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Maritime Support Wing
Active31 July 2015 – present[1]
(9 years, 2 months)
Country United States
Branch United States Navy
Part ofUnited States Navy Reserve
Garrison/HQNAS North Island, California
Insignia
Maritime Support Wing emblem

The Maritime Support Wing (abbreviated as MSW, also referred to as Commander, Maritime Support Wing, CMSW) is a reserve aircraft wing of the United States Navy, stationed at Naval Air Station North Island, California.[2] It contains the U.S. Navy's only dedicated special operations forces support.[3]

Units

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As of 2022, the wing is made up of 4 squadrons, based in 3 locations:[4][2]

References

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  1. ^ OPNAV NOTE 5400.2268 - Establishment of Maritime Support Wing, Department of the Navy, 9 July 2015
  2. ^ a b Marquez, Arthurgwain L. (2022). "Navy Reserve Force Map" (PDF). The Navy Reservist. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  3. ^ Milburn, Chelsea (20 April 2022). "Maritime Support Wing Holds Change of Command". United States Navy. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  4. ^ "OPNAV INSTRUCTION 5400.45" (PDF). Department of the Navy. 1 November 2022. p. 1. Retrieved 10 January 2023.