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Ballistic Missile Submarine
The Dreadnought class of ballistic submarines for the Royal Navy is now being built. Successor was the name for the programme of delivering these submarines for the Royal Navy until the first boat was named in October 2016.
This is the enduring commitment of the Navy's dedication to Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD) since April 1969.
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Begun in 1969 with the four Resolution-class submarines, this core tasking in support of UK defence has been sustained non-stop by the Royal Navy. With their advent in 1992 the role was handed over to the four Vanguard boats, which are due to stay in service until the 2030s.
The Successor programme has begun the build of the hulls which will become the Dreadnought class of nuclear submarines and will take over the mantle of CASD in the future. On October 21 2016, the name of the first Successor boat was announced as HMS Dreadnought.
You can’t beat the buzz of working in a kitchen – especially when you’re 200 metres underwater! Living in such close quarters means we’re a tight-knit team, and a good meal is a sure-fire way to boost morale.
The working day begins with preparing a hearty breakfast for the crew. I'm a vital part of keeping the morale high, making sure everyone has a good meal to start their day.
Everyone on board has their part to play, so I’m trained as a vital team member in damage control. There are regular fire drills to keep us on our toes.
I’m also trained as a Level 2 first aider, so when I’m part of a Duty Watch in port I’m the person who deals with casualties.
It’s important that my skills are up to date – I spend a lot of time my time on board training and making sure I’m the best I can be.
I usually spend my downtime catching up on sleep, or reading in my bunk.
In the evenings I usually head to the mess to relax with my mates, or challenge them to a game of Uckers.
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Stealth. Endurance. Flexibility. These qualities make our Submarine Service the best in the world.
The UK has a responsibility to its citizens and its allies to endeavour to safeguard the high seas. This is why the Royal Navy protects home and international waters.
The UK has to be ready to protect its interests and its allies. This is where the Royal Navy comes in: we train to go where we’re needed, by sea, land or air.
