What is the most advanced submarine?
Seawolf class
The boats of the Seawolf class are the most advanced but also the most expensive hunter-killer submarines in the world.
Who is the XO on a submarine?
The Executive Officer (XO) of a submarine fills several roles: He is the second in command of the boat, and as such, the only other officer aboard who has gone through the submarine Prospective Commanding Officer course, and is therefore fully qualified for command should something happen to the Commanding Officer (CO)
Why is a submarine called a hunter-killer?
An attack submarine or hunter-killer submarine is a submarine specifically designed for the purpose of attacking and sinking other submarines, surface combatants and merchant vessels. Some attack subs are also armed with cruise missiles, increasing the scope of their potential missions to include land targets.
What does SSN stand for Navy?
attack submarine
An SSN is a nuclear-powered general-purpose attack submarine. SSN is the US Navy hull classification symbol for such vessels; the SS denotes a submarine and the N denotes nuclear power. The designation SSN is used for interoperability throughout NATO under STANAG 1166, though navies use other terms.
What’s faster submarine or ship?
Nuclear power allows submarines to go faster than surface ships. (This may be true.) The fastest submarine is claimed to be the Soviet K-162, launched in 1969, with a top speed of 44.7 knots (82.8 km/hr). Nuclear powered aircraft carriers have disclosed top speeds around 33 knots.
What is a Navy TSO?
The following are commonly abbreviated to TSO: Temporary Standing Order. Tactical Solution Options division. Transitional Support Officer. Technology Services Organization (USMC, so technically Navy)
What is a cob in the Navy?
The chief of the boat (COB) is an enlisted sailor on board a U.S. Navy submarine who serves as the senior enlisted advisor to both the Commanding Officer (CO) and Executive Officer (XO).
What rank are Navy SEALs?
The majority of Navy SEALs (about 2,000) are Navy Enlisted personnel (E-4 to E-9). They are led by roughly 500 SEAL Officers (O-1 to O-10). There is also a small number of SEAL Warrant Officers (circa 30) who rank as officers above the senior-most Enlisted but lower than an Officer (O-1).
What does SSK stand for submarine?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. SSK was the United States Navy hull classification symbol for a diesel-electric submarine specialized for anti-submarine duties. SS indicated that the vessel was a submarine, and the K suffix that it was a hunter-killer.
How deep can a hunter killer sub go?
What the Navy can tell you is that their submarines can submerge deeper than 800 feet.
What kind of Captain does a US Navy submarine have?
For the US NAVY- My experience was Cold War and immediate post cold war attack submarines in both fleets. The ship’s captain will be an O5 ( CDR).
Would a deterrent force based on submarines work?
A deterrent force based on submarines, proponents argued, would provide more secure, nearly invulnerable, weapons and put policymakers under far less pressure to launch quickly in a crisis than would bombers and ICBMs.
What are the department heads on a submarine called?
The Ship’s department heads. There are three line officer departments on a submarine (the Ship’s engineer, the Ship’s Navigator (officially referred to as Nav/OPs Department, and the Weapon’s officer (officially referred to as Combat System Officer) . All three are second sea tour ( usually) officer’s and are qualified Engineer.
What happened to the Pentagon’s submarine program?
Originally intended to be the most advanced undersea attackers, Washington slashed the program after the Cold War and the threat of equally high-tech Soviet submarines appeared to evaporate. Instead of a planned fleet of nearly 30 ships, the Pentagon bought just three for more than $3 billion each.
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