160526-N-MV682-019 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 26, 2016) Rear Adm. Hugh Wetherald, deputy director for Resources and Acquisition, J-8, Joint Staff, speaks to graduates of the Amphibious Warfare Tactics Instructor course. The Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) is increasing the tactical proficiency of the surface warfare community by selecting elite surface warfare officers to become specialized warfighters called Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jamie V. Cosby/Released)