Additional Orders - Chef der Operationsabteilung

[Dragunov]

OBLT. Karl Hoffmann (U-345) return back to port a.s.a.p.
Your services are needed elsewhere.

Chef der Operationsabteilung
Dragunov, Kapitänleutnant
on behalf of
Befehlshaber der Unterseeboote
Karl Dönitz, Konteradmiral

[Laufen zum Ziel]

OBLT. Karl Hoffmann (U-345) return back to port a.s.a.p.
Your services are needed elsewhere.

Chef der Operationsabteilung
Dragunov, Kapitänleutnant
on behalf of
Befehlshaber der Unterseeboote
Karl Dönitz, Konteradmiral

Botschaft verstanden. Am Rückkehr in den Hafen. Estamated Ankunft 1939.07.08.

[Dragunov]

To all Active Commanders,

Anyone that wishes to participate in the new campaign we are about to launch.
Return to port a.s.a.p.

please read,
http://hstrial-enigma1.intuitwebsites.com/Chief-Of-Operations.html
for further instructions.

If you have any questions please let me know

Chef der Operationsabteilung
Dragunov (chiefops@gmail.com), Kapitänleutnant
on behalf of
Befehlshaber der Unterseeboote
Karl Dönitz, Konteradmiral

[Laufen zum Ziel]

All messages reviewed

[Dragunov]

All pending orders will be issued shortly.

[Dragunov]

Kaleun Schotte,

You are to return to Kiel a.s.a.p.
Upon arrival in Kiel contact the C.O.O through
http://hstrial-enigma1.intuitwebsites.com/U-BootTracking.html
And request a boat.

Chef der Operationsabteilung
Dragunov, Kapitänleutnant
on behalf of
Befehlshaber der Unterseeboote
Karl Dönitz, Konteradmiral

[dfscott]

Jawohl - under way to make port at Wilhelmshaven.

Correction: destination changed to Kiel.

[Dragunov]

Please tell us when you´ll be on holiday.
Perhaps we need to put the current campaign on hold ´till after everyone is back.
Please let me know you view about this issue.

[The Enigma]

I think it could be that holidays could mean that some have more time to play the game, others are enjoying RL with no pc's at hand.

Let's just send a PM when you are away for holidays.

[speedbird]

I have the next two months free and full time computer access... :03:

[dfscott]

I just got back from vacation, so I'm pretty open as well.

[Laufen zum Ziel]

I will agree with the rest of the Flotilla & C.O.O. decides to do.

KPLT. Duganov if needed I can fill in for you while you are on Holiday in Aug.

Ken

[Dragunov]

That would be very much appreciated.

[scratch81]

To thin the herd even more, I will be un available till probably the first week of August. Moving day is rapidly approaching and we've still got so much stuff to pack yet, not sure when we'll have internet access at the new place, so can not give a deffinate time frame of return.

[speedbird]

Do we have any guidelines on how to coordinate patrol dates? :hmmm:

[Dragunov]

The general thought is that we start around september ´39.
Each patrol will be 2 to 3 months in "game time" and will take 2-3 weeks in real time depending on how fast every one will complete their mission and RL events, such as holiday season, etc
(If someone finishes his mission quickly he can preform two missions)
Orders will be issued with a "flexible" starting date.
example;
"You can set sail whenever your boat is ready, but no later than 31 august 1941"
Or something along this line.
In between each patrol we need approx. one week to issue new orders, award medals (virtual) etc.
The prerequisite for the medals will be on-line soon on the website.
This wiil be something like;
50.000 BRT sunk or a successful patrol (ship(s) sunk) you´ll receive the Iron cross second class.
100.000 BRT sunk or 5 successful patrols you´ll receive the Iron cross first class, etc
This time needed depends of course on how much participants we´ve got.

Generally this is how we planned to do this.
(I would like to postpone the contest until Laufen is back from holiday and we can discuss some additional rules for this. So that it is fair for everyone)

If anyone has a different (or better) idea please let me know.

Also, please think with us on how the game settings should be.
So what the minimal difficulty settings should be for every participant.
All ideas are welcome. I´ll start a separate post for this.

[Dragunov]

Gentlemen,

From today we have a new officer at C.o.O.
Kapitänleutnant Erich Langefeld.
All communication is to go through him.


Chef der Operationsabteilung
Dragunov (chiefops@gmail.com), Kapitänleutnant
on behalf of
Befehlshaber der Unterseeboote
Karl Dönitz, Konteradmiral
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=311&pictureid=2587

[Laufen zum Ziel]

Überprüft und anerkannt von BDU.

[Dragunov]

To all active commanders;

Please send a current status report.
So we can update all positions and orders.
Due to to holiday of Erich Langefeld the C.o.O. office is a bit behind.


Thanks.

[smilinicon]

I have a day off and extra time, so if I may...

<presents a fine bottle of Scotch to the C.o.O. from the booty of the Affinity>

U-102, commanded by Biermann completed Patrol 1 on Oct 1, sunk 24,551 tons, reported 6 dud torpedoes. Reports ready for P2.

U-99, commanded by Schotte, last known position, AN5524 on Sept 25, unknown total tonnage, reported radio damage from excorts.

U-33, commanded by Blohme completed patrol 1 on Sept 26, sunk 50,368 tons. reports ready for P2.

Several officers have arrived for training:

Lt. Martin wagner has taken communications training and is slated for U-59.

Lt. Erich Hoffler is near completion of comm training and is slated for U-13.

'P_funk' has applied and requires a P.M.

[Dragunov]

Thank you very much smilinicon for this very fine report.(and the scotch)
This is a very helpful summary.

[dfscott]

U-99, commanded by Schotte, last known position, AN5524 on Sept 25, unknown total tonnage, reported radio damage from excorts.

Sacrificing a bit of reality for some efficiency, I'll go ahead and post my info from last encoded transmission (posted just a few minutes ago):

U-99 is now at AN5349 on 26 Sep, 8 ships sunk for approx 27,000 tons, additional dmg taken from ASW aircraft. 6 eels & 70% fuel left - continuing patrol of CAESAR as ordered.

[Laufen zum Ziel]

Well done everyone.

Ken

[Dragunov]

Sorry for my prolonged absence, but my PC had died on me.
I ordered a new one (laptop) and it arrived just a few days ago and I am busy getting everything installed.
Please bear with me for a few days, and I´ll suggest that everyone who is on patrol 1 returns to port a.s.a.p. so we can start with patrol 2.
Please pm me you total tonnage for patrol 1 and your current status.
Thanks again for your patience.

:salute:

Dragunov

[dfscott]

Sorry for my prolonged absence, but my PC had died on me.
I ordered a new one (laptop) and it arrived just a few days ago and I am busy getting everything installed.
Please bear with me for a few days, and I´ll suggest that everyone who is on patrol 1 returns to port a.s.a.p. so we can start with patrol 2.
Please pm me you total tonnage for patrol 1 and your current status.
Thanks again for your patience.

:salute:

Dragunov

PM from U-99 is in your inbox.

Welcome Back!

[smilinicon]

Welcome back! Hope you did not lose any data in your crash.

I am preparing a first patrol summary KTB for your approval.

[Dragunov]

Thanks.
No important data lost.
(I have a home server, thank God)
I´ve seen that you´ve been quit busy.
Great work.:yeah:

Dragunov

[Dragunov]

dfscott,

I have done some homework during my holiday regarding slide-rulers.
If you are interested I can send you a copy of the document.
(it contains some examples of the angriffsscheibe handbuch examples converted to a slide-ruler solution)

Erich Langefeld
(Dragunov)

[dfscott]

dfscott,

I have done some homework during my holiday regarding slide-rulers.
If you are interested I can send you a copy of the document.
(it contains some examples of the angriffsscheibe handbuch examples converted to a slide-ruler solution)

Erich Langefeld
(Dragunov)

Sounds interesting -- I'd definitely be interesting in checking it out.

[Laufen zum Ziel]

All messages reviewed.

[smilinicon]

27.Sept.2010 report. UPDATED 28.Sept

Flotilla roster now includes 7 U-boats.

All OKTOBERFEST boats have put to sea.

U-33 is located AL038 and has sunk 2 ships for 10,000 tons on 25 Oct.
U-99 has cleared the Kanal, otw to AM45 on 22 Sept.
U-102 is last known at AN6261 on 12 Oct.

Weather conditions for the OKTOBERFEST boats have been less than ideal
with a very large low pressure area dominating. Sea conditions have not
been favorable for attacks. Several dud and or premature exploding G7e
torpedoes have been reported.

U-69 has departed Kiel by way of the kanal.

Other boats that have put to sea have not yet reported in. Another call for
position reports will be sent out. There is no reason to believe of any losses
as of yet. At least one U-boat is temporarily grounded due to medical problems.

New test system of messaging is starting to work well, now with both a
confidential way to receive and send enigma messages combined with a
decoded message section that will allow participants to get caught up
easily if behind.

Weather tests may have created a monster. Hopefully conditions will improve.
If not, the SH3weather will not be used in the next patrol period.

Enigma Flotilla and all it's U-boats are based at Kiel. The Flotilla will transfer to
Wilhelmshaven as a new homing bast in the next patrol period (Flotilla will be in
Wilhelmshaven for Christmas, but depart from Kiel 01 Dec.). Flotilla will transfer
to Brest when the time is proper.

RTB time for OKTOBERFEST boats has been extended to use of November as
needed. All U-boats will be at December, 1939 in the next patrol period.

A new codebook is needed very soon.

[Laufen zum Ziel]

Very well done ALL.


Ken

[smilinicon]

All active U-boats at sea should update their info through the following link:

http://web.me.com/kkentopanga/Subsim_Enigma_Flotilla/U-Boot_Tracking_Room.html

This is a very cool item that BdU came up with and it works very well. It is intuative
with a little practice. It is very easy to keep a small log here.

Maps will cover the current patrol period. You can have a route and points of interest.
Keep one mark for current U-boat position.

Thank you,

C.o.O.
Enigma Flotilla

[smilinicon]

Total tonnage for the Flotilla as of mid-October is at:

125,157 total tons (1 warship).

No losses to report.

Overview of next patrol period: Will form active boats
into two or more groups that saturate a convoy route
of the Western approaches. All will play as normal
patrol in hopes of seeing more encounters with convoys.



C.o.O.
Enigma Flotilla

[Engan]

All active U-boats at sea should update their info through the following link:

http://web.me.com/kkentopanga/Subsim_Enigma_Flotilla/U-Boot_Tracking_Room.html

This is a very cool item that BdU came up with and it works very well. It is intuative
with a little practice. It is very easy to keep a small log here.

Maps will cover the current patrol period. You can have a route and points of interest.
Keep one mark for current U-boat position.

Thank you,

C.o.O.
Enigma Flotilla

Logged my patrol so far in the BDU map :) looks awsome :)

[smilinicon]

I see, thanks much. It makes keeping track of things much easier. Note the other icons used to denote points of interest. Place a convoy icon when you spot the convoy.

When patrol is complete, leave points of interest, keep the current position icon and delete the old route.

Very easy to keep a log on your sub icon with info not covered in status reports.

[smilinicon]

Standing Order No.2

All neutral shipping is assumed to be legal and not to be
attacked.


Standing Order No.3

The following nationalities may be attacked without warning:

England
France
Poland
Canada
South Africa
Australia
Egypt

Standing Order No.4

All captains will keep their positions updated on the U-boat tracking map.


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Operational Order No. 10

Operations against the British Coastal Waters. Primary
goal is to disrupt shipping on the Eastern seaboard of
England. Convoy activity expected all up and down the
coast, from the north and from Norway.

Operational Order No. 11

Operations against convoy activity at the merge of the
HG and OS routes northwest of Ireland. Report and attack
all inbound and outgoing convoys. Follow and make
repeated attacks until torpedoes run out. Target large
merchant shipping only, by order of B.d.U.

Operational Order No. 12

Operations against convoy activity on the OA and OB
routes southwest of Ireland. Report and attack all
inbound and outgoing convoys. Follow and make repeated
attacks until torpedoes run out. Target large merchant
shipping only, by order of B.d.U.

Operational Order No. 13

Operations against merchant activity off the west coast
of Portugal. Report and attack all inbound and outgoing
convoys. Target large merchant shipping. Expect possible
re-supply in Spain.

Long-range patrol areas require disiplined used of torp
-edoes while enroute to patrol area. Success of mission
relies on action against enemy convoys in the choosen area.

Operational Order No. 14

Operations against merchant activity off the west coast
of Gibralter. Report and attack all inbound and outgoing
convoys on the OS route. Follow and make repeated attacks until torpedoes
run out. Target large merchant shipping. Expect possible
re-supply in Spain.

Long-range patrol areas require disiplined used of torp
-edoes while enroute to patrol area. Success of mission
relies on action against enemy convoys in the choosen area.

Operational Order No. 15

Operations against convoys operating from northern waters.
Report and attack all inbound and outgoing convoys. Follow
and make repeated attacks until torpedoes run out. Target
large merchant shipping.

Operational Order No. 16

Operations against merchant activity in the Mediterranean.
Target all merchant shipping.

Operational Order No. 17

Operations against merchant activity off of North Africa.
Target all merchant shipping. Report and attack all inbound
and outgoing convoys. Follow and make repeated attacks
until torpedoes run out.

Long-range patrol areas require disiplined used of torp
-edoes while enroute to patrol area. Success of mission
relies on action against enemy convoys in the choosen area.

Operational Order No. 18

Mine-laying operations in the assigned area. Volunteers only,
requires special training (a mod).

[Laufen zum Ziel]

All messages reviewed.

[smilinicon]

Efforts to use actual WWII KTB's to choose patrol grids can lead to some to some uneventful patrols (as poor Herr Wittig found out). Best hopes for exciting patrols against convoys occur now in three places, therefore patrols can seem the same as previous ones.

Efforts will be for all to take part in convoy confrontations on patrols. I am considering skipping some time to get closer to having bases in France.

Exact time period date is not finalized, but I am expecting mid-May 1940, so patrols may end at bases in France in June. We can start getting some better hardware and enter the next phase of the war. We will still have this last Happy Times patrol for the new Captain's that have arrived.