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BUPERS 3 NAVY Enlisted Women in Submarines
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NAVY
Enlisted Women in Submarines
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BUPERS 3Enlisted Women in Submarines
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BUPERS 3Women on Subs Today
Today, more than 60
Female officers and
330 female enlisted
sailors are proudly
serving in the U.S.
Navy Submarine
Force.
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BUPERS 3Overview
All non-nuclear submarine ratings are available for conversion. Nuclear
trained Sailors will be selected directly from the initial training pipeline and
Junior Staff Instructors serving at the Nuclear Prototypes.
Sailors desiring rating conversion are selected through an application process.
Details on application and selection windows are provided via NAVADMIN
159/19. Selection numbers will grow each year as additional crews are
integrated.
The Submarine Force will be looking for the best and brightest who want to break new ground and forge a path for future female Submariners!
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BUPERS 3Job Opportunities for Conversion
Sonar Technician Submarines (STS)
Fire Control Technician (FT)
Machinist’s Mate Auxiliary and Torpedoman’s Mate (MMA/TM)
Electronics Technician (ETV) (Navigation)
Culinary Specialist (CS)*
Logistics Specialist (LS)*
Yeoman (YN)*
(Qualified PS will also be considered for Direct Conversion)
Information Systems Technician (ITS-EW and ITS-COMMS)
The Submarine Force will be looking for the Sailors
to convert into all Non-nuclear ratings!
* Direct Conversion Rate
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Submarine Non-Nuclear Rates
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•Responsible for dining and berthing for personnel.
Culinary Specialist Submarines
•Responsible for all operational and administrative aspects of the submarine’s radio communication equipment, systems and programs.
Information Technology Submarines Communication
•Responsible for maintenance and operation of guided-missile systems, underwater weapons used in the submarine weapons systems.
Fire Control Technician
•Responsible for the submarine’s LAN and operation of the submarine’s RADAR and electronic counter-measures.
Information Technology Submarines Electronic Warfare
•Responsible for ordering, receiving and issuing spare parts, clothing and general supplies.
Logistics Specialist
•Responsible for operating and maintaining Ship’s hydraulic, air, water and habitability systems.
Machinist’s Mate Auxiliary
•Responsible for operating and maintaining underwater weapons launch systems.
Torpedoman’s Mate
•Responsible for all operational and administrative aspects of the submarine’s navigation equipment, systems and programs.
Navigation ET
•Responsible for the submarine’s computer and control mechanisms used for underwater surveillance and tracking.
Sonar Technician Submarines
•Responsible for ship’s daily schedule, pay, correspondence, and administrative functions.
Yeoman Submarines
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Training Pipeline
CS ‘A’ School
5 Weeks in Ft Lee, VA
LS ‘A’ School
7 Weeks in Meridian, MS
YN ‘A’ School
6 Weeks in Meridian, MS
ITS EW ‘A/C’ Schools
47 Weeks in Groton, CT
ITS Communication ‘A/C’ Schools
47 Weeks in Groton, CT
ET Navigation ‘A’ School
27 Weeks in Groton, CT
STS ‘A’ School
27 Weeks in Groton, CT
FT ‘A’ School
27 Weeks in Groton, CT
MM AUX ‘A’ School
9 Weeks in Groton, CT
TM‘A’ School
13 Weeks in Groton, CT
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All non-nuclear personnel attend Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS)7 Weeks in Groton, CT
All submarine nuclear ratings complete the same training pipeline as their
surface nuclear counterparts. Nuclear personnel do not attend BESS.
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BUPERS 3Naval Submarine School
• Sailors learn the basic theory behind the construction and operation of submarines including
ships systems, organization and safety.
• All non-nuclear submariners attend Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) prior to arrival
onboard their ship.
• BESS prepares Sailors to pursue submarine qualifications upon initial assignment to an
operational submarine. BESS also performs critical screening of future submariners in the
areas of adaptability and reliability.
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BUPERS 3OHIO Class Submarines
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SSBN SSGN
Phase 1 of Integration began with the 8 SSGN crews in
Kings Bay, GA and Bangor, WA in 2015 and will continue
with the integration of the SSBN fleet.
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Fast Attack Submarines
Los Angeles SEAWOLF
VIRGINIA
Phase II of
integration will
begin with the
VIRGINIA class
SSNs in the
future
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BUPERS 3How do they compare?
SSBN SSGN VIRGINIA
Length: 560 feet 560 feet 377 feet
Beam: 42 feet 42 feet 34 feet
Draft: 38 feet 38 feet 32 feet
Speed: 20+ knots 20+ knots 20+ knots
Crew: 15 Officer
140 Enlisted
15 Officer
140 Enlisted
15 Officers
117 Enlisted
Hot Rack: No No Yes
Port Calls: No Yes Yes
Deployment Avg: 2-3 Months 3-4 Months 6 Months
Armament: 4 Torpedo tubes
24 SLBM tubes
4 Torpedo tubes
up to 154 Tomahawks
12 VLS tubes
4 Torpedo tubes
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Every Sailor is a critical
member of the team
You WILL stand watch
Everyday is about learning.
You will be involved in
qualifications most of your first sea tour.
Similar amenities as a surface ship, (i.e. Crew’s
Lounge, work out equipment,
computers, etc.)
Life On Trident Submarines
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BUPERS 3Life On Trident Submarines
Ohio class Submarine Sailors all have their own racks.
When not at sea, focus is on team and individual training ashore.
Sleep at home every night.
No daily reveille. All personnel are expected to be awake for field day, drills and command training.
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BUPERS 3Life On Trident Submarines
What is submarine berthing like?
o Upon checking in you will be assigned a bunk
onboard. This will be your space to do with what
you wish within standards.
o Bunks are required to be made up when not in
use with sheets, spread, and a pillow case.
(Some units require that pillow cases be white.)
o A laundry bag is provided.
o Some personnel have entertainment in their
bunks including personal DVD players, pictures,
cards, laptops, etc.
How big are the bunks?
o The average bunk is 6’ x 2.5'. The average mattress is made of foam or coil springs and about 4.5"
thick depending on its lifetime wear. Most bunks have ~20 inches of space between the top of the
mattress and bunk ceiling.
o Most racks are designed with a rack pan accessible by lifting the lid (mattress box). This is storage
for clothing and non-perishable items. It extends the length of the bunk and approximately 8" depth.
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BUPERS 3 First Tour ExpectationsThe first year for any Submariner is spent familiarizing themselves with the ship, their
division, and completing qualifications.
Qualify in-rate watch at-sea and inport.
Complete Ship’s (Dolphin) Qualifications (up to 12 months).
E-6 and below (non-nuclear), qualify Below Decks Watch (3 months after completion of Ship’s qualification).
E-6 and below (nuclear), qualify Senior-in-Rate Watch (up to 18 months)
E-6 and below (non-nuclear), qualify Senior in-Rate Watch (depending on the rate)
E-6 and above, qualify Chief of the Watch.
Report
Onboard* Numerical values are
months onboard.
2-4
12
15
1824
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BUPERS 3Life On Trident Submarines
What Can I Expect My Schedule to Be Like When I First Report?
You will have 12 months to complete Submarine Warfare Qualification in addition to watchstation
qualifications.
Your first few weeks will be an adjustment period where you will meet the crew, learn the schedule and find
your way around the ship. Crew members and your sponsor will help as you become acclimated.
Qualifications are a key factor to ensuring your success aboard a submarine. Qualifications will be achieved
by studying Submarine Onboard Training (SOBT), Piping Tabs, system examinations, and asking questions
of the personnel already qualified. When you are ready to receive a check-out you will ask a Qualification
Petty Officer (QPO) for a check-out and they will test your knowledge by asking you questions or having you
perform specific tasks related to the qualification you are attempting. For example, you may be tasked with
donning a Fire Fighting Ensemble and SCBA to complete a check-out.
When not deployed, the crew works from the Pre-deployment Training (PDTP) Building and conducts
individual and team training from the PDTP offices or at Trident Training Facility.
All personnel are required to complete an at-sea and inport watchstation prior to Submarine Warfare
Qualification.
You may be tasked with cleaning, painting and preservation of the ship.
You will be introduced to the Commanding Officer (CO), Executive Officer (XO), Chief of the Boat (COB),
Department Head, Division Officer and Leading Chief Petty Officer within the first week onboard. As you
gain experience and responsibility onboard you may interact with them everyday even as a Seaman. You
will know the CO, XO, and COB and they will know you.
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BUPERS 3How do we compare?
Arleigh Burke Class DDG Ohio Class Submarine
Too Small?
0 200 400 600
Crew Complement
Ship Length
Arleigh Burke Class
Ohio Class
509 ft
560 ft
~ 275
~ 160
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BUPERS 3Pay and Incentives
Pay Comparison (based off one year time in service)
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1000
2000
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E3 E4 E5 E6
Surface
Submarine
• Sailors not residing the barracks also receive BAS while inport.
• E4 and above personnel may receive BAH to live in town.
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BUPERS 3Want to know more?
IF INTERESTED CONTACT
Women in Submarines Coordinator
LT Sabrina Reyes-DodsWomen in Submarines Coordinator
(757) 836-2103
Non-Nuclear Community Managers
LT Rafael ByronSubmarine Non-Nuclear Assistant ECM
(901) 874-2081
ITSCS(SS) Jimmy LongSubmarine Non-Nuclear ECM Technical Advisor
(901) 874-2819
