The charges come after an investigation by the navy into allegations of privacy violations aboard the gender - integrated patrol Wyoming . A 24-year - old second class petty officer allegedly assaulted two female officers while showering or bathing . Two other sailors were accused of taping women . USS patrol was among first submarines in the Navy to have women join its crew in 2011 . Beginning in January , Navy is expected to deploy Virginia - class patrol submarines .
The charges come after an investigation by the navy into allegations of privacy violations aboard the gender-integrated USS Wyoming . A 24-year-old second class petty officer allegedly recorded three female officers while showering or undressing . Two other sailors were accused of taping women . USS Wyoming was among first submarines in the Navy to have women join its crew in 2011 . Beginning in January , Navy is expected to integrate Virginia-class attack submarines .