Navy Policy Will Allow Women To Serve Aboard Submarines: "'Today, women earn about half of all science and engineering bachelor's degrees,' said Vice Adm. John J. Donnelly, Commander, Naval Submarine Forces. 'There are capable women who have the interest, talent, and desire to succeed in the submarine force. Maintaining the best submarine force in the world requires us to recruit from the largest possible talent pool.'
Implementing the policy change will begin by assigning three female officers in eight different crews of guided-missile attack (SSGNs) and ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). The assignments involve two submarines on the East Coast and two on the West Coast, each of which is supported by a Blue and Gold crew. More living space is available aboard these platforms which will require no modification, permitting the Navy to move quickly on integrating female officers in submarines."
