Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) (Goose Creek, South Carolina)

 military, engineering studies, nuclear research centre

Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU),

Naval Nuclear Power School is a nuclear engineering school operated by the U.S. Navy to train enlisted sailors, officers, and KAPL and Bettis civilians for shipboard nuclear power plant operation and maintenance on surface ships and submarines in today's nuclear navy. Due to its depth and fast pace, it is regarded as one of the most difficult academic programs in the world rivaling nuclear programs at such universities as Harvard and MIT.

Provide training for Naval Officer and Enlisted personnel in operation, maintenance, and supervision of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants. These are two Moored Training Ships (MTS). The two subs are decommissioned and now just used for training purposes. There is another NPTU at Ballston Spa, NY.

Old Toms Rd., Charleston Naval Weapons Station, Goose Creek SC
843-863-3081

www.npdc.navy.mil/nptu/