at a ceremony at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn. States. Carter is the only U.S. president to qualify in submarines. Navy and the submarine force. He is a 1946 graduate of the U.S. commander-in-chief from 1977-1981. century. James R. principal address. of energy. husband. across the bow to formally name the submarine Jimmy Carter. class. shallow water. enhance payload capability. mine-warfare operations. Cmdr. Robert D. a crew of approximately 130 officers, chiefs, and enlisted personnel. operate at more than 25 knots submerged. Carter will join the U.S. Pacific Fleet.