U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Skills Training, Gulfport

HM1 Jackson received a Navy Commendation Medal for his hard work and dedication to CENSECFOR LS Gulfport. HM1 Jackson is transferring to 3D Marine Logistics Group where he will continue to provide a vast array of knowledge and support to Sailors and Marines ready to deploy. Fair Winds and Following Seas!

Congratulations to GM2 Svetlik and HM1 Manning for receiving CENSECFOR’s Sailor and Junior Sailor of the Quarter for 2nd Quarter FY23. Their hard work is a testimate to the mission of Learning Site Gulfport in training 3000 Sailors annually on basic combat skills, producing the Navy’s finest warfighters.

Congrats to GM2 Svetlik on staying Navy. GM2 re-enlisted for 6 more years! Bravo Zulu!

Congratulations to AOC Bain on retirement. We thank you for your 24 years of dedicated service. Fair Winds and Following Seas.

Congratulations to AO1 Harris on CENSECFOR’s Sailor of the Year two years in a row. Best of luck on your transition to SELRES. Fair Winds and Following Seas.

New check in process for ECS.

With the addition of our new barracks, all E4 and below Sailors will be required to stay in the barracks while attending ECS.

We had the opportunity to frock a few Sailors during their stay here at ECS. Special thanks to NCTC Gulfport for preparing all required paperwork to get these Sailors frocked asap. Congratulations to CTN1 Demshick, IT2 Ward, BM2 Mays, and IS2 Minnott.
Center for Security Forces

Frocking Ceremony for HM1 Jackson and CE2 Hamilton. Congratulations on advancement to the next pay grade. Well deserved!
Center for Security Forces

Congrats to AO2 Gipson on his selection as CENSECFOR Instructor of the Quarter, and GM2 Svetlik as CENSECFOR Sailor of the Quarter.

At ECS we strive to set the bar as military staff and instructors for others to emulate.

Job well done Shipmates!!

NCBC Gulfport gate closures for maintenance will be happening this week. Please plan accordingly!!!

During phase 4 of ECS, students get the opportunity to work with the FATS system using air powered rifles and a simulated scenario. This allows the Sailors to track their shot placement and make decisions based on the scenario. This is identified as Judgement Based Engagement Training and allows the Sailor to make a conscious decision of when to shoot and when not to shoot based off of the situation and task at hand.

At the end of the phase 4 week, Sailors participate in Simunitions. They will be placed in teams and given both primary and secondary weapons with paint rounds. During this event they will have different scenarios like working at an entry control point on a forward operating base. They will assess ongoing operations and identify any threats and react if one should present itself.

Safety is paramount at ECS and although during Simunitions Sailors use non lethal rounds, all weapons will be treated as if they are loaded with live rounds and will be cleared between evolutions. All firearm safety rules apply at any time a weapon is handled.

While at ECS during "Tactical Combat Casualty Care", students learn about different techniques for moving casualties while under hostile enemy fire or while transporting patients to another location for evacuation.

On 23-24 February 2022 , CMDCM Christopher Rebana (II Marine Expeditionary Force), CMDCM Scottie Cox (2d Marine Division), RPCS Russ Dykman, and HMCS Jeff Ramirez made a visit to ECS.

The intent of this visit was to see if ECS could provide expeditionary training to their Navy support rates before check in to their Marine Battalions.

CMDCM Rebana and his team toured all of ECS’s training sites and were very pleased with the amount of knowledge that our Sailors learned during their 4 weeks of instruction. CMDCM exclaimed that he was enthusiastic about our future partnerships.

Pictured with his graduation certificate is LS2(FMF/AW) RonRussell Quijano (2D Marine Logistics Group), who has spent the last 2 years with Medical Logistics Battalion. LS2 Stated that he loved this course, especially phase 3 Rifle Range. LS2 came through the course as a Sailor already under II MEF to provide feedback to command personnel. LS2 stated that it was an excellent course for Sailors of all rates and highly suggests coming through the training.

HM2(FMF) Matthew Jackson receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for being awarded Center for Security Forces Junior Instructor of the Year FY21. Bravo Zulu Shipmate!

Frequently asked questions for U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Skills Training, Gulfport.

Q: What can I expect to learn while attending ECS?

A: CENSECFOR LS Gulfport (ECS) teaches basic expeditionary combat skills required by Navy Expeditionary Combat Command during a 4 week, 4 phase training schedule. These skills include Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Land Navigation, CBRNE, Primary (M4) and Secondary (M9) combat weapons training and Navy Marksmanship Qualifications, Convoy Operations, Simulated Fi****ms Training Simulators (FATS), Counter IEDS, Judgement Based Engagement Training, Simunitions, Combat Mindset, Individual Combat Equipment and Operational Risk Management.

Q: What do I need to bring with me to the schoolhouse?

A: All personnel attending are required to have their:

Orders,

a "High Risk Student Medical Screening Form (NETC1500-5)" signed by competent medical authority within 45 days of attendance.

Service member must be physically fit and have passed their most recent PFA in accordance with OPNAVINST 6110.1K.

NWU Type 3s, Navy issued black or brown boots, socks and skivy shirts, 8 Point soft cover, black rank tab, black or brown issued belt according to rank, boot blousing straps,
all required medications with enough to last the entire course, prescription glasses and copy of shave chit if required.

Optional Gear: Black parka liner, black Navy issued watch cap, NWU type III gortex top and bottom or black all weather parka, black back pack, black gloves, extra boots, and Navy issued cold weather undergarments.

Q: What if I show up without some of the requirements?

A: ECS is a High Risk training course with a strict schedule and any student that shows up without required items may be disenrolled or dropped from the course until all items can be acquired.

Q: Where do I go for my first day of class?

A: On your class convene date you will muster at 0630 in the open field at buidling 122 (ECS, 5002 Marvin Shields Blvd) with all required gear and paperwork.

Note: Class will convene every Monday at 0630 according to your orders unless their has been a holiday of some sort requiring a different class convening date. Please check your orders for clarification.

Q: If I am flying in or arriving by bus, how do I get to the base for check in?

A: If you are arriving to the area in anything other than your POV or authorized rental, you will need to call a taxi service with base access. Most ubers/lyfts DO NOT have base access. Make sure that you have a receipt of payment for the taxi service to file a travel claim for reimbursement.

Q: Where will I be staying while I attend ECS?

A: All E5 and below Sailors will stay in the barracks at Bldg 478.

E6 and above are authorized a Hotel stay at the Navy Lodge or Gateway Inn and Suites. If there is no availiability then a CNA will be issued for the member to stay at a hotel or motel off base.

All Enlisted Active Duty members staying on base in the barracks or other on-base lodging will sacrifice their BAS due to messing being available.

Q: Do we PT while attending ECS?

A: While attending ECS there will be some training where physical exertion will be required, however there is not a time slotted during the training schedule for group PT. PT will be conducted outside of the training schedule by yourself. There is a gym on base within walking distance from the barracks and schoolhouse. Navy issued PT gear or appropriate civilian PT gear is authorized.

For any other questions not answered here, please reach out to the ECS Site Duty Officer for clarification at 228-547-5040.

Congratulations ET3 James on Honor Grad. Double Expert fire arm qualification and highest cumulative test score. Job Well Done!

-Updated as of 8 April:

- Sailors who have been fully vaccinated will no longer be required to ROM as long as 14 days has elapsed since full vaccination. Please bring your proof of vaccination card with you for check in.

- Sailors who have not been vaccinated will ROM for 10 days instead of 14.

Congratulations to EOCR James M. Benedict II on receiving the Honor Graduate Award for class 21190. JOB WELL DONE!!

It’s a good day to train here at Learning Site Gulfport!

⚓️⚓️⚓️Congratulations to GMC Rodziewiczi on his Chief Petty Officer pinning! Those anchors look great on you. JOB WELL DONE!!⚓️⚓️⚓️