (LVC) Training shipboard trainers, Enhanced Collection System (ECS), Data Collection Debrief (DCD), the Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD)/Anti-Submarine (ASW) Trainer (CIAT) and Surface Training Advance Virtual Environment Combat System (STAVE-CS). These systems provide a coordinated stimulation/simulation of shipboard combat systems to facilitate combat systems team training, providing the capability to conduct realistic joint warfare training across the spectrum of armed conflict, and conduct realistic unit level team training in all primary warfare areas. Hardware and software upgrades including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and shipboard ECS are required to integrate onboard tactical trainers, simulators and stimulators into a baseline to enable shipboard multi-warfare and multi-ship combat system team training capability to meet shipboard integrated training requirements. CVN 78 Class Training Equipment Funds provided for CVN78 Class training simulators and equipment for the Carrier Advanced Reconfigurable Training System (C-ARTS) to achieve Ready For Training (RFT) through the use of multiple mission critical CVN 78 Class Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) systems. Simulators or advanced training systems are needed to meet warfighter mission and safety readiness requirements. These funds support procurement and installation of hardware and software at the applicable C-ARTS sites and Centers of Excellence in Norfolk, Great Lakes, and at SWOS Newport. Class training simulators and equipment include the following: Advanced Weapons Elevators (AWEs), Machinery Control and Monitoring System (MCMS), Federated Machinery Local Area Network (FMLAN)/ Machinery Local Area Network (MLAN), Aircraft Landing and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Jet Blast Deflector (JBD) Electromechanical Actuators, Emergency Diesel Generators (EDGs), Modular Refrigeration Units (MRU), Steering Gear Control Systems (SGCS), Zonal Electrical Distribution System (ZEDS), Vacuum Collection Holding Transfer (VCHT), Plasma Arc Waste Destruction System (PAWDS),Weapons Elevator and Stores Elevator Electromechanical Actuators (WESEEAs) and their controllers, Aviation Fuel (JP-5) Management and Transfer System, Solid State Voltage and Frequency Converter (SSVFC), Advance Damage Control System (ADCS), Magazine Sprinkler System, Fiber Optic Cable Plant, Navigation Distribution System (NDS), Void Flooding and Damage Control Systems, Permanent Magnet Electromechanical Actuators (PMEMAs), Advanced Degaussing System (ADS), Voice and Video systems, Integrated Video and Voice Networks, and other systems that are unique to CVN 78 Class Carriers. Class Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) systems procured include multiple training simulators, 3D printed training aids, ship system mock-ups, electronic classrooms, intelligent tutoring systems, and use of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) training content necessary for installation at the C-ARTS training facilities. LCAC Life Cycle Training System Funds are provided for procurement of Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Lifecycle Training Solution and LCAC training system modernization. Systems are needed to allow for a baseline level of knowledge for Fleet Operators and Maintainers and achieve scheduled Ready for Training (RFT). Modern training systems are necessary to meet warfighter mission and readiness requirements. These training systems include procurement of SSC Operator Lifecycle Training and Maintainer Training, including training systems (hardware), technical data, and all associated curricula. The SSC training systems to be procured include the following; Two Full Mission Trainers (FMTs), one for east coast (Expeditionary Warfare Training Group - Atlantic (ETWG-LANT)) and one for west coast (EWTG-PAC), two Advanced Electronic Classrooms (AEC), one each for EWTG-LANT and EWTG-PAC, and three Advanced Qualification Training Devices (AQTD), one at each operational unit. Curriculum includes training for Pilots, Flight Engineer, Deck Engineer, and Craft Maintainers as well as Fleet-delivered Advanced Qualification Training. This procurement completes the delivery of the required Family of Training Systems identified in the SSC Program Capability Development Document (CDD) and other programmatic documentation as the Lifecycle Training Solution for craft crew and maintenance personnel. This effort improves craft reliability and ensures adequate trainers and training infrastructure are available to support training of LCAC 100 Class crews and maintenance personnel. Funds are provided for the upgrade / modernization of the LCAC FMT, which provides essential training for the Operator, Engineer, Navigator and Group Commander of the LCAC, in the complex skills required for safe operation of the LCAC in both normal and casualty modes. [P40A / Virtual Reality Labs, Networks & Modernization]: Funds provided for annual modernization efforts which include regular/scheduled updates/upgrades to the computer network and include procurement of new servers, relays, and switches, along with the procurement of replacement computers, monitors, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment to support increased crew throughput. [P40A / Mission Bay Trainers & Modernization]: Funding supports the tech refresh and upgrades of the Mission Bay Trainers (MBT) to align with ship capabilities and to support training for Knifefish and Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS). [P40A / Integrated Tactical Trainer (ITT) Modernization]: Funding supports necessary tech refresh of hardware, software/firmware on the Integrated Tactical Trainers (ITTs). [P40A / Bridge Part Task Trainers (BPTT) & Modernization]: Funds support Bridge Part Task Trainers (BPTT). BPTTs permit selected aspects of Bridge tasks (including Readiness Control Officer [RCO] tasks) to be practiced independently of Combat Systems Operations as found in more capable Integrated Tactical Trainers (ITTs). This trainer supports Officer training pipeline at SWSC, Newport and LTF in support of Division Officer, Department Head, and PXO/PCO training pipeline for Officer of the Deck Training, as well as rapid refresh and skills enhancement at the LTFs. [P40A / Combat Systems Virtual Operations Trainers (CS VOT)]: Funding supports Combat Systems Virtual Operations Trainer (CS VOT). These devices permit training in selected aspects of Combat Systems Operations to support individual skills development and practice. The CS VOTs located in Newport, Rhode Island support Tactical Action Officer (TAO) training and qualification. [P40A / Courseware]: Funding provided for new courses for systems without current STAVE courseware. The interactive courseware is set in a virtual ship environment and completed by students utilizing Virtual Reality Labs. This courseware supports the majority of classroom training. Funding also supports individual training system procurement, Lethality and Survivability training and communications shortfalls to enable operation of the Littoral Training Facilities. [P40A / STAVE Modernization]: Funding supports individual training system procurement, LCS Lethality and Survivability training, and communications shortfalls to enable sustainment and operation of LCS Training Facilities [P40A / MB040 - Combined IAMD/ASW Trainer (CIAT)]: Funding supports updates to the Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer (CIAT) to establish a foundation for bringing this capability to AEGIS and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Baselines for ship integration to provide virtual, constructive (VC) training in a contested environment. [P40A / MB040 - Surface Advanced Virtual Environment (STAVE)]: Funding supports STAVE infrastructure for the procurement, delivery, installation and sustainment of distributed STAVE-CS hardware suites for maintainer training, procures STAVE-CS shore based virtual operator labs, supporting over 10,000 students. Aggressive Fleet expansion and modernization plans for both Aegis, SSDS and SQQ-89 along with service life extension of the Fleet requires advanced distributed (via NCTE) training solutions to support increased throughput on complex concepts and capability. This requirement will provide increased student throughput, and gain efficiencies by enabling courses to be centrally conducted and distributed to remote classrooms located in fleet concentration areas. [P40A / MB040 - Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) Training]: Funds provided for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) and Surface Combat System Training Environment (SCSTE) priorities to establish tactically and architecturally aligned integrated tactical training updates that will be developed and fielded to surface ships and shore sites. It provides a timely delivery to shore training sites to allow the sailor to train in schoolhouse facilities with tactically relevant baselines. It enables Unit and Strike Group, in-port and at-sea high-end fight combat systems tactical training and debrief for Aegis and SSDS FFG, DDG, CG, Amphibs, Carriers, LCS, and DDG 1000. Funds support the procurement of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), shipboard Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) Embedded Trainers (CET) and shipboard Enhanced Collection Systems (ECS) for data collection and debrief, ORDALT kits and software licenses for shore sites and virtualized training in schoolhouse systems and fields an AEGIS and SSDS integrated ship and shore Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) test and training architecture supporting all phases of training. Funds support shore infrastructure to support the high-fidelity Combat System Simulation/Stimulation (CS3) and SCSTE. [P40A / CVN 78 Class Training Equipment]: Funds provided for hardware and software associated with building the trainers' hardware and software for future installation at the applicable C-ARTS sites and Centers of Excellence. [P40A / SSC Life Cycle Training System Procurement]: Funds support the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Life Cycle Training solution to include Operator and Maintainer training systems. A new SSC Life Cycle Training solution is required because the existing LCAC training systems will not support SSC crew training based on significant configuration differences [P40A / LCAC Trainer System Upgrades and Modernization]: Funds the upgrade / modernization of the LCAC Full Motion Trainer (FMT), which provides essential training for the Operator, Engineer, Navigator and Group Commander of the LCAC, in the complex skills required for safe operation of the LCAC in both normal and casualty modes. [P40A / Surface Training Equipment - RRL infrastructure and simulation development efforts]: Ready, Relevant Learning (RRL) is a transformational Navy training initiative designed to accelerate the learning of every Sailor for faster response to our rapidly changing warfighting requirements and to achieve higher performance by coupling the timing of training delivery with every Sailor's actual deck plate needs. RRL is developing a continuum-of-learning by offering the right training at the right time so that our Sailors are ready to operate their equipment at the extreme technical end of its capability to win the high-end fight. RRL is transforming outdated training content and archaic methodology into a modernized, on demand, Fleet-responsive learning system. Modernized training delivery is producing more efficient and effective training by leveraging new technologies and training support via several initiatives including: MyNavy Career Center, My Navy Portal, Learning Stack, and Authoritative Data Environment. Funding adjustments for LI 5664 reflect significant impacts on project timelines and capability delivery. FY 2026 adjustments include strategic reductions impacting essential training capabilities and readiness initiatives. ASTAC (M18A - ASWASUW Tactical Air Controller): The ASTAC is a journeyman skill (NEC) rather than a rating. Responsibilities encompass performing basic air control, emergency procedures, pre-launch/launch procedures, and various tactics related to Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). This includes passive and active localization, re-detection, tracking, attack/retaliation, and relief on station procedures. The ASTAC also supports Over-the-Horizon Targeting (OTH-T), Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance (SCAR), Fleet Air Defense Identification Zone (FADIZ), and Maritime Air Controller (MAC) duties. Additionally, ASTAC personnel are responsible for Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) mission planning, ASW, Surface Search Coordination (SSC), and supporting mission operations in naval environments. STG (Sonar Technician - Surface): STGs operate sonar systems and underwater fire control systems on surface ships such as frigates, destroyers, and cruisers. They are also responsible for underwater surveillance and aid in safe navigation and search-and-rescue operations. Key tasks include identifying sounds produced by surface ships, submarines, torpedoes, and marine life, as well as operating sonar sensors to detect and classify contacts. They must understand the effects of jamming and evasive tactics on sonar operations and are responsible for the operation of underwater fire control systems for torpedo firing. Additionally, they maintain sonar and communications equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions. FCA (Fire Controlman - Aegis): Fire Controlmen in the Aegis system (FCA) is responsible for operating and maintaining Aegis Weapons Systems (AWS) and associated subsystems, including radar, fire control, and network systems. They provide weapon direction system employment for Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AMD) and Surface Warfare (SUW). Key duties involve testing, inspecting, and repairing radio frequency circuits, digital systems, computer equipment, and peripheral systems. FCAs perform system analyses, troubleshoot digital and analog systems, and support missile defense systems. Aegis technicians ensure optimal operation of critical radar systems like the SPY-1 and MK99 Fire Control Systems, which are essential for the guidance of Standard Missiles. [P40A / VMT - Classroom Infrastructure]: Ready, Relevant Learning (RRL) is a transformational Navy training initiative designed to accelerate the learning of every Sailor for faster response to our rapidly changing warfighting requirements and to achieve higher performance by coupling the timing of training delivery with every Sailor's actual deck plate needs. RRL is developing a continuum-of-learning by offering the right training at the right time so that our Sailors are ready to operate their equipment at the extreme technical end of its capability to win the high-end fight. RRL is transforming outdated training content and archaic methodology into a modernized, on demand, Fleet-responsive learning system. Modernized training delivery is producing more efficient and effective training by leveraging new technologies and training support via several MyNavy HR initiatives including: MyNavy Career Center, My Navy Portal, Learning Stack, and Authoritative Data Environment. Funding adjustments for LI 5664 reflect significant impacts on project timelines and capability delivery. FY26 adjustments include strategic reductions impacting essential training capabilities and readiness initiatives. ASTAC (M18A - ASWASUW Tactical Air Controller): The ASTAC is a journeyman skill (NEC) rather than a rating. Responsibilities encompass performing basic air control, emergency procedures, pre-launch/launch procedures, and various tactics related to Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). This includes passive and active localization, re-detection, tracking, attack/retaliation, and relief on station procedures. The ASTAC also supports Over-the-Horizon Targeting (OTH-T), Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance (SCAR), Fleet Air Defense Identification Zone (FADIZ), and Maritime Air Controller (MAC) duties. Additionally, ASTAC personnel are responsible for Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) mission planning, ASW, Surface Search Coordination (SSC), and supporting mission operations in naval environments. STG (Sonar Technician - Surface): STGs operate sonar systems and underwater fire control systems on surface ships such as frigates, destroyers, and cruisers. They are also responsible for underwater surveillance and aid in safe navigation and search-and-rescue operations. Key tasks include identifying sounds produced by surface ships, submarines, torpedoes, and marine life, as well as operating sonar sensors to detect and classify contacts. They must understand the effects of jamming and evasive tactics on sonar operations and are responsible for the operation of underwater fire control systems for torpedo firing. Additionally, they maintain sonar and communications equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions. FCA (Fire Controlman - Aegis): Fire Controlmen in the Aegis system (FCA) are responsible for operating and maintaining Aegis Weapons Systems (AWS) and associated subsystems, including radar, fire control, and network systems. They provide weapon direction system employment for Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AMD) and Surface Warfare (SUW). Key duties involve testing, inspecting, and repairing radio frequency circuits, digital systems, computer equipment, and peripheral systems. FCAs perform system analyses, troubleshoot digital and analog systems, and support missile defense systems. Aegis technicians ensure optimal operation of critical radar systems like the SPY-1 and MK99 Fire Control Systems, which are essential for the guidance of Standard Missiles. Justification: Project prioritization reflects strategic emphasis on critical readiness requirements, with lower-priority projects deferred or scaled back accordingly. Funding adjustments for LI 5664 include strategic reductions impacting critical training capabilities. FY26 newly accepted reductions include $0.5M in facility modifications, $1.045M due to the loss of one classroom, and $1.9M resulting from the deletion of one PTT lab set. These cuts collectively reduce student throughput capacity by approximately 25-30% for NEC V69A training. Additionally, a vertical reduction of $0.63M affects CV-TSC, impacting planned capabilities. -Facility Modifications: Reduced facilities from four classrooms to two, resulting in decreased student capacity by ~25%. -PTT Lab Procurement: Reduction from two sets to one, cutting $1.9M, and significantly affecting practical training capabilities. -ASTAC Simulator: Reduction to $0.75M delays simulator development, and delivery, requiring future offset funding. The FY 2026 request totals $4.764 million to support critical Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) infrastructure and simulation development efforts. Specifically, these funds will enable: Facilities modifications to prepare and adapt physical spaces for new training systems and learner-centered environments; Virtual Training Management (VTM) classroom infrastructure to deliver digitally integrated and instructor-facilitated learning; Practical Training Technology (PTT) labs, which provide hands-on, fleet-relevant skills training aligned with updated occupational standards; ASTAC Development - SIM, supporting immersive, scenario-based simulation to enhance tactical decision-making and retention. These investments are foundational to the continued modernization and scalability of RRL training across the Navy. They ensure the infrastructure and technologies are in place to meet evolving Fleet requirements, reduce time-to-train, and increase training effectiveness across enlisted pipelines. The requested funding aligns with strategic priorities to deliver high-impact training at the point of need, sustain readiness, and support long-term Navy training transformation. [P5 / TS004 Surface Training Device Mods]: This line provides funds to procure, modify and upgrade trainers to include Aegis Weapon Systems, Aegis Ashore, DDG 1000, Surface based Navigation, Seamanship and Ship-Handling Trainers (NSST), Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Tactical Employment Trainer (ATET), North Atlantic Treaty Organization SEASPARROW Surface Missile Systems (NSSMS), and other Surface Warfare related individual and team Training Programs to include Navigation, Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E), combat systems (CS), and Amphibious and Mine Warfare (AMW) Technical Training Equipment (TTE), Training Devices, Training Unique Equipment, Training systems, and the Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment (STAVE). Funds provide for alignment with DON Chief Information Officer (CIO) Cyber requirements. STAVE methodology provides students with an immersive and interactive learning environment as well as hands-on training equipment as part of a blended solution, which accelerates learning, improves student performance, and supports both Department of the Navy (DON) High Velocity Learning and Ready Relevant Learning intent. Funds ensure alignment between Surface Learning Centers and Fleet Concentration Area training systems and fleet training requirements as dictated by the Surface Training Investment Plan (STIP). Additionally, funds support the creation of training system's critical design review (CDR) packages as well as the establishment and improvement of ship on-board training curriculum for the purpose of maintaining perishable operator and maintenance skills. [P5 / Navigation Trainers]: Funds are provided for modifications/upgrades to surface-based Navigation Trainers in support of the Surface Warfare Mariner Skills Training Program (MSTP). Funding addresses navigation shortfalls identified during CNO-directed Comprehensive Review following the USS John S. McCain and USS Fitzgerald collisions and provides for procurement of new trainers and modifications/upgrades to surface based Navigation Trainers to support the modernization of all Surface Navigation, Seamanship, and Ship-handling Trainers (NSST) in all CONUS and OCONUS Fleet Concentration Areas as well as various schoolhouse locations, in support of the Surface Warfare Mariner Skills Training Program (MSTP). Modernization is critical to maintaining trainer service life and will ensure all students have the necessary training devices, instructors and resources to execute the MSTP. [P5 / AEGIS Ashore Trainer/C4I/Tech Refresh]: Funds modernization, delivery, installation and life-cycle upgrades for a high fidelity Aegis Ashore Team Trainer in support of the land-based Aegis Ashore Training Continuum. Funds also provide for the integration of a C4I component, Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Upgrades, and tech refresh. Also funds the training facility to train Navy Sailors who will man European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) land-based BMD facilities in Poland and Romania. The Aegis Ashore Team Trainer (AATT) at Dam Neck, VA will serve as the single site for individual watch team tactical training, certification events and sustainment training for Aegis Ashore rotational crews assigned to AA BMD Host Nation Sites. Funding also supports the In-Plant Support System (IPSS) for the AATT. The AATT in Dam Neck is the only means of training and certifying crews prior to arriving at their host nation site. As an alternative to funding a second AATT, this IPSS will allow for cybersecurity requirements and some maintenance to be conducted separate from the AATT. [P5 / Combined IAMD/ASW Trainer (CIAT)]: Funds are provided to procure and install tactical and other software licensing (all baselines), Information Assurance and routine software and hardware modifications of Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD)/Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer (CIAT) and Reconfigurable Combat Information Center (CIC) training (RCT) systems and ensures alignment with DON Chief Information Officer (CIO) Cyber requirements and tactical ship modernization. [P5 / Navy Training System Plan (NTSP TTE/TD Mods)]: Funds provided for procurement, installation, and upgrades for surface and expeditionary training systems in multiple Fleet Concentration Areas (FCA) in accordance with the results of DON directed and Fleet sponsored studies, NTSP updates, and Technical Training Audits. One of the key items identified in the Fleet Review Panel of Surface Force Readiness, LPD 17 Class Wholeness Task Force, Navigation Wholeness Study, Surface Engineering Training Wholeness Review, DDG 1000 wholeness review, and LHD 8/ LHA 6 MPT analyses done by the Surface Warfare Enterprise was the outdated, or lack of, training equipment in the schoolhouses. Based on this analysis, funding supports requirements identified in approximately 80 Navy Training System Plan updates and 162 Technical Training Course Audits. This investment will be for the procurement and installation of Training Equipment at Learning Centers to keep training courses in alignment with current configuration of equipment in the fleet. Investment ensures Surface Warfare Training Continuums are capable of meeting training requirements directly supporting readiness for systems/courses, including the following: 1. Advanced Welding 2. Diesel Engine C Schools 3. 4160 High Voltage Electrical Safety Training 4. Engineering Officer Schools 5. Ultrasonic Inspector Training 6. Senior Enlisted Engineering 7. Engineering Maintenance Principles and Practices 8. PA6B Diesel Engine Training 9. Cryogenic Systems Training 10. Hydraulic Systems and Components 11. Advanced Shipboard Firefighting Training 12. Machinery Repairman C Schools [P5 / Technical Training Equipment Modifications]: Funds provided for schoolhouse modifications, upgrades, and technology refreshes of end items in support of fleet training requirements including Hull Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E), and combat systems technical training equipment (TTE) for the training activities. Provides equipment to augment existing TTE due to increased student throughput, replaces equipment beyond economical repair and procures new equipment. [P5 / STAVE SEAFRAME SIMULATORS (DDG, LPD, LHA, LHD, FFG)]: Funding supports DDG, LPD, LHA, LHD and FFG initial systems required for procurement of Navy schoolhouse and waterfront simulators, training devices and curriculum. The STAVE program develops respective unique and non-unique surface and amphibious platform training solutions ensuring applicability to more than one platform with an emphasis on procuring once to provide maximum cost avoidance. The systems supported include, but are not limited to the following: Aegis Baseline 10, AN/SPY-6, 400HZ, eRM, Main Reduction Gear (MRG), LM2500+ Gas Turbines Engines, Electric Propulsion Motor (EPM), Surface Steering Gear, AC&R, HES-C and MRU/MRS, Voyage Data Recorder (VDR), WSN-12, Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NGSSR), Situational Awareness Boundary Enforcement (SABER), Aegis Virtual Operator Trainer (with baseline 10F), Aegis Virtual Maintenance Trainer (with Baseline 10F), Aircraft Ship Integrated Secure and Traverse (ASIST), Reconfigurable CIC Trainer for FFG, ASW Tactical Employment Trainer (for CAPTAS), Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG), and RIB Doors & RCS Screen. Training equipment is needed to meet the Key Performance Parameter (KPP) requirements of the Capabilities Development Document. Funding supports crew pipeline and Fleet Concentration Area training requirements by procurement of hardware and software associated with existing surface trainers. This procurement enables ship Commanding Officers to witness watch stander crew performance under realistic at sea scenarios in a synthetic, shore-based environment. Crews must be able to complete mission area certifications and advanced and integrated training prior to arriving in theater. Such training requires a robust CONUS-based training infrastructure, including watch team level bridge, combat, and engineering simulators as outlined in the Capabilities Development Document (CDD). [P5 / SURFACE MINOR MODS]: Funds provided for modernization for training systems for surface and expeditionary training systems in accordance with the results of DON directed and Fleet sponsored studies. Specific studies of surface training systems include: Fleet Review Panel of Surface Force Readiness, Aegis Weapon System/SPY Radar Readiness Task Force, LPD 17 Class Wholeness Task Force, Navigation Wholeness Study, Surface Engineering Training Wholeness Review, Fleet Integrated Air and Missile Defense and Anti-Submarine Warfare Improvement Programs, Aegis Ashore, Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFCCA) and C5I training requirements documents, DDG 1000 wholeness review, LHD 8/ LHA 6 Front End Analysis (FEA), Commander Naval Surface Forces (CNSF) manpower initiatives impact on readiness, and the Navy Inspector General (IG) report on Computer Based Training (CBT). Surface Training Readiness Management Systems (STRMS) - procurement of hardware/software and implementation of the tracking system and incremental scaling/modification of each mission area competency, proficiency and associated Training and Readiness (T&R) metric for comparison to Fleet requirements across all Cruiser/Destroyer (CRUDES) baselines. The extensive inventory of training systems to support 16 classes of ships requires continual modernization and modification to ensure alignment with fleet systems while addressing technology obsolescence issues. Funding is budgeted to modernize systems including the following: 1. Damage Control Wet Trainers Upgrades/Refresh - Funds provided for modernization for training systems for surface training systems in accordance with the results of the Bonhomme Richard (BHR) fire report and the revised Surface Ship and Submarine Survivability Training Requirements (OPNAVINST 3541.1H), funding for Damage Control training and readiness is vital to ensure the renovation and modernization of the existing damage control training facilities, close training gaps, enhance trainer capabilities and increase facility lifespan for DCWT located in Newport, Norfolk, Mayport, San Diego, Pearl Harbor and Yokosuka which impacts over 206,370 Sailors across the fleet. 2. DDG 51 Machinery Control System Maintenance Trainer 3. Electrical Maintenance Training 4. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AC&R) Maintenance Training 5. Deck System Equipment Training 6. Marine Sanitation Devices 7. Advanced Electronic Attack (EA) 8. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Tactical Trainers to include ASW Tactical Employment Trainer (ATET). 9. Elevator Systems 10. Steam Maintenance Training 11. DDG 1000 Training Systems 12. Expeditionary Mobile Base (ESB) Training Systems 13. Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1600/1700 Training Systems 14. Integrated Training Facility (ITF) (Fallon, NV) 15. Surface Training Readiness Management Systems (STRMS) 16. 7m Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) Training Systems 17. DDG 51 FLT III New Systems Training 18. Training systems for Gunner's Mate (GM), Fire Controlman (FC), Fire Controlman Aegis (FCA), Boatswain's Mate (BM), Interior Communications Technician (IC), Sonar Technician - Surface (STG), and Operations Specialist (OS) accession training 19. Air Intercept Control (AIC) Simulators [P5 / FFT/SLEP/MODULAR TRAINER]: Funds are provided for the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) Firefighter Trainer (FFT). Trainers, located in Newport, Norfolk, Mayport, San Diego, Pearl Harbor, and Great Lakes, are vital to ensuring the fleet's ability to utilize and employ shipboard systems. As a result of the post Bonhomme Richard fire report and the revised Surface Ship and Submarine Survivability Training Requirements (OPNAVINST 3541.1H), funding is vital to ensure the renovation and modernization of the existing firefighting training facilities, close training gaps, enhance trainer capabilities and increase facility lifespan for FFT which impacts students across the fleet. [P5 / FCA TRAINERS]: Funds are provided for upgrades to shore based trainers (Combat System, HM&E) in Fleet Concentration Areas, to include Multi-Mission Team Trainer upgrades. [P3A / MB040 - BFTT/ATD Ship Sets]: The Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC)/Advanced Training Domain (ATD)/ Battle Force Tactical Training (BFTT) family of systems provides realistic joint warfare training across the spectrum of armed conflict; realistic unit level team training in all warfare areas; a means to link ships together which are in different homeports for coordinated training; external stimulation of shipboard training systems; and simulation of non-shipboard forces. BFTT AN/USQ-T46 and ATD AN/USQ-T52/T52A are core components of the TSTC. Battle Force Tactical Training (BFTT) T46/T52 Ship set configurations vary depending on AEGIS or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) installation. T46/T52's for SSDS include additional materials and units to be integrated for stimulation of the ships sensors. [P3A - 2 / MB040 BFTT/ATD/TSTC Upgrade Kits]: Battle Force Tactical Training (BFTT) / Advanced Training Domain (ATD) / Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) Upgrade Kits upgrades implement Fleet prioritized warfighting training improvements and maintain alignment with SSDS and Aegis baseline updates to meet tactical training requirements and evolving combat system capabilities. Additional upgrade kits being procured include Virtual Tactical Bridge Embarked Synthetic Radio (VTBeSR) and SPS-48G radar field change kits in support of initial LVC enhancements. Training system improvements are a critical factor in achieving warfighter competencies and mission readiness. Unit costs are variable.
Justification
Justification — Surface Training Equipment
The FY 2026 request was reduced by $5.591M million for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative." The FY 2026 request was reduced by $6.740 million for civilian personnel to optimize the workforce in compliance with Executive Order 14210, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative." SURFACE TRAINING ADVANCED VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT (STAVE) SEAFRAME SIMULATORS FY26 decrease of $4.26M associated with the completion of the FY25 effort to add additional Bridge Part Task Trainers to overseas ports in support of the Navy's overall strategic plan, as well as the realignment of funding intended for LCS In-Service Modernization and Combat Systems from individual training procurement account to LCS procurement accounts for LCS Lethality and Survivability systems, Twin Boom Extendable Crane (TBEC) reliability improvements, and LCS Combat Systems modernizations. CVN 78 Class Training Equipment FY26 decrease ($1.594M) supports the planned reduction in Tactical Training Equipment (TTE) requirements of new CVN 78 Class Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) systems. LCAC Life Cycle Training System FY26 decrease ($9.067M) for SSC Life Cycle Training procurement is due to the program accelerating procurement of the east coast full motion trainer into FY25, while providing sufficient funding to conduct LCAC legacy trainer modernization in FY26. FY26 increase of $21.955M for P5 Surface Training Device Modifications in accordance with the Surface Training Investment Plan (STIP) requirements for the fiscal year. Increase due to significant planned investments to include CE 2.1.1 SURFACE MINOR MODS for STAVE Combat Systems Engineering training devices and tech refresh for FY26. This program provides funding to procure, modify, and upgrade training devices to keep them compatible with equivalent changes made to Fleet operational equipment. Funds ensure alignment between Surface Learning Centers and Fleet Concentration Area training systems and Fleet training requirements as dictated by the Surface Training Investment Plan (STIP). Total Ship Training Capability (TSTC) FY26 increase ($4.674M) is due to an increase in hardware procurements to support embedded training capabilities of the Surface Combat System Training Environment (SCSTE) and Integrated Combat System (ICS). Funds additional hardware procurements and associated installations to implement an onboard training instance of the Legacy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Integrated Combat Management System (ICMS) with simulations representing actual sensors and weapons to run Joint Advanced Warfare Scenarios (JAWS) training scenarios. Funds additional hardware procurements and associated installations to implement embedded training and associated combat system elements for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) Training Inport and Underway for Lethality and Survivability (L&S) Upgrade Littoral Combat System (LCS) Ships. Increase in support of procurements for At-Sea LVC capability for DDG 1000 as well as Integration of Naval Strike Missile onto FFG 62 LVC embedded training capability. Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) Project prioritization reflects strategic emphasis on critical readiness requirements, with lower-priority projects deferred or scaled back accordingly. Funding adjustments for LI 5664 include strategic reductions impacting critical training capabilities. FY26 newly accepted reductions include $0.5M in facility modifications, $1.045M due to the loss of one classroom, and $1.9M resulting from the deletion of one PTT lab set. These cuts collectively reduce student throughput capacity by approximately 25-30% for NEC V69A training. Additionally, a vertical reduction of $0.63M affects CV-TSC, impacting planned capabilities. -PTT Lab Procurement: Reduction from two sets to one, cutting $1.9M, and significantly affecting practical training capabilities. -ASTAC Simulator: Reduction to $1.83M delays simulator development, and delivery. The FY 2026 request totals $4.764 million to support critical Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) infrastructure and simulation development efforts. Specifically, these funds will enable: Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT) classroom infrastructure to deliver digitally integrated and instructor-facilitated learning; Part Task Trainer (PTT) labs, which provide hands-on, fleet-relevant skills training aligned with updated occupational standards. ASTAC Development - SIM, supporting immersive, scenario-based simulation to enhance tactical decision-making and retention. These investments are foundational to the continued modernization and scalability of RRL training across the Navy. They ensure the infrastructure and technologies are in place to meet evolving Fleet requirements, reduce time-to-train, and increase training effectiveness across enlisted pipelines. The requested funding aligns with strategic priorities to deliver high-impact training at the point of need, sustain readiness, and support long-term Navy training transformation.
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
Exhibit P-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Procurement, Navy | N | FY24 Actuals | $207.2M |
| Other Procurement, Navy | N | FY25 Enacted | $180.0M |
| Other Procurement, Navy | N | FY26 Disc. Request | $186.1M |
| Other Procurement, Navy | N | FY26 Total | $186.1M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Element | $936.3M | $207.2M | $180.0M | $186.1M | $186.1M |
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