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SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen) "Swick"


The U.S. Navy's Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC, pronounced "swick") are a special operations force who operate and maintain an inventory of small craft used to support special operations missions, particularly those of the U.S. Navy SEALs.


Individually, SEALs and SWCC go through separate specialized training programs that emphasize special operations in the maritime environment. SWCC are trained extensively in craft and weapons tactics, techniques, and procedures. Focusing on clandestine infiltration and exfiltration of SEALs and other special operations forces, SWCC provide dedicated, rapid mobility in shallow water areas where large ships cannot operate.








 
 The SWCC traces his origins to the PT Boats of WW2 and the River Gunboats of Vietnam.  Volunteers to the Special Boat Teams must first pass a rigorous training program before they are awarded the coveted SWCC Warfare Pin.  After assignment to a Special Boat Team, a Navy SWCC can expect to receive advanced training in all areas related to unconventional warfare and special operations.  Some of the advanced military schools available to a Navy SWCC include Army Airborne School, the Defense Language Institute, the Naval Special Warfare Communicator's Course, Army Air Assault School, SERE School, Free Fall Parachute School and even Ranger School.




Detachments from the Special Boat Teams deploy all over the world and have a wide variety of missions.  Their primary mission is to conduct special operations in support of Navy SEALs and other SOF teams, however a Special Boat Detachment can also operate independently, completely on its own.





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