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shipkiller1 · 06-22-17, 02:07 PM

Well, I can only relate my own experiences. I served on three different boats from 1980 to 2004.

USS Phoenix SSN-702
USS Finback SSN-670
USS Oklahoma City SSN-723

I spent 75% of my time up in 'Indian Country'.

Just remember, do not just take the word you read in a book about US Submarine operations as gospel. There is a lot of disinformation in there, some it old and out of date and some is just plain wrong.
I read Sontags book. I found it.... amusing...

Book information is one thing but in all actuality, there is no operational 'warning, caution or note' that says what your maximum speed should be when launching a torpedo. I've done it at all speeds including flank.

With regards to the wire, there are several reasons, from tube construction to weapon functions to explain why I say the wire breaks way to much. But hey, its just a game.

One thing I was confused by was your reference of AOB. In the TMA world, AOB is always referenced from the contact, not the bearing from own ship (OS) to the contact.

06-22-17, 02:07 PM	#35
shipkiller1 Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 136 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Well, I can only relate my own experiences. I served on three different boats from 1980 to 2004. USS Phoenix SSN-702 USS Finback SSN-670 USS Oklahoma City SSN-723 I spent 75% of my time up in 'Indian Country'. Just remember, do not just take the word you read in a book about US Submarine operations as gospel. There is a lot of disinformation in there, some it old and out of date and some is just plain wrong. I read Sontags book. I found it.... amusing... Book information is one thing but in all actuality, there is no operational 'warning, caution or note' that says what your maximum speed should be when launching a torpedo. I've done it at all speeds including flank. With regards to the wire, there are several reasons, from tube construction to weapon functions to explain why I say the wire breaks way to much. But hey, its just a game. One thing I was confused by was your reference of AOB. In the TMA world, AOB is always referenced from the contact, not the bearing from own ship (OS) to the contact.