Distance Support Initiatives: What They Are and How They Work Together
Sailor to Engineer - Through the Navy's Distance Support Web Portal, shipboard Sailors can have instant access to engineering and logistics experts at NSWC PHD and other NSWC commands.
CAESAR - A system of fiber-optic sensors and remote monitoring will allow technicians ashore to monitor conditions in individual VLS launch cells.
ORTSTARS - This remote-access capability provides ships with remote technical assistance for the Aegis Weapon System through a classified network.
48E Remote BIT - Shore-based technical experts will be able to remotely assist a ship’s crew with radar and system troubleshooting.
Distance Support In-Depth