Naval Special Warfare traces its roots back to the world war 2 naval combat
demolition units underwater demolition teams and PT and motor torpedo boat
squadrons these warriors from the sea and their successors have been involved
in every major u.s. conflict in the past half-century achievements on the
battlefields of Korea Vietnam Grenada Panama Somalia Iraq Afghanistan and
other locations around the world are a direct result of the caliber of Naval
Special Warfare operators these elite warriors cannot be mass-produced or
simply created after a national emergency occurs seals and Special
Warfare combatant craft crewmen known as Swick's completes some of the toughest
military training in the world achieving the high standards that have time and
again been validated in combat
that indoctrination begins at the Naval Special Warfare Center in Coronado
California these future operators know that the training will be hard because
Special Operations missions demand it from day one a disciplined
uncompromising and combat focused mindset is honed they understand that
the stakes are high and failure is not an option
their unique training breeds mature warriors and can be trusted to
accomplish the mission u.s. Navy SEALs operate from the sea air
or land and in any environment they are experts in special reconnaissance and
direct action the skill sets vital to fighting terrorism SEALs plan
high-stakes missions in exacting detail and execute them with speed precision
and stealth Suites conduct coastal patrol special reconnaissance and
interdiction operations routinely in the most arduous sea conditions they operate
and maintain state of the art high performance combatant craft Swick's
support seals and Special Operations missions focusing on fan destined
infiltration and exfiltration of maritime targets
on any given day seals and Swick's are deployed to nearly 30 countries around
the globe they are warrior diplomats and trusted
teammates in the war against terrorism they understand the political and
cultural sensitivities of the countries in which they operate
they are Network to work with and share information with us Joint Forces other
government agencies and key allied partners connections that equate to
access and the worldwide presence 24 hours a day 365 days a year when
presented with time critical intelligence Naval Special Warfare
forces are positioned to take decisive action in minutes and hours versus days
and weeks Naval Special Warfare is flexible responsive and the force of
choice to defeat terrorists you have to be there to make a difference and Naval
Special Warfare continuous overseas presence and the ability to operate from
Navy ships submarines aviation platforms and overseas bases provides the
pre-emptive one-two punch against elusive terrorist targets
the forward deployed naval special warfare squadron provides unity of
command for all nsw war fighting elements as well as tailored operational
support to joint and fleet commanders whether operating as a full in SW
squadron to decisively secure iraqi oil fields and gas or oil platforms at the
outset of LIF or as a smaller nsw task unit capturing high-value terrorist
targets in an urban environment the key to success is having a team of teams
teams that don't confuse capability with enthusiasm
the siedel platoon the dry deck shelter a seal delivery vehicle the combatant
craft roof
kitu Naval Special Warfare za / a tional success is a broad network of support
personnel who provide intelligence logistics communication maintenance
training and a host of other services critical to the frontline warfighter a
robust Naval Reserve Component of seals Swick's and technicians augments the
active force over the entire spectrum
Special Warfare personnel are not motivated solely by challenge patriotism
or sense of duty but rather all three they train and fight for their nation
their teammates and their families
taking on the Secretary of Defense's transformation challenge Naval Special
Warfare intends to employ advanced platforms and new technologies to
enhance soft capability on Navy platforms improved command and control
and extend operational reach examples of this include the advanced seal delivery
system
the HSV
the Mission Support Center
at maritime craft aerial delivery system transformational technologies and
platforms will enhance our ability to preemptively strike at a moment's notice
the global war on terrorism is a battle that will be fought well into the future
operationally focused on this critical task at hand
Naval Special Warfare will work jointly to deliver on its promise to take the
fight to the enemy Naval Special Warfare is ready today and
prepared for tomorrow to conduct this nation's vital missions anytime anywhere