NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2021) The Director of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Training Facility (LTF), Michael Mershon, left, explains the purpose of the LCS mission bay trainer (MBT) to invited media during a scheduled tour of the facility. The features of the MBT directly support the preparation, launch, handling, recovery, and securing of mission package vehicles and assets during both day and night-time operations. 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)