Fleet Acoustic Research and Classification Centre was established on 28 May 08. Commander Submarines acts as Chairman Standing Steering Committee of FARCC, whereas, reps of other Commands are members of this set up. It is a developing shore sonar classification setup, effectively integrated with capable Fleet units for the management of acoustic signatures. The mandate of FARCC also includes sonar classification training for fleet sonar operators. FARCC facility is functional with staff essentially provided by the Submarine Squadron, though the facility remains a PN capability/asset. There is major headway in acquisition of shore based interactive acoustic classification station. Recent achievements of the centre include:

                a. Acoustic data forwarded by Fleet Units (Bathy, Acoustic and Machinery Signatures of PN Units) being compiled in Tabular,               Audio and Pictorial form through indigenously developed soft wares.

                b. Classifiers from FARCC are periodically boarding submarines and aircraft for acoustic data collection and training of operators.

                c. Passive Sonar classification training.

                d. Passive sonar classification workshop for UW specialist officers of the fleet.

                e. Familiarization visits of nominated Fleet units.

                f. A training room has been furnished for theoretical and on job training.