UK nuclear submarines understaffed
source: http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1317557,00.html
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Sky News has learned that the boats including those carrying the country's Trident missiles are putting to sea with as little as 85% of their intended crew complement.
Forty years ago next month the Royal Navy took over the task of carrying the country's ultimate threat.
At least one 17,000 tonne "Vanguard" class submarine is always somewhere at sea, ready to launch a devastating missile strike.
Despite a recent pay bonus, making submariners Britain's highest-earning sailors, a manning shortage means that across the undersea fleet more than one job in six is vacant.
Forty years ago next month the Royal Navy took over the task of carrying the country's ultimate threat.
At least one 17,000 tonne "Vanguard" class submarine is always somewhere at sea, ready to launch a devastating missile strike.
Despite a recent pay bonus, making submariners Britain's highest-earning sailors, a manning shortage means that across the undersea fleet more than one job in six is vacant.
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