This is how Navy SEALs swim out of a submerged submarine
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The USS John Warner features a specialized compartment known as a 'lockout trunk' that allows Navy SEALs to exit the submarine while submerged. This chamber is filled with water to equalize pressure before the SEALs can swim out into the ocean.
Key points from this article:
- The USS John Warner has a lockout trunk designed for SEALs to exit the submarine while submerged.
- How Senior Chief Mark Eichenlaub explained the process of using the lockout trunk to Business Insider, detailing how 14 SEALs can exit safely into the ocean.
- Why this capability is crucial for Navy operations, allowing for covert missions without surfacing.
This is how Navy SEALs swim out of a submerged submarine
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We saw a compartment on the USS John Warner called a “lockout trunk.” Lockout trunks are used as an escape hatch for the crew and to get SEALs off the ship. During our recent tour of the USS John Warner nuclear-powered submarine, we got a chance to see a small compartment known as a “lockout trunk.” […]
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