Deep Submergence Unit | United States Navy

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Deep Submergence Unit (DSU) was commissioned October 1, 1989 consolidating the former Submarine Rescue Unit (SRU), for deep submergence vehicle commands and two detachments of Commander Submarine Development Group 1. DSU administers and coordinates the activities of a majority of the Navy's deep submergence assets.

The three subordinate world-wide deployable detachments of DSU are: DSRV-1 MYSTIC, Diving Systems Support and Unmanned Vehicles. DSU also staffs five core support departments: Administration, Planning & Estimating, Operations, Repair and Supply.

The detachments primary mission is to maintain a world-wide, rescue ready, submarine rescue capability. The supporting departments provide all necessary functions in support of local and deployed operations.

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