SWCC is the code name of this unit, which can also be referred to as the River Special Forces or the Special Speed Boat Force when translated, belonging to the US Navy. This is a special force responsible for special tasks. It is mainly responsible for supporting the infiltration (infiltration), evacuation and rescue tasks of special forces such as SEALs, and can be deployed in any region of the world.
The creed of this army: on time, on time, never give up!
Although the reputation of this unit is not as loud as the SEALs, it has participated in almost all foreign wars launched by the United States since its establishment in 1964, including the two Gulf Wars, the invasion of Panama, Afghanistan, and Iraq. At the same time, it has often participated in Anti-drug operations in South America. Especially in August 1996, the SWCC team was ordered to participate in an anti-drug smuggling operation in Colombia. It was attacked by Colombian rebels near the Antioquia Valley. Six members of this force fought alone without foreign aid. On three nights, he confronted about 150 rebels. In the end, 43 people were killed. Only one person on his side was injured and he became famous for a while.
Judging from the level of combat power alone, SWCC members’ personal capabilities are no less than those of SEAL members, but hand-to-hand combat is not their main responsibility. Emergency field rescue, battlefield transportation and armed support are their main businesses.
In the selection of SWCC members, the initial training is almost the same as the selection of SEAL members. After passing the brutal recruit training camp, qualified candidates are sent to the Navy Special Operations Preparatory School. After graduation, SWCC and SEAL (Sea Leopards) ) Candidates enter the Coronado Amphibious Training Base for orientation training. After that, the candidates from both sides formally began to apply for professional training of special forces. The members applying for SWCC enter the basic crew selection (BCS) training. This stage mainly tests the members' physical fitness, collaboration ability and resilience. The time is seven weeks. about. After the selection of
BCS, the members enter the Basic Crew Training (BCT) stage. During the 21-week training period, the members begin to learn the use of basic weapons, navigation techniques, casualty care courses, and team cooperation training. After completing the training above
, it enters the crew qualification training (CQT) stage. This is a more advanced crew training course, which includes speedboat driving, battlefield communication, tactical casualty control, battlefield navigation, vehicle handling, mission plan execution, etc. . In the course of these training and training, the courses of physical test and medical skills are always accompanied. All SWCC staff can master various skills such as combat first aid, trauma treatment and field first aid management. It can be said that all members of this force have been strictly trained. Field doctor/lifeguard.
After completing the above subjects, the applicant is formally assigned to the frontline troops to participate in actual combat operations, of course, this is also one of the assessments. After all, the tasks performed by the SWCC must be closely coordinated with numerous special forces. The actual performance on the battlefield is the important assessment criterion that ultimately determines whether the applicant is eligible to become a member of the force. The elimination rate of members at this stage is about 65%. After
passes all the assessments, the applicant officially becomes a member of the SWCC unit, but the training and learning have just begun. Language training, field survival, first aid capabilities in special operations environments, individual combat skills, airborne, use of light and heavy weapons, and no A series of skills such as man-machine operation are the necessary abilities of SWCC members.
In addition to the training of members’ personal capabilities, SWCC’s equipment is also quite advanced. SOC-R "Riverside Special Combat Boat" is one of its main equipment. The boat is operated by four SWCC members, can carry eight people, has a combat weight of 9.4 tons, and can be transported by C-130 or MH-47 helicopters. The bow is in a "V" shape, which can effectively reduce the resistance at high speeds and improve the steering performance.The SOC-R has a top speed of 74 kilometers per hour. It is powered by water pump jet propulsion and has no rudder blades, so you don't have to worry about the impact of water plants or impact on the ship's progress.
in terms of configuration, the combat power of this small boat cannot be underestimated. Auxiliary equipment such as infrared detectors, GPS navigation system, identification friend or foe system, satellite communication system, and medical security system are all available. The weapon is equipped with two M134 7.62mm six-barrel Gatling machine guns at the bow, one M2HB 12.7mm machine gun at the stern, and two M240B 7.62mm light machine guns on both sides. In addition, the boat is also equipped with two With a 40mm MK 19 grenade launcher for fire support operations. The weaponry of
SOC-R can provide combat troops with 360-degree fire support without dead ends. Once the firepower is full, no one can get close. With such a strong fire support, we can understand why the SEALs can retreat calmly after each mission.
SWCC mainly operates in areas where large ships cannot enter shallow waters or inland rivers. Special support, amphibious reconnaissance, anti-sabotage detection, maritime search and rescue, maritime interception, and coastal patrols are all within its scope. There are currently three special speedboat teams in active service, namely the 12th, 20th and 22nd special speedboat teams.
SWCC is an important part of the US Navy's special forces. Although there is no such a resounding record as the death of Osama bin Laden, the role of supporting and ensuring special forces infiltration, evacuation, and rescue is something no one can replace. Whether an army is strong or not, we should not only pay attention to the soldiers who charge at the front. The logistics support force that manages everything for the frontline soldiers is also the key to determining the outcome of the war. With a reliable support task force, the soldiers in front will have no worries about the future. Invisibly, these troops are also invisible forces that enhance the strength of a country's military.
