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GROTON, Conn. (Feb. 25, 2020) Navy Diver 1st Class Mathew Villafuerte, left, and Navy Diver 2nd Class John McGuire, right, Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) instructors on Naval Submarine Base New London, demonstrate proper submarine escape procedures using the Pressurized Submarine Escape Trainer. Naval Submarine School builds a foundation upon which officers and enlisted personnel are prepared to develop the competence and proficiency in skills necessary to operate and maintain their submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derien C. Luce/Released)

Mission

The Naval Submarine School mission is management of three major functions:
  • Train officers and enlisted Sailors in the basic knowledge and skills upon which operational commands in the Atlantic and Pacific can build competence and proficiency in operating and maintain submarines and all their systems.
  • Provide functional, refresher, advanced and team training to submarine and submarine support personnel to increase and maintain knowledge and proficiency in specific skills.
  • Furnish specific operationally oriented support to submarines to ensure maximum effectiveness of their sensor system.
 
 
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