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Special Boat Detachments (SBD) like its earlier historic
namesakes MST-1,2, and 3 are small Spec Boat Dets. deployed
from its parent Special Boat Team.
The SBD will form up, train, and qualify on the combatant
craft to be used. They will also receive all combat related
skills, training and tactics for missions they will conduct
overseas. Once the training cycle is completed the Special
Boat Team training Department will conduct a Operational
Readiness Exercise (ORE). NSWG-4 may also monitor the
ORE. This is a realistic as possible Final Battle Problem
that will test and grade all skills learned by the
detachment. Once they passed the ORE the Special Boat Team
and NSWG-4 will certify them ready for deployment.
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"SBDs have served in every SOF command overseas." |
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conduct Maritime Naval Special Warfare at the orders of the
SOF In-Theater Commander The deployment is normally six
months long. The SBD will normally support a SEAL Platoon,
but with NSW-21 Force changes several SBDs will deploy
together with a SEAL Squadron and its platoons of SEALs. The
SBD normally support SEAL operations, but capable of
conducting certain operations with other SOF units and
Marine RECON. The Special Boat Detachments are capable of
conducting certain Special Operation Missions designed for
the Boats and SWCC. SBDs is on the tip of the spear when
deployed, conducting, or on station to conduct "Real World"
Operations. |
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Near Camp Patriot |
Waterways declared nearly clear of mines |
Odd Vessel serving Allies as Truck Stop that
Floats |
Seals Clear Mines in Vital Harbor |
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During Iraqi Freedom 03 (IF03) a SOCRHIB is
lifted out of water and stowed in its Mother Ship HSV-1 |
During IF03, another view of HSV-1 recovering
a SOCRHIB |
during IF03 a 11meter SOCRHIB with SEALs and
GROM on board, Mother ship HSV-1 in background. |
Night vision provides a glimpse of the night
life of the SBD during IF03. A SOCRHIB intercepts a native
DHOW in the Persian Gulf.
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During IF03 at night a SBD checks out a
native fishing DHOW, or is it a clandestine minelayer for
the IRAQIs? The SWCC gunners 50.cal pointed up to not
threaten , but he's still ready to engage. |
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During Iraqi Freedom 03, just like most past
history, NSW Special Boat Operations are 90% conducted at
night.
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IF03 - A SOCRHIB checks out a Native DHOW,
similar sights go back to 1987 during Operation Earnst Will.
Naval Special Warfare SBDs have been in the Persian Gulf a
long time. |
A SOCRHIB in the dusty sunset of the Gulf. |
IF03 - A MKVSOC on step on the sometimes glassy waters of
Gulf. Note this boat sports 8 50cal mgs in twin mounts.
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IF03 - A MKVSOC and SOCRHIB head out to
conduct the night mission. |
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IF03 - A SOCRHIB waits for SEALs to return,
dark shadows off a hostile shore.
Note this SOCRHIB has a twin 50 mg on bow and MK-19 GL on
stern.
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A gift from one of our Best allies in Iraqi
Freedom03 the Polish GROM showing the Super Seal Squadron
SBDs Boats in Kuwait. SEALs, SWCC and
GROM best of the best. Note Polish flags on some RHIBs and
MKVs |
The SBD SOCRHIB det will often work on a ARG
deployment.
This is a Blue Water SOF commitment all over the world. This
concept has been effect since the UDT in WWII. |
Sometimes a SBD will be on board a Allied Navy Ship to
support Allied SOF such as UK SBS and Royal Marines. |
Even at sea a ship can be searched by NSW
forces, note
two SOCRHIBs at stern of ship, waiting while SEALs conduct a
ship's search. |
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On a exercise in Thailand a SOCRHIB make a
gun run in on targets ashore. |
As the SOCRHIB closes on island, waves are a
factor. |
The SOCRHIB heads out to sea, the aft gun
fires with a M-60 mg. Note how Boat captain has constant
comms with his gunners to give orders. |
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MKV and 11meter RHIBs during
IF03 |
Underway watch on MKV in Gulf
IF03 |
HSV with a formation of two
MKVs and 11meter RHIBs |
SBT-20 11 meter RHIB in Gulf
IF03 note twin 50 cal on bow mount |
11Meter RHIB on step note
distinctive sunset typical of the Persian
Gulf |
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SBT-22 SOCR on Patrol in
Iraqi Waters |
SBT-22 SOCR during IRAQI
FREEDOM |
a slung 11 meter RHIB is
hoisted back on board ship. |
11meter RHIB (CCM) with SWCC
Crew and SEALs near Jolo Is. Philippines |
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