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NSWC Indian Head Division Shock Physicist Zbigniew Dreger uses laser shock to understand dynamic compression behavior of energetic materials. (U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor/RELEASED)

NSWC Indian Head Division’s Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation test engineer Miguel Hernandez of the Systems Integration Department sets the correct drop height for an 18 edgewise container drop test in February. (U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor/RELEASED)

The Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility (QCCCF) team takes a group photo behind the first ever Mark 109 prototypes produced at the facility. QCCCF is a state-of-the-art facility located in Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., and is an Army Ammunition Plant owned by the U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command for the manufacturing of large caliber metallic cartridge cases for all Department of Defense services. NSWC IHD restarted the facility and is utilizing deep-drawn technology to produce premium steel and brass cartridge cases for Navy surface warfare use. (U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor/RELEASED)

Deputy Technical Director Amy O’Donnell greets the 2019 Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program interns as they begin their apprenticeship at the command, June 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Todd Frantom/RELEASED)

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NSWC Indian Head Division Employees Recognized with PEO IWS Excellence Awards

Dec. 21, 2020 - Personnel from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division’s (NSWC IHD) Systems

NSWC Indian Head Division Holds Change of Command

Rear Adm. Kevin Byrne, commander, NAVSEA Warfare Centers (center) looks on as Capt. Eric C. Correll (left) relieves Capt. Scott H. Kraft (right) as commanding officer of NSWC Indian Head Division on Dec. 16, during a change of command ceremony at the College of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland.

Dec. 16, 2020 - Capt. Eric C. Correll relieved Capt. Scott H. Kraft as commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare

EXU-1 Receives Navy Unit Commendation from Secretary of the Navy

NSWC Indian Head Division Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Kraft presents EXU-1 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Edgar Britt with the Navy Unit Commendation, Dec. 15, at EXU-1’s headquarters aboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head. Also pictured are Command Master Chief Jose Bryant (center), EXU-1’s Civilian Director Alan Tompkins (center-right), and EXU-1’s Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Jon Maurus (right). (U.S. Navy photo by Matt Poynor)

Dec. 15, 2020 - Expeditionary Exploitation Unit 1 (EXU-1) personnel are widely regarded as the Navy’s premier mobile

NSWC Indian Head Division Employee Recognized with Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award

Dec. 9, 2020 - Matthew Konschak, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) Emergency Management

NSWC Indian Head Division Employees Recognized with PEO IWS Excellence and NAVSEA Human Resources Community Awards

Dec. 8, 2020 - Although the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of award ceremonies across the Department of

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Test Range Noise Alerts

Strauss Avenue Thermal Treatment Point operations are scheduled for Monday, Jan. 25, through Thursday, Jan. 28, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Noticeable impacts such as noise and smoke are expected to last for approximately 30 minutes to one hour.

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NSWC Indian Head Division Maryland Sites

Status: Open

NSWC IHD is OPEN and operating under a maximum telework status. Employees should check with their supervisor for further guidance and direction.

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Naval Surface Warfare Center
Indian Head Division
3767 Strauss Avenue
Indian Head, MD 20640-5150