Naval Strike Warfare Center

The Naval Strike Warfare Center (NSWC) was established in 1984 at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, to serve as the U.S. Navy’s premier command for advanced tactical training in strike warfare. Its mission focused on developing and teaching advanced air-to-ground tactics, mission planning, and strike coordination to naval aviators and aircrews. NSWC played a key role in refining strike warfare doctrine and preparing carrier air wings for deployment, particularly through realistic training exercises and simulations. In 1996, the NSWC was merged into the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC), further expanding its mission to integrate strike, air warfare, and electronic warfare training.