La. native trains joint IW students

PENSACOLA, Fla. - A Lake Charles, La., native Al Sharlow, who has served his country for 42 years on active duty and as a federal civilian, is a force multiplier for the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) at Pensacola’s Corry Station. He currently serves as a program management analyst for CIWT developing Learning and Development Roadmaps for enlisted information warfare (IW) sailors, which outlines education and training milestones for each enlisted rating and at each pay-grade. He also serves as a trusted agent for government contractors and supports the development of rate training manuals and non-resident training courses. CIWT is responsible for training enlisted cryptologic technicians, information systems technicians, intelligence specialists, electronics technicians, cryptologic warfare, information professional, intelligence, and foreign officers to prepare them to wage battle, and assure the nation’s success in this burgeoning warfare arena. As a member of one of the Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Sharlow and the staff know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes, serving as a key part of the IW community in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries and developing unmatched knowledge of the battlespace during wartime. (Source: CIWT 08/21/18)