The Directorate of Training Support (TS) is responsible for the functions that directly support the operations conducted by Education and Training (E&T). It is responsible for the management of the NMIOTC contribution to the SACT experimentation and interoperability program, especially in the areas of identification, coordination and program development on experimentation opportunities, doctrine development, shortfall identification, assessments, standardization requirements and database development. An Italian Navy OF-5/OF-4 is responsible for leading and managing this Directorate.