Program areas at Naval Submarine League
Other programs involve both staff and individual members across the country. Chapters nationwide receive annual stipends every nsl member is affiliated with a chapter and receives news of local chapter meetings and opportunities to participate in promoting the mission of the nsl. Active-duty support includes awards, commissioning committees, a mentor program and support to the nrotc, sub clubs, and the us Naval academy. Communicating with the public about the importance of submarines to the national defense is accomplished through industry briefs, speakers bureau, the Submarine review quarterly magazine and online archive, and the nsl website. The heritage of the Submarine force is preserved via distinguished civilian and submariner annual awards, recorded interviews, support for Submarine reunions, and the development of a library and resource center.
The Submarine technology symposium sts is a classified secret/noforn three-day conference held on the campus of johns hopkins university applied physics laboratory. The purpose of the sts is to facilitate the exchange of business, technical, and professional information relevant to submarines and undersea warfare, including unmanned systems. This is a premier opportunity for navy leadership, industry and academia to engage in productive technical exchanges. Industry, government, and academia are invited to submit abstracts for presentation. The on-site format includes selected displays of new technology developments. Speakers generally allow time for qa and there are breaks between sessions to foster discussion and networking.
The purpose of the nsl annual symposium industry update is to facilitate the exchange of business, technical, and professional information relevant to submarines and undersea warfare, including unmanned systems. The two-day event is traditionally accepted by dod as a widely attended gathering, enabling active-duty attendance. Presentations are made by Submarine force leadership with updates on major acquisition and programmatic issues. Industry and government agencies present discussion and solutions via exhibit displays. There are continuous opportunities for navy leadership and industry networking.