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MIUWU 125 Deploys to Persian Gulf

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS061101-26
Release Date: 11/1/2006 4:10:00 PM

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman José R. Rolón, Fleet Public Affairs Center, Pacific

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Nearly 100 Sailors from Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit (MIUWU) 125 deployed from Naval Base Coronado, Calif., Oct. 31 in support of global war on terrorism and to conduct maritime security operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf.

Part of the recently established Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), MIUWU 125 will provide security and surveillance against seaward and landward threats using inshore patrol boats.

The unit honed its skills by learning to protect high value assets with strong emphasis on weapons employment and entry control point setup at China Lake and San Clemente, Calif.

“The unit had to transition from a surveillance unit to a boat unit and will be securing ports and harbors,” said Cmdr. Craig Sore, commanding officer, MIUWU 105 at Seal Beach, Calif.

“We received training for a mission we don’t normally do as an inshore boat unit,” said Cmdr. Curtis Renard, training project manager attached to Naval Coastal Warfare Command One (NCWG).

The training consisted of a compilation of rear area security, including chemical, biological and radiological; weapons training; boat tactics; and coordinated operational exercises with other units.

“We are very excited. This is the first flight to the Gulf and I’m on it,” said Boatswain's Mates 3rd Class Julio Montalvan. “My main mission will be to harbor patrol and taking care of the ships arriving and going out of the country.”

The Navy created the NECC in January, bringing Explosive Ordnance Disposal, NCWG, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support functions and the Seabees under one umbrella.

“We are going to the Gulf to support the global war on terrorism by using inshore patrol boats. It’s something new for a lot of us,” said Renard. “The unit will operate small water craft and protect ships in and out of port.”

NECC integrates all warfighting requirements for expeditionary combat and combat support elements. This transformation allows for standardized training, helping manning Sailors who participate as a joint force against global war on terrorism. It could also result in more capable, responsive and effective expeditionary Sailors.