NSWC

• Origins in World War II: The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) traces its roots back to the Navy's Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs), which were formed during World War II to clear obstacles for amphibious landings. • Establishment Date: NSWC was officially established on April 16, 1987, consolidating all Navy special operations forces under a single command. • SEAL Teams: NSWC is best known for overseeing the Navy SEALs (Sea, Air, and Land Teams), elite units specializing in direct action, reconnaissance, and counterterrorism. • Combatant Craft Crewmen: The Naval Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) are highly trained specialists who operate fast boats and conduct special operations missions alongside the SEALs. • Operation Neptune Spear: SEAL Team Six, under NSWC, conducted the raid that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan, in 2011. • Motto: The NSWC's official motto is "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday," reflecting the relentless training and high standards required of its operators. • Global Presence: NSWC personnel are deployed worldwide, often operating in small, clandestine teams in areas ranging from the Middle East to Africa and Southeast Asia. • Rigorous Training: The Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, overseen by NSWC, is considered one of the toughest military training programs in the world, with an attrition rate of up to 80%. • Women in NSWC: In 2015, the U.S. Navy opened SEAL and SWCC roles to women, and in 2021, the first woman graduated from the SWCC training pipeline. • Humanitarian Operations: Beyond combat, NSWC units have participated in humanitarian missions, such as disaster relief efforts following tsunamis and hurricanes, leveraging their unique skills in challenging environments.