Basic Enlisted Submarine School

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Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) is the U.S. Navy's submarine training school for enlisted sailors. Located on Naval Submarine Base New London (NAVSUBASE NLON) in Groton, Connecticut, the school is a six-week introduction to the basic theory, construction and operation of nuclear powered submarines. The course includes instruction on shipboard organization, submarine safety and escape procedures. ^[1] This program is limited to male candidates only, and requires passing a physical and mental screening.

[edit] High Risk Trainers

The Navy operates four high risk trainers at New London that sub school classes attend in random order. They are:

Fire Fighting - Students are instructed in the differences between submarine and surface ship fire fighting and the special equipment used in sub-surface fire fighting.
Damage Control - Sailors are required to patch leaks and seal ruptured pipes before their compartment completely floods.
Submarine Escape - Personnel learn how to successfully escape from a disabled submarine.
Ship Control - i.e. "Dive And Drive." Students learn how to steer and dive/rise the submarine.

[edit] References

^ "Basic Enlisted Submarine School Graduation". 2008-09-28. https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/slc/nss/bessgra.htm. Retrieved 2008-10-01.

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