Major Commands at Kings Bay

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay provides support to the fleet, fighter and family by maintaining and operating the facilities of the Trident submarine force stationed here. Maritime Force Protection Unit MFPU Kings Bay is a single-mission Coast Guard unit that provides escort for the SSBN fleet transiting in and out of the Kings Bay area. In addition to the Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dragon, the unit is also comprised of the Military Sealift Command ships MV Greystone and Bluewater. Thee unit is expected to expand with the addition of the cutter Sea Dog in 2009 and additional patrol craft over the next four years.

Submarine Group 10
Submarine Group 10 was commissioned Jan.1, 1989 and is the senior commander at Kings Bay.Group 10 is a subordinate command to Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. It exercises command over various commands and units assigned, including operational and administrative control of the Ohio - class submarines based at Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Group 10 is the local coordinating authority for all matters assigned by the submarine force commander and exercises direct control over the administration and training of submarine off-crews at Kings Bay. Specifically included in these responsibilities are the proper integration and coordination of the facilities dedicated to training support of the Trident system.

Submarine Squadrons 16 and 20
Submarine Squadrons 16 and 20 provide administrative support for the East Coast based Ohio -class submarines. The squadron coordinates planning and executing all SSBN/ SSGN maintenance with Trident Refit Facility and is responsible for all material readiness and fiscal responsibility.

Naval Submarine Support Center
The submarine center provides centralized administrative and support services to the submarine squadron assisting them in their responsibilities for material, personnel, training and logistics of assigned and visiting submarines.

Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic
Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic (SWFLANT) provides strategic missiles and strategic weapons system support to the fleet ballistic missile fleet. The command is responsible for assembling the D-5 missile and processing missile guidance and launcher subsystem components. The workforce consists of engineers, administration and management personnel, supply and accounting technicians,maintenance personnel, equipment operators, safety and quality assurance specialists. Facilities include administration buildings, supply warehouses, a calibration laboratory, missile assembly buildings, vertical missile packaging buildings, inspection buildings and explosive handling wharves. The D-5 has a greater range, payload and accuracy than its predecessors, since it incorporates many state-of-the-art technological advances in electronics and rocketry. The D-5 is the heart of the Trident weapons system, which also includes the submarine, support equipment and shore facilities. The system is designed to be America’s sea borne deterrent to strategic war.

Marine Corps Security Force Battalion
Under the operational control of SWFLANT and commanded by a senior Marine Corps officer, the battalion vice company provides physical security for SWFLANT. Activated Sept. 1, 1987, the battalion provides security operations as approved by the Chief of Naval Operations, in coordination with the Commandant of the Marine Corps and performs other functions as directed by the commandant.