Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 1 (USVRON-1)

PORT HUENEME, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2026) — Lt. Cmdr. Chris Rodman relinquished command of Unmanned Surface Vessel Division (USVDIV) 12 after successfully completing his early command tour. LCDR Rodman served as the first commanding officer of USVDIV‑12, assigned to Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) 1, where he played a pivotal role in introducing and developing Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (mUSVs) for integration into the Surface Fleet.

Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 11 holds change of command ceremony

260304-N-NW010-4815 U.S. Navy Cmdr. Timothy Boston, right, commanding officer of Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 1, presents Navy Commendation Medal to Lt. Miles Graham, during a change of command ceremony in Port Hueneme, California, March 4, 2026.

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VIRIN: 260304-N-NW010-4815

Unmanned Surface Vessel Division (USVDIV) 11 held a change of command ceremony March 4 at Naval Base Ventura County, marking a significant transition in leadership.

First SWO U Officers set to bring unmanned expertise to the Fleet

251119-N-NW010-5616 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 19, 2025) - U.S. Navy Ensign Patrick Close, with Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 12, poses for a photo during unit level training off the coast of San Diego, California, November 19, 2025. The mission of USVRON-1 is to lead the introduction and deployment of medium USVs, critical sensors, networks, and payloads to support Fleet Commanders and enhance surface fleet lethality.

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PORT HUENEME, Calif. —Ensigns Patrick Close and Andrew Xie have become the first two junior officers to complete a specialized twelve-month tour at Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) 1. Their success marks a significant milestone for the Navy’s Surface Warfare Officer – Unmanned (SWO-U) program, that seamlessly integrates manned and robotic systems within the maritime domain.

USVRON-1 earns second consecutive Unit Tactics Award

250501-N-NW010-4086 Unmanned Surface Vessel Division 12 (Sea Hunter) and 13 (Sea Hunter) conduct unit level training underway in San Diego Bay, California, May 1, 2025.

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PORT HUENEME, Calif. — Commander, Surface Development Group 1 awarded the 2025 Unit Tactics Award to Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USV) 1 for superior performance in warfare, tactical proficiency, and operational readiness, marking the second consecutive year the squadron has received the honor.