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Submarine Service

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Exceptional people, specialist skills, rigorous training and the resilience to operate in extraordinary conditions.

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Attack

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Exceptional people, specialist skills, rigorous training and the resilience to operate in extraordinary conditions.

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Exceptional people, specialist skills, rigorous training and the resilience to operate in extraordinary conditions.

It Takes TheExceptional

Discover a career where every day is different and world-class training stays with you for life. Adventure awaits.

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    About the crew

    Deployments on a submarine can vary in length with normal assignments lasting up to three years. Two “watches” onboard rotate shifts at sea to allow the vessel to operate continuously – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crews may swap during port visits to allow for personnel time off.

Being awarded my dolphins was a proud moment. It proved that beneath the surface I had qualities that set me apart.

Benwarfare officer (Submariner)
submariner

The Royal Navy has provided a continuous at sea nuclear deterrent for...

50Years
139Days
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Explore the different types of submarine. With world-leading tech in our arsenal, we have the freedom to lead national, coalition and nuclear deterrent missions.

astute

Astute Class

The largest and most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy, combining world-leading sensors, design and weaponry in a versatile vessel.

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Vanguard Class

The Vanguard Class submarines are the UK’s nuclear deterrent force. They carry world-leading sonar to detect enemy vessels and very powerful nuclear missiles to act, if required.

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