[1] These submarines carry the Trident missile and act as components of the United States' global presence for strategic deterrence.
[2] As a result, the Squadron is responsible for the continued operation, maintenance and certification of all U.S. ballistic missile submarines in the Atlantic fleet.
[5][6] Beginning in 2016, the Navy planned to add female non-commissioned officers to submarine crews that already included female officers with the intent to eventually bring the number of women among the enlisted crew up to 20%.
[6] Despite a few setbacks, including allegations that male sailors had secretly videotaped female shipmates in dressing areas, this process of integration continued.
The first group of enlisted female sailors joined the crew of a submarine, though not one of Squadron 20's, in 2016.