What is Naval Special Warfare Command?
Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM) is the Navy’s special operations force and the Naval component to United States Special Operations Command. Established at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California in April 1987, NAVSPECWARCOM oversees the organization, training, equipping and readiness of all active duty and reserve Navy Special Operations Forces. Major Operational Commands Naval Special Warfare Group 1, Coronado, Calif. Naval Special Warfare Group 3, Coronado, Calif. Naval Special Warfare Group 2, Little Creek, Va. Naval Special Warfare Group 4, Little Creek, Va. Naval Special Warfare Operational Support Group, Coronado, Calif. These commands train, equip, and deploy components of Naval Special Warfare Squadrons to meet the training, exercise, contingency, and wartime requirements of the regional commanders, Theater Special Operations Commands and numbered fleets located around the world. The NSW Squadron is built around an entire SEAL Team deploying and includes its s