Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU)

10/02/2025

09/28/2025

NOTU HISTORY: On this day in 1959, the The U.S. Navy launched the Polaris AX-14 from Pad 25A. According to launch records, this was the 17th Polaris test missile body launched from a flat pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

09/26/2025

NOTU HISTORY: On this day in 1990, the U.S. Navy launched a Trident II D5 missile from the USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735 - Blue) at 11:55 a.m. off the east coast of Florida, during Demonstration and Shakedown Operation 4.

09/25/2025

NOTU HISTORY: On this day in 1972, the U.S. Navy launched a Poseidon C3 missile from the USS George Bancroft (SSBN 643 - Blue) during Demonstration and Shakedown Operation 22. The C3 was a two-stage, solid-propellant missile capable being launched from a submerged submarine. The U.S. Navy maintained the Poseidon C3 missiles until the last one was offloaded in September 1992.

09/21/2025

NOTU HISTORY: On this day in 1970, the U.S. Navy launched the fourth Poseidon C3 Production Evaluation Missile from the USS Daniel Boone (SSBN 629). The C3 was a two-stage, solid-propellant missile capable being launched from a submerged submarine. The U.S. Navy maintained the Poseidon C3 missiles until the last one was offloaded in September 1992.

09/21/2025

NOTU HISTORY: On this day in 1959, the U.S. Navy launched the first Polaris A-1 missile from Pad 29 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The Polaris, named for the North Star, was a two-stage ballistic missile, powered by solid fuel rocket motors and guided by a self-contained inertial guidance system independent of external command or controls.

09/19/2025

Each year, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency designs a poster commemorating the lives of United States service members still unaccounted for from past conflicts, showcasing their commitment to bringing them home, and for the first time being unveiled at a Family Member Update.
This poster was unveiled during a ceremony earlier this year.
As today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Sailors and civilians of the Naval Ordnance Test Unit want to salute those who never returned home, as well as those taken captive during times of conflict. Your sacrifices will not be forgotten.

09/19/2025

NOTU HISTORY: On this day in 1988, the U.S. Navy launched the 15th flight test model of the new Trident II D5 missile at 1:45 p.m. from Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Records report this missile was destroyed during the first-stage flight. Post flight analysis revealed that the missile was on an acceptable flight path at the time it was destroyed, nonetheless the flight was classified as a "No Test."

09/18/2025

TBT - This group photo of NOTU sailors and civilians was taken sometime between 1983 and 1990 when Capt. William Bancroft was the commanding officer (front left center).

09/18/2025

The Sailors and civilians of the Naval Ordnance Test Unit want to wish our Air Force brothers and sisters a Happy 78th birthday.

09/16/2025

Congratulations to NOTU's newest chief petty officers - ETVC Michael Divinny and MTC Michael Carroll. Their pinning ceremony was this morning (Sept. 16) at the South Patrick Chapel in Satellite Beach, Florida.

09/14/2025

Today is Ombudsman Appreciation Day, a day for the U.S. Navy to show its appreciation to command Ombudsman for their volunteerism and dedication to supporting our Navy and its families. Their support to Navy families enable Sailors and commands to focus on mission requirements while knowing that our families have a trained and reliable resource to provide support on the home front. Please take time today to formally recognize our Ombudsman, whose contributions to the command’s mission are immeasurable. Thank you Ombudsman!