Training Support Center Hampton Roads

The Old Coast Guard Station Museum has artifacts from the 1891 shipwreck of the Dictator, displays of period lifesaving equipment, educational programs, and even an online "Tower Cam", offering Internet users a similar view to those of members of the Lifesaving crews had over 100 years ago.

The United States Navy acquired the property during World War II to train anti-aircraft gunners.

Since that, the mission was expanded to include training of Combat Systems operators and maintenance technicians.

The actual training activity is the Center for Surface Combat Systems, which is headquartered in Dahlgren, Virginia.

Other tenant commands currently at Dam Neck include the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU/NSWDG), Tactical Training Group Atlantic (TACTRAGRULANT), and Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA).