Even without the depth charges, etc., I am either equipped for, nor could I, do the underwater thing.
When I was testing the MK-50 Steam Torpedo at AUTEC (
https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NUWC-Newport/What-We-Do/Detachments/AUTEC/) in the late 80's, we briefed the Sub Folks at Kings Bay and then worked with them at AUTEC. We actually tested a whole bunch of ASW sensors and weapons there against the real thing.
The Captain of the Boat that helped in the testing offered me a day aboard, which, to my chagrin, I accepted.
I learned a lot in those 24 hours: How capable our submarines are, how well staffed and capable our sub force is (especially the enlisted men) and just how badly I wanted off the Boat as soon as I got on.
Seahawk,
Thank you for being up there.
Being on a sub was like being on an airplane, for a 90 day flight, without windows. The fare was free but you had to work to keep it afloat. Also no stewardesses, lots of cleaning, training and drills. Other than that, just like an airplane.
Steve,
MM1 SS (nuclear)
SSBN 659