Navy warfare ops and UUV use
In Navy terminology, naval special warfare refers to special operations forces and missions. The NUC also does not specify the types of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) Michigan used or their roles in the operations, TWZ added.
Back in 2022, Navy Rear Admiral Rick Seif, then head of Submarine Group Seven within the US 7th Fleet in Japan, observed that Michigan’s presence in the region enhanced the fleet’s extensive undersea warfare capabilities. He emphasized that the submarine’s deployment underscored US commitment to maintaining maritime security and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.