US Naval Submarine School, Groton, CT

The US Naval Submarine School, located in Groton, Connecticut, was officially established in 1916 to provide specialized training for the crews of the Navy’s rapidly expanding submarine force. Over the decades, the school became the primary institution for developing advanced submarine tactics, technology, and safety procedures, especially during World War II and the Cold War. It has trained thousands of officers and enlisted personnel, playing a critical role in preparing crews for both diesel-electric and nuclear-powered submarines. Today, the Submarine School continues to be the cornerstone of undersea warfare training for the United States Navy, maintaining its reputation as the "Home of the Submarine Force."