Naval Submarine School: Reporting

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)

Lapse in Appropriations: The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sept. 30, 2025.
Military personnel will continue in normal duty status, without pay, until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
For more information please refer to the following link:
https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/display-news/Article/4319360/fy26-lapse-of-appropriations-department-of-the-navy-resources-for-sailors-marin/

Naval Submarine School (NSS) is located at Naval Submarine Base New London, Connecticut.

CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES

We are so pleased you are joining our team. You will receive reporting directions through our Total Force Manpower directorate and human resources.
Department of the Navy Civilian Human Resources

MILITARY PERSONNEL

Welcome aboard! When you have arrived in Groton, call us!

Once you are on base, go to the NAVSUBSCOL Quarterdeck in Building 499, Bledsoe Hall, to turn in your military records and check in.

Veterans/Military Crisis Line Updated Calling Information