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SEAL Team 5

SEAL Team FIVE

SEAL Team FIVE was established on May 1, 1983, by redesignating the former Underwater Demolition Team 11. It is based at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California, under Naval Special Warfare Group 1. The team is oriented toward the Western Pacific and Korean Peninsula.

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Key facts

Branch
Navy
Command
Naval Special Warfare Group 1
Role
A West Coast Navy SEAL team conducting maritime special operations, oriented toward the Pacific and Korea.
Established
1983
Home station
Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California
Type
Special operations

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Common questions

What is SEAL Team 5?
A West Coast Navy SEAL team conducting maritime special operations, oriented toward the Pacific and Korea.

What military branch is SEAL Team 5 in?
SEAL Team 5 is a unit of the U.S. Navy.

Who commands SEAL Team 5?
SEAL Team 5 operates under Naval Special Warfare Group 1.

Where is SEAL Team 5 based?
SEAL Team 5 is headquartered at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California.

When was SEAL Team 5 established?
SEAL Team 5 was established in 1983.

Is SEAL Team 5 a special operations unit?
Yes. SEAL Team 5 is a U.S. special-operations unit.

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