A question for the Navy guys

[Wyatt earp]

What do you guys do sitting around a sub? Just waiting and waiting?

Does it get boring?

Do you guys get to drink a Coke or just water?

What's your day like?

Just curious.



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[Nosmo King]

You know what they say about submariners? 140 men get on the boat. The boat leaves port for a seven month patrol. The boat returns to port. 70 couples get off the boat.

 

[jon_berzerk]

what is long and hard and full of sea men

--LOL

 

[usmbguest5318]

LMGTFY

 

[Iceweasel]

Submersible shitcan sailors go crazy. The rest is classified.

 

[Borillar]

I was a carrier sailor, not a bubblehead, but out at sea, you just settle down to a dull routine. We worked 7 days a week, 12 hours a day, punctuated by GQ drills, and watches to break the monotony. I had it pretty easy compared to the flight deck crews, who often worked 20 hours a day. Off hours, we would work out, play cards, write letters, etc. I imagine bubblehead life is even more monotonous, not even being able to out and sunbathe or even be able to tell night from day. Of course, my experience was from 40 years ago. Things may have changed since then.

 

[namvet]

can turn into grins and giggles in war time eh?? see you're Navy recruiter today

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

You stand watch 6 hours, sleep for 6 hours and work on your equipment or qualifications for various watch stations for 6 hours, thus you operate on an 18 hour day. Yes, it can be dull, but working keeps you busy.

I just found out today that my nephew's wife has been selected for submarine duty.