Naval Support Activity Orlando Prepares for Annual Exercise

Naval Support Activity Orlando will participate this February in Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2020 (CS/SC 20), an annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise, which includes the Commander of US Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander of Navy Installations Command (CNIC).

"The Navy conducts this exercise each year to ensure weare ready to respond at all times," said NSA Orlando Commanding Officer,Capt. Tim Hill. "Events such as the recent act of terror at Naval Air StationPensacola show that the threat is real and that these exercises help usmaintain preparedness. This year’s event will be a little more visible outsidethe base than in the past and will provide another excellent opportunity tointegrate with our local first responders, particularly Orange CountySherriff’s Office, UCF Police Department, and Orange County Fire andRescue."

The exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of Navysecurity forces and ensure seamless interoperability among the commands, otherservices and agency partners.