NAVSEASYSCOM

• Origins in World War II: NAVSEASYSCOM (Naval Sea Systems Command) traces its roots back to the Bureau of Ships, established in 1940 to coordinate ship design and procurement during World War II. • Creation of NAVSEASYSCOM: NAVSEASYSCOM was officially established in 1974, merging several Navy material bureaus to streamline logistics, procurement, and maintenance of naval vessels and systems. • Largest of the Navy’s Systems Commands: NAVSEASYSCOM is the largest of the Navy’s five “SYSCOMs,” with over 80,000 military and civilian personnel worldwide. • Shipbuilding and Maintenance: The command is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the Navy’s ships and submarines, as well as their combat and weapons systems. • Lead on Nuclear Submarines: NAVSEASYSCOM oversees the development and maintenance of the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered submarines, including the Virginia and Ohio-class fleets. • Historic Salvage Operations: NAVSEASYSCOM’s Naval Sea Systems Command Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) has participated in notable operations like the recovery of the Space Shuttle Challenger wreckage in 1986. • Naval Reactors Program: NAVSEASYSCOM works closely with the Naval Reactors program, founded by Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, to manage nuclear propulsion for the Navy. • Innovations in Ship Design: The command has led revolutionary shipbuilding programs, such as the Zumwalt-class destroyers, which feature advanced stealth and automation technologies. • Global Presence: NAVSEASYSCOM manages shipyards, warfare centers, and facilities across the United States and abroad, supporting the Navy’s global mission. • Cybersecurity Leadership: In recent years, NAVSEASYSCOM has taken a leading role in strengthening cybersecurity for naval systems, defending against increasing cyber threats to military platforms.