Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center

Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center at a glance

The Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center provides instrumented environments for maritime research, development, testing and evaluation. Its public mission also includes assessment of operational performance and readiness. AUTEC is part of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center network, connecting technical testing with the evaluation of naval systems and skills.

The center was commissioned on Andros Island in the Bahamas in 1967 after development of a deep-water test capability. The island facilities are associated with the Tongue of the Ocean, while a separate support location is in West Palm Beach, Florida. Public welcome information describes Navy, civil service and contractor responsibilities at the facilities. This makes AUTEC a specialized test organization with geographically separated components rather than a conventional ship homeport.

Also searched as: AUTEC, AUTEC Andros Island.

Sources: AUTEC mission; NUWC Newport history; AUTEC public welcome information

Mission and major activities

• AUTEC provides instrumented areas for maritime research, testing and evaluation.
• Assesses operational performance and readiness.

Sources: AUTEC mission

History and identity

AUTEC was commissioned on Andros Island in the Bahamas in 1967 following development of a deep-water naval test environment.

Sources: NUWC Newport history

Location and community

AUTEC's island facilities are on Andros in the Bahamas near the Tongue of the Ocean; support is also based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Sources: NUWC Newport history; AUTEC public welcome information

Before you arrive

Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.

1. Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
2. Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
3. For an overseas assignment, ask your sponsor about family travel authorization, required documents, medical screening, pets and vehicle shipment before making reservations.
4. Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
5. Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.

Official overseas moving resources   Housing allowance information

Sources: AUTEC public welcome information

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.

Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.

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Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial notes

Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.

1. AUTEC missionSupports: overview, mission
2. NUWC Newport historySupports: overview, local context, history
3. AUTEC public welcome informationSupports: overview, local context, planning note

Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.