 In total, SCI is a unique combination of airfields, airspace and ranges unlike any other facility owned by the Navy.It is the only location in the Pacific where surface ships, submarines, aircraft and Navy expeditionary forces can train in all warfare areas simultaneously using shore gunnery, bombardment, air defense, anti sub and electronic warfare

The station was designated as the Frederick C. Sherman Field on 11 January 1961, in honor of Vice Admiral Frederick C. Sherman, a three-time recipient of the Navy Cross.To reduce the use of diesel fuel and prevent harmful emissions, the Naval facility on San Clemente Island installed three 225 kilowatt wind turbines.