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INSIDE History of U.S. Subs in the Arctic Leave as a Performance Metric Q&A: ex-Submariner in Hollywood Advice for new PNEO Graduates U. S. SUBMARINES … B ECAUSE STEALTH MATTERS

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FORCE COMMANDER’S CORNER

ICEX ‘18 Vice Adm. Joseph E. Tofalo, USN Commander, Submarine Forces Summer 2018 4 Advancing Cooperation and

65 Capabilities in the Arctic o. N Arctic Exercises ssue I 4 by Lt. Courtney Callaghan, CSS-11 PAO, Mr. Theo Goda, Joseph Hardy and Larry Estrada, Arctic Submarine Lab Undersea Warriors, Sixty Years of U.S. Submarines in the Arctic 8 by Lt. Cmdr. Bradley Boyd, Officer in Charge, Historic Ship Nautilus As my three-year tenure as Commander, Submarine Forces draws to a close, I want you all to know that it has been Director, Submarine Force Museum the greatest privilege of my career to be your Force Commander. It has been an honor to work with the best people on the best warships supported by the best families! 8 10 Operation Sunshine For much of the last century, we really only had one main competitor on which to focus. We are now in a world by Lt. Cmdr. Bradley Boyd, Officer in Charge, Historic Ship Nautilus where we not only have two near-peer competitors with which to contend, but also three non-near-peer adversaries Director, Submarine Force Museum that challenge us as well—overall a much broader field. As far as missions go, ours has historically been fairly focused. There has not always Teaching Submarine Leadership: “…one thing 12 An Often Overlooked Metric and Leading Indicator in been the broad range of missions that our submarines have today: strategic deterrence, Your Crew’s Performance strike, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and remains consistent— by Cmdr. Scott McGinnis reconnaissance, mine warfare, arctic operations, and insertion of Special Operations our people continue Forces. I challenge you to find another platform in the entire Department of Defense to be the founda- A Submariner Surfaces in Hollywood that has that breadth of mission sets, from Phase Zero strategic deterrence to Phase tion of our strength. 16 by Cmdr. Cameron Aljilani, OPNAV N97 Two kinetic high-end warfare. Everything we do 10 Then there are the domains in which we operate. Today we are under the ice, on is only made pos- Life After PNEO the seabed, interacting with the surface, shooting ballistic and cruise missiles thou- 22 by Lt. Cmdr. Luke Kelvington sands of miles, conducting electromagnetic warfare, and using unmanned aerial and sible by our fantastic undersea vehicles. It’s a full spectrum of cross-domain interaction. You’ll read about Sailors and their a great example of this throughout this edition of Undersea Warfare, discussing how families who support earlier this year the fantastic crews of USS Hartford (SSN 768), USS Connecticut (SSN 22), and HMS Trenchant (S 91) conducted multinational submarine operations in the them.” Arctic. These teams validated and enhanced our ability to sustain maritime superiority and preserve freedom of the seas in the most challenging undersea domain. Despite all of the changes we’ve had to adapt to, one thing remains consistent—our people continue to be the 16 foundation of our strength. Everything we do is only made possible by our fantastic Sailors and their families who support them. I’m extremely proud to have served with every single one of you, and I can’t thank you enough for On the Cover Departments your devoted leadership, your tireless dedication, and your selfless sacrifice. Thank you for all you do. Keep charging!

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack 1 Force Commander’s Corner submarine USS Hartford (SSN 768) (left) and the Royal Navy Division Director’s Corner Trafalgar-class submarine, HMS 2 J.E. Tofalo Trenchant (S-91) (right) surface through the ice during the mul- 3 Masthead/Medal of Honor Tribute tinational maritime Ice Exercise (ICEX) in the Arctic Circle. 23 Sailors First

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sea ice throughout the year and completely The three submarines spent 105 days nel,” said Larry Estrada, ASL Director. ab is part of the U.S. Navy Submarine Arctic Warfare program covered in the Arctic winter. The Arctic under ice while steaming over 21,000 “First-year ice is characteristically flat, pro- ICEXsponsored by the Chief of Naval Operations, Undersea Warfare Ocean’s surface temperature and salinity nautical miles. Combined, they performed viding an ideal location for grooming a Division (OPNAV N97). The biennial Submarine Arctic Ice Exercise (ICEX) program, vary seasonally as the ice cover melts and 20 through-ice surfacings including the runway, whereas multi-year ice, or ice that along with other routine Arctic transits, is the long-standing means by which our freezes; its salinity is the lowest on average first three-submarine ICEX since 1991. survives the summer months, produces Submarine Force develops and hones its Arctic operational and warfighting skills. This was the first under-ice deployment a stronger, thicker, and more stable floe, ubmarine L of the five major oceans due to low evapo- S ICEX dates back to the 1940s after recognition of a potential threat and ration, the heavy fresh water inflow from of a Royal Navy submarine since 2007 ideal for supporting ice camp structures.” operational need in the Arctic. Since 1947 when Dr. Waldo K. Lyon, founder of rivers and streams, and limited connection and through-ice surfacing since 2004. Approximately one week before the rctic the Arctic Submarine Laboratory, made the first dive beneath the Arctic on a U.S. Submarine operations at SKATE con- start of camp build, a small team with A and outflow to surrounding oceanic waters. Navy submarine, over 120 submarine operations and more than 70 ICEXs have The combination of these factors causes the sisted of four exercise torpedo firings members from ASL, UAF, and NIC con- Residents of Ice Camp Skate drill a hole in the been conducted near and under the ice. Arctic Ocean salinity and density to vary and recoveries during a Torpedo Exercise ducted a surveillance flight from U.S. ice during Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018. Initially, ICEX employed diesel submarines conducting short excursions (TORPEX) and six submarine tactical Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak. During strada, dramatically, which has significant effects E beneath the ice pack and in the Marginal Ice Zones. Throughout the Cold War era, on submarine operations. The contour of development tests. the flight, the Coast Guard dropped track- select an ice floe that was the most likely to the Sturgeon-class submarines were the workhorses of the Arctic, participating the sea ice canopy poses additional chal- ing buoys onto multiple ice floes that support four weeks of personnel on the ice.

arry Pioneering in numerous ICEXs, many of which were conducted with the support of drifting lenges for submarine sensors. the team evaluated as potential sites for research ice stations. Since 2007, ICEX has become a formal program of record an ice station. Two days later, members The journey to ICEX 2018 began months Ice Camp SKATE focusing on submarine operational proficiency and tactical capability of three ICEX 2018 before the submarines arrived in the Arctic. of ASL, Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation fast attack classes supported by Navy-operated ice camps. In October 2017, experts from the Naval (UIC) Science, and UAF embarked on a After selecting the most suitable ice floe,

ardy and L USS Connecticut (SSN 22), USS Hartford Ice Center (NIC) and the University of chartered plane to conduct pioneering sur- construction of Ice Camp SKATE began. (SSN 768), and the Royal Navy hunter Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), in collaboration veys on the previously identified candidate Tens of thousands of pounds of tents, food, The Need and the Challenges train together with our submarine units killer submarine, HMS Trenchant (S-91) with ASL, began tracking satellite imagery ice floes. supplies, snowmobiles, diving equipment, With growing international interest in and partners to remain proficient in this were all able to conduct operational train- to identify ice floes that could be suitable Once on the ice, the team drilled and and additional support equipment were the region, it is important that the Navy region.” As such, UWDC Detachment ing, testing the ship systems in this unique sites for the drifting ice station. Satellite collected ice cores on each of the ice floes delivered to the site. This was achieved sharpen its skills in the Arctic to main- Arctic Submarine Laboratory (ASL) leads environment during ICEX 2018. The images were used to track ice floes that surveyed. Additionally, a specialized sled through two methods. The primary meth- tain a stabilizing presence there. “From a the coordination of ICEX and develop- three submarines conducted joint opera- survived the summer months. carrying an Electromagnetic Induction od was by aircraft. The second method was military, geographic, and scientific per- ment of its short-term drifting ice station tions at Ice Camp SKATE in the Beaufort “To select a site to build the drifting ice (EMI) instrument was pulled across each via an airdrop facilitated by the Alaska Air

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T camp, the team needed to identify a floe floe to determine the varying ice thick- National Guard’s 176th Wing. and remains one of the most challeng- ICEX provides the U.S. and Royal vousing and surfacing at the North Pole on consisting of both first-year and multi-year nesses. The EMI can distinguish between The 176th Wing partnered with U.S. ing ocean environments on earth,” said Navy submarine forces the opportunity for March 27, 2018. Each submarine followed the different properties of sea ice to iden- , Mr. , Mr. ice. The site needed to be within flight Marine Corps riggers from 1st Air Delivery Rear Adm. James Pitts, commander of tactical training and systems testing in an its own route to the Arctic Ocean, demon- tify ice thicknesses. These data were used Platoon, Landing Support Company, AO range of our support aircraft in order to the Undersea Warfighting Development environment unlike any other in the world. strating assured access and proficiency in continue delivering supplies and person- along with other logistics considerations to Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Center (UWDC). “We must constantly The Arctic Ocean is partially covered by submarine Arctic operations. -11 P -11 allaghan, CSS C ourtney t. C by L by

66 SUMMERSUMMER 20182018 uunderseandersea warfarewarfare undersea warfare SUMMER 2018 7 Photo by Staff Sgt. Balinda O’Neal Dresel, U.S. Army National Guard TTPs under the ice, and this exercise allows for the ice camp. The monitoring and risk surfaced, the submarines conducted ice a 3- or 4-person team would drill a series North Pole us to do so on a larger scale alongside our predictions were developed with the use of liberty, allowing the crews to step out onto of holes for the divers to enter and exit, as Following the operations at Ice Camp UK, joint, and academic partners.” high-resolution satellite imagery, meteoro- the ice for the opportunity to enjoy fresh well as one hole for the torpedo to be lifted SKATE on March 21, 2018, all three “The advantage of having a camp on logical observations, modeling tools, and air and get a rare glimpse of the ice floe. out by helicopter. submarines transited over 1,000 miles to the ice floe is to provide a stable platform analyst interpretation. These capabilities “Our submarine forces are capable of “Once we knew the location of the tor- the North Pole. They rendezvoused on to deploy a tracking range, sensors, and test were a significant enhancement from pre- operating here just as we operate along our pedo and drilled holes, our divers slipped March 26 and surfaced on March 27. The equipment for the exercise,” Estrada said. vious ice camps and contributed to the East Coast and throughout the world,” said into the water to begin placing weights boats conducted re-enlistment ceremonies, From the tracking range, range safety officers continuity of operations of the ice camp Cmdr. Matthew Fanning, Commanding on a line attached to the tail end of the dolphin presentations, and enjoyed several monitor and control all movements of the and subsequent demobilization before the Officer of USS Hartford. “These types of drills torpedo,” Chief Warrant Officer Michael hours of ice liberty. This event is a signifi- submarines and provide the targeting for the seasonal ice breakup. show we are capable of doing it and willing to Johnson, officer-in-charge of MDSU-2 cant challenge as the boats must coordi- TORPEXs. Additionally, from the command Meteorological support for flight oper- come up here and conduct operations.” divers, explained. “The weights helped shift nate among themselves to find a location U.S. Navy equipment is air dropped from an center, camp personnel kept tabs on every- ations were also vital to ASL and the suc- the torpedo from a state of positive buoy- suitable for each one to surface. Alaska Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III body leaving or returning to camp and con- cess of the exercise. To maintain operability ancy to neutral buoyancy under the ice.” Cmdr. Matthew Fanning said of his transport aircraft crewed by members of the trolled the movement of vehicles and aircraft. throughout the exercise, the only means Once the torpedo was neutral, the 249th Airlift Squadron to Ice Exercise 2018 experience at the North Pole, “It was a U.S. Navy Meteorology and Oceanography of transportation of personnel and cargo divers attached brackets with cables to the participants on the frozen Beaufort Sea several great honor to be one of the few submarine Command (METOC) officers also moni- across the Beaufort Sea was via air. Daily top and bottom of the body of the tor- hundred miles north of the Alaskan coastline. Sailors to have the opportunity to surface at tored any changes in the weather and the flights from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska provided pedo. The NUWC torpedo recovery team the North Pole, especially to be able to do it Logistics Group to construct the airdrop ocean environment to ensure safe operations the camp’s logistics lifeline. connected the torpedo to the helicopter, 60 years after USS Skate and USS Nautilus platforms and attach the parachutes for the for ice camp personnel and provided support “On-site imagery analysis, from the which lifted it vertically out through the conducted their historic Arctic voyages.” Navy equipment. for the three submarines. NIC analyst in Prudhoe Bay provided avia- hole. Once the torpedo was delivered to The ice camp was named in honor of The Royal Navy continued its long tors with current and forecasted positions the ice runway, the NUWC team prepared USS Skate (SSN 578), the first submarine history of participating in ICEX with the of the drifting ice camp and atmospheric it for transport back to Prudhoe Bay. Accomplishments to surface near the North Pole in open water return of one of their hunter-killer sub- information in the Arctic Ocean,” said Lt. The U.S. Navy and partners made sev- in 1958 and the first through-ice surfacing marines, HMS Trenchant (S-91), as well Jon Edmonds, Royal Navy METOC officer. Strategic Engagements and Visitors eral achievements during ICEX 2018. All at the North Pole in 1959. USS Skate devel- as Sailors participating on the ice as camp Torpedo Exercise exercise objectives set for ICEX 2018, ICEX 2018 completed two significant oped and perfected the vertical surfacing safety officers. Submarine Participation both operational and strategic, were suc- While TORPEXs are conducted every engagements that included a tour of the procedure that is used by U.S. and British The Royal Canadian Navy also con- cessfully completed during this event. For For the three submarines that participated other ICEX, 2018 stood apart as the first ice camp and an overnight embarkation submarines today. Skate was also the first tinued support of ICEX by providing an instance, ICEX 2018 personnel completed in ICEX 2018, preparation began well time military divers were used to recover on a submarine. These engagements pro- submarine to rendezvous with a drifting ice experienced Sailor to serve as camp safety a TORPEX and tactical development test- before they arrived at Ice Camp SKATE. the torpedoes. Divers from U.S. Navy vided those in leadership positions with camp, Ice Station Alpha, in 1958. watch and range safety officers in addition ing while supporting Arctic research and ASL installed temporary arctic equipment Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) first-hand observations of the Arctic envi- Ice Camp SKATE was a temporary to pilots and aircrew who flew numerous military training. For the first time in and the crews were trained to operate Two, Underwater Construction Team ronment and submarine operations under ice station that was essential for training, flights carrying personnel and cargo to and 27 years, an ICEX was conducted with this equipment. ASL also provided Arctic One, and the U.S. Coast Guard braved the ice so they understand the capabilities, integrating, and certifying submarines in from the camp. three submarines. Additionally, ICEX 2018 Operations Specialists, commonly called the Arctic waters to play a critical role in limitations, and tasking of submarines advanced tactics, techniques, and proce- After the completion of the exercise marked a return to under-ice operations for ice pilots, to each submarine to provide recovering the torpedoes. in the Arctic. The first event was hosted dures (TTPs) under the ice. The structures and departure of the submarines, ASL the Royal Navy after an 11-year absence. guidance in operations under ice and expe- During the exercise, Connecticut and by Adm. James Caldwell, Director Naval and personnel at the camp served as a tem- along with team members from UAF and The following websites contain his- rience in arctic operations. Hartford conducted a TORPEX in which Nuclear Propulsion Program, and was porary command center for conducting UIC, dismantled the camp and returned torical information on ASL, the Navy’s Each route to and from ICEX provided one submarine acted as a target while the attended by professional staff members for submarine operations, including under-ice the site to its original condition. As good involvement in the Arctic, and ICEX 2018 the submarines with unique navigational other fired exercise torpedoes under the Congress, the Office of the Secretary of navigation and TORPEXs, and assessing stewards of the environment, the camp was pictures and videos. and operational challenges. On its way to ice. Exercise torpedoes have no warheads the Navy, and the White House Military the submarines’ readiness while operating demobilized with nothing left on the ice to www.facebook.com/arcticsublab/ Ice Camp SKATE, USS Connecticut had and carry less fuel. Office. The second event was hosted by in the harsh arctic environment. ensure the Arctic ice remained free of any www.public.navy.mil/subfor/uwdc/asl/ to transit areas with very shallow water in “The primary objective of this year’s Adm. Bill Moran, Vice Chief of Naval The ice camp team of personnel from lasting pollutants or remnants of ICEX. www.dvidshub.net/feature/ICEX2018 ASL, UIC, and UAF built the ice camp the vicinity of ice keels deeper than 60 feet. ICEX was to test new under-ice weapons Operations, and was attended by influen- Along their paths to the camp, USS Hartford systems and validate tactics for weapon tial leaders in Congress, the Intelligence with support from personnel from the Meteorological and and HMS Trenchant transited routes con- employment,” said Ryan Dropek, Naval Community, and the UK Defence and Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Navy. Ice Analysis Support Ice Camp SKATE consisted of seven berth- taining icebergs that had to be detected with Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Armed Forces. ing shelters, a galley and mess tent capable ICEX 18 was supported by a meteorologi- active SONAR, tracked, and avoided. Division Newport, R.I. Weapons Test Additional multinational and UK of feeding more than 50 people, a com- cal team composed of members from NIC, Before the submarines can surface, they Director. “Once the divers recovered these Distinguished Visitor engagements were mand center and submarine tracking range the UK Royal Navy Joint Operational and must find open water or an ice feature that torpedoes, we were able to extract impor- conducted at ICEX 2018. Rear Admiral Meteorological Center London, and the meets the ice breakthrough criteria for tant data about how they performed and Pitts hosted submarine professions from tent, a tent for diving operations, a tent for 2018 Crown-copyright MOD helicopter and equipment maintenance, UK Fleet Hydrographic and Meteorology the particular submarine class. Due to the reacted in these conditions.” the United Kingdom at Ice Camp SKATE, a working tent for research, and multiple Unit from Devonport. The combined limitations for surfacing, each submarine After the submarines fired the torpe- and then the contingent proceeded to ice runways. ICEX weather team monitored the weath- must closely monitor atmospheric, naviga- does, helicopters transported locating and HMS Trenchant. Aboard the boat, the visi- “With every ICEX we are able to build er for dynamic environmental changes and tion, and communication systems. field party teams to the locations where the tors and submarine leadership conducted upon our existing experience and continue provided weather forecasts for the drifting While operating at Ice Camp SKATE, positively buoyant torpedoes were calcu- a memorial for HMS Tireless (S-88) crew- to learn the best way to operate in this ice camp. each submarine surfaced multiple times lated to run out of fuel. Each torpedo had members who lost their lives on an Arctic unique and harsh environment,” said Rear The NIC and UAF also provided ice to accommodate the transfer of personnel a tracking device to assist in the search. deployment to support ICEX in 2007. Adm. Pitts. “We are constantly testing new floe monitoring and fracturing predictions and other military riders and guests. While Once the exact location was determined,

8 SUMMER 2018 undersea warfare undersea warfare SUMMER 2018 9 10 by Lt. Cmdr. Bradley Boyd Officer in Charge, Historic Ship Nautilus Director, Submarine Force Museum SUMMER 2018undersea warfare U.S. Submarines U.S. Six

in the Arctic in ty yearsof vessel to ever reach the geographic successfully navigatedtheArctic icepackandwas thefirst On A sage seemed impossible until thesubmarinewas considered. were onlyopenfor afew monthseachyear. Ayear-round pas- the successinfindingaroute through theice, thesepassages continuous transit was completedin1944by Canada.Despite Northwest Passage was in 1903-1906 by 1932 by theSoviet Union. The first successfultransit of the Finland andthefirst continuoustransit was accomplishedin cessful transit of the or laterthrough theSuezandPanama Canals. Thefirst- suc sit southpastthesoutherntipsof SouthAmericaorfrica, the A Northwest passagesthatwould allow avessel totransit from 1553 theworld hadsearched for theelusive Northeastand tion of centuriesof research andexploration. Beginningin ment, whilealmostcommonplacetoday, was theculmina- ugust 3rd, 1958,thecrew of USSNautilus(SSN571) tlantic OceantothePacific Oceanwithouthavingtotran- Northeast Passage was in 1878-1879 by North Pole. Norway, and the first The achieve -

undersea warfare SUMMER 2018 11 The Ohio State University, Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center Archival Program, Sir George Hubert Wilkins Papers The first submarine expedition North Pole aboard Nautilus ended with caused massive hull damage and engine the first under-ice transit of an ice floe in occurred in 1931 with Sir Hubert Wilkins. engine trouble on June 13, 1931. Nautilus failure forced them to Bergen, Norway. the Chukchi Sea. The transit lasted over an Wilkins had traversed the North Pole in was rescued by USS Wyoming (BB 32) and The United States Shipping Board agreed hour, and at the end Boarfish proved that 1913 by airplane and he realized that a towed to Queenstown, Ireland and later that Nautilus would not be returned to extended under-ice navigation was practi- submarine may have the ability to success- on to Davenport, England for repairs. the United States and ordered her sunk cal. The expedition achieved a maximum fully transit the Arctic ice by submerging After numerous delays due to parts avail- in a Norwegian Fjord on November 20th, latitude of 72⁰ 15’ North. beneath the ice floes. In 1931 Wilkins ability in England, Wilkins made a second 1931. Since the nuclear-powered USS assembled his research team and leased attempt on August 5th, 1931. On August Operation NANOOK was a U.S. Navy Nautilus (SSN 571) traversing of the Arctic the USS O-12 (SS 73), built by the Lake 31st the Nautilus was about to attempt Arctic expedition in 1946 that consisted of on August 3rd, 1958 and Skate’s surfac- Torpedo Boat Company of Bridgeport, her first dive under an ice floe when the USS Norton Sound (AV 11), USS Atule (SS ing there on August 11th, 1958, the U.S. Conn., from the U.S. Navy for $1.00 captain, Sloan Danehower, noticed the 403), USCGC Northwind (WAG 282), USS Navy has conducted Arctic operations on per year. The boat was taken to Mathis stern diving planes were gone. How they Alcona (AK 157), USS Beltrami (AK 162), a consistent basis. The most recent opera- Shipyard in Camden, N.J. to have modi- were lost remains a mystery, but Capt. and USS Whitewood (AN 63). The operation tion was this past March when submarines fications made for its arctic journey. On Danehower and Sir Wilkins believed it was was to be predominantly cartographic but was homeported at Groton, Conn., Bangor, March 23rd, 1931, the boat pulled into sabotage as the rudder was part of the same also used to erect a radio and weather station Wash., and Plymouth, England converged the Brooklyn Navy Yard of New York and housing but it was completely undamaged. near North Star Bay, Greenland. at Camp Skate for ICEX 2018. The Sir Wilkins’ wife, Lady Suzanne Bennett, Despite this hindrance, Wilkins pressed on Operation BLUE NOSE was a U.S. USS Hartford (SSN 768), USS Connecticut christened the ship Nautilus. While in and they were able to submerge Nautilus Naval Arctic mission in the Chukchi Sea (SSN 22), and HMS Trenchant (SS 91) are New York, Nautilus was outfitted with a under multiple ice floes and continue their to explore under the polar ice cap. The the latest participants in the U.S. Navy’s hydraulically operated vertical probe and experiments by flooding the ballast tanks operation took place in 1947 and consisted under-ice exploits, but they won’t be the drill that were designed by Simon Lake the top of the hull and allow for drilling for provisions and further testing. On June and setting a 2.5 degree downward trim. of USS Caiman (SS 323), USS Boarfish last. The Arctic has become even more rele- and installed by the Otis Elevator com- through the ice in the event fresh air was 3rd Nautilus went to Provincetown, Mass. Wilkins conceded a few days later that the (SS 327), USS Cabezon (SS 334), and the vant in today’s era, and the U.S. Submarine pany. These modifications were intended needed and they were unable to get to the for speed testing and finally set out for the voyage was no longer safe and the crew set submarine tender USS Nereus (AS 17). On Force will continue to test and prove its to provide Nautilus with a means to mea- surface. On May 10th Nautilus transited Arctic on June 4th, 1931. sail for Longyeartbyen, Svalbard. Nautilus August 1, 1947, USS Boarfish conducted capabilities beneath the roof of the world. sure the clearance between the ice and to the submarine base in Groton, Conn. Wilkins’ first attempt to reach the set sail for England again, but a storm that Operation Sunshine Arctic Facts • This was the first transpolar voyage by a ship in history. the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, grabbed the world’s attention and Operation SUNSHINE shocked America as it appeared that the Soviets were gaining a tech- • Nautilus was equipped with a closed television network with the camera pointing up for observing ice. By Lt. Cmdr. Bradley Boyd, Officer in Charge, nological advantage over the West. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Historic Ship Nautilus Director, Submarine Force Museum determined to demonstrate to the world that the United States was • Nautilus traveled 1,830 miles in 96 hours from Point just as capable of great technological feats as the Soviets, ordered USS Barrow, Alaska to the Atlantic Ocean. August 3rd, 1958 marks the first time a naval vessel ever crossed 90 Nautilus, under the command of Cmdr. William R. Anderson, on one of ° • Nautilus was equipped with 10 separate sound devices for North, the North Pole. This year marks the 60th year that the United the most top secret peacetime naval missions in history—an under-ice detecting ice above and three for measuring the distance States has been operating under the Arctic ice. While operations under voyage from the Pacific to the Atlantic via the North Pole, code name: to the ocean floor below. the ice might seem a matter of course today, in 1958 they were not. Operation SUNSHINE. No naval vessel, let alone submarine, had ever operated that far north. The excerpted letters are from the crew of Nautilus written for • In 1957 Nautilus traveled 1,383 miles under ice in three Technology had to be developed and modified to allow something as their own internally distributed newspaper/magazine – The Nautilus separate trips totaling 5.5 days. boats proved that a different propulsion system would be required for Express. The letters were written during the crossing of the North Pole simple as navigational heading to be accurately discerned. There were • Nautilus was equipped with four types of direction-find- under-ice operations. What was needed was a power and propulsion and are the best firsthand accounts we have of the thoughts and feel- great concerns as to what water depth would be like as hydrographic ing devices. surveys of the region were spotty if even available. What would happen source that was independent of air and could divorce the submarine ings of the crew as they completed this historic achievement. They if there were an emergency and the crew couldn’t find an area of no, from having to routinely return to the surface. USS Nautilus (SSN 571), have been edited only to correct typos and one letter was redacted for • Upon arriving in Europe, Nautilus had traveled 129,000 or at least thin, ice? with her groundbreaking nuclear power plant, had the ability to op- classified information. miles on nuclear power. erate underwater at maximum capacity for extended periods of time Previous submarine polar expeditions involving diesel-electric • Nautilus was equipped with automatic control gear for anywhere in the world’s oceans—including under the polar ice. A new holding her exactly on course and at depth. chapter in polar exploration was about to begin. With the successful construction and employment of USS Nauti- • Nautilus traveled within 30 miles of the so called Pole lus, a small but vocal group of scientists and naval officers began to of Inaccessibility, the geographic center of the Arctic ice influence the Navy to use the Nautilus for under-ice exploration. As pack. she sailed to a NATO exercise in England in 1957, the Navy instructed • Prior to Nautilus’ operations in 1957, the most total mile- Nautilus to conduct under-ice forays off of Greenland. During this trip age for a U.S. submarine under ice was 50 miles by USS radio communication was impossible, navigational gyroscopes failed, Redfish (SS 395) in 1952. and periscopes were damaged by the ice. Despite these setbacks, Nau- tilus reached within 180 miles of the North Pole and recorded more • Nautilus was the first combatant ship with an inertial data on ice than all previous polar operations combined. Unknown to navigational system. the crew at the time, this trip would provide valuable lessons for a new • From Pearl Harbor to Iceland, 93 percent of the trip was under-ice mission less than a year later. made submerged. The technological achievement of the Soviet Union in launching

12 SUMMER 2018 undersea warfare undersea warfare SUMMER 2018 13 n our data-infused world, we try to measure each aspect of our crews’ performance. When the ship that Whether it’s training and qualification progress measured against the expected glideslope or the trends in continuing training examination scores, we are constantly Teaching Submarine Leadership: is tired returneth, looking for an accurate method to gauge and predict operational performance. IThere is a historic lever the Navy has provided us that is often overlooked but, if used correctly, will improve long-term crew performance and enhance a crew’s cohesion. By looking at both your leave balance and crew lost-leave days, you can gauge your team’s With the signs of the health and rather easily affect positive change. sea showing plain, Leave is the new sleep An Often Men place her in Before we address leave, we should begin by looking at the evolution in our cultural accep- tance of sleep. It used to be that we would brag about how much sleep we didn’t get. We saw the person who could perform with little to no sleep as a hard worker and dedicated. Now dock for a season, we know that dedicated, hard-working Sailors prepare themselves by being properly rested and that leadership requires a priority to be placed on crew circadian rhythm and proper rest. “Sleep as a weapon” is popularly quoted, and sleep is now scrutinized on ride reports Overlooked And her speed she and something we discuss in most of our operational plans. In a relatively short amount of time, the Submarine Force has fully embraced the concept that sleep deprivation leads to reneweth again. poor individual performance and crew-rest planning is a vital part of our operations. Today, similar to the old view of sleep, when the leading yeoman posts the leave report 6th “Law of the Navy” on the bulkhead (or emails it out), some people who have a high leave balance remark at Metric and by Admiral R.A. Hopwood, RN (Retired) their dedication to the Navy or how invaluable they are to the team. If this was a sleep log being posted, we would hold a critique if a watch section had gone 24 hours without sleep. So why is it that there is no reaction to a Sailor who has more than 60 days of leave on the books and hasn’t rested from the ship in over two years? Maybe we justify Sailors losing leave by casually believing that manning shortfalls and/ or a perceived, high operational tempo (OPTEMPO) prevents us from executing a suc- Leading Indicator cessful leave plan. What if, like sleep, we are treating this all wrong and that high leave balances indicate that our team isn’t ready? Unlike sleep, leave is directly measurable and predictable. Contrary to our culture, high leave balances on a Leave and Earning Statement do not indicate positive value to the organization. What it may represent is a lack of plan- ning or training in your organization and a poorly prepared operational team. If we have a people-centered focus, where does leave fit in to our priorities? If we were to recognize a in Your Crew’s direct correlation between high leave balances and crew performance, would we allow one Sailor, or even ourselves, to lose leave? In the same vein that a command would seriously consider removing a tired Sailor from watch, commands should work to critically understand why their crew members are not afforded the opportunity to take leave or have simply not taken leave. We could ask Performance ourselves the following questions. by Cmdr. Scott McGinnis, USN • Is there a cultural issue in a particular division? • Is this an indicator that we have a hidden fit-or-fill manning issue?

• Does this indicate that our training program is ineffective or improperly structured to meet the watchbill’s need?

• Does a division have a difficult time managing its people’s time?

• Or is there a personal problem in the Sailor’s life?

Is leave a liability or an asset? In addition to a well-rested crew, we all want an engaged, highly-trained crew that is working at the lowest level possible and operating at their peak performance. A well-exe-

14 SUMMER 2018 undersea warfare undersea warfare SUMMER 2018 15 cuted leave plan could be one of the most The submarine is too often at sea This habit will provide you a deeper bench individuals in a group, when they know a commanding officer and COB’s actions important aspects of achieving these goals. to allow leave than even the most well qualified, post- they will have the opportunity to take are their most powerful words. Lost leave or high leave balances could deployment crews while simultaneously Skeptics will say that during a year of sub- leave, will gladly learn and perform the indicate a shallow bench, clearly indicate affording the opportunity for leave. marine deployments, it would be impossi- duties of other Sailors in their group (both Conclusion misplaced priorities, and could eventually Although some may say that it’s easier ble to achieve 100 percent leave execution. the division and watch section). This cross- lead to poor crew morale and crew family for a submarine in a long shipyard avail- There’s not much new under the sun However, deployments provide an excellent training will broaden the bench. Third, issues, which will manifest themselves at ability to achieve 100% leave execution, it regarding leave, but our views on it should example of how to plan and execute a suc- watch sections will begin to encourage the worst possible times. is probably more difficult in most circum- evolve. By taking a few minutes to review cessful leave plan. First, crew leave is high and rigorously support qualifications of While there are times that our opera- stances for a submarine in the shipyard. If your leave balances and your team’s lost on the priority list during the post-deploy- junior personnel so that each watch section tions and our manning do not support leave is not prioritized, the command could leave, you may see a correlation with good ment leave period. Almost all Sailors are supports an executable leave plan. Peer-to- Sailors taking their earned 30 days of justify high leave balances due to the seem- or poor performance. Like any other issue afforded the opportunity to take two weeks peer motivation is much stronger than top leave, this generally is not the case. If we ingly unsurmountable challenge of balanc- aboard, spend the time to understand the of leave, and this is typically only possible down motivation in improving shipboard are honest with ourselves, leave may fall ing ride time, schools, watchbill, and leave. root causes. While it may not be directly due to the fact that the crew is at the peak qualifications. Finally, during leave people in to the category that sleep used to— However, by seeking out other manpower apparent that lost leave is affecting your of qualification level. Second, commands typically follow their passions, whether something perceived as extra and only pools that can support your watchbill, all team, it may be a leading indicator that typically execute an augment plan through- it’s spending time with their families, needed by the weak. Although it is earned four can be achieved. In fact, it is prob- your team’s performance isn’t where it out the deployment. By placing 10 or so tangible, possibly perceived as not valued, woodworking, surfing, or something else. as part of a Sailor’s compensation package ably more important for submarines in should be, or could be. At a minimum, Sailors ashore for part of the deployment, and may point to a command’s values, we Many studies clearly show that, when indi- and we know that Sailors typically return extended availabilities to properly execute you should pursue your team’s leave bal- you are ensuring that they are attending marginalize its loss. By not addressing lost viduals are given time to achieve their own from leave energized, taking leave is seen leave for crew morale and retention. ances as you would any Sailor’s pay issue. the correct schools and executing leave. leave, either consciously or unconsciously, dreams, their creativity increases, work in some commands as abandoning one’s In doing so, you may end up seeing unex- Third, because the crew understands that we are not fulfilling our responsibility and performance increases, and job satisfaction watch and a lack of dedication to the mis- Leave as a responsibility pected bumps in performance, cohesion, they will be enjoying leave at the end of unintentionally communicating how we improves. Of course, as is true with sleep, sion. The culture in these cases simply does and retention. deployment, they work diligently to ensure Beyond the rational, positive impacts leave value our people. the command team must lead by example not support taking leave. that each Sailor is qualified and ready to has on a crew, we should also highlight Let’s take a look at how a civilian orga- by responsibly taking leave. As we know, Some may see leave as a liability to crew stand the watch to support the impending that affording leave to a crew is a com- nization sees time off. A typical business performance because this or that key play- stand down plan. The deployment provides mand’s responsibility. By Navy regulation sees time off as a liability on their books er is not present, whether in port or at sea. a structure that gives a goal and ample time (Chapter 11, Section 5, Article 1157) that they must carry until it is liquidated. Recommendations While seemingly logical, this philosophy • Review your leave balances monthly. Make your team project expected leave losses. to achieve this goal. and MILPERSMAN 1050-010, leave is a Leave, or in the civilian case, paid time off, doesn’t look deep enough. If we encourage Use this as a way to engage Sailors and understand the personal side of your work- However, the six months prior to Sailor’s legal right; in other words, it’s part is carried on the company’s balance sheet as and require our teams to take leave, they force. Monthly leave plans should include a leave loss mitigation plan. deployments are frequently high-OPTEM- of the Sailor’s compensation package. Just an expenditure, committed to prior to the then have a motivation to train their relief. PO periods marked by inspections and as we understand that we must ensure that employee taking the time off. It is viewed as • Discuss leave responsibility with your division officers and chiefs. Place MILPERSMAN During the time that a key player is on 1050-010 on your leadership training plan. certifications. Looked at one way, this is our people receive their proper pay, we are a debt owed to their people. Our Navy sup- leave, the junior person receives an invalu- the worst time to place Sailors on leave. also required to afford them the opportu- ply reports do not reflect leave, nor should • Ensure that your expectations on leave are clearly outlined in your policies and your able training experience. Admittedly, there Looked at another way, frequent Brief Stop nity to take leave. However, we often allow they, but the description of leave as a “debt leave policies are in keeping with the Navy’s policies. could possibly be things that get dropped, for Personnel (BSPs) and a plethora of Sailors to lose leave, incorrectly justifying owed to our people” is valuable to take • Have a formal, standing policy that a transfer date for all crew members starts no but the benefit in overall team training and available shipyard Sailors needing subma- it by saying we have lost many days of away from this. Also, some credit unions later than 30 days prior to the crew member’s report date. personnel growth outweighs this potential rine rides make this time a rich opportuni- leave ourselves, or that’s what is required have a requirement that all personnel must negative. If used properly, leave is an asset • Require personnel on leave to be clearly marked on the underway watchbill, thus ty to rotate Sailors ashore. Unfortunately, to get the job done. These, of course, are annually take five consecutive days off. their absence is planned for with proper standbys. that intrinsically motivates Sailors and commands sometimes have a standing poor excuses and only demonstrate our This policy is in order to have a second pair allows opportunities for personal and pro- • Discourage Sailors from not taking leave in order to sell it back. This eliminates all “Noah’s Ark” approach to crew underway true priorities. Additionally, by accepting of eyes reviewing each employee’s work. fessional growth. of the benefits discussed above regarding the actual taking of leave. planning, meaning everyone in the crew high leave balances, we are pushing our This has the secondary benefit of reducing • Be an example yourself. Train your relief, plan your leave, and execute it. This is a responsibility onto a Sailor’s next com- internal fraud and has many potential par- is underway for all underways. While this fantastic way to grow your people and demonstrate trust. method is seemingly a way to maximize mand to rectify. allels throughout a submarine. crew training, it may not provide the solu- We clearly understand our responsibil- • Prioritize stand-down plans months out. In certain homeports, you are incurring a cost to each Sailor who wants to fly home by not approving a leave plan early. tion that our complex manpower manage- ity in the case of pay issues. If a Sailor had Leave supports the team, ment requires. Maintaining the entire crew not been paid for a month, we would put not the individual • Ride teams should ask how much leave has been lost by the crew in the past quarter. aboard reduces rack space, increases hotel forward a full court press to understand Lastly, let’s look at team dynamics. Just as Try to understand why. loads, and doesn’t allow junior Sailors why and how to rectify the pay issue. Why sleep can be seen as a checking account • Incorporate lost leave and leave balances in command climate surveys and the re- the opportunity to step up when their then do we fall short when it comes to lost of individual performance, leave can be servist cultural assessments. supervisor isn’t present. By placing five to leave? A possible explanation is that when viewed as the savings account for team • Ensure that leave chit routing takes no more than three days from submission to ten Sailors ashore for each underway, you our Sailors do not get paid, it typically performance. First, as discussed above, approval or denial. reflects an error of an outside organization, could intentionally make room for multi- senior personnel are required to diligently • Highly encourage each Sailor to take leave during stand-down periods. The only ple riders from shipyard crews. This would so we are eager to rectify this error. When train their reliefs in preparation for their personnel who do not take leave should be those who may have augmented or who maintain the manpower you need aboard a Sailor loses leave, it could reflect a com- leave execution. This engagement will do not have the leave to take (this is exceptionally rare). while building backup crewmembers to mand cultural issue and internal retrospec- inherently deepen the bench and provide • Prioritize leave by making it part of your command philosophy. support future personnel contingencies. tion is more difficult. Because leave is not a second view on most records. Second,

16 SUMMER 2018 undersea warfare undersea warfare SUMMER 2018 17 18 by Cmdr. Cameron Aljilani, OPNAV N97 SUMMER 2018undersea warfare SUMMER 2018undersea warfare A Hollywood N97 Interviews FilmDirector well-known screenwriter, film producer, and director. talk withformer SONAR technician DavidAyer, now a N97’s Cmdr. Cameron Aljilanihadanopportunity to Submariner

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in © 2015Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Ratpac-Dune Entertainment LLC and RatpacEntertainment, LLC it never leaves you. for not having attentionto detail; itgetsseared into you and detail. You learn in boot camp that there are consequences you: attentiontodetail—attention detail—attention to thatwithyou. Obviously,pride, andyou carry it’s burnedin was tough. That toughness,Ithink,instills alotofpersonal last nightinbootcampafterourshower wasnotfun,butit felt likeacohesive group. Of course,gettingmashedonour of ityou’re doingtrickdrill,marching, andyou really You ofdisorganized civilian,andby goinasasort theend ones upmarching. It’s fascinatinghow thatprocess works. awayfrom thechowfarthest hallso we were alwaysthefirst ing circumstances) allthetime,and our division wasthe physicalexercise,grueling usuallyconducted underdemean- was pretty toughbackthen. We got“mashed” (additional DA: CA: within theNavy. It justseemedliketherightfitforme. because ofmygrandfather, butalsoitreally isaneliteforce submarines did,butIwasdrawntothem,thinkalot toit.At thetime,Ididn’ta mystery really understandwhat and submarines,there’s definitelythatmystique;there’s DA: that interested you? CA: You saw the Navy, but what was it about submarines grew upinSan Diego, soit’s inmybloodIguess. was acivilianon Trieste andsomeotherNavy projects. He officer andmadea30-year career outoftheNavy. My father a Japanese killinthewar. He transitionedfrom enlistedto unrestricted warfare, andwasonthefirstsubmarinetoget at Pearl Harbor. He wasatseaimmediately, conducting marine asanElectricians Mate First Classduringthe attack enlisted whenhewas15years onasub- old.He wasserving DA: CA: lines andtheyweren’t good. ture. I needed to get away from that. I could draw the trend - neighborhood withalotofbadinfluencesandneededstruc never really sawthevalue inschool.Ilived inareally bad I wasself-motivated, Ialwaysread andstudied,butIjust focused, Iwasn’t academic,andInever really appliedmyself. David Ayer: time? Can you explain whatwashappeninginyour lifeatthat beginning. Iunderstandthatyou hadatroubled childhood. in life.Iwouldliketoexplore thattoday. Let’s atthe start Submarine Force gave you you needed to succeed everything taking thetimetospeakwithme. You’ve tweeted thatthe Cmdr. Cameron Aljilani: My grandfatherisa30-year retired commander, andhe What experiencesstandoutfrom bootcamp? There’s alotofshowmanship intheSubmarine Force This wasthe1980s. The oldschoolNavy. Bootcamp How didyou happenupontheNavy?

I was a little bit of a bad kid. I wasn’t undersea warfare SUMMER 2018 undersea warfare SUMMER 2018 David, thank you for 19 19 CA: After boot camp, did you go straight to Groton, Connecticut? Haddo when you were aboard. He recalls his experience, “Don’t all shut down SONAR, hit the brow, bye!” and those guys, if the boats catch fire? Isn’t there a fire every day?” reactor is critical, they’ve got to be back there working. It takes DA: No. I stayed in Great Lakes for Basic Electricity and forever to shut down. Electronics (BEE) school. I learned about troubleshooting elec- DA: Every week or so, yeah. It was an older boat. We had weap- The consequences of nuclear power and the cultures go all tronic components. It was cold; I’ll never forget that wind coming ons handling gear off the Thresher. It was a very demanding boat, the way back to Adm. Rickover, but I was weirdly envious of off the Great Lakes. It was a tough school but interesting. It was a which required a lot of work. I was thrown into this group and I that because it’s like another family within the boat and it was so self-paced course with all these milestones and then the final. I was could see there was such cohesion and familiarity; it’s this huge intense. I became kind of like an honorary nuke because I just living in the Gunners Mate barracks. There were no Submariners family and I’m the stranger showing up. It took a long time to earn got super heavy on engineering. For me, this submarine became there. We were the lone wolves trapped amongst the skimmers. my way into that family, and I wasn’t ready for the qualification almost like a living organism. I understood how all the systems process. Even though I excelled in my training pipeline, I wasn’t CA: You finished BEE and then you made your way to Groton? interconnected and how everything worked together. I really ready for the practical nature of the qualification process. It was enjoyed boat qualification. Once I got into that rhythm, I just DA: Yeah. I loved Sub School because finally you saw submarines. really difficult until I got into a groove on quals. Then I excelled spent a lot of time on the boat. When I was off duty, I’d work Finally, you can smell the water, you can smell the amine. I’d go and went overboard. and study, going through the manuals just memorizing and draw- down to the waterfront and look at the boats and there was that I spent a lot of time in the engine room and learned as much ing things. I really enjoyed it and tried to learn about the other sense of mystery. “What’s going on here?” “Where are those guys as I could. SONAR qualification was pretty ruthless as well. For watches and what everybody did aboard. going?” You could hear all the rumors. This was the height of the DA: The reactor can be bad too sometimes. Depends on your boat. SONAR, you had to be able to stand outside the boat and describe Cold War and anti-submarine warfare (ASW). There was this great CA: CA: The ocean is your constant enemy, and that’s what is hard the path sounds take from the SONAR sphere through the entire Then you got to your final ship’s qualification board. Do you game out there. I just wanted to get in the game. to get people to understand. I’m so glad you have appreciation for system as it’s converted into an electronic signal; through each remember your board? cabinet, each cable until it reaches the display in SONAR. It’s CA: You were motivated just from being in that environment? that. After you finished Sub School where did you go next? DA: It was brutal because they knew how hard I had worked; really heavy duty and it seemed like overkill, but then when you’re there was no mercy. The Engineering Department Master Chief DA: Oh, yeah. I was Honor Man in Sub School. I studied all the DA: Sub School, then to the Fleet ASW Base in San Diego to do doing the bread and butter of submarining, which is like special (EDMC) was on the panel. I remember I was so nervous, and I got time, and that’s the irony. A guy that was basically failing high SONAR training. I loved finally getting into SONAR. You think operations, being forward-deployed and getting out there, it all one or two look ups, I think they were small, easy things. All the school, and then I discovered the Navy educational pipeline, how you’re learning so much, but then when you get to the fleet it’s like, sort of comes together and makes sense. to study, and how to focus. I had a great relationship with my “No, that’s just basic, so basic, what you’re learning.” Learning the hard stuff I knew, and I was really proud to get my board before CA: instructors and, at that time, I was very career-focused… a “diggit.” BQQ-5 SONAR system was a slog. We got a lot of training, but You said you spent a lot of time in the engine room. Was we pulled in. We pulled into the P.I. (Philippine Islands) and I then when you get to the fleet you’re still just a nub. there a coner/nuke rivalry? got my fish on the pier. We mustered the crew for quarters. It was CA: What’s your favorite memory from Sub School? right around the time of the submarine ball, and the crew was in DA: Absolutely, and I think it just comes from the nature of Navy CA: Can you still do an Ekelund range? whites. The old man pinned my fish on. It was just an incredible DA: I was a phone talker when we were doing the damage con- nuclear power and the Navy nuclear power culture; it’s brutal. moment. I knew I had earned something that my grandfather had trol trainer, the engine room trainers that flood. I think it was DA: I could probably bust out some TMA (Target Motion You’re a forward guy and you pull into port and say, “Okay, let’s February, and it was ungodly cold. I was supposed to be talking to Analysis). Give me a 30-degree fast pass, left, right, I might be DCC (Damage Control Central) on the sound-powered phones, able to get it. and the staff waited until I was right in front of that crack on the CA: When I drive a car, especially in L.A., I’m always thinking pump before they hit me with a wall of water, and they videotaped about range rate. What’s the range rate to the car in front of me? it for laughs. I just remember that cold water hitting me, and then later they played the tape to the class, and you couldn’t understand DA: I used to do that all the time. a word I was saying, just screaming in gibberish. CA: Opening is okay; closing is not good. That was just training. Then you realize you’re going into a very dangerous environment and have to be on your game. People DA: CPA (Closest Point of Approach), here we go, right there… are depending on you to be on your toes. If you’re the phone mark. It really bleeds into how you see the world. It’s incredible talker and you can’t relay reports, people can die. The other great how transformative it is. It’s funny, when you meet a Submariner, experience was in the Fire Fighter Trainer. They lit an oil fire and when I run into someone who served on submarines, I find I have we were wearing OBAs (Oxygen Breathing Aparatus). It was pitch more in common with that person than anyone else in my life black; you couldn’t see anything. I was down below as the first man because there’s something profound about being on a submarine on the hose team; you get right in there. There was a barely visible that you can only understand by living it. It’s incredible. glow in a sea of black smoke, and that’s when I realized that this is CA: Absolutely. Let’s talk about when you got to USS Haddo serious, this is for keeps. (SSN 604). When you showed up, was SONAR division welcom- That’s when I really understood the double volunteer concept ing to you? What was your experience when you reported aboard? for submarine service; you’re volunteering for something above DA: and beyond any kind of regular Navy enlistment. I came out of They were shorthanded. They needed people, and you’re the there with a real respect for what I’d gotten myself into. mystery package when you show up to the boat. They don’t know who you are, and it took me a while to understand their trust and CA: That’s what most people don’t understand. The Sailors keep- interdependence and the workload of being on a submarine. When ing the ship safe are 18, 19, 20 years old. That’s why the qualifica- a new guy shows up, they wonder if he’s going to be squared away. tion training program is so important. When you’re underway on It was immediately overwhelming and partly disorienting. My first a submarine, there’s a discussion about who the enemy is… underway was just a weekly op, and I think we were out for seven DA: It’s the ocean. or eight days. I was in the Pacific on a 594–class submarine. CA: The ocean, exactly. CA: Vice Adm. Merz (OPNAV N9) was a division officer on

20 SUMMER 2018 undersea warfare undersea warfare SUMMER 2018 21 earned, that insignia. Those were the most amazing days of my life. DA: I had written some sea stories when I was an electrician. I was and foreign ports. I was fortunate to do some really cool things. working on this guy’s house and he turned out to be a screen writer. CA: Did you celebrate that night? CA: I want to push out your story because I think it connects I mentioned the stories, and he wanted to see them. He saw in them with a lot of the guys who are joining the Navy today because DA: I had duty. some talent for writing, and he inspired me to write my first script. they watch your movies. I can’t think of a guy on a boat today that It was awful, but there was something there. Putting that Navy dis- CA: Of course. What was your opinion of the officers aboard? hasn’t seen “Suicide Squad,” “Fury,” “Bright,” or any of your mov- cipline and focus to work, I was able to put in the hours sitting in a You were a writer for the movie “U-571” and there is a moment ies, so they can connect with you through that. What would you chair typing. I know so many people that want to become writers, when Matthew McConaughey breaks down and the chief smacks want to tell those Sailors? him around and tells him to pull himself together. Was that but you just need to have the discipline to just write. DA: Take advantage of what the Navy has to offer. If you can get inspired by anything in particular? CA: Are there any other skills from your submarine training that college credits, go for it, work hard. Everything you put into it, you you take with you on the set? DA: I think it’s that classic thing of coffee and chiefs run the Navy, will get back. It’s tough, and there will be crisis moments, but you and in so many ways the chiefs really are the keepers of the culture. DA: It’s funny because you get so much mechanical knowledge on can talk to the chiefs. Find a mentor, find someone in a senior posi- We were more scared of our chiefs than we were of the officers. submarines, it’s just like special effects and rigging. I understand tion, find that first class petty officer, find that chief that you can The officers were cool, except for the XO, but the chiefs, they kept how all that stuff works. You use a lot of hydraulic systems and talk to and be honest with because everybody’s gone through this the machine going. electronic systems. Like in “Suicide Squad,” we were using this very stuff, everybody’s had dark days, but everybody’s also had great days. CA: How have your experiences in the Submarine Force trans- advanced camera called a “Phantom” to shoot a rain sequence and Just get education, get the credits, be the best at it. If you’re there, be lated into your film work? the camera stopped working. The camera technicians there weren’t the best at it and I promise down the road you’re going to look back getting it going. We had the only Phantom camera in Canada, and at it as the best experience of your life, and you’re going to miss it. DA: I’m in a leadership position, and the things I learned in the state of the art. It’s a situation where it’s all logistics-driven, very we were calling around to get one flown out to us. I decided to take Be the best person you can be in this situation so you can look military I absolutely apply to what I do now. high stakes, and all these people do a lot of standing around. We’re a look at it, and it was like troubleshooting It’s funny, a good friend of mine is a retired submarine officer standing around and chatting and it gets very boring, but then 101. It was like any other piece of equipment and I’d asked him for advice going into directing a film, a big film when it’s go time, it’s like clockwork and everybody is professional. on the boat. I isolated the problem, which Be the best person you can be in this situation so you can at the time, and, “How do I do this, how do I lead this crew?” He They do their job, they go in and they nail it, and so you’re waiting turned out to be a bad connection to the look back on it with pride. It’s an honor to be in that com- said, “Look, the skipper is the crew. If you’re efficient, the crew an hour for a two-minute or 15-second moment where all these power supply. I took it apart, adjusted it, and munity; it’s an honor to wear dolphins. Pride runs deep, and will be efficient; if you’re angry, the crew will be angry; if you’re mechanisms and people have to function perfectly. put it back together. The camera was work- calm, the crew will be calm. They are you; they take their cues For me, it’s a direct translation, being calm under pressure. ing and we were filming again, and it only it’s real. You don’t have that in the civilian world, you don’t from you.” It’s so simple and so profound, and I saw it in the fleet. I experienced real casualties on the boat. When you’re forward- took a few minutes. The crew was standing have that anywhere outside the military. We had an amazing skipper, Cmdr. Larson. He was very calm but deployed and you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing as there with their mouths open as the director didn’t hold back the Bravo Zulus. When the old man would kind a Submariner, you’re the tip of the spear and you feel the weight was troubleshooting this piece of equipment. of pat you on the back… you lived for those moments. It was of what you’re doing; you feel the responsibility. I was the battle back on it with pride. It’s an honor to be in that community; it’s CA: Do you find that the tradesmen have a respect for you amazing. stations passive broadband operator. I was the primary sensor for an honor to wear dolphins. Pride runs deep, and it’s real. You this vessel of 135 people, and that’s a lot of responsibility. That’s because of that? CA: I noticed in some of your movies, you thank the United don’t have that in the civilian world, you don’t have that anywhere something you take with you; it will never leave you. States Submarine Force in the credits. I noticed it with “Fury” and DA: Absolutely. Because I was in construction, because I’m a outside the military. Stay away from the negative guys, stay away “Suicide Squad.” CA: Once you finished your time, what were some of your first hands-on guy, I have that experience and I know their jobs, I know from the negativity. Just be positive, work hard, and find the fun jobs coming out of the Navy? what it’s like. You treat people with respect and I think a lot of in it. Find those moments. DA: Yeah. I pretty much throw that in all of my movies, whether directors or a lot of senior people in Hollywood can be a little bit DA: CA: Thank you. it ends up in there, I don’t know, but it’s funny because one Electrician, no brainer. I was really good at troubleshoot- aloof or autocratic. On the boat, you know your officers have gone endeavor that is a lot like submarining is the film set. You have a ing. I’d worked construction prior to the Navy, so I fell back into through the same process; they’ve qualified. Those officers were © 2015 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Ratpac-Dune Entertainment LLC and Ratpac Entertainment, LLC crew broken down into departments, broken down into individual that. It was tough to transition because I think when you’re in the in a similar position when they showed up. Any qualified person, functions, and it’s highly technical. Film making technology is service, it’s such a disciplined environment: you’re going to dress you know what they’ve been through, whether it’s an officer or like this, you’re going to show up at this time, and you’re going to enlisted, even the old man at some point was a new junior officer do what you need to do, and then some chief is going to tell you, on some platform. “Get your hands out of your pockets.” At the time it could seem oppressive, but then you get into the civilian world, nobody cares CA: Going back to the boat, what was it like to stand watch and about each other; nobody cares what you do. be at sea on a submarine? Nobody gives you that purpose, you don’t have that sense of DA: SONAR was hot. We’d strip off our poopie suits and we just mission, you don’t have that crew, you don’t have that family, and stood there sweating; we would open up all the vents; it was brutal. you don’t have that belonging. That was the most shocking thing When I first showed up and put on the headphones, all I heard was for me. That’s what I really missed, that camaraderie, that closeness static, everything sounded like mush. Then, after a while, I could call and achievement, and it took a long time for me to find that in out a lot of information about the ocean environment. My problem the film industry. It’s funny because we talked all the time about now is, if I hear any rotating machinery when I’m trying to sleep, I’m how great it’s going to be when we got out, and it wasn’t like that, trying to do a turn count or I’m trying to figure out what it is. If I hear it was very disappointing. any noise, electrical noise, rotating machinery, I can’t sleep. CA: Were you always motivated to be in the film industry because There’s something magical about being underway and being iso- you grew up in Los Angeles, or was it something that you later lated, and it’s that independence that I was talking about, the inde- decided that you could do? How did you get to where you are pendence of submarine duty. I got to experience some incredible today? things. It was the classic experience of being able to see the world David Ayer and Margot Robbie “Harley Quinn” on the set of Suicide Squad © 2015 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Ratpac-Dune Entertainment LLC and Ratpac Entertainment, LLC

22 SUMMER 2018 undersea warfare undersea warfare SUMMER 2018 23 Congratulations! You have done it. That final monkey has just been dislodged from your back. What has felt like years of never-ending qualifications, stress, Life After and pressure is finally over. You are a qualified engineer. So now what? SailorsFirst It is time to move beyond survival mode and use your remaining time on- NSSC FCPOA Works Navy Adjusts Incoming board wisely. You now have the opportunity to learn more about yourself, your with Habitat for FDNF Sailors’ First- PNEO job, and your people than at any previous point in your career. Here are a few Humanity Restore Term Sea Duty Tour By Lt. Cmdr. Luke Kelvington First Class Petty officer Asso- Lengths recommendations: ciation (FCPOA) members par- To improve readiness and reduce ticipated in a community service turnover of Forward Deployed Na- • Read. Take a few books on your next underway. The CNO’s • Learn the department heads’ jobs. Start with the one you know event with Habitat for Humanity val Force (FDNF) sea duty units, Reading List or The Leadership Bookshelf from Adm. Stavridis the least about. Maybe you have been stuck as #CRA4LIFE. Go Restore, April 24. the Navy announced May 1 in are good starting points. Start with some submarine classics like spend time in Radio during comms, qualify to assist in a weapons “It’s a great feeling to vol- NAVADMIN 107/18 that effective Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Jamica Johnson Class Jamica 1st Specialist Communications by Mass Photo Tuohy’s The Bravest Man or Anderson’s The Ice Diaries. Other top- load, audit a program, or volunteer to plan the next major event. unteer,” said Religious Program immediately, incoming first-term ics: Thinking Fast and Slow, Legacy, The Fleet at Flood Tide, Peak, Get uncomfortable. Specialist 1st Class, John Dil- enlisted Sailors assigned to sea duty billets in Japan, Guam, and or The Field Guide to Understanding Human Error. Take advantage lard. “We are making a differ- • Print out a Command Qual card. It will continue to keep you Guam Submariners Join Sister Village Spain will be assigned to longer of the Navy’s free e-library to load up your e-reader and consider ence by joining forces with the challenged by looking for opportunities to learn, and frankly, your to Honor Saint Joseph tour lengths. subscribing to the U.S. Naval Institute’s Proceedings. local community.” interest will likely motivate the department heads to get moving Sailors and families assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron NSSC Sailors spent the day Prescribed Sea Tours (PST) • Journal. Capture leadership lessons in a professional journal. I on their own command quals. (COMSUBRON) 15 and Performance Monitoring Team detachment volunteering their time stocking for first-term Sailors assigned to am not talking about something you need to write in every day or (PMT det) Guam joined their sister village of Inarajan to celebrate and organizing shelves and load- FDNF sea duty billets will be up • Become an expert. “Expert in what?” you might ask – people. Saint Joseph, or San Jose, and the coconut during a festival celebra- something detailed enough to write a chapter in Fluckey’s Thun- ing and unloading trucks. to a maximum of 48 months ac- Learn how to read people, particularly how to spot their talents tion, May 5 and 6. der Below or a Tom Clancy novel. I’m talking about experiences “NSSC FCPOA gives us this companied by dependents and and weaknesses. Learn to ask the right questions. It will be your The theme for the 2018 San Jose Festival was “Revisiting Our 48 months unaccompanied. If a and lessons you may want to revisit and scars you will never want opportunity to help the local job to help balance the team. Culture, Revitalizing Our Faith.” The weekend’s events included a re- community while we learn about Sailor’s dependents are not given to forget. enactment of the arrival of San Jose in Inarajan Bay, mass, cultural • Lead more training. Challenge yourself to learn to teach effec- community outreach,” said Dil- command sponsorship, a maxi- games, vendors, the crowning of the coconut queen and a parade mum of 24 months unaccompa- • Pick your leaders’ brains. Talk to your leadership about how they tively. Struggle with how to keep your Sailors engaged and assist lard. “It’s for a good cause to throughout the village. nied orders will be issued. make decisions. After a key event, allow an appropriate amount of the department heads in determining if what you presented actu- help those that are less fortu- time and ask them how they dealt with it. How did they craft the According to Father Joseph Enore, parochial administrator for St. nate.” This change only applies to ally stuck in the Sailors’ brains. Joseph’s Church in Inarajan, the statue of San Jose used during the email to the commodore? How did they make the risk assessment “We appreciate all the help first-term Sailors on their way re-enactment ceremony is the original, which is more than 300 years for the watchbill? How did they generate guidance to achieve • Take the time to go see the broken widget. There is so much pride the military gives us,” said Store to their first sea duty tour in Ja- that goes into successful troubleshooting. When the fried card, bust- old. COMSUBRON 15 and PMT det Guam Sailors assisted in transporting Manager Kim Frenkel. “It’s really pan, Guam, and Spain and does their desired effect? the statue from Inarajan Bay to the Saint Joseph’s Church on Saturday. ed O-ring, or worn out valve stem finally makes its way into the light, nice to have extra hands, strong not apply to assignments listed Parade floats were decorated to celebrate the theme and included • Learn how to handle bad news well. The way you handle bad take the time to go see it. You will learn more about the components/ individuals that can lift and in exhibit one of MILPERSMAN wooden carvings, weavings, grilled fish and a smoked pig, and local 1300-308. news is a shaping moment for you as a leader. Those interactions system involved, and the Sailors want to share their successes. load and unload trucks because play a large role in how transparent your Sailors are and how likely fruits, especially coconuts. The COMSUBRON 15 submarine float par- it’s a lot of work.” First-term FDNF Sailors cur- they are to approach you the next time. You can still have high • Peer leadership. Help shape the wardroom you want by training ticipated in the parade and was full of family members waving flags rently assigned to a sea duty tour and handing out candy. standards for what and how information is presented, but keep and mentoring junior officers. Build camaraderie, assist in writing in Japan, Guam, or Spain and Sailors from COMSUBRON 15 and PMT det Guam participate in Sailors on their second or sub- any anger and frustration at bay. watchbills, and coordinate team-building events. community relation (COMREL) events throughout the year, and volun- sequent FDNF sea duty tour are • Define and foster trust.Unpack the elements of trust: character • Humility. Embrace and learn the power of humility. In this line teers from COMSUBRON 15 and PMT det Guam participated in events encouraged to take advantage of and competency. It is no coincidence that the CNO’s recently of work, we live and die by feedback. Be humble enough to learn supporting the San Isidro festival and parade in Malojloj, which is the incentives offered to extend published Navy Leader Development Framework (Version 2.0) from your mistakes. We expect this from our people, and we lose part of Inarajan, on May 20. their tours, as outlined in NAVAD- focuses on developing both. Your job as a leader is to build both of credibility if we cannot do it ourselves. Being unresponsive to MIN 042/18. these in yourself, your fellow officers, and your Sailors. feedback is a slippery slope to failure. First-term Sailors with orders Welcome Home! issued on or after May 1, 2018 will not be eligible for incentives Sonar Technician (Submarine) listed in NAVADMIN 042/18 but This is not a time to atrophy, but a time to get stronger. It is about stretching, failing, learning, and growing. The weight of qualifications 2nd Class Michael Mize, assigned is off your shoulders, which means you can run faster than you ever have before. The day you walk off your ship you need to be ready to be a to the Virginia-class fast-attack will have any remaining PST ob- department head, regardless of your future plans. People frequently change their minds on a shore tour. Give yourself options. What do you submarine USS Mississippi (SSN ligation from their first sea duty have to lose? 782), hugs his loved one during tour waived. Sailors will only All your life it has been about your grades, your accomplishments, your class standing, your qualifications, you, you, you. You are starting a homecoming ceremony at Joint become eligible for the Overseas Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam follow- Tour Extension Incentive Program one of the biggest transitions of your career where life no longer revolves around you and your individual performance. In your next step, ing a six-month western Pacific if they extend after completion your individual performance will no longer be the key to your success. From now on, you will be judged on your team’s performance. That, my deployment. of their assigned 48-month tour. future department heads, is a tough switch to flip. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee Lt. Cmdr. Kelvington recently completed his tour with OPNAV N97 as the Columbia Class SSBN Requirements Officer and has commenced the PXO pipeline. Check out his article at USNI.org titled, “Check Your Ego at the Hatch,” wherein he describes lessons learned from his department head tour.

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COMSUBRON 12 Capt. David Youtt relieved SailorsFirst Capt. Oliver Lewis Regional Support Group, New London Navy Releases Official Physical Fitness Capt. William Solomon relieved Mobile App Capt. Gerhard Somlai The Navy announced the release of its official physical fitness assess- USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (G) ment (PFA) mobile application May 8. Cmdr. William Flip relieved The app offers a PFA calculator function allowing Sailors to cal- Cmdr. Matthew Chapman culate their anticipated physical readiness test (PRT) score by input- ting age, gender, and anticipated scores in the curl-up, push-up, and USS Annapolis (SSN 760) specific cardio categories. Cmdr. John C. Witte relieved Cmdr. Kurt D. Balagna

The app also has body composition assessment (BCA) information Steve Owsley Specialist(SW/AW) Communication Mass by Chief Photo available to provide a quick reference for height-to-weight standards USS Asheville (SSN 758) and maximum allowable body fat percentage. Cmdr. Jeremy Pelstring relieved The app also includes demo videos for body composition, height Navy Team New London celebrates its global Capt. Paul Pampuro and weight screening, and proper techniques for curl-ups and push-ups. presence through local action More than 100 Sailors from Naval Submarine Base New London (SUB- USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (B) Sailors can find links to command fitness leader (CFL) administra- ASE) and tenant commands (Navy Team New London) dedicated more Capt. Lou Springer relieved tive duties and responsibilities, and links to PFA NAVADMINS. Capt. George Perez than 500 hours of community service in support of environmental proj- The free app was produced by the Navy’s PMW 240 with support Regional Support Group, Groton’s new Commodore, Capt. William Solomon, (left) exchanges a salute with the ects across Southeastern Connecticut parks and recreation centers dur- from software developer Tracen Technologies Inc., a company that USS Helena (SSN 725) command’s previous Commodore, Capt. Gerhard Somlai as Commander, Submarine Forces Vice Adm. Joseph ing the base’s 11th Annual Earth Day Challenge, April 16-27. Cmdr. Andy Cain relieved Tofalo oversees the orderly transfer of authority during the time-honored naval tradition of the change of specializes in integrated mobile and Web solutions. The Navy’s theme for this year’s Earth Day challenge was, “Global Cmdr. Jason Pittman command ceremony. The ceremony was held on at Naval Submarine Base, New London’s Naval Submarine The PFA app and all official Navy mobile applications can be found Reach, Local Action.” The theme reminds Sailors, civilians, and family Support Facility Weapons Compound. Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist(SW/AW) Steve Owsley in the Navy App Locker, www.applocker.navy.mil along with Morale, USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) members that as a result of the Navy’s global presence, they have many Welfare and Recreation (MWR) apps for duty stations around the world. Cmdr. David Vehon relieved opportunities to make positive changes for the environment in their Cmdr. Steven Faulk communities not only on Earth Day, but throughout the year. Sailors from Navy Team New London responded by completing USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) Lt. Derek Burney Lt. Benjamin Jones Qualified in Submarines Cmdr. Steven Dawley relieved USS James Warner (SSN 785) PEP London, UK projects ranging from trail clearing to debris clean-up at local areas Navy Approves More Tuition Assistance Cmdr. Kevin Moller Lt. j.g. Curtis Allen such as Sutton Park, Bluff Point State Park, Balfour Beatty Community Lt. Nicholas Clendenning Lt. Cmdr. Vincent Kahnke USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) Semester Hours, Raises Funding Cap Housing, Mystic Seaport, Greenwood Preserve, Coogan Farm, and the USS Maine (SSBN 741) (Gr) USS Maine (SSBN 741) (B) COMSUBLANT The Navy announced changes to the Tuition Assistance (TA) program Shetucket River. Cmdr. Michael Tomon relieved Lt. j.g. David Azhocar Cmdr. Kelly Laing May 21 in NAVADMIN 127/18, lifting the fiscal-year limit of 16 The multi-day effort encompassing Earth Day, April 22, provided Lt. Cmdr. Russell Cook Lt. Cmdr. Henry Kennedy USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (B) semester hours (or equivalent) and allowing Sailors to use TA up to COMSUBRON 17 Naval Submarine School, Groton Sailors opportunities to not only make a difference in their local com- USS Minnesota (SSN 783) the Department of Defense’s (DOD) fiscal-year funding cap of $4,500 Lt. j.g. David Bohannon munity, but to also discover areas in their surrounding community to Cmdr. Dan Flaherty relieved Lt. Paul Danos Lt. Eric Lardizabal USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) effective June 1, 2018. which they can return to enjoy. Cmdr. Brian Tanaka USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) USS Olympia (SSN 717) These changes are designed to expand Sailors’ professional Founded in 1970, Earth Day began as a national call to instill ap- Lt. j.g. Richard Bradley development opportunities, enhance degree completion, and support USS Mississippi (SSN 782) Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Devoto Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Marshall USS Colorado (SSN 788) preciation for the environment; today, Earth Day continues to raise Cmdr. Heath Johnmeyer relieved NSTC, Pearl Harbor U.S. Fleet Forces Command, NPEB Sailor 2025 initiatives to retain the best and brightest talent. awareness of the impact humanity has on natural resources and im- Cmdr. Eric Rozek TA will continue to be paid up to the current DOD limits of $250 Lt. j.g. Jack Brault prove efforts for building sustainable resources. Lt. Chase Dillard Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Merdes USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (B) per semester hour, $166.67 per quarter hour, or $16.67 per clock “For the Navy, Earth Day isn’t simply a one-day event,” said Mi- USS New Mexico (SSN 779) USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (G) USS John Warner (SSN 785) Cmdr. Jim Morrow relieved hour. Tuition exceeding these limits, in addition to fees, books, and chael Brown, SUBASE Environmental Director. “Our stewardship of the Lt. j.g. Joseph Brochu instructional materials, will continue to be the Sailor’s responsibility. Cmdr. Dan Reiss Lt. Christopher Dolan Lt. William Richardson USS Charlotte (SSN 766) environment is a full-time, daily commitment, and we take pride in our USS Key West (SSN 722) USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (B) Education counselors at the Navy College Virtual Education contribution to protecting and caring for the ecosystems and commu- USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (B) Lt. j.g. Michael Brun Center (NCVEC) and overseas Navy College Offices are available to nities in which we operate. SUBASE demonstrates this mentality every Capt. Andrew Kimsey relieved Lt. Michael Gillette Lt. Christopher Romnek USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (G) discuss Sailors’ goals and to help maximize their TA benefits. day and in everything we do, from participating in various volunteer Capt. David Soldow USS New Mexico (SSN 779) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (B) The requirement that Sailors attain a “C” or better for undergradu- Lt. j.g. Thomas Buckley events involving clean-up of our local environment to our day-to-day USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (G) ate courses and a “B” or better for graduate courses remains in effect. Lt. Daniel Goodwin Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Schwamb USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B) assurance that all our operations are conducted in an environmentally Cmdr. Roger Ferguson relieved USS Connecticut (SSN 22) PEP Portsmouth, UK Reimbursement will be required from those not attaining these grades. sound manner. Not just in April, but year around.” Cmdr. Andrew Clark Lt. j.g. Joseph Carbone Sailors who have already reached the former fiscal-year limit and For more information on community service events, contact your Lt. Cmdr. Karl Hassenfratz Lt. Cmdr. Christian Smith USS Alexandria (SSN 757) have paid for courses using other benefits or their own funds are USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) Naval Submarine School, Groton OPNAV command volunteer coordinator or call the SUBASE Public Affairs Office Cmdr. Christopher Hedrick relieved not eligible for any type of refund or retroactive payment. They may, at (860) 694-5980. Lt. j.g. James Delosreyes Cmdr. Jacob A. Foret Lt. Kyle Haubold Lt. James Stebbins USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) however, have additional courses funded up to the new funding cap. USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (G) USS Olympia (SSN 717) Sailors are encouraged to review their education plans to take Undersea Warfare Magazine has created this new section in Lt. j.g. Andrew Felton full advantage of this expanded TA authority as well as other oppor- Qualified for Command Lt. John Hayashi Lt. Judson Thomas USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B) recognition of the enlisted Submariner—but we want you to get USS Connecticut (SSN 22) USS Key West (SSN 722) tunities to earn college credit, such as College Level Exam Program involved in the success of this effort. We would like you to send us (CLEP) and DSST® exams offered through the Defense Activity for Lt. Keith Bierman Lt. j.g. Brian Foley “Community Outreach,” or “Liberty” photos, and/or “Homecoming” Lt. Christopher Jack Lt. Jeffrey Vandenengel USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (G) USS Providence (SSN 719) Non-Traditional Education Services (DANTES), which can further photos of families being re-united as the crews return. USS Key West (SSN 722) USS Alexandria (SSN 757) stretch their TA dollars. Send your submissions to the Military Editor via email to: Lt. Daniel Burke Lt. j.g. Ethan Foster Lt. Cmdr. Robert Johnson Lt. Christopher Wilber For more information on TA, read NAVADMIN 127/18 at http:// [email protected] USS Alexandria (SSN 757) USS Maine (SSBN 741) (G) www.npc.navy.mil. USS New Mexico (SSN 779) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (B)

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Lt. j.g. Corey Gamage Lt. j.g. Timothy Moore Lt. j.g. Benjamin Berkey Lt. Chris Fussman Lt. j.g. Jacob Liebert USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B) USS Toledo (SSN 769) USS Hartford (SSN 768) USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) (B) USS Nevada (SSBN 733) (G) PCU Hyman Rickover Celebrates Construction Milestone Lt. j.g. Brent Grenda Lt. Scott Surles Lt. j.g. Jeremy Bottomley Lt. Connor Gagliardi Lt. j.g. Andrew MacPherson USS New Mexico (SSN 779) USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (G) USS North Carolina (SSN 777) USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) USS Hampton (SSN 767)

Lt. j.g. Riley Hoffmann Lt. j.g. David Swanson Lt. j.g. Jeremy Brazel Lt. Daniel Galginaitis Lt. j.g. Ethan Madison USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (B) USS Key West (SSN 722) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (B) USS Virginia (SSN 774) USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (G)

Lt. j.g. Duncan Howard Lt. j.g. Andrew Taylor Lt. j.g. Kuran Bricker Lt. j.g. Corey Gamage Lt. Kevin Martin USS Key West (SSN 722) COMSUBRON 4 USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (G) USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (B) Boat Dynamics/Electric by General Photo

Lt. j.g. Drew Humphreys Lt. j.g. Geoff Taylor Lt. j.g. Joseph Brochu Lt. j.g. Sean Garfola Lt. David Materkowski Alabama Charlotte Nebraska Santa Fe USS New Mexico (SSN 779) USS (SSBN 731) (G) USS (SSN 766) USS (SSBN 739) (G) USS (SSN 763) Lt. j.g. Brian Wells Lt. j.g. Daniel Brockman Lt. j.g. Gregory Gerlach Lt. j.g.Caleb Mazzola Lt. j.g. Matthew Kwasnik USS Providence (SSN 719) USS Columbus (SSN 762) USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (G) USS Asheville (SSN 758) USS Seawolf (SSN 21) Qualified Nuclear Lt. j.g. Thomas Buckley Lt. j.g. James Gimbert Lt. j.g. Christian McClure Lt. j.g. Matthew Lanoue USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B) USS Chicago (SSN 721) USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B) USS Texas (SSN 775) Engineering Officer Lt. Matthew Campbell Lt. j.g. Kevin Grothe Lt. j.g. George McClymont Lt. j.g. Kelsey Lee Lt. j.g. Brendon Ackermann USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (G) USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (G) USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) Ohio USS (SSGN 726) (G) USS Helena (SSN 725) Lt. j.g. Thomas Catalano Lt. j.g. Jon Hannell Lt. j.g. Dylan McCrea Lt. j.g. Samantha Lee Lt. j.g. Peter Addess USS Connecticut (SSN 22) USS Washington (SSN 787) USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (G) Ohio USS (SSGN 726) (B) USS Boise (SSN 764) Lt. j.g. William Chilton Lt. j.g. Brian Harrington Lt. j.g. Jeffrey Mitchell Lt. j.g. Hamzah Lodge Lt. j.g. Eric Alamillo USS Greeneville (SSN 772) USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) (B) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (B) USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (B) USS Hampton (SSN 767) The U.S. Navy held a keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class submarine Pre-Commissioning Lt. j.g. William Cox Lt. j.g. Kevin Heister Lt. j.g. William Mitchell Lt. j.g. Kyle Lynch Lt. j.g. Gilesa Allison USS Missouri (SSN 780) USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (G) USS Boise (SSN 764) Unit Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795) at General Dynamics Electric Boat, May 11. The initials of Nebraska USS (SSBN 739) (B) USS Mississippi (SSN 782) the submarine’s sponsor, Darleen Greenert, were welded onto a steel plate that will be permanently Lt. j.g. Bradli Crump Lt. j.g. William Herrin Lt. Gregory Morgan affixed to the submarine. She is the wife of former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Lt. j.g. Zachary Lynn Lt. j.g. David Azhocar USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (B) USS Buffalo (SSN 715) USS Tucson (SSN 770) Boise USS (SSN 764) USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (B) Greenert (retired). Lt. j.g. Scott Cypher Lt. Colin Hilligas Lt. j.g. Alexander Mychalowych Lt. j.g. Ronald Marciszyn Lt. j.g. Austin Baker USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) (B) USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (B) Boise USS (SSN 764) USS Toledo (SSN 769) Lt. j.g. Brian Davenport Lt. Aaron Hoffman Lt. j.g. Michael Naclerio Lt. j.g. Andrew Pytlinski Lt. j.g. Benjamin Smith Lt. j.g. Brandt Zykan Lt. j.g. Caleb Mazzola Lt. j.g. Erick Barajas USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) USS Topeka (SSN 754) USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (G) USS Toledo (SSN 769) USS North Dakota (SSN 784) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (B) Asheville USS (SSN 758) USS Buffalo (SSN 715) Lt. Johnnie Deboe Lt. j.g. Patrick Jacobson Lt. j.g. Timothy Nangeroni Lt. j.g. Michael Reid Lt. Samuel Smith Qualified Engineering Lt. j.g. Samuel McClay Lt. j.g. Elliott Bardun Naval Submarine School, Groton USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (B) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (B) USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (B) Alexandria USS (SSN 757) USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (G) Department Master Chief Lt. j.g. Nestor Diazordaz Ens. Vincent Kahnke Lt. j.g. Andrew Nesselroade Lt. Braden Reiner Lt. j.g. Stephen Smitherman Lt. j.g. Patrick McDonald Lt. j.g. Lee Becker USS Florida (SSGN 728) (G) COMSUBLANT USS Helena (SSN 725) USS Columbus (SSN 762) USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) (B) Etnc David Danby Pennsylvania USS (SSBN 735) (B) USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) Lt. Matthew Disher Lt. j.g. Thomas Kasmer Lt. Tyler Newland Lt. j.g. David Remedios Lt. Matthew Storm Lt. j.g. William Mitchell Lt. j.g. Mitchell Bell U.S. Fourth Fleet USS North Dakota (SSN 784) USS Hawaii (SSN 776) USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (B) USS Louisville (SSN 724) Etnc Alexander Delisle Boise USS (SSN 764) USS Olympia (SSN 717) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (B) Lt. Thomas Dowd Lt. Cmdr. Henry Kennedy Lt. j.g. Christian Nicholson Lt. j.g. Shane Roche Lt. Scott Surles USS Alexandria (SSN 757) Naval Submarine School, Groton USS Pasadena (SSN 752) USS Connecticut (SSN 22) USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (G) Emnc Charles Delp USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) Lt. j.g. Lance Dugger Lt. j.g. Ryan Keyes Lt. j.g. Daniel Ojard Lt. j.g. William Rodin Lt. j.g. Margaret Tarmann Emory S. Land Demonstrates Sub USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) (B) USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) USS Washington (SSN 787) USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) USS Texas (SSN 775) Mmnc Ryan Harrison NSSC Kings Bay OTH Replenishment Capabilities Lt. j.g. Nicholas Evans Lt. j.g. Louis Kjerstad Lt. j.g. Robert Osborne Lt. Randy Rodriguez Lt. j.g. Andrew Taylor USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (B) USS Montpelier (SSN 765) USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) (B) USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (G) USS Key West (SSN 722) Etnc Jonathan Jones The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) successfully USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) executed Operation AJAX demonstrating submarine replenish- Lt. j.g. Andrew Felton Lt. j.g. Ryan Koller Lt. j.g. Matthew Padilla Lt. Christopher Rogeness Lt. Benjamin Todd USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (B) USS Toledo (SSN 769) USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) (B) Commander, Amphibious Squadron 3 USS North Carolina (SSN 777) Mmnc Michael Ledestich ment capabilities during a scheduled port visit in Pearl Harbor USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (G) with the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe Lt. Eric Filipowicz Lt. j.g. Ryan Kommer Lt. j.g. Nathanial Perisho Lt. j.g. Thomas Rowland Lt. j.g. Matthew Valcourt (SSN 763), May 20. USS Scranton (SSN 756) USS Nevada (SSBN 733) (G) USS Missouri (SSN 780) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (G) USS Maine (SSBN 741) (B) Mmnc Joshua Leeds During Operation AJAX, Emory S. Land displayed a wide USS Texas (SSN 775) Lt. Warren Fischer Lt. j.g. Jason Koncsol Lt. j.g. Anthony Pinto Lt. Gerald Schrader Lt. j.g. James Vandenplas range of support capabilities involving the Santa Fe. The dem- Trident Training Facility, Bangor USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) (G) USS Albany (SSN 753) USS Florida (SSGN 728) (G) USS North Carolina (SSN 777) Etnc Kurtis Liberacki onstrations included launching force-protection units in rigid- USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (B) Lt. j.g. Zachary Schuler Lt. j.g. Brendan Walsh hull inflatable boats, taking a submarine alongside, a medical Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick Lt. j.g. Ryan Lanham Lt. j.g. Zachary Powers USS Providence (SSN 719) USS Illinois (SSN 786) USS Dallas (SSN 700) USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (G) Mmnc Jicholas Northup resupply, weapons handling, and more. USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) Upon completion of Operation AJAX and departure from Lt. j.g. Brian Foley Lt. j.g. Kelsey Lee Lt. j.g. Joshua Prince Lt. j.g. Alfonso Sciacchitano Lt. j.g. Heather Willis USS Providence (SSN 719) USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (G) USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) USS Louisville (SSBN 743) (B) Mmnc Robert Schmitz Pearl Harbor, Emory S. Land is scheduled to undergo a mid-term USS New Mexico (SSN 779) availability for preservation and maintenance on the West Coast. Lt. Benjamin Francis Lt. Macklen Lethin Lt. Benjamin Pyle Lt. j.g. Todd Seamans Lt. Brian Wirth USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (G) USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) USS Key West (SSN 722) USS Springfield (SSN 761) USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (G)

28 SUMMER 2018 undersea warfare undersea warfare SUMMER 2018 29 DOWNLINK Don’t Let the Sun The Following FY19 Submarine Officers Were Selected by the Commanding Officer/Executive Officer Selection Board When it Convened on May 21, 2018: go Down on Your

Commanding Officer Jeffrey D. Feldmann Damon Y. Turner Kyle A. Elam Macklen C. Lethin Joshua D. Rodebaugh Chance to Enter Larry J. Arbuckle Christopher N. Foss Dustin L. White John F. Emery Maximilian Leutermann Christopher Roehrborn Eric L. Astle Sean A. Genis Samuel T. Eng William J. Levi Brian A. Roofner the 19th Annual Darrell W. Brown II George A. Ekon Department Head Erik B. Evans Nicholas C. Linsodonnell Logan M. Roy David B. Burke Michael J. Gillette Adam K. Albrecht Lucas J. Evans Mark E. Livengood Samuel R. Royster Jonathan B. Cantor John W. Gilligan Antonio N. Amaya Paul J. Evans Jr. David B. Logan Bradley T. Schanke NSL Photo Contest Trevor J. Conger Daniel W. Goodwin Jared C. Anongos Justin R. Feltkamp Rory D. Loughran Kristin E. Schoemaker Caleb T. Cramer Ryan M. Grundt Daniel B. Armstrong Eric E. Filipowicz William M. Love Michael R. Selover Thomas T. Dixon Roger A. Hart Steven W. Arnold Joseph S. Finkle Bryan R. Lowry Dylan K. Shay Andrew L. Domina Kyle T. Haubold Michael D. Ashley Warren P. Fischer Owen H. Lynch James M. Sheil Robert L. Edmonson III John T. Hayashi Harrison B. Askew Kenneth A. Fletcher Jonathan A. Madary Daniel T. Shen Jess B. Feldon Collin R. Hedges Kelby T. Aten William A. Fortin David M. Mann Avery B. Sheridan Joseph A. Fontenot Andrew C. Hill Marshall B. Atwood Benjamin A. Francis Kevin M. Martin Darren P. Sill James E. Fulks Joshua D. Hricik Kevin P. Aukee Joseph S. Frank Michael J. Martin Christopher D. Simmons Preston W. Gilmore Carlos M. Iguina Andrew F. Austin Ryan T. Fritz Keegan D. Mcallister Derrick C. Simons Jason N. Glab Christopher R. Jack William C. Baber Chris R. Fussman Thomas K. McBride Michael Sjoholmsierchio Sean P. Gray Damiean M. Johnson Ethan A. Barnes Connor J. Gagliardi David L. McClain Christopher H. Smith Ryan C. Heineman Brian C. Juskiewicz David P. Baxter Daniel O. Gallagher Cameron L. McCord Kara R. Smith Kenneth C. Ingle Nicholas J. Keech Andrew N. Beliveau Timothy M. Galvin Jacob I. McDaniel Samuel A. Smith Vincent A. Kahnke Christopher M. Kitt Leonardo R. Benavides John W. Gannon Brandon S. McDowall Zachary W. Smith Erek A. Kasse Andrew J. Lawrence Ryan W. Benroth Maggie L. Gardner Michael R. McGetrick Jason B. Snyder Michael J. Kos Timothy S. Marshall Tyler J. Bergman Joshua D. Gaston Scott P. McLennan Clinton L. Spencer David J. Latta Thomas E. Miller Michael P. Birnbaum Christopher S. Gear Michael G. McPherson Ross J. Spinelli Lacy N. Lodmell Garold I. Munson John K. Blake Todd A. Gerald Thomas J. McSweeney Alexander B. Starkey Adam M. Matthews Mark J. Murphy Brian H. Bloom James D. Giesemann Joshua K. Meeder Christopher J. Stevens Nevin A. Mcchesney William P. Murphy John R. Bolchoz III Laura M. Gorinski Samuel B. Melick Andrew P. Sweeney Nicholas A. Meyers Jeremy T. Nauta Benjamin S. Bondurant Paul C. Graeter William A. Melton Ross A. Sygulla David A. Nichols Daniel T. Olson Evan T. Boyce Evan R. Greer Keegan P. Merkert Richard T. Tang John P. Nilles Kevin P. Omalley William F. Boykin Collin M. Grier Nicholas C. Miller Scott C. Tangen Carlos A. Otero Adam R. Parkinson Martin A. Bragado Brian R. Gureck Jan C. Moralesgonzalez Andrew C. Taylor Sunset in the Bahamas by Lewis J. Patterson Russell G. Pav Andrew J. Brink Matthew C. Gustafson Shane C. Moran Eric C. Thomas SCPO (SS) Greg Foerster, USN Matthew M. Pianetta Robert W. Perris Chase P. Brown Alexander N. Gutzler Christopher W. Moreno James E. Thomas Joseph J. Pisoni Timothy D. Ponshock Coy H. Bryant Colter J. Hanson Brett E. Morris Bryan J. Tobin Matthew B. Powell Michael J. Price Matthew G. Burnett Ryan C. Hard Eric C. Mosher Christopher C. Tomlinson ANNOUNCING: Jon B. Quimby William A. Richardson Andrew T. Butler Matthew R. Hartung Robert J. Murphy David M. Towle Patrick E. Tembreull Alex Rinaldi Edward J. Butler III Clinton S. Hawkins Christopher B. Murray Andrew C. Tresansky James G. Tuthill III Alexander M. Sayers Taylor M. Butler Jeremiah A. Henderson Steven A. Musselwhite James N. Trosper Anthony M. Wilson John H. Seebode Stephen R. Byrd Adam J. Hesselink Kristina J. Nelloms Paul D. Underwood UNDERSEA WARFARE Magazine is looking for this Matthew L. Snyder Michael A. Byrge Miles G. Hill Taylor A. Newman Justin W. Vagts Commanding Officer James P. Stebbins Elijah C. Callaghan Jordan R. Holliday Michael F. Nielson James M. Vangel year’s top submarine-related photos for the 19th (Submarine Support) Eric A. Stinson Clayton K. Callander Tyler A. Howell Cory F. Oberst Jeanne L. Vangilder Patrick M. Alfonzo Erik B. Sunday Nicholas S. Campbell Steven D. Hucks Morgan C. Oblinsky James J. Vankirk Annual Photo Contest. The best of the best will Bryan J. Christiansen David K. Taweel Michael J. Canavaciol Matthew C. Hulst Temitope E. Ohiomoba Sean M. Vanosdale Naval David M. Crescitelli Judson J. C. Thomas Jonadel R. Caro Joseph M. Hussey Joshua M. Otto Danny S. Varnadore be published in the Fall 2018 edition. Lance M. Denham Jeffrey E. Vandenengel Lauren K. Carpenter Joshua W. Hyland Jeffrey A. Pang Matthew T. Vegliante Darren D. Gerhardt Nicholas F. Vilardi Luke F. Carpenter Robertpaul S. Inglis Joseph F. Panikulam Daniel J. Watts Established in 1999 and co-sponsored by Jacob D. Hurt Christopher R. Wilber Charles Celerier David R. Irons Alexander P. Papadakos Andrea L. Weiss Robert D. Lane Vincent M. Chandler Sarah L. Jaeger Gregory A. Pavone Kelly G. Wendland the Naval Submarine League and the Director, Brian M. Rhoades Executive Officer Robert M. Chavez Patric C. Jang Jacqueline M. Penichet Zachary P. Westlake Submarine Paul L. Rouleau (Submarine Support) Corey J. Cicio Mary E. Janowski Rafael G. Perez Mackenzie D. Wilsey Submarine Warfare (OPNAV N97), we recognize Samuel M. Scovill Christopher T. Abplanalp Codi H. Clark Samuel P. Jensen Mark E. Pfender Michael W. Wissehr John M. Thorpe Richard A. Ali Nicholas S. Clark Charles S. Johnson Tuan A. Phan Ryan T. Wisz four winning photos each year with the following Robert A. Walls John D. Carter John M. Claypool Wesley M. Johnson Charles H. Piersall IV Louis W. Wood Amando S. Cope Jr. Trevor M. Cleary Joshua C. Jones Julie A. Plessinger Eric J. Wootten cash awards: 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $250, Executive Officer Anthony K. Devoto Patrick G. Collins Warren D. Juba Landon F. Pogue Christopher Worosz League’s Jafar A. Ali Michael W. Fritts Devon J. Colmer David L. Kennedy Eugene G. Portner Matthew L. Wright 3rd Place: $200 and Honorable Mention: $50. Matthew T. Allen Jason A. Goeller Benjamin A. Cook Jr. Daniel J. Kindervater Joseph M. Pottratz Eddie W. Zeng Christopher N. Andrews Michael J. Humara Edgard A. Corea Andrew R. King George R. Prieto Dean A. Zettler Anthony S. Ardito Farrokh K. Kapadia Michael V. Cristiano Daniel G. Klinge Eric C. Provost Note: Entries must be received by August 10, 2018. However time permitting, Colby T. Bacon Eric Le Lardizabal Chase M. Cummins Brooks R. Knutson Sam B. Rappeport photos received shortly after the deadline will be considered. Carl W. Barlow III Joshua Ludwig Matthew L. Curtis Maxwell L. Koenig Michael T. Rawls Digital submissions must be at least 5” by 7”, at least 300 dots-per-inch Geoffrey S. Biegel Jonathan R. Martin David W. Davispope (dpi), and previously unpublished in printed media. Each person is limited to 19th Annual Alexander G. Kornick Michael C. Raynes Matthew R. Braden Brian D. Maxfield Daniel P. Detoma Phoebe M. Kotlikoff William A. Reach five submissions, which can be sent as JPG or other digital photo format to Mathew Bridwell Joshua W. Merdes Matthew F. Dickerman Owen J. Kownacki Joseph A. Rego the email address below. Printed photos may also be mailed to the following Owen E. Brooks III Benjamin O. Miller Daryl T. Dietsche Jordan A. Kronshage Braden W. Reiner address: Daniel E. Burke Jr Gregory A. Mischler Patrick D. Dillow Peter C. Lailepage Kristopher S. Restel Derek A. Burney Jason D. Paradis Matthew R. Disher Zachary D. Landaal Philip E. Reynolds Military Editor Patrick C. Cashin Andrew Regalado William H. Dorriety John A. Lawler Daniel P. Roberts Undersea Warfare CNO Photo Erik P. Chamberlain Jason L. Rogers Bryce A. Downing Tyler M. Lawlor Jason C. Roberts 2000 Navy Pentagon Kurtis R. Daniels Timothy S. Smith Christopher J. Duffy Philip S. Lee Ryan D. Robins Washington, D.C. 20350-2000 Paul M. Danos Derek A. Sutton Malcolm J. Eaton III Victor Lee Benjamin J. Robinson Christopher R. Dolan Matthew I. Tennis Nicholas W. Eberhart Erica A. Leinmiller Cosmas R. Robless Or email to: [email protected] Timothy D. Erickson Richard J. Terrio Patrick M. Ehrlicher Bradley M. Lentz Ethan B. Rockett Contest 30 SUMMER 2018 undersea warfare WW II Submarine Battle Flags

USS Barb (SS 220)

USS Barb’s final battle flag at the end of World War II presents a symbolic record of the boat’s many wartime accomplishments and significant awards won by its crew Across the top are represented the six Navy Crosses, 23 Silver Stars, and 23 Bronze Stars bestowed on individual crew members during the war, as well as the Presidential Unit Citation and the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to then Cmdr. Fluckey. The 34 merchant ships sunk or damaged by Barb are denoted by white flags with either solid or hollow red suns in the center, or in one case by a Nazi flag emblematic of a tanker sunk in the Atlantic. Rising sun flags represent the five Japanese warships sunk or damaged by the ship, and the largest of these (top center) symbolizes the Unyo, a 22,500-ton escort carrier. The small merchant flags with the superimposed numeral “7” each represent seven smaller victims of less than 500 tons each. The gun and rocket symbols record significant shore bombardments of Japanese targets, such as factories, canneries, building yards, and a large air base. Most unusual is the representation of a train at the middle bottom, which commemorates the occasion when a landing party from Barb went ashore to destroy a 16-car train by putting scuttling charges under the tracks. This was the sole landing by U.S. military forces on Japanese homeland during the World War II hostilities.

Battle Flag text courtesy of the Submarine Force Museum Groton, Conn.