About CLREC Navy Global Deployer
CLREC Navy Global Deployer App
An Official US Navy mobile application, produced by the Navy PMW 240 Program.
The CLREC Navy Global Deployer application provides Navy personnel with training products, courses, and aids designed to increase their understanding of countries and people groups around the world. The app is a product of the Center for Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (CLREC). The current version of this app focuses on the Fleet Concentration Areas of Bahrain, Italy, Japan, The Philippines, South Korea, and Spain.
For each nation, CLREC Navy Global Deployer provides useful information on such topics as language, history, geography, people, ethnic groups, religious institutions, societal norms, behaviors, etiquette, and culturally appropriate behaviors.
The app helps users understand cultural and societal norms unique to each country in an effort to promote international good will and understanding. The objective is to prepare Navy personnel to interact successfully and cordially with local populations while living in or visiting foreign countries. These interpersonal skills are essential to the success of the Liberty Mission and American presence in strategically vital areas around the world.
The CLREC Navy Global Deployer App is divided into the following sections for each nation:
• Culture Training – This section offers the Operational Cultural Awareness Training (OCAT) presentation for each country.
• Culture Card – Suitable for printing, the card provides a quick reference for information on various aspects of the country’s geography, government, language, and culture.
• Etiquette Guide – This section offers information on everything from meeting and greeting to cultural values to the significance of common nonverbal gestures.
• Language Phrases – This section offers numerous useful common phrases, including audio recordings to assist the user with accurate pronunciation.
• Language Guide – This section provides tools and resources for autonomous language learning.
• In addition, the app includes sections detailing General Resources available to the user, Emergency resources, and a Favorites section, which allows users to bookmark and easily access parts of the app they find personally important.
The CLREC Navy Global Deployer application offers an all-in-one approach to learning about new languages, cultures, and ports of call. More countries will be added in the future. Download yours today!
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