Waterborne Detachment
Maritime training, flood rescue, underwater search and recovery, and waterborne surveillance operations across Tennessee's 61,075 miles of waterways.
The State of Tennessee has over 61,075 miles of waterways with major population centers and residential zones throughout those areas. The Squadron Waterborne Detachment conducts maritime training operations, support for police tactical operations, flood rescue, underwater search and recovery, waterborne surveillance consulting, technical diver support, debris removal and salvage projects on Tennessee's lakes, rivers and reservoirs.
The Squadron's Waterborne Detachment members have spent more than a collective century performing surface warfare, maritime security, underwater operations and waterborne rescue operations in the special operations and conventional service communities of our nation's armed services, public safety services and industry.
61,075+
Miles of Waterways
100+
Years Combined Experience
Our team's experience spans surface warfare, maritime security, underwater operations and waterborne rescue from special operations units, conventional armed services, public safety agencies and private industry.
Watch our Scout Swimmers and Waterborne Detachment in training and operations.
Our Waterborne Detachment provides comprehensive maritime services across Tennessee.
Comprehensive waterborne training programs for law enforcement and emergency response personnel.
Specialized support for law enforcement tactical operations in maritime environments.
Swift water and flood rescue operations during natural disasters and emergency situations.
Technical dive operations for search, recovery and evidence collection in underwater environments.
Consulting and operational support for waterborne surveillance and security operations.
Technical debris removal and salvage projects on Tennessee's lakes, rivers and reservoirs.
The Squadron conducts our "Scout Swimmer" course and hosts technical diving and vessel-based training for unit members focused on the maritime environment as part of their Squadron mission.
Our training programs draw on decades of combined experience from special operations and conventional service communities of our nation's armed services, public safety services and industry.
Contact The 1st Volunteer Tennessee Ranger Squadron, Waterborne Detachment for assistance with your agency, department or locality's waterborne needs.
