Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Whidbey Island Sailors developed radio frequency models this week for naval units supporting the Haiti relief efforts. 

The models were requested by senior Information Warfare Officers deployed with the Carl Vinson Strike Group off the coast of Haiti to help optimize their use of the electromagnetic spectrum during relief efforts. Cryptologic Technician Collection 1st Class Richard Neal and Cryptologic Technician Collection 1st Class Stephen Noreika responded to short-notice tasking to construct the models using an advanced software program. Their efforts enabled the models to be returned to Vinson in less than eight hours.

NIOC is co-located in building 2700 with the Navy Ocean Processing Facility and is subordinate to NIOC Norfolk in Little Creek, Va. The command deploys Sailors to Carrier and Expeditionary Strike Groups, Fleet Expeditionary Electronic Attack squadrons, and Fleet Marine Electronic Attack squadrons supporting the global war on terror.

NIOC Sailors provide operational commanders with highly adaptable electronic warfare solutions to achieve radio frequency spectrum superiority. Cryptologic Technician Collection 1st Class Jason Bockerman of Omaha, Neb., currently deployed with the USS Nasaau off the coast of Haiti is also supporting the Haiti relief efforts.

“After the earthquake, everybody asked what they could do to help.  It’s just nice to know that we’re helping, even if we aren’t deployed to the region,” said Noreika.

Capt. Gregg Smith, NIOC Norfolk commanding officer, praised the efforts of NIOC Whidbey Island and other organizations under his command.

“I could not be more pleased, or more proud, of our professional response to the crisis in Haiti,” said Smith, adding that since assuming responsibility as Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Roughead has been persistent in focusing the U.S. Navy on its role as a world-wide expeditionary force, building partnerships, preserving the peace and improving security.

“Few events in our history more directly reflect that purpose than Operation Unified Response where we are working with international partners to bring relief to the people of Haiti,” said Smith.