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Very soon they will.
The Americans, ever the firm and steadfast allies of the British, have recently allowed women to serve on a combat submarine.
The USS Maryland, whose current skipper (Feb. 2011) is Commander (CDR) Jeffrey Grimes, is an American ballistic missile submarine whose compliment and crew lately includes female sailors.
The United States Navy has also benefited lately from a complete repeal of the DADT (don't ask, don't tell) rule, which had previously endangered the careers of many good sailors who happened to be gay or lesbian and would not shut up about it. It seems we may finally understand that a good sailor is a good sailor, and that is that. The Brits have us Americans beat on that account, having accepted gay soldiers and sailors for some time now.
I served, as an enlisted sailor, under Jeffrey Grimes aboard the attack submarine USS San Juan, circa 1997. He was a lieutenant then, and the Weapons Officer of the San Juan. I found him to be professional, unflappable, likeable, and decisive.
I am not surprised he was chosen to command, or to command the first American submarine with female sailors. I believe that very soon the United States Navy will be completely unrestricted as to the sex or sexual preference of any volunteer who wishes to serve on any vessel, submarine or otherwise.
And Great Britain, ever the example of reason and democracy, will not long suffer the upstart "colonies" to whip them in the arena of who may or may not serve on submarines.
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Can pregnant get on submarines?
No, women aren't eligible to serve on board US Submarines.
Are women allowed on submarines?
It depends on the real question. If meant literally, then yes, women are allowed on submarines. They can visit some submarines. If the question is, "Are women allowed to serve/work on submarines?" then it depends on the country. In the Royal Navy (UK) they are not allowed to serve at present. The United States, however, is gearing up to allow some women officers to serve aboard U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.
In the US Navy can women serve on submarines?
No sorry
Do women serve on US submarines?
If a women is assigned to a mission on the submarine then yes, but no they can't join the submarine service because of close quarters.
How many british submarines sunk World War 2?
The British lost 76 submarines during WWII.
Were most of the submarines in the Falklands War nuclear powered?
Argentina had diesel-electric submarines while the British had nuclear-powered submarines.
Are women able to serve on an American submarines?
Currently, women have to have their own toilets and beds. Consequently, architects are going to have to design bigger and more expensive submarines to acommendate those extra rooms, beds, and toilets. In addition, supply officers are going to have requisition SPECIAL hygiene material, as well as find storage facilities on board the submarine to maintain them.
Can girls be on a submarine?
Females have been riding submarines for many years, but primarily only as riders (e.g., Contractors, Intelligence analysts, etc.). Up until recently, females serving aboard U.S. Navy submarines was restricted - however, with recent changes in policy, female officers will begin serving aboard FBM submarines within the next few years. Most navies with nuclear submarines (e.g., Royal Navy) don't allow women to serve aboard submarines due to the unique health risks that women are exposed to if serving aboard for long periods of time.
Can girls be a submarine?
Females have been riding submarines for many years, but primarily only as riders (e.g., Contractors, Intelligence analysts, etc.). Up until recently, females serving aboard U.S. Navy submarines was restricted - however, with recent changes in policy, female officers will begin serving aboard FBM submarines within the next few years. Most navies with nuclear submarines (e.g., Royal Navy) don't allow women to serve aboard submarines due to the unique health risks that women are exposed to if serving aboard for long periods of time.
Which country has the quietest submarines?
Take it from someone who has seen the American, British and Russian submarines in action -- the American's have the quietest submarines. The US says they do. The Russians (former USSR) say they do. The British say they do. Bottom line: It all depends upon who you ask.
How did Germany get around the british blockade?
U-boats aka submarines
Why did German submarines sink british ships?
They were at war with each other.
