Who provides MK-V Special Operations Craft to a NSW Squadron?

The provision of MK-V Special Operations Craft to a Navy Special Warfare (NSW) Squadron is the responsibility of Special Boat Teams. These teams are specifically organized and equipped to support special operations missions and are integral to the NSW community, which includes conducting maritime special operations and providing the necessary vessels and platforms for those operations.

Special Boat Teams are designed to have a specialized focus on handling, operating, and maintaining these assets, which are essential for the specific requirements of special operations forces. They ensure that the operational capabilities of the MK-V craft align with the mission profiles of NSW Squadrons, including insertion, extraction, and combat support.

Other units, such as Coastal Patrol Units, Naval Surface Forces, and Marine Corps Units, may operate various types of boats or support roles within their capacities, but they do not have the specific responsibility or capability to provide MK-V Special Operations Craft directly to NSW Squadrons. This specialized training and operational focus is what distinguishes Special Boat Teams in their role within the broader naval and joint forces framework.