NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE
Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC)
The United States Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM, NAVSOC or NSWC) was commissioned on April 16, 1987, at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego, California. As the Naval component to the United States Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida, Naval Special Warfare Command provides vision, leadership, doctrinal guidance, ... FULL STORY
SEAL Teams
The United States Navy Sea, Air and Land (SEAL) teams are the elite Special Operations Forces of the U.S. Navy, employed in unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, Counter-Terrorism, and special reconnaissance operations. Those qualifying to become Navy SEALs are authorized, after completing a specialized program known as SQT (SEAL Qualification Training) and a probationary period, ... FULL STORY
Special Warfare Combatant Craft Crewman (SWCC)
Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman ( or SWCC, pronounced "swick"). Special Operations is characterized by the use of small units with unique ability to conduct military actions that are beyond the capability of conventional military forces. SWCC units are superbly trained in all environments, and are the master’s of maritime Special Operations. SWCC units are required ... FULL STORY
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians render safe all types of ordnance, including improvised, chemical, biological, and nuclear. They perform land and underwater location, identification, render-safe, and recovery (or disposal) of foreign and domestic ordnance. They conduct demolition of hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and retrograde explosives using detonation and burning techniques. ... FULL STORY
CoSNS
The AN/PVS-30 Clip-on Sniper Night Sight (CoSNS) is a lightweight, in-line weapon-mounted sight used in conjunction with the day optic sight on the M110 SASS and the XM2010 ... FULL STORY
