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Unfortunately, yes. It actually happened to me just prior to my discharge. I was a Submarine Sonar Tech (STS1/SS) for 8 years, but was medically DQ'd for Asthma as a result of 5 years of submarine duty. I was approached by the Surface community to enter a new Intel program based on long-standing techniques used by Submarine Sonarman. I agreed, but eventually it took too long and I opted to get out. My rate was changed from STS to STG (surface) just prior to my getting out.
It actually worked out though. The person who hired me was a Naval Reserve Commander, and he and a Project Manager in the office recruited me into their CNO unit at the Pentagon. It took a SecNav waiver to open a billet for me (there isn't much need for Sonarmen at the Pentagon) and joined the Assistant CNO (Surface Warfare) as Program Manager for ASW/EW/C3 systems. I actually wound up writing training programs and policy for the program that I had been tapped for while on Active Duty. I even bit the bullet and did a 2 week underway on a Reserve Frigate. Of course it was going to Bermuda, so....
The Submarine Force is an all-volunteer force, and you can "un-volunteer" at any time, though if your rate is submarine specific like mine it can be sticky once you leave. To be perfectly honest, until I worked for and obtained my 1st Dan in Tang Soo Do Karate, I never felt the teamwork and camaraderie that is unique to the submarine community. Submariners respect ability and knowledge above all else first - rank is secondary. That's never been the case in the SW community.
What else can I help you with?
Your submarine fleet was known as the?
The USN's submarine force in WWII was called the SILENT SERVICE.
What naval force sank more than half of Japan's merchant fleet?
Submarine Force
What US naval force sank more than half of Japans merchant fleet?
Submarine Force
Which has higher buoyant force submarine near the surface or near the ocean floor?
The force is the same as long as the volume submersed is the same
How is pressure used in the control of a submarine's ability to dive?
The process of a submarine to move from the surface of the ocean to a position underneath the surface is called a dive. This is accomplished by allowing water to fill the tanks of the submarine, the heavy water pressure now inside the vessel now will force it to sink below the surface, thus a "dive".
How can a submarine float and which force is acting on it?
The buoyant force keeps a submarine afloat.
The buoyancy force on a submarine submerged in the ocean equals what?
The buoyancy force on a submerged submarine equals the weight of the water displaced by the submarine. This force acts in the opposite direction to the gravitational force, allowing the submarine to float or sink in the water.
What are the 3 major subgroups of the navy?
The three major subgroups of the Navy are the Surface Force, Submarine Force, and Naval Aviation. The Surface Force operates ships and vessels that engage in naval warfare on the ocean's surface. The Submarine Force conducts underwater operations and is crucial for stealth and strategic deterrence. Naval Aviation encompasses the aircraft and support necessary for air operations from ships and bases, providing air power and reconnaissance capabilities.
How does a submarine change its buoynacy so it can float or sink?
This displacement of water creates an upward force called the buoyant force and acts opposite to gravity, which would pull the ship down. Unlike a ship, a submarine can control its buoyancy, thus allowing it to sink and surface at will.
When did Fleet Marine Force Ribbon end?
Fleet Marine Force Ribbon ended in 2006.
When was Fleet Marine Force Ribbon created?
Fleet Marine Force Ribbon was created in 1984.
Why does the US Navy have airplanes?
Reasons and uses vary but include: # Force projection # Force protection # Anti Submarine Warfare # Logistic supply of the Fleet # Air Sea Rescue # Threat analysis # Support of the Fleet in Amphibious Operations # Intelligence Operations # Medical relief Operations # Liaison The aircraft carrier has become the ultimate means of Showing the Flag just as the Nuclear Submarine became the leading figure in the Nuclear Triad of Mador mutually assured destruction. The fleet can provide air operations to every corner of the globe when a threat to US or International Security is encountered.
