MIUWS-22

• Origins: Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit 22 (MIUWS-22) was part of the U.S. Navy’s Naval Coastal Warfare (NCW) community, formed during the Cold War to provide harbor and inshore defense. • Mission: MIUWS-22 specialized in surveillance, detection, and defense against underwater, surface, and low-level air threats in harbors and coastal areas. • Gulf War Deployment: MIUWS-22 was activated and deployed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing critical harbor security in the Persian Gulf. • Reserve Component: The unit was primarily composed of Navy Reserve personnel, often bringing together sailors from diverse civilian backgrounds. • Technological Edge: MIUWS-22 utilized sophisticated sonar, radar, and communications gear to monitor and protect key naval installations. • International Exercises: The unit frequently participated in joint exercises with allied nations, enhancing interoperability in port security and force protection. • Home Base: MIUWS-22 was historically headquartered in Groton, Connecticut, a major hub for submarine and naval operations. • Transition and Legacy: In the early 2000s, MIUWS-22 was decommissioned, with its mission absorbed into the new Maritime Expeditionary Security Forces. • Unique Insignia: The unit’s patch featured a trident and anchor, symbolizing its connection to naval tradition and its coastal defense role. • Veteran Community: MIUWS-22 alumni maintain a strong network, sharing stories of their specialized training, rapid mobilizations, and contributions to U.S. naval security worldwide.