BeachMaster Unit 1

Beachmaster Unit ONE (BMU-1) is a United States Navy command established in July 1948 and based at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California. BMU-1 was created to provide specialized beach party teams capable of coordinating and managing the complex movement of troops, vehicles, and supplies across the beach during amphibious operations. The unit has participated in major conflicts, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and numerous humanitarian missions in the Pacific region. BMU-1 remains a vital component of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, supporting amphibious assaults, disaster relief, and joint military exercises worldwide.