Info on the various special boats as used by American Special Operations Forces - including the SOC-R,NSW RHIB and the MK V Special Operations Craft.

The Combatant Craft Assault (CCA) is a fast boat operated by Naval Special Warfare Group 4 Special Boat Teams (SBT 12 & SBT 20). The CCA's primary role is medium range maritime interdiction operations (MIO) in medium-to-high threat environments.

Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) are inflatable 'Zodiac' boats which can be both paddled and powered by outboard motors. The most commonly used CRRC is the F470, which is used by Navy SEALs and many other U.S. Special Operations units.

The MK V Special Operations Craft's primary role is the insertion and extraction of Navy SEALs or other U.S. Special Operations Forces. MK Vs are are operated by SWCC Special Boat Teams . The MK V can also be used a coastal patrol and reconnaissance platform.

The Combatant Craft Heavy (CCH) SEALION is a surface vessel employed by U.S. Naval Special Warfare Special Boat Teams. The SEALION (Sea Air Land Insertion, Observation and Neutralization) has a primary role of the long range clandestine insertion and extraction of Navy SEALs in medium-to-high threat level environments. It also has limited ...

The Special Operations Craft-Riverine (SOC-R) is designed to operate along river networks and coastal areas, chiefly for the insertion and extraction of Navy SEALs. SOC-Rs are operated by SWCC Special Boat Teams. SOC-R Features: The SOC-R is an armored vessel with ballistic protection (up to .7.62mmx39mm ball) for the engines, helmsman and gunners.

The Combatant Craft Medium (CCM) Mk 1 is a relatively new addtion to the Naval Special Warfare fleet, coming into initial service in late 2015. CCMs are operated by SWCC Special Boat Teams.

The Naval Special Warfare (NSW) RHIB is a 11 meter long rigid hull inflatable boat powered by twin diesel engines, operated by SWCC Special Boat Teams. NSW RHIB Roles. The primary role of the NSW RHIB is insertion and extraction of Special Operations Forces (SOF), typically Navy SEALs. This may include insertion/extraction at the shoreline or ...

U.S. Navy SEALs approach the shore in 2 Zodiac rubber boats. Otherwise known as Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC), Zodiacs are the boat of choice for covert over-the-horizon amphibious insertion operations.

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