Submarine Officer: Rewarding, but not for everyone - Submarine Officer US Navy Employee Review

4.0
1 Mar 2010
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Pros

-Great medical/dental plan and benefits -Instantly placed in position of leadership -Forced to "work outside your comfort zone" -Rewarding feeling to serve your country -Standing Officer of the Deck of a submarine will always remain one of the greatest things I've ever done

Cons

-Long hours when at sea, and sometimes when on shore -Minimal opportunities for advancement -No financial reward for outstanding employees (everyone in a rank is paid the same) -Little control over your job, location, and with whom you work

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5.0
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Pros

reliable pay regardless of economy

Cons

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

It is what you make out of it. You'll have good days and bad days. It's all dependent on your leadership. That can make or break the command. Medical is free, but can take a while to get seen. You'll meet a lot of new people and could travel around the world depending on your duty station. Education benefits and training.

Cons

Medical can take a while to get seen, unless it's an emergency. If you're single, the pay isn't that great, but you don't have to much to worry about for bills if you live on base. If you're on sea duty billet, your work life balance will be terrible.

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