Naval Meteorology and Oceangraphy
Professional Development Detachment (NAVMETOCPRODEVDET)
686 Cushing Road
Telephone: (401) 841-4399
The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography (MetOc) Professional Development Detachment (NAVMETOCPRODEVDET) provides Department of the Navy and Joint Warfighters with unprecedented knowledge of the physical environment, to include its effects, through relevant MetOc, Hydrography and GI&S training, education and professional development. The detachment's primary responsibilities are to provide MetOC training support to the Naval War College War Gaming Department, Surface Warfare Officers School Command and US Joint Forces Command with Joint MetOC training. The detachment is located in McCarty Little Hall on Coaster's Harbor Island. The detachment also provides resource protection advice to the President, Naval War College and the Commanding Officer, NAVSTA Newport.