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ETR3(SS) · 01-08-13, 09:09 AM

The advantage in ASW is decidedly in favor of the submarine. Surface and air units are good at prosecuting a submerged contact once found, but the problem lies in detection. A CVBG clipping along at 30kts, even 10 kts, makes a hell of a lot of noise thus putting the submarine at a tactical advantage. That's why a CVBG has a submarine escort positioned ahead of it.
I remember training with our own ASW forces. We were restricted in our water space and they were pretty much told where we were from the get go. Even then we managed to "sink" them and that was on an Ohio SSBN!

01-08-13, 09:09 AM	#3
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	The advantage in ASW is decidedly in favor of the submarine. Surface and air units are good at prosecuting a submerged contact once found, but the problem lies in detection. A CVBG clipping along at 30kts, even 10 kts, makes a hell of a lot of noise thus putting the submarine at a tactical advantage. That's why a CVBG has a submarine escort positioned ahead of it. I remember training with our own ASW forces. We were restricted in our water space and they were pretty much told where we were from the get go. Even then we managed to "sink" them and that was on an Ohio SSBN! __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.