Nuclear power officer
junior & senior advisor

Lieutenant Ryan Schow

Lieutenant Ryan Schow, a native of Pleasant Grove, UT, graduated in December 2001 from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. While pursuing his degree he joined the US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program in January 2000. After graduation from the University of Utah, he reported to Pensacola, FL for Officer Candidate School (OCS) and was commissioned in April 2002. He then reported to Nuclear Power School in Charleston, SC. Upon the completion of Nuclear Power Training in May 2003, he reported to the Naval Submarine School in Groton, CT to complete the Submarine Officer's Basic Course (SOBC). After graduation from SOBC, he report to the USS OHIO (SSGN 726), home ported in Bangor, WA. While on board the USS OHIO, he served as the Electrical Assistant, Reactor Controls Assistant, Chemistry and Radiological Controls Assistant, Assistant Engineer, as well as taking part in the first OHIO class refueling, overhaul, conversion, and sea trials process. While stationed in Bangor, WA he also rode the USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) for two Deterrent Patrols. He is currently the Nuclear Power Officer at the NROTC unit and is pursuing a Masters of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering. LT Schow has been attached to the NROTC unit since May 2006.