United States Naval Special Warfare Command

United States Naval Special Warfare Command
Naval Special Warfare Command Emblem
Active	16 April 1986 – present
Country	United States of America
Allegiance	United States Constitution
Branch	United States Navy
Type	Special operations
Role	Unconventional warfare, direct action, counterterrorism, special reconnaissance
Size	10,166 positions authorized: 8,985 military personnel 1,181 civilian personnel
Part of	United States Special Operations Command
Headquarters	Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, San Diego, California, 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 Operation Red Wings Operation Iraqi Freedom
Commanders
Current commander	RADM Timothy Szymanski

10,166 positions authorized:

Operation Earnest Will
Operation Prime Chance
Operation Just Cause

Operation Desert Storm
Operation Restore Hope
Operation Gothic Serpent

Operation Uphold Democracy
Operation Enduring Freedom

The United States Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM), also known as NSWC, is the Naval component of United States Special Operations Command, the unified command responsible for overseeing and conducting the nation's special operations and missions.

Originating in the unconventional naval units formed during the Second World War, NSWC was established on April 16, 1986 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 and littoral environments. NSWC specializes in a broad range of tactical areas, including unconventional warfare, direct action, counterterrorism, special reconnaissance, and personnel recovery.