Submarines and undersea warfare
IV. LIFE AND CULTURE ON BOARD SUBMARINESvii
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IV. LIFE AND CULTURE ON BOARD SUBMARINESvii A submarine is among the most technologically advanced machines ever built. The combination of computer technology, precision navigation, atmosphere regeneration, sensitive sonar equipment, sound quieting, nuclear power, and precision weapons make for a most unusual environment. Imagine working and living in a 300-foot long, 30-foot wide, three-story building with no windows and surrounded by technology. Then lock the doors, submerge beneath the surface of the ocean and travel silently underwater for months. This requires a tremendous amount of skill, knowledge, personal discipline, and teamwork. Over one hundred crewmembers work and live together for months at a time to defend their country and protect U.S. interests around the world. Although it is difficult for most people to imagine living on a submarine, challenging submarine living conditions actually build strong fellowship among the crew. The crews are highly motivated, and quickly adapt to changing conditions. It is a busy life of specialized work, watches, and drills. There are four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midrats. There is always plenty of food. Crewmembers usually get about six hours of sleep per day; most people fall to sleep very quickly because they are tired after a long workday. The days pass without sunrises and sunsets, because on a submarine operating at sea, the only view of the sky is through the periscope! Compared to life on a surface ship, submarines are quieter and the ride is smoother because the submarine is rarely affected by the surface waves. The air is cleaner than the air outside, and many submariners notice the strong smell of the ocean when the hatch is opened after a long time. With a typical crew of between 120 and 160, submarines carry fewer Sailors than most surface ships and have fewer career specialties available. At the same time, submarine crews: Have highly specialized responsibilities (some found only on subs), serve as experts in their respective departments (including Engineering, Weapons, Operations and Supply), receive cross-training to develop proficiency in all submarine systems (something unique to the sub community), and enjoy closer working relationships with one another (including less formally regimented interaction between those in the Officer and Enlisted ranks). A typical U.S. Navy submarine crew consists of 14 Officers, 18 Chief Petty Officers, and 109 other enlisted men. A submarine will sometimes go to sea for short periods with fewer personnel than this because there are crewmembers on scheduled leave or in a Navy school. This smaller crew and wardroom are comprised of the best enlisted and officer personnel which allow for significant small unit leadership. The Officers and crew who man these ships are held to the highest of standards and have extraordinary roles and responsibilities. Only a select group of disciplined and committed Officers are given the opportunity to lead departments up to an entire crew, commanding some of the most technologically advanced equipment in the world. V. CURRENT HOMEPORT BREAKDOWN/LOCATION OF US SUBMARINESviii 
i http://www.navy.com/careers/nuclear-energy/submarine-warfare-nuclear.html ii http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/OFFICER/DETAILING/SUBMARINENUCLEAR/Pages/default.aspx iii http://www.navy.mil/navydata/cno/n87/usw/issue_32/future_2.html iv http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/OFFICER/DETAILING/SUBMARINENUCLEAR/CAREER/Pages/default.aspx vhttp://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERSNPC/OFFICER/DETAILING/SUBMARINENUCLEAR/Pages/IncentivePrograms.aspx vi http://www.navy.mil/navydata/cno/n87/history.html "Silent Defense: One Hundred Years of the American Submarine Force" by Dr. Gary E. Weir vii http://www.navy.mil/navydata/cno/n87/faq.html viii http://www.public.navy.mil/subfor/hq/Pages/default.aspx Directory: Training -> files -> documents -> References -> 2C%20MQS%20References Training -> Course Title: Hazards Risk Management Training -> Emergency Management in the U. S. Virgin Islands: a small Island Territory with a Developing Program Carlos Samuel1 David A. McEntire2 Introduction Training -> Emergency Management & Related References On-Hand B. Wayne Blanchard, Ph. D, Cem may 24, 2007 Draft Training -> Deadliest u. S. Disasters top fifty Training -> Haiti’s Emergency Management: a case of Regional Support, Challenges, Opportunities, and Recommendations for the Future Erin Fordyce1, Abdul-Akeem Sadiq2, and Grace Chikoto3 Introduction Training -> Emergency Management in Cuba: Disasters Experienced, Lessons Learned, and Recommendations for the Future Training -> 1 B. Wayne Blanchard, PhD, cem october 8, 2008 Working Draft Part 1: Ranked approximately by Economic Loss Training -> Chapter 7: Statutory Authority Chapter Outline Training -> Bibliography of Emergency Management & Related References On-Hand 2C%20MQS%20References -> 1/c submarine community professional knowledge learning Objectives Download 0.81 Mb. Share with your friends:
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