Naval Submarine Base New London provides support over assigned shore organizations: to provide a Base Operations Support (BOS) infrastructure to the operating forces of the Navy and other naval organizations and tenants, and to program and budget for resources to support BOS requirements.
Naval Submarine Base New London ensures and enhances national security by providing the facilities, delivering the services, and creating the environment for the Fleet, Fighter, and Family to:
- deploy combat-ready submarines and their crews,
- and, train professional submariners.
Designated the Navy’s first Submarine Base in 1915,SUBASE New London currently occupies approximately 687 acres along the Thames River. The base has 11 submarine piers (9 SSN rated, 2 Adequate). The base also is home to more than 70 tenant commands and employs more than 9,500 active duty, reserve and civilian personnel. SUBASE New London supports more than 1,500 PPV Family Housing units on some 530 acres.