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About Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One

Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One (IUWG-1) was a United States Navy unit established during the Cold War era to provide harbor defense and security in U.S. and allied ports. The unit specialized in inshore and nearshore undersea warfare, focusing on the detection and deterrence of enemy submarines and underwater threats, such as mines and sabotage divers. IUWG-1 operated a variety of sensors, patrol craft, and surveillance equipment, and was composed primarily of Navy Reserve personnel trained for rapid deployment. The group played a critical role in ensuring the safety of naval bases and harbors, particularly during heightened periods of tension, before being disestablished in the early 2000s as part of a Navy reorganization.

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Philip A. White

U.S. Navy

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James Wyatt

U.S. Navy

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U.S. Air Force • 1976

stationed at johnson air force base in japan

U.S. Air Force • 1949

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• Origins in the Cold War: Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One (IUWG-1) was established during the heightened tensions of the Cold War, focusing on coastal and harbor defense against potential Soviet underwater threats. • Harbor Defense Mission: IUWG-1 specialized in providing mobile, rapidly deployable harbor defense units, capable of detecting and deterring enemy submarines, swimmers, and small boats. • Vietnam War Service: IUWG-1 units were deployed to Vietnam, where they played a critical role in protecting ports, anchorages, and naval assets from infiltration and sabotage. • Use of Advanced Sonar: The group utilized cutting-edge sonar and underwater detection technologies, including the deployment of hydrophones and magnetic anomaly detectors. • Integration with Naval Reserve: IUWG-1 was unique for its integration of Navy Reservists, allowing for rapid expansion and deployment during times of crisis. • Operation Earnest Will: Members of IUWG-1 participated in Operation Earnest Will in the Persian Gulf, protecting U.S. and allied shipping during the Iran-Iraq War. • Modular Deployments: IUWG-1 units could be deployed in modular teams, making them highly flexible for a variety of missions—everything from anti-terrorism to disaster response. • Transition to Maritime Expeditionary Security: In the early 2000s, IUWG-1 was reorganized into Maritime Expeditionary Security Groups, reflecting evolving threats and missions in the Global War on Terror. • Decorated Service Members: Personnel from IUWG-1 have received numerous commendations, including the Navy Unit Commendation and Meritorious Unit Commendation, for their service in conflict zones. • Legacy in Modern Operations: The tactics, techniques, and procedures developed by IUWG-1 continue to influence current U.S. Navy harbor security and expeditionary warfare operations worldwide.