Submarines - The Elite - The Silent Service

Only a submariner realizes to what great extent
And entire ship depends on him as an individual.
To a landsman this is not understandable, and sometimes it is
Even difficult for us to comprehend, but it is so!

A submarine at sea is a different world in herself
And in consideration of the protracted and distant operations of
Submarines, the Navy must place responsibility and trust
In the hands of those who take such ships to sea.

In each Submarine there are men who, in the hour of
Emergency are peril at sea, can turn to each other. These
Men are ultimately responsible to themselves and each
To the other for all aspects of the operation of their
Submarine. They are the crew. They are the Ship.

This is perhaps the most difficult and demanding
Assignment in the Navy. There is not an instant during
His tour as a Submariner that he can escape the grasp of
Responsibility. His privliges in view of his obligations are
Almost ludicrously small, nevertheless, it is the spur which
Has given the Navy it's greatest Mariners.

The Men Of The Submarine Service.

It is a duty, which most richly deserves the proud, and
Time Honored Title of - Submariner

Hooyah!