Port Security Unit 301, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

PSU 301 - UNIT HISTORY

Commissioned in 2005, Port Security Unit 301 (PSU 301) has supported the Coast Guard's mission in support of the National Military Strategy to maintain the security of ports and waterways in the interest of the United States and allied coalition partners. Port Security Units have the capability to deploy well-armed Transportable Port Security Boats (TPSBs) and shore side security teams in support of worldwide expeditionary warfare operations in the inshore harbor environment. PSUs operate with other Naval Expeditionary Combat Command assets, joint service security forces, and other host nation and combined forces.

 

PSU 301 Unit Photo

 

 

COMMANDING OFFICERS

CDR James Carmany (2023-Present)

CDR Thomas Adams (2021 – 2023)

CDR Sean Nesser (2017 – 2021)

CDR Michael Ruwe (2014 – 2017)

CDR Christopher Fink (2012 – 2014)

CAPT Paul Smith (2009 – 2012)

CAPT Peter Conley (2007- 2009)

CAPT Stevan Little (2004 – 2007)

CAPT Salvatore Brillante (2003 – 2005)

CDR William Jones (1998 – 1999)

 

DEPLOYMENT TIMELINE

 

AUGUST 20, 2005
RE-COMMISSIONED

2006-2007
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)

2009-2010
Task Force 56.5 (KUWAIT / IRAQ)

2013-2014
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)

2019-2020
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)