Active April 16, 1987 - present[1] Country United States of America Branch United States Department of the Navy Seal.svg United States Navy Type Special Operations Role Man, train, equip, deploy and sustain NSW forces for special operations and activities abroad, in support of combatant commanders and U.S. national interests[1] Size 8,900[1] Part of United States Special Operations Command Insignia.svg United States Special Operations Command Garrison/HQ Naval Amphibious Base Coronado