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You know that and that no standards were compromised? They have always been in the past with these female affirmative action hires.
To answer your question — are submarines the type of ship (boat) where standards of performance can be altered for a few members of a crew?
The nature of vessel and it needs for damage control teams would suggest not.
I do understand your position, there should be no women in combat, I agree with that position as well.
However, the naval hierarchy seemns to believe that these three officers are capable of performing to the level required for subermarines.