NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2021) The Director of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Training Facility (LTF), Michael Mershon, center, discusses the purpose of the LCS Integrated Tactical Trainer (ITT) to invited media during a scheduled tour of the facility. The ITT provides off-hull training for LCS crews to ensure readiness to operate the ship, and fulfills requirements for combat systems, engineering and navigation mission areas. The LTF is the first surface warfare training facility to provide integrated bridge and combat systems tactical scenario training for Sailors serving aboard an LCS. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vance Hand)