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Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, MD



Contact Information

Phone: (202) 781-0000

This division, Navy’s center of excellence for ships and ship systems, is responsible for the maritime technology of the Navy. The 2000 scientists, engineers, and support personnel work in some of the best facilities and laboratories in West Bethesda, Maryland. Their main missions involve improving all of the technically aspects of the performance of ships, submarines, watercrafts, and vehicles.

History

The facility was previously known as the David W. Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center and later was renamed David Taylor Research Center (DTRC) in 1987 and later became the Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center in 1992.

Housing

Although there is no on base housing, there are plenty of off base housing available.

Commissary

Walter Reed AMC Commissary

2460 Linden Lane

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Phone: (301) 295-7448

Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 0900-1900

Saturday: 0800-1700

Sunday: 1000-1600

Monday: Closed

Units

Hydromechanics Dept.
Machinery Research and Engineering Dept.
Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division
301-227-4465

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