Silent Service Motorcycle Association

Join our motorcycle association specifically for “qualified” submarine veterans.

SSMC silver dolphin patchWe in the SSMA are dedicated motorcycle enthusiasts who all have a common background. We all have served in the Navy, and have earned the right we wear the Submarine Warfare Insignia. We hold on to the brotherhood and comradeship which we were acquainted with in the Armed Forces. We have experienced a trust in the person next to us, especially under hard circumstances. This developed us into a strong and successful group that is prepared to give anything for each other, the Association and Brotherhood we stand for.

In the Motorcycle Association World, we are what is known as a “Two Piece-Buy In” Veterans Association. We do not have “Hang Around” or “Prospecting” periods. In our mind, that bill was paid when we Qualified Submarines. If you are looking for “Son’s of Anarchy” or some other fictional club environment that you saw on TV, we would suggest that you keep looking. If you are looking to either re-kindle, continue or enhance the “SS Brotherhood” while riding the open roads, read on!

six members outside
Members walking away showing the back of their vests

Membership Qualifications

Qualified Membership

Membership Fee: $60 / Annual Dues: $20
To be considered for Qualified Membership, an individual MUST:

  • Be Qualified in Submarine Warfare

  • Own and operate a motorcycle of 500 cc’s or greater

  • Be currently on Active Duty, Retired or Honorably Discharged

Qualified Family Membership

Membership Fee: $60 / Annual Dues: $20
To be considered for Qualified Membership, an individual MUST:

  • Be family of a Qualified member. This only includes member’s spouse, children, parents and siblings.

Associate Membership

Membership Fee: $60 / Annual Dues: $20
To be considered for Qualified Membership, an individual MUST:

  • Be recommended by a Qualified member in good standing with the Club

  • Be interviewed and accepted by the Chapter Presidency

Lifetime Membership: We also offer a Lifetime Membership for “Qualified” and “Qualified Family” members. If you are interested in purchasing this option, please contact the Storekeeper at [email protected].

Chapters

Although we are a Non-Territorial Association, we are divided into various Chapters throughout the United States. Listed below are the current Chapters and locations.  If you don’t see a current Chapter in your area, consider becoming a Member at Large (MAL). We are growing all the time, and when we have enough MAL members within a reasonable distance of each other, they are afforded the privilege of standing up a new Chapter.

Apply for Membership

To apply for a Qualified or Associate Membership with the SSMA, please complete the online application. The application process will typically take about 2-3 weeks.

Application Tips

Having trouble processing your application? Check out the following tips to help get everything squared away.

  • Have you processed an application via the website?  Your application may have gotten hung up in our system.  It happens.

  • We recommend you contact the President of the Chapter nearest to your home.  You can check out the map above to determine applicable Chapter(s). Please note that some areas are covered by several Chapters.

  • Once you know the chapter you want to join,  you can then contact the President of that Chapter directly using the contact information from our Chapter contacts (Member Protected).

  • If you haven’t heard anything within a reasonable amount of time, please contact the National Vice President at [email protected].

  • We do not wish any undue delays in processing your application, use the above steps to streamline your process.