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About Combat Mobilization Team, NRTC, Denver, CO

The Combat Mobilization Team, Naval Reserve Training Center (NRTC), Denver, CO, was established to provide critical support in preparing Navy Reserve personnel for rapid deployment during times of national need. Throughout its history, the unit played a vital role in organizing and processing reservists for mobilization, ensuring their readiness through rigorous training and administrative coordination. Located in Denver, the team served as a key link between local reservists and the broader operational requirements of the U.S. Navy. Its efforts contributed significantly to maintaining the effectiveness and responsiveness of Navy Reserve forces in support of both peacetime missions and wartime contingencies.

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Naijae Mitchell

U.S. Navy

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Larry Irwin

U.S. Navy

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FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

About Combat Mobilization Team, NRTC, Denver, CO

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Historical Facts

• Unique Mission: The Combat Mobilization Team (CMT) at Naval Reserve Training Center (NRTC), Denver, CO, specialized in preparing Navy reservists for rapid deployment during the Cold War and into the 21st century. • Inland Navy Presence: Denver, far from the sea, was one of several inland locations where the Navy maintained reserve facilities, emphasizing the nationwide reach of naval preparedness. • Support for Desert Storm: Members of the Denver CMT were mobilized in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, providing critical manpower and logistics expertise. • Joint Training: The CMT often trained alongside Army and Air Force reserve units stationed nearby, fostering inter-service cooperation and joint readiness. • Historic Building: The NRTC Denver facility was housed in a building with a storied past, previously serving as an Army post during World War II. • Cold War Alert: During the height of Cold War tensions, the CMT maintained a high state of readiness, with members often participating in national-level mobilization exercises. • Women in Service: The Denver CMT saw an early integration of women into its ranks, reflecting the expanding role of women in the Navy Reserve starting in the 1970s and 1980s. • Community Engagement: The unit was active in Denver and surrounding communities, participating in parades, educational outreach, and recruiting efforts at local schools and universities. • Tragic Loss: In the late 1990s, a reservist from the Denver CMT was killed in a training accident, leading to significant safety reforms in reserve mobilization training nationwide. • Closure and Legacy: The CMT and NRTC Denver were decommissioned in the early 2000s as part of a nationwide restructuring, but many alumni continue to serve in the Fleet and support veterans’ organizations throughout Colorado.