Back to the Sea: Another AAR

Red October1984 · 10-21-13, 09:18 PM

It's been a while since I did the last one... This time I'll try and do a proper one with characters and a plot and such. I may improvise along the way but it'll be for the good of the story IMHO.

Something to do with a court martial...

NO Court Martial...NO Military Police...Just World War Two...

Just me, my crew, and the target-rich Pacific Ocean...

*I know war diaries weren't kept...but it' seems to be a good format for a story like this. It's possible I might do letters at some point. Depends what I feel like. This is my first real AAR. I've done a couple informal ones but here we go....

Let us begin:

June 11th, 1942

It's time for the story of the Captain of the S-47. Frank Eversmann.

*War Diary Entry #1

I got my orders. I'm to report to the S-47...an old pig boat. Just what I wanted. At least we're stationed in Brisbane. Maybe I'll pick up a nice Aussie girl.

I've got a green crew but hopefully we're going to change that. I need to whip these boys into shape. We haven't had much time to prepare, however, and they are sending us up North a ways...

This morning I flipped through my Bible a bit. I can't say i'm not nervous. There's rumors going around that after Midway, the Japs are planning another attack. It feels like I should be there to sink the troop carriers...but another part of me is scared. More scared of the unknown than the Japs I think. I still don't know. Time will tell...

It's time to leave...

Admiral Halsey · 10-21-13, 09:23 PM

Interesting. I look forward to seeing more of this. Oh and what mods are you using?

Red October1984 · 10-21-13, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Admiral Halsey

Interesting. I look forward to seeing more of this. Oh and what mods are you using?

*Trigger Maru Overhauled v2.5
*Run Silent Run Deep Campaign Mod v502
*Traveller's Mod v2.06
*TMO Cam for Traveller's Mod (Edited the speed of the Camera view in TM because it was stupid fast)
*SH4 Authentic Flags Mod
*Less Plankton v1.2 (For clearer underwater screenies)
*Improved Stock Environment v3 TMO+RFB
*New Narwhal v1.85

Also, I added the theme of Pacific Aces from SH2 to be the menu theme for SH4...but that doesn't affect gameplay.

Glad to see the interest. I'm playing through the patrol right now and preparing another post...if you don't see one in the next 2 hours, there'll be one early in the morning.

If this goes well, I may do some for some other sims.

Admiral Halsey · 10-21-13, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

*Trigger Maru Overhauled v2.5
*Run Silent Run Deep Campaign Mod v502
*Traveller's Mod v2.06
*TMO Cam for Traveller's Mod (Edited the speed of the Camera view in TM because it was stupid fast)
*SH4 Authentic Flags Mod
*Less Plankton v1.2 (For clearer underwater screenies)
*Improved Stock Environment v3 TMO+RFB
*New Narwhal v1.85

Also, I added the theme of Pacific Aces from SH2 to be the menu theme for SH4...but that doesn't affect gameplay.

Glad to see the interest. I'm playing through the patrol right now and preparing another post...if you don't see one in the next 2 hours, there'll be one early in the morning.

If this goes well, I may do some for some other sims.

Thanks and good luck. Hope you get lucky enough to have a patrol at Guadalcanal that puts you off Savo on November 12/13/14.

Red October1984 · 10-21-13, 10:42 PM

I'm a little tired and I've still got some other stuff to do tonight so I'll go ahead and post what I have so far

War Diary #2

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June 13th 1942

It's different....being out on a real patrol. It's different than training. The flatness and isolation of the ocean just hit me like a ton of bricks when I was looking through the TBT today...

The dives seem more real and that every one could bring us closer to death. This boat is old, but I think she'll hold.

I've been running the crew all around. They're eager...but still green. I haven't quite learned everybody's name yet. I haven't been around to all the compartments and gotten to know them yet. For most, this is also their first patrol. I've met my Officers but I don't really know them yet.

Today I was reading the charts over the shoulder of the man who was working with it and this ol' Pigboat is slower than I anticipated. I just want to get there and do my job. I'm not a big fan of all this waiting around. I don't have much choice though. It's my job, and I volunteered for this. I have to lead these men whether they (or I) like it or not.

I just feel too rushed. I've been awake most of the time because the anticipation keeps me up. I can't sleep because I fear something bad will happen.

June 14th 1942

I couldn't sleep last night....I really should get some sleep. After I went through and checked the readiness of the compartments (again...), I spent some time with an enlisted man I became friends with on deck. This is his first patrol too. He's scared too. I didn't let on that I was because obviously...the Captain can't be scared. He's not allowed to be scared. I had to lean on the rail because I started to get sleepy. Honestly, I don't remember much of that conversation. After a while, I decided it was time to sleep. I had to. I couldn't keep going on like this. I have to stay effective or why are we out here?

June 14th 1942

I ended up sleeping for a few hours more than I planned...but I feel better. I didn't say much with anybody on this watch since I don't know anybody other than the Officers. I can tell they want to get into the action soon.

Went up on deck...at night. I like standing up here at night. It's peaceful and calming. I stand up here and think of home... I'm not married and none of the girls back home ever showed me any attention. I never knew why...but it seems like they just didn't want me around. They went after the cooler, tougher guys. I have a dog though. A nice Beagle....I love that dog to death. I'd have taken him with me if they allowed dogs here. Good ol' Sam...best dog i'll ever have.

I like coming up here and thinking of home. I don't see the harm in it if I check down below every once in a while. There are ways of easily contacting me but I don't think anything major will happen externally without me knowing.

I'm from Jackson, Mississippi originally but my family moved to Missouri (*Author's Note: Had to throw that in there) when I was 10. We had some old family and friends up in the Ozarks that told us about some work that became available. So me, Dad, Mom, and my sister Jennifer moved up there. I got Sam while living up there. Some neighbors a few miles down the road had puppies and were giving them away. Dad always said a boy needs a good dog.

June 15th 1942

Decided to take the crew through some drills today...Sent them to battlestations and performed a Crash Dive.... It wasn't perfect but we got the job done in a passable time. I'm actually surprised that this crew performed this well. It gave me a good boost of confidence. I think we'll do alright if we keep improving like this.

The actual dive made me a bit nervous...but once again, the ol' pig held together. I'm starting to get into the swing of things around here, as are some of the crew. I spoke with my friend up on watch again today. I know there's always been that talk about how Officers are superior to Enlisted men. I believe that's the way the customs and courtesies should be, but when we're out here doing our jobs....I consider everybody equal. I want the men to know that they have my ear when they have something they believe is important. However, that doesn't mean they can come complain because the Chief yells too much or that the food isn't good enough. I'll listen to them...but within reason.

Anyway...the rest of the practice dive went well. Surfacing is always fun. So I got to enjoy that once again.

The S-47 surfaces after the Practice Dive

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Captain Dave · 10-22-13, 08:04 AM

Good luck on your patrol, look forward to your reports.

10-21-13, 10:42 PM	#5
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	I'm a little tired and I've still got some other stuff to do tonight so I'll go ahead and post what I have so far War Diary #2 -------------------------------------------- June 13th 1942 It's different....being out on a real patrol. It's different than training. The flatness and isolation of the ocean just hit me like a ton of bricks when I was looking through the TBT today... The dives seem more real and that every one could bring us closer to death. This boat is old, but I think she'll hold. I've been running the crew all around. They're eager...but still green. I haven't quite learned everybody's name yet. I haven't been around to all the compartments and gotten to know them yet. For most, this is also their first patrol. I've met my Officers but I don't really know them yet. Today I was reading the charts over the shoulder of the man who was working with it and this ol' Pigboat is slower than I anticipated. I just want to get there and do my job. I'm not a big fan of all this waiting around. I don't have much choice though. It's my job, and I volunteered for this. I have to lead these men whether they (or I) like it or not. I just feel too rushed. I've been awake most of the time because the anticipation keeps me up. I can't sleep because I fear something bad will happen. June 14th 1942 I couldn't sleep last night....I really should get some sleep. After I went through and checked the readiness of the compartments (again...), I spent some time with an enlisted man I became friends with on deck. This is his first patrol too. He's scared too. I didn't let on that I was because obviously...the Captain can't be scared. He's not allowed to be scared. I had to lean on the rail because I started to get sleepy. Honestly, I don't remember much of that conversation. After a while, I decided it was time to sleep. I had to. I couldn't keep going on like this. I have to stay effective or why are we out here? June 14th 1942 I ended up sleeping for a few hours more than I planned...but I feel better. I didn't say much with anybody on this watch since I don't know anybody other than the Officers. I can tell they want to get into the action soon. Went up on deck...at night. I like standing up here at night. It's peaceful and calming. I stand up here and think of home... I'm not married and none of the girls back home ever showed me any attention. I never knew why...but it seems like they just didn't want me around. They went after the cooler, tougher guys. I have a dog though. A nice Beagle....I love that dog to death. I'd have taken him with me if they allowed dogs here. Good ol' Sam...best dog i'll ever have. I like coming up here and thinking of home. I don't see the harm in it if I check down below every once in a while. There are ways of easily contacting me but I don't think anything major will happen externally without me knowing. I'm from Jackson, Mississippi originally but my family moved to Missouri (Author's Note: Had to throw that in there) when I was 10. We had some old family and friends up in the Ozarks that told us about some work that became available. So me, Dad, Mom, and my sister Jennifer moved up there. I got Sam while living up there. Some neighbors a few miles down the road had puppies and were giving them away. Dad always said a boy needs a good dog. June 15th 1942 Decided to take the crew through some drills today...Sent them to battlestations and performed a Crash Dive.... It wasn't perfect but we got the job done in a passable time. I'm actually surprised that this crew performed this well. It gave me a good boost of confidence. I think we'll do alright if we keep improving like this. The actual dive made me a bit nervous...but once again, the ol' pig held together. I'm starting to get into the swing of things around here, as are some of the crew. I spoke with my friend up on watch again today. I know there's always been that talk about how Officers are superior to Enlisted men. I believe that's the way the customs and courtesies should be, but when we're out here doing our jobs....I consider everybody equal. I want the men to know that they have my ear when they have something they believe is important. However, that doesn't mean they can come complain because the Chief yells too much or that the food isn't good enough. I'll listen to them...but within reason. Anyway...the rest of the practice dive went well. Surfacing is always fun. So I got to enjoy that once again. The S-47 surfaces after the Practice Dive* ------------- __________________

10-21-13, 09:18 PM	#1
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Back to the Sea: Another AAR It's been a while since I did the last one... This time I'll try and do a proper one with characters and a plot and such. I may improvise along the way but it'll be for the good of the story IMHO. Something to do with a court martial... NO Court Martial...NO Military Police...Just World War Two... Just me, my crew, and the target-rich Pacific Ocean... I know war diaries weren't kept...but it' seems to be a good format for a story like this. It's possible I might do letters at some point. Depends what I feel like. This is my first real* AAR. I've done a couple informal ones but here we go.... Let us begin: June 11th, 1942 It's time for the story of the Captain of the S-47. Frank Eversmann. War Diary Entry #1 I got my orders. I'm to report to the S-47...an old pig boat. Just what I wanted. At least we're stationed in Brisbane. Maybe I'll pick up a nice Aussie girl. I've got a green crew but hopefully we're going to change that. I need to whip these boys into shape. We haven't had much time to prepare, however, and they are sending us up North a ways... This morning I flipped through my Bible a bit. I can't say i'm not nervous. There's rumors going around that after Midway, the Japs are planning another attack. It feels like I should be there to sink the troop carriers...but another part of me is scared. More scared of the unknown than the Japs I think. I still don't know. Time will tell... It's time to leave...* __________________

10-21-13, 09:23 PM	#2
Admiral Halsey Best Admiral in the USN Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USS Enterprise (CV-6) Posts: 1,740 Downloads: 317 Uploads: 0	Interesting. I look forward to seeing more of this. Oh and what mods are you using?

10-22-13, 08:04 AM	#6
Captain Dave Officer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Herriman, Utah Posts: 247 Downloads: 398 Uploads: 3	Good luck on your patrol, look forward to your reports.