Addressing the Challenges of a Smoke-Free U.S. Navy Submarine Force

Abstract

Traditionally submarines have had a smoking space. A study conducted 2007-9 concluded nonsmokers are exposed to significant levels of environmental tobacco smoke, regardless of location on the submarine. In 2009, a working group was established to create a POAM with the deadline of 31 December 2010, at which time smoking would be banned below decks on deployed submarines. This briefing looks at Navy's experience in preparing crews to deal with smoking ban on submarines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 24, 2011
Accession Number
ADA556421

Entities

People

  • Fred Yeo
  • Joe Mcquade
  • Larry Williams
  • Mark Long

Organizations

  • Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Addressing
  • Education
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Medicine
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Public Health
  • Submarine Atmospheres
  • Submarines
  • Therapy
  • Training
  • United States

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