NTC Orlando

NTC Orlando, or Naval Training Center Orlando, was established in 1968 in Orlando, Florida, as a key training facility for the United States Navy. The base served primarily as a Recruit Training Command, where thousands of Navy recruits underwent basic training, as well as advanced technical instruction in various naval specialties. At its peak, NTC Orlando played a crucial role in preparing sailors for service during the Vietnam War and the Cold War. The installation was closed in 1995 as part of a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative, with its functions transferred to other naval training centers.