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It depends on the country and type of submarine (Fast-Attack or Boomer) but for U.S. Nuclear Submarines the typical age is between 38 and 42, and they must be a Navy Commander. Boomer C.O.'s are typically either senior Commanders or Captains, depending on the class of boat, and they must have served previously as Engineer Officer aboard a previous nuclear submarine, and served as an Executive Officer on another boat as well. The typical average command time for U.S. boats is about 3 years. The system is similar for the Russian Fleet. Submarine commanders are a truly elite group, given the exacting standards they must meet, and the career hurdles/approvals they must overcome.

Other countries with smaller submarine fleets will use Lieutenants or Lieutenant Commanders, commanding Diesel-Electric boats, and their command times are much shorter, given the lower ratio of boats to prospective commanding officers. DE boat commanders also do not have the rigorous training requirements for nuclear engineering.

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