Naval Amphibious Base Coronado
Naval Amphibious Base Coronado (NAB Coronado) is a US naval installation located across the bay from San Diego, California. The base, situated on the Silver Strand, between San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, is a major Navy shore command, supporting over 30 tenant commands, and is the West Coast focal point for special and expeditionary warfare training and operations. The on‑base population is 5,000 military personnel and 7,000 students and reservists. The base is one of the eight components of Naval Base Coronado (NBC).
| Naval Amphibious Base Coronado | |
|---|---|
| Part of Naval Base Coronado | |
| Coronado, California in the United States | |
US Navy SEALs training at Naval Special Warfare Center, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado | |
NAB Coronado NAB Coronado | |
| Coordinates | 32°40′31.69″N 117°9′38.33″W |
| Type | Naval base |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Department of Defense |
| Operator | US Navy |
| Controlled by | Navy Region Southwest |
| Condition | Operational |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1943–1944 (as Amphibious Training Base) |
| In use | 1944 – present |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Captain Newt McKissick |
| Garrison | Naval Special Warfare Center |
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