Enlisted Sailors and Naval Officers wear the uniform breast pin to indicate that they are qualified in submarines. The Submarines insignia is considered one of the Navy's three major enlisted warfare pins, along with the Surface Warfare Badge and the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist insignia. To earn the right to wear "fish", prospective submariners complete an extensive qualification process that lasts about one year (for both enlisted and officers, though the two programs differ significantly) and covers virtually all of the submarine's systems. Once an enlisted sailor has earned the right to wear the "dolphins", (SS) is added after his rate of rank that stands for "submarine specialist".
Thank you Proudmama for the information and pictures of the fish pin. (What's the difference between the gold and silver?) It represents quite an accomplishment and you must be very proud of your son. Is it an acceptable question to ask how long the sub will be out? I think my son and another recent Nuke training graduate will be sent to the last port of call and then be on board for the next leg. I am a total newbie to all things military, so please advise if I am inappropriate.
Hi, just found this page but my son has been on chicago for about 4? months. Miss him like crazy and kind of went into communication withdrawal while they were under way the last time, but very proud of him.
Proudmama
Fish or Dolphin Pin:
Enlisted Sailors and Naval Officers wear the uniform breast pin to indicate that they are qualified in submarines. The Submarines insignia is considered one of the Navy's three major enlisted warfare pins, along with the Surface Warfare Badge and the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist insignia. To earn the right to wear "fish", prospective submariners complete an extensive qualification process that lasts about one year (for both enlisted and officers, though the two programs differ significantly) and covers virtually all of the submarine's systems. Once an enlisted sailor has earned the right to wear the "dolphins", (SS) is added after his rate of rank that stands for "submarine specialist".
Aug 6, 2015
twp
Thank you Proudmama for the information and pictures of the fish pin. (What's the difference between the gold and silver?) It represents quite an accomplishment and you must be very proud of your son. Is it an acceptable question to ask how long the sub will be out? I think my son and another recent Nuke training graduate will be sent to the last port of call and then be on board for the next leg. I am a total newbie to all things military, so please advise if I am inappropriate.
Aug 8, 2015
Silverpuppy
Hi, just found this page but my son has been on chicago for about 4? months. Miss him like crazy and kind of went into communication withdrawal while they were under way the last time, but very proud of him.
Aug 28, 2015