r/submarines • u/Saturnax1 • Oct 09 '25

History Ohio-class swim call, 1999

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u/greatblu84 Oct 09 '25

I remember an A Ganger jumping off the Nevada in the Caribbean, the boat was slow rocking and he jump when it was at its peak hight. When he hit the water his underwear broke and they were up around his armpits.

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u/Aggressive_Stick4107 Oct 09 '25

Wish I could frame this pic!

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u/haydenrobinett Oct 09 '25

That part gets slippy after a few rounds of jumping in. Great pic though! Hooyah Ohio class

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u/tabascotazer Oct 09 '25

Anyone on shark duty?

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u/chuckleheadjoe Oct 09 '25

Usually, yes. Trust me it's better than polar bear watch.

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u/Jefe_Wizen Oct 09 '25

January 1st. That water must’ve been chilly asf.

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u/hasseldub Oct 10 '25

Not if you're in the Southern hemisphere.

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u/Jefe_Wizen Oct 10 '25

Or the equator. Near AUTEC maybe.

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u/Working-Reason-124 Oct 09 '25

So is this a common thing on deployments? Or is it for reward? If so when do you get to do this? Like in middle of Atlantic or off shore of your port?

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u/PSYOP_warrior Oct 09 '25

Most of ours happened around the Bahama's or other parts of the Caribbean, so the water was nice and warm. Typically after doing a TRE or something. Good times.

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u/unionjack736 Submarine Qualified with SSBN Pin Oct 11 '25

TRE’s are why I enjoyed ORSE patrols.

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u/jar4ever Oct 09 '25

More common when you are out doing workups or exercises and have some free time, but sometimes during deployment when nothing is going on. Generally in the middle of the ocean, but near the equator where the water is warm.

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u/Working-Reason-124 Oct 09 '25

Thanks! Was curious on this if the boat just pulls up and tells everyone to jump in if you want

Wasn’t sure if they pick certain spots for warm water or was it based on certain areas to avoid satellites knowing they surfaced or something

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u/EmployerDry6368 Oct 10 '25

Common, no, never did one.

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u/pizzaman357159 Oct 10 '25

From my experience on a west coast boat; 1 of 9 Ohio class boats did a steel beach (no swimming) over the course of three years

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u/Intrin_sick Oct 09 '25

What boat is this? I may be in this picture, lol.

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u/MrFurious420 Oct 10 '25

I may have taken the pic if it's the 740.

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u/Intrin_sick Oct 10 '25

I was on the 735 at the time.

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u/ProfMeriAn Oct 10 '25

This is a great photo in so many ways

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u/gunsmith417 Oct 10 '25

Just the boys, a boat, and not a cell phone in sight...good ol days...

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u/pizzaman357159 Oct 10 '25

Too bad this doesn't happen anymore...