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The excerpt from Al L. below was sent to ExNavyNuke.com to post and garner thoughts from the viewers of this blog.
Eight women selected for submarine training. ONLY of the officer class.
I am trying to get input from as many persons possible on this topic, an Idea of mine.
What is the feasibility of a nuclear sub crew, a sub say of the Virginia class, crewed solely by women, from the commander down to the lowest ranking "seaman"?
Obviously, any concerns about bunking, separate showers, toilets, etc., would no longer exist with an all-female crew.
And the women could do the job, this is do-able? Strength is not an issue, skill is the issue and women are more than competent enough.
The only strength issue might be re-loading the torpedo tubes, and for some time has been done by hoist and mechanical apparatus. Perhaps damage control in time of emergency might require strength?
Any other issues anyone can think of?
Al L.
ExNavyNuke.com thoughts: In my view I think it might work. During my time in boot camp at Orlando Training Center before it was closed down the “K” (all female) companies who went though basic training crushed all of the “C” (all male) and I (Integrated) companies they competed with in regards to inspections, academics, etc. I am sure this efficiency could be duplicated aboard a submarine.
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1 comment:
The problems that exist with females on surface ships will now exist on submarines. Fact. Submarine complements are critical. One or two crew members missing could have a deleterious effect on the command. I won't go into the issues that face surface ships as they are well known. Suffice to say, an all female crew would be preferable to an integrated crew.
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