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[[File:Wet trainer at Naval Submarine Base New London.jpg|thumb|200px|A student at Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS), repairs a simulated engine room leak in the school's damage control wet trainer at Naval Submarine Base New London.]]
[[File:Wet trainer at Naval Submarine Base New London.jpg|thumb|200px|A student at Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS), repairs a simulated engine room leak in the school's damage control wet trainer at Naval Submarine Base New London.]]


'''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|Groton]], [[New London County, Connecticut]], the school is an eight-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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/slc/nss/bessgra.htm
'''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|Groton]], [[New London County, Connecticut]], the school is an eight-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.<ref>{{cite web
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|date=2008-09-28
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}}</ref> This program requires passing a physical and mental screening. As of 2015, BESS is open to female sailors, including current sailors who wish to join the submarine force by completing the two-month program.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Copeland|first1=Kevin|title=Submarine Force Will Begin Integration of Enlisted Women|url=http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=85274|website=Navy.mil|publisher=United States Navy|accessdate=2 June 2015}}</ref>
}}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> This program requires passing a physical and mental screening. As of 2015, BESS is open to female sailors, including current sailors who wish to join the submarine force by completing the two-month program.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Copeland|first1=Kevin|title=Submarine Force Will Begin Integration of Enlisted Women|url=http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=85274|website=Navy.mil|publisher=United States Navy|accessdate=2 June 2015}}</ref>


== High Risk Trainers ==
== High Risk Trainers ==
The Navy operates four high risk trainers at New London that sub school classes attend in random order.<ref>http://navybess.com/about_bess.html</ref>
The Navy operates four high risk trainers at New London that sub school classes attend in random order.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://navybess.com/about_bess.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-09-16 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216121907/http://navybess.com/about_bess.html |archivedate=2015-02-16 |df= }}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
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Revision as of 01:03, 28 October 2016

Basic Enlisted Submarine School
TypeUnited States Navy Training Command
Established1982
Location
Groton, New London County
,
Connecticut
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USA
CampusNaval Submarine Base New London
WebsiteBasic Enlisted Submarine School
A student at Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS), repairs a simulated engine room leak in the school's damage control wet trainer at Naval Submarine Base New London.

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, New London County, Connecticut, the school is an eight-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 requires passing a physical and mental screening. As of 2015, BESS is open to female sailors, including current sailors who wish to join the submarine force by completing the two-month program.[2]

High Risk Trainers

The Navy operates four high risk trainers at New London that sub school classes attend in random order.[3] 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 in 40 feet of water via a realistic trainer.[4]
  • Ship Control - i.e. "Dive And Drive." Students learn how to steer and dive/rise the submarine.

References

  1. ^ "Basic Enlisted Submarine School Graduation". 2008-09-28. Retrieved 2008-10-01.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Copeland, Kevin. "Submarine Force Will Begin Integration of Enlisted Women". Navy.mil. United States Navy. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-02-16. Retrieved 2013-09-16. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ www.navy.mil "Submarine Escape Trainer Completed", 2 November 2007, retrieved 11 February 2014


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