Why We Exist: NSWC PCD exists to understand the technical dimensions of Warfighter requirements, to collaborate with industry, academia and other Warfare Centers, to develop solutions, and to certify that safe and effective solutions are achieved.
Value Proposition: NSWC PCD provides a bridge between the Warfighter and the technical community; Rapidly responds to the Warfighter; Provides objective advice to naval leadership, and to make naval programs successful.
NSWC PCD is a U.S. Navy Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Technical Center of Excellence for Littoral Warfare and Coastal Defense located in Panama City, Florida onboard Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA PC).
NSWC PCD is an echelon IV division Surface Warfare Center within the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and employs approximately 1,300 employees and is a Navy Working Capital Fund activity.