Surface Training & Readiness Management System (STRMS)
Smarter solutions for increased efficiency and readiness of surface forces
The Surface Training & Readiness Management System (STRMS) supports unit readiness, individual watchstander qualification/experience/proficiency, tactical warfare competency tracking in support of the Surface Warfighting Combat Training Continuum, career progression and milestone accomplishment.
About STRMS
STRMS provides a single integrated system that supports the aggregation of multiple databases and facilitates the capability to manage Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS), Training, Watch Team Replacement Plans, Watchbills Schedules/Fatigue Risk Management, Performance Assessment, and Watchstation Proficiency. Features of STRMS include:
- Retrieval and aggregation of information from multiple databases
- Readiness and training tracker
- Schedule and risk management for decision makers
- Efficient watchbill design with embedded qualification tracking
- Individual and team watchstanding proficiency scores
- Supports Afloat and Ashore Operations
- IL5 and IL6 Cloud-based Environments
Fleetwide deployment of STRMS to Guided Missile Destroyers (DDGs) is underway with a mandate to complete all 75 DDGs in 2026. Installations on Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carriers (CVNs) will continue in 2026 and expand to Amphibious Assault Ships and Independence-class Littoral Combat Ships in 2027.
System Components
- Innovative System for Tracking Command Readiness: Sailor, squadron, and fleet-level data aggregation enables efficient operations, sailor readiness, and timely, accurate decision-making from the deckplate to Fleet Leadership.
- Modern Containerized DevSecOps Deployment: Lightweight Platform as a Service (PaaS) with Virtual Machines (VM) certified on CANES - an exceptional fit for disconnected ship network deployment. Agile software development process involving close coordination with leadership.
- Secure, In The Cloud: Cloud-based connected operations up to IL6 with seamless ship-to-shore data exchanges. Simple access for Command level decision-making.
- Mobile Devices: Designed to support secure mobile devices. Current mobile pilot proving capability to conduct mobile proficiency tracking and qualification, documentation access, musters, and more.
