Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 1 (USVRON-1)

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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Photo By: LTJG Cody Davidson

VIRIN: 260402-N-N0831-0006

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.

Midshipmen Earn Elite ‘Blue Chip’ Assignments After Immersive USVRON One Unmanned Systems Training

250801-N-FC860-2065 Midshipman 1st Class Dylan Smith, Midshipman 1st Class Allan Williams, Midshipman 1st Class Sophia Richter, and Ensign Matthew Pruyn with Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessels (OUSV) Mariner and Ranger in Port Hueneme, CA. Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) One.

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Photo By: Chief Petty Officer Ryan Williams

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Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) One welcomed twenty-five midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy and various Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps Units for their summer training cruises, focusing on familiarization and exposure to the development and operation of unmanned surface systems.

Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron One Holds Change of Command Ceremony

250627-N-FC860-1457 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (June 27, 2025) — Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron One (USVRON-1) held a change of command ceremony June 27 at Naval Base Ventura County, marking a significant transition in leadership.

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PORT HUENEME, Calif. (June 27, 2025) — Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron One (USVRON-1) held a change of command ceremony June 27 at Naval Base Ventura County, marking a significant transition in leadership.

Midshipmen Visit Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron One

240828-N-ZZ999-1001 Midshipman 1st Class Joseph Kapszukiewicz, Midshipman 1st Class Axel Fisher, Midshipman 1st Class Athena Dinh and Midshipman 1st Class Robert Montoya with Overlord Unmanned Surface Vessel (OUSV) Ranger in Port Hueneme, CA. Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) One has established a summer training program with USNA for midshipmen interested in furthering the Navy’s integration of robotic and autonomous systems into the fleet.

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Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) One welcomed four first class midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy for their summer cruises to focus on the development unmanned surface systems.