The Russian submarine situation: A statement by Vice Adm. Grossenbacher
From the Navy Office of Information
WASHINGTON (NWS) -- The following is a statement
attributed to Vice Adm. John J. Grossenbacher, commander,
Submarine Force Atlantic, on behalf of the men and women of
the U.S. Navy:
The situation with the Russian submarine is most
unfortunate. Our thoughts and prayers are with those
submariners and their families in this difficult time.
Submarining is inherently dangerous. The undersea
environment is very unforgiving. Conquering these elements
and actually operating submarines submerged at sea is a
tremendous accomplishment of man and machine.
Like all Navies that operate in this extreme
environment, the U.S. Navy takes every precaution with its
submarine force. From the design and construction of its
submarines, with redundant systems and back-ups, to the
extensive training of its crews, in fire fighting, damage
control and emergency egress procedures, safety is paramount
in the U.S. Navy submarine force.
We hope this situation resolves itself quickly, and
without loss of life.
Vice Adm. John J. Grossenbacher,
Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic
For more information about submarines and sub rescue
technology, go to http://www.subrescue.navy.mil,
http://www.csp.navy.mil/news/dsrv.htm, and
http://www.csp.navy.mil/csds5/DSUHOME.htm.
-USN-
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