Reserve IW Sailors sharpen fleet readiness during MAKO Sentry

Official Statements

• Commander, Navy Reserve Force, November 10: “Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2026) -- Over 100 Sailors newly gained to U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet, attended MAKO Sentry training onboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado (NAB Coronado) Nov. 5-8, to strengthen their Fleet warfighting readiness through realistic training, Information Warfare (IW) integration and sustained support to Maritime Operations Center (MOC) functions.”

• Commander, Navy Reserve Force, November 10: “MAKO Sentry is one of four MAKO annual training events for Reservists by a team of Sailors and civilians from Commander, Navy Information Forces Reserve (CNIFR), Navy Warfare Development Center, U.S. 10th Fleet and the MOC support team.”

• Commander, Navy Reserve Force, November 10: “MAKO is an essential training event for IW Reserve Sailors assigned to MOC-supporting units and Fleet staffs. The training is designed to teach unit members how to support the commanding officer's decisions in the MOC. It builds on their ability to operate in a high-stress, low-risk learning environment; preparing them to engage in high-level real-world events.”

• Commander, Navy Reserve Force, November 10: “Training events focus on hands-on skill development rather than testing and certification, providing a low-risk environment for Sailors to interact with realistic military operations. Over four days, participants learn to coordinate communication networks, manage complex hierarchies and process data in an operational time window; effectively preparing them for stepping onto a command watch floor.”

• Commander, Navy Reserve Force, November 10: “Right now, we’re pursuing to expand the IW and operational level of war (OLW) training through MAKO, through maritime fires, effects, coordination events and Fleet opportunities,” said Rear Adm. Ryan K. Mahelona, Commander, CNIFR. CNIFR utilizes Joint Reserve Intelligence Centers (JRIC) to weave IW effects into MOC exercises and ensures electronic, cyber and IW tactics are fully embedded into simulated maritime operations.”

• Commander, Navy Reserve Force, November 10: “We’re coordinating with the MAKO core planning team to bring more realistic scenarios to support the training by allowing them access to our JRICs,” said Mahelona. “Which brings in some of those systems that are being used in real world scenarios. So, in effect, will strengthen our warfighting readiness.” The Navy Reserve is the Navy’s strategic advantage; the continuous preparation through MAKO ensures personnel can seamlessly step into active operations, fortify Fleet commands, and deploy immediate combat power whenever necessary.”