Basic Enlisted Submarine School

Basic Enlisted Submarine School
TypeUnited States Navy Training Command
Established1916
Location
Groton, New London County
,
Connecticut
,
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]

  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. Archived from the original on 28 July 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2015.