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Surface Training Systems Program Office (PMS 339)

Mission Statement

PMS 339 is the OPNAV single point of contact for strategic program planning, policy, acquisition, life-cycle management, research and development, and technical insertion into all existing and future Navy surface training systems.

Program Summary

The Surface Training Systems Program Office (PMS 339) leads all strategic program planning, policy, research and development, acquisition, technical insertion, and life-cycle management of surface training platforms to educate and ensure the competency of U.S. Navy Sailors through delivery of aligned, consistent and proven training solutions.

PMS 339 consists of four major divisions:

  • Technical/Combat Systems Division: Responsible for Combat Systems Trainers, Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) support and the Surface Training Readiness Management System (STRMS)
  • Navigation/Engineering Division: Responsible for Navigation and Engineering Trainers, facilities planning and modifications in support of trainer introduction and sustainment of PMS 339 training systems
  • Pre-Commissioning and Modernization Manpower Personnel and Training (MPT) Division:  Responsible for MPT efforts, Fleet Introduction, management and operation of the Zumwalt Training Facility (ZTF) and Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) trainers
  • Business/Financial Management Division:  Responsible for the management and coordination of all PMS 339 business and acquisition processes, requirements/POM planning, budget and financial process execution

PMS 339 interacts with OPNAV resource sponsors, NAVSEASYSCOM, Fleet and Training stakeholders.

Additionally, PMS 339:

  • Ensures technical integration across Manpower and Ship System domains
  • Establishes NAVSEA Front-End Analysis (FEA) and Training Planning Process (TPP) standards to meet OPNAV requirements
  • Manages the development, acquisition, operation and maintenance, sustainment, modernization and overhaul of schoolhouse and waterfront shore-based training systems as directed by the OPNAV Surface Training Master Plan, the Surface Training Investment Plan (STIP), the Surface Training Lethality Gap (STLG), and NTSP requirements
  • Manages Fleet Introduction for modernization and new construction: DDG 51, DDG 1000, LCS, LPD 17, LHA 6, LSD 41, SSC, LCU, ESB, AS(X), FFG 62 and LSM
  • Provides crew support placement for in-service modernization and new construction
  • Supports Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs) / Program Managers (PMs) for development of fleet Manpower, Personnel, and Training (MPT) products and services
  • Manages Technical Training Audit (TTAP) and Holistic Training Programs
  • Manages all aspects of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Manpower, Personnel and Training for the Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment (STAVE-LCS). From the various complex training systems (Integrated Tactical Trainer, Bridge Part Task Trainer, Mission Bay Trainer and STAVE Courseware) at the Littoral Combat Ship Training Facilities (LTFs) PAC/LANT and SWOS Newport to the various Manpower documents like the Navy Training System Plan, Ship Manning Document, Preliminary Ship Manning Document
  • Build/Update/Install/Manage Mariner Skills Training Program (MSTP), Navigation Seamanship Ship handling Trainers (NSST), Firefighting (FFT) and Damage Control Wet Trainer (DCWT), HM&E Systems Trainers, Product Support and Facilities CONUS and OCONUS
  • Acquire and manage the development of shore-based trainers, ensuring effective and relevant training for all surface ship crews.

 

Updated August 2024