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Code 13: The Navy's Elite Naval Special Warfare Group

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Code 13 is an elite Naval Special Warfare Group (NSWG) within the United States Navy. NSWGs are responsible for conducting special operations in maritime environments, including direct action, maritime counter-terrorism, reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, infiltration, and exfiltration. Code 13 is one of the most highly trained and experienced NSWGs in the world.

Code 13 (The Navy JAG Series Book 2)

by Don Brown

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History

Code 13 was established in 1983 as a detachment of Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) 21. UDTs were originally formed during World War II to clear underwater obstacles for amphibious landings. In the 1960s, UDTs were reorganized into SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) Teams and given a broader mission set. Code 13 was one of the first SEAL Teams to be assigned to a specific geographic region, the Middle East.

Code 13 has participated in numerous combat operations over the years, including the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the War in Iraq. The unit has also been involved in counter-terrorism operations around the world.

Mission

Code 13's mission is to conduct special operations in maritime environments. This includes:

Direct action
Maritime counter-terrorism
Reconnaissance
Surveillance
Target acquisition
Infiltration
Exfiltration

Code 13 is also responsible for training other special operations forces in maritime operations.

Training

Code 13's training is some of the most challenging and demanding in the world. Candidates must complete a rigorous selection and assessment process before they can begin training. Training includes:

Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training
SEAL Qualification Training (SQT)
Advanced Special Operations Training (ASOT)
Specialized training in maritime operations

Code 13 operators are trained to be proficient in a wide range of skills, including:

Diving
Swimming
Small boat operations
Weapons handling
Explosives
Close quarters combat
Foreign languages

Equipment

Code 13 operators are equipped with the latest and greatest weapons and equipment. This includes:

M4 carbines
MK18 assault rifles
M249 SAWs
M240B machine guns
Sniper rifles
Grenade launchers
Explosives
Night vision goggles
Thermal imaging cameras
GPS devices>
Communications equipment

Code 13 operators also use a variety of vehicles and boats, including:

Zodiac boats
Rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs)
Submersible vehicles
Helicopters

Code 13 is an elite Naval Special Warfare Group that is responsible for conducting special operations in maritime environments. The unit's operators are highly trained and experienced, and they are equipped with the latest and greatest weapons and equipment. Code 13 has participated in numerous combat operations over the years, and it is one of the most respected special operations forces in the world.

Code 13 (The Navy JAG Series Book 2)

by Don Brown

4 out of 5