United States Naval Special Warfare Command

United States Naval Special Warfare Command
Naval Special Warfare Command official seal
Active	16 April 1987 – present[1]
Country	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Type	Special operations
Role	Amphibious warfare Amphibious reconnaissance Direct action Riverine Warfare Underwater demolition [2]
Size	10,000+ positions authorized:[3] ≈3,000 SEAL operators ≈755 SWCC crewman 4,600 combat support and combat service support personnel ≈700 reservists 1,200 civilians
Part of	U.S. Special Operations Command
Headquarter	Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, San Diego County, California, U.S. Joint Expeditionary Base–Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Engagements	Operation Earnest Will Operation Prime Chance Operation Just Cause Operation Nifty Package Operation Desert Storm Operation Restore Hope Operation Gothic Serpent Battle of Mogadishu Operation Uphold Democracy Operation Enduring Freedom War in Afghanistan Operation Red Wings Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa Operation Ocean Shield 2013 raid on Barawe Operation Enduring Freedom – Philippines Siege of Marawi Operation Iraqi Freedom Battle of Al Faw Battle of Umm Qasr Battle of Ramadi War in North-West Pakistan Operation Inherent Resolve
Commanders
Current commander	RADM Milton Sands III

The United States Naval Special Warfare Command (USNSWC), also known as NAVSPECWARCOM and WARCOM,^[4] is the naval component of United States Special Operations Command, the unified command that oversees and conducts the nation's special operations and missions.

Originating in the unconventional naval units formed during World War II, WARCOM was established on 16 April 1987 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego, California. Its mission is to provide leadership, doctrinal guidance, resources, and oversight to special operations carried out in maritime and littoral environments.^[5] WARCOM specializes in a broad range of tactical areas, including unconventional warfare, direct action, counterterrorism, special reconnaissance, and personnel recovery.

WARCOM is organized primarily around eight Navy SEAL teams, three special boat teams, and various supporting commands, totaling about 9,200 personnel. Units can operate independently, as part of carrier battle groups and amphibious ready groups, or integrated with other U.S. special operations forces. By using the United States Navy's ships, submarines, and overseas facilities, WARCOM forces can be deployed rapidly around the world.^{[citation needed]}