FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Naval Special Warfare Command, California ~ 24 APR 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Naval Special Warfare Command, California

The United States Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSOC or NSWC) was commissioned on 16 April 1987, at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego, California.

As the Naval component to the United States Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida, Naval Special Warfare Command provides vision, leadership, doctrinal guidance, resources and oversight to ensure component maritime special operations forces are ready to meet the operational requirements of combatant commanders.

Today's Naval Special Warfare operators can trace their origins to the Scouts and Raiders, Naval Combat Demolition Units, Office of Strategic Services Operational Swimmers, Underwater Demolition Teams, and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons of World War II. While none of those early organizations have survived to present, their pioneering efforts in unconventional warfare are mirrored in the missions of the present Naval Special Warfare warriors.

The development of a robust riverine warfare capability during the Vietnam War produced the forerunner of the modern Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman. Mobile Support Teams provided combat craft support for SEAL operations, as did Patrol Boat, Riverine (PBR) and Swift Boat sailors.

In February 1964, Boat Support Unit ONE was established under Naval Operations Support Group, Pacific to operate the newly reinstated Patrol Torpedo Fast (PTF) program and to operate high-speed craft in support of NSW forces.

In late 1964 the first PTFs arrived in Danang, Vietnam. In 1965, Boat Support Squadron ONE began training Patrol Craft Fast crews for Vietnamese coastal patrol and interdiction operations. As the Vietnam mission expanded into the riverine environment, additional craft, tactics, and training evolved for riverine patrol and SEAL support.

Post-Vietnam War operations that NSW forces have participated in include URGENT FURY (Grenada 1983); EARNEST WILL (Persian Gulf 1987-1990); JUST CAUSE (Panama 1989-1990) and DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM (Middle East/Persian Gulf 1990-1991). Additionally, NSW conducted missions in Somalia, Bosnia, Haiti, Liberia.

In response to the attacks on America Sept. 11, 2001, Naval Special Warfare forces put operators on the ground in Afghanistan in October. The first military flag officer to set foot in Afghanistan was a Navy SEAL in charge of all special operations for Central Command. Additionally, a Navy SEAL captain commanded Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force (CJSOTF) South.

Commonly referred to as Task Force K-BAR, the task force included U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Coalition SOF forces. During Operation Enduring Freedom, NSW forces carried out more than 75 special reconnaissance and direct action missions, destroying more than 500,000 pounds of explosives and weapons; positively identifying enemy personnel and conducting Leadership Interdiction Operations in the search for terrorists trying to escape by sea-going vessels.

Naval Special Warfare has played a significant role in Operation Iraqi Freedom, employing the largest number of SEALs and SWCC in its history.

NSW forces were instrumental in numerous special reconnaissance and direct action missions including the securing of the southern oil infrastructures of the Al Faw peninsula and the off-shore gas and oil terminals; the clearing of the Khawr Abd Allah and Khawr Az Zubayr waterways that enabled humanitarian aid to be delivered to the vital port city of Umm Qasr; reconnaissance of the Shat Al Arab waterway; capture of high value targets, raids on suspected chemical, biological and radiological sites; and the first POW rescue since WWII.

Learn More About The Naval Special Warfare Command HERE!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Yep!
It was a crappy, dreary day, so I cooked a bunch today.
Some people hate to cook, but it’s therapy to me!
LOL

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Aloha Sweetness!
*LITTLE DEVIL HUG*
(be careful of the fangs,hee hee!)
Oh that’s a dandy boat!
Thank you!

[Rembrandt]

I had an “invitation” to attend SERE school in 1968 before heading to Asia. We arrived at North Island and the first thing I noticed was that the poor b**tards there could not stand; they had to be jogging in place even when at rest. They were working those legs virtually their entire time awake.

Those poor b**tards were UDT/trainees hoping to be selected to attempt to become SEALS. Only the select of the select of the select actually become SEALS - them are some bad dudes!

I have respect for all Spec. Forces guys, but incredible respect for SEALS.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present. Thank you for your service to our country.

[AZamericonnie]

Rest In Peace our Heroes

Il Silenzio

Let Them In St. Peter

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Rembrandt. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Do you and BIGLOOK already know each other? We thank both of you for your service to our country....2 spooks if I got it right.

[AZamericonnie]

Salmon and cream cheese pate with stoned wheat crackers Merlot Ms.Bs wondermous Jambalaya French bread and sweet cream butter Butter pecan ice cream with caramel sundae sauce for dessert!

Invite? Leftovers? Lick the plates? ;-}

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...visitors today? Sun still out?

Mid 50s today, and mostly sunny. Nice!

All drains at the end of my street are now open...no lakes.

[Rembrandt]

Yes, two spooks and yes, Jack and I know each other. We met too many years ago in the greatest country in the world, the Republic of the Philippines. Thx for your comment.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)). Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ms b...((HUGS))...ready and waiting!

Better rain than snow?

[BIGLOOK]

You bet your sweet ass I know Green Lantern.....

He's a Turtle!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

After a nice Sunday the weather turned cold, windy and rainy, dampening my spirits as much as the daily news.

Must be the Pacific Oscillation playing it's games.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
You are always invited!
Pull up a chair!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Welcome to The Canteen, Rembrant!
Thank you for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, AZ, and thanks for the red, white, and blue tribute.

Hope you had a good Monday, and an even better commute. Any bunnies to be avoided? *HUGS*

My Monday was 100% crazy...neck deep in paperwork. Soemthing has happened to Mondays...they used to be a time for getting all your stuff together for the hard stuff on Tuesday. So many timesheets that need me to input them. Homework tonight should lessen the strain tomorrow. d:o)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Good evening, Ma.
Yes, better rain than snow!
I see you have “homework” tonight.
That rots!
LOL

I had the last two days off, and rested quite a bit.
Had a good day, except when I went to market to pick
up a few things for supper.
I had a tailgater.

He came into the same store, and I went after him with both afterburners!
I read him the riot act!

[BIGLOOK]

Let me properly introduce you to Ms Behavin, GL.



She's the Motorcycle Momma with the PGR (who rides in the sidecar now) at the end of the line. Moniker and call sign Little Devil within a small (me) group.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Jack...

People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

--George Orwell--

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yes...lots of homework.

Good for you, going after the tailgater...I hate them. I try so hard to keep good distance between me and the guy in front of me. Having someone in my rear window is really annoying.

Did he get the message? Argue with you?

Glad you got some rest.