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Contrary to popular belief, women have been riding on board submarines (as tech riders, Midshipmen, etc.) for many decades; however, it's only recently that the Navy was directed to include billets for women to serve aboard U.S. submarines, a decision that's arguably as controversial as DADT.
Unlike the general Navy population, submarines duty is strictly volunteer; the biggest obstacle to inclusion of serving women onboard submarines has been crew wives, and the problem with an absolute lack of any privacy. The divorce rate among submarine crews is statistically higher than the rest of the Navy (about 75% when I was in), and such a forced decision won't make it any better.
There are also real health concerns (not necessarily radiological) that aren't publicized due to their classified nature, which is one reason submarine duty is volunteer and considered hazardous duty. Few of my crewmates ever got away free from submarine duty without some type of health issue - in my case, more than one. It's easy to be excited to volunteer for something when you don't know the long term risks, and the health risks for women are higher, something that hasn't been publicized.
For now, the plan is to only allow female officers aboard boats, since officer quarters are private anyway.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Can pregnant get on submarines?
No, women aren't eligible to serve on board US Submarines.
In the US Navy can women serve on submarines?
No sorry
Are women allowed in senate?
in the US senate, they are allowed
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.
Are women allowed to be president of the US?
Yes.
How many US submarines were lost in World War 2?
52 US submarines were lost in WW2. This was about 1 in every 5 submarines that the US had in WW2
What are women not allowed to do in the military?
(in the US) Until recently females were prohibited from serving as crew on submarines, however that has been rescinded. Currently the only duty prohibited to women is to engage in ground combat as members of the Infantry. In this day and age, that prohibition is becoming less and less relevant.
When were woman allowed to have a bank account in the US?
To the best of my knowledge women have never not been allowed to have a bank account in the US.
WAVES were a womens corps for what branch of the military?
US Navy-Women Allowed to Volunteer for Emergency Service WAVES-Women Allowed to Volunteer for Emergency Service in the US Navy.
How many submarines in the US Navy?
During WW2 the US Navy built 126 submarines.
When were women first permitted to vote in the US?
In the US, women were not allowed to vote until August 18th 1920.
