Basic Enlisted Sub School
- Basic Enlisted Sub School
Basic Enlisted Sub School (BESS) is the U.S. Navy's submarine training school for enlisted sailors. Located on Naval Submarine Base New London (NAVSUBASE NLON) in Groton, CT, the school is a six-week introduction to the basic theory, construction and operation of nuclear powered submarines. The course includes instruction on shipboard organization, submarine safety and escape procedures. [cite web |url=https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/slc/nss/bessgra.htm
title=Basic Enlisted Submarine School Graduation
date=2008-09-28
accessdate=2008-10-01] This program is limited to male candidates only, and requires passing a physical and mental screening.
Daily Schedule
0445-0510: Wake-up (variable, set your own alarm). Head call 'n Shave. Iron utility shirt. Make racks. Dress into PT Gear.
0515-0525: Class muster.
0530-0645: BESS muster. Morning chow.
0700-0750: PT on the ball field. More rigorous than RTC PT. Compare to RTC IT.
0755-0840: Back to room for showers. 8 people, 2 rooms, 1 shower & commode. Dress into Utilities. Clean floor, desks, head, etc.
0845-1030: Classes.
1045-1145: Afternoon chow. May run to NEX after eating at the galley if time permits.
1200-1600: Classes.
1600-1750: Evening chow at own choosing, afternoon liberty.
1800-2100: Night study (Mandatory)
2100-2200: Liberty.
2200: Taps, Lights out, In rack.
High Risk Trainers
The Navy operates three high risk trainers at New London that sub school classes attend in random order. They are:
*Fire Fighting - Students are instructed in the differences between submarine and surface ship fire fighting and the special equipment used in sub-surface fire fighting.
*Damage Control - Sailors are required to patch leaks and seal ruptured pipes before their compartment completely floods.
*Submarine Escape - Personnel learn how to successfully escape from a disabled submarine.
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