The Headquarters Naval Doctrine Command under the leadership of the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Doctrine Command Rear Admiral Shehu Usman Gombe has conducted Work up, Basic Operational Sea Training (BOST), Safety Operational Sea Training (SOST) and Consolidated Operational Sea Training (COST) for the newly acquired and Commissioned ships NNS SHERE and NNS FARO. This is in line with the Objective of the Command that also mirrors the Vision and Mission Statement of the Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (AM). The vessels are Sea Eagle Mark II Class patrol crafts acquired by the Nigerian Navy for the purpose of Search and Attack with high speed and manoeuvrability. The exercise is a standard procedure for newly acquired vessels as a pre-deployment criteria.