Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 40



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Episode 40 – Communication Specialist

While the final inspection and supply of the Lee Hoi-young was in progress. I had to prepare for winter again.

Director Lee Shin-young was instructed to send a large quantity of winter clothing and winter equipment to Sinheung Camp in Tawi-Tawi.

Director Lee Shin-young scolded him, saying, ‘What kind of duck down parka is this in that hot country?’ It was something no one would know.

Since it is a hot country, I thought that even a little cold could be helpless.

People thought, ‘Gas prices will go up,’ and they were aware that a bit of a severe winter cold wave was coming.

As abnormal weather conditions continued, it seemed as if the Earth had become a shepherd’s boy.

Large baseball-sized hail falling in the middle of summer, frequent tornadoes and typhoons, and frequent earthquakes and tsunamis.

It was not considered a warning from the Earth, but a natural, dull repetition of daily life.

Summers were usually hotter and winters were colder, so it was imprinted in my mind.

right now!

As hot as this year’s summer is, the worst cold wave on record in winter is expected, with the lowest temperature in Seoul expected to drop below -30 degrees Celsius. People weren’t very upset.

‘Is this a characteristic of Koreans who have lived through so many rapid changes?’ I thought about it for a moment.

‘This moment of enjoying the last peace may be a blessing.’

The more I

We put more effort into preparing for any eventuality.

After realizing something during the give warning operation, a separate OSS small area (operational support unit) was formed in Sinheung Camp.

New talent was needed.

I was introduced to Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok, a reserve officer with extensive experience in special operations operations.

Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok, a technical officer, was a man with diverse expertise in communications, weapons, and explosives.

In addition, he was a MacGyver-like person who could apply his extensive knowledge in the fields of mechanical engineering and information and communications to military operations.

He was appointed as the team leader of the OSS small area Zulu (Z) team.

Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok was asked to establish a system that would allow the command center to check the operational situation through video in real time, along with the mission of the small area.

Also, attention was paid to the potential of drones used in the give warning operation.

It’s easy to obtain. We purchased a large number of highly useful drones.

We ordered 300 DJI Matrice 350 RTKs that can be used for general purposes.

Apart from tactical use. Still, when the world’s logistics were operating normally, I wanted to accumulate enough to overflow.

The Matrice 350 drone was able to utilize a variety of payloads, including night vision, thermal imaging cameras, and drone drop devices, along with IP55-grade durability.

It could be operated at a distance of up to 20 km at sea or in open areas.

Although it was somewhat disappointing that the payload weight was 3 kg, it was judged to be portable if necessary and reliable enough to be operated in large quantities.

It was a useful aircraft for dropping one or two 60mm mortar rounds at the enemy in an emergency or supplying ammunition to isolated allies.

20 units were to be operated on the Lee Hoeyoung ship, and the rest were to be divided and stored between Sinheung Camp and TMSH.

That alone wasn’t enough.

I thought we needed a full-scale attack drone for projecting firepower.

Fixed-wing drones were difficult to obtain, but operating them also brought many inconveniences. Additionally, the need to separately train operating personnel was an obstacle.

After much consideration, the model selected was the Revolver 860, which began to be used in the first Russian-Ukrainian war.

Revolver 860, a military drone developed by Taiwan’s DronesVision, was a medium-sized rotary wing drone that weighed 42kg (including payload) and measured 1.355m.

It could fly at a cruising speed of 72 km/h and withstand winds of Beaufort Scale 6.

It was a full-scale attack military drone capable of carrying eight 60mm mortar shells.

What was most notable was that it had the same operating system as commercial drones used by the general public, so it could be deployed immediately with only a little education and training.

However, the disappointing thing is that the flight ability was not much different from the Matrice 350. The maximum flight distance was 20 km and the maximum operating time was only 40 minutes.

I purchased 100 Revolver 860 drones with great difficulty. The 5th unit was deployed to the Lee Hoe-young and the rest were sent to Sinheung Camp.

To introduce two types of drones. A budget of about KRW 50 billion was spent, including auxiliary equipment, but it was not a big problem.

After introducing the Revolver 860, it was disappointing that the Lee Hoe-young had only one drone launch device.

There was still something missing.

It was realized that a logistics support ship was needed for maritime supply.

The range of the Lee Hoi-young is sufficient. When I imagined an unexpected or exceptional situation, a large logistics support ship was absolutely necessary.

There was not enough time to dry it again.

…

And I attached an underwater communication device to Sonyatore, which showed me the sea route. It was a device that could communicate with the Lee Hoi-young at a distance of 5 km.

Hye-in decided to board the yacht and follow Lee Hoe-young.

It was necessary to maintain communication for external affairs, but I also did not want to force her to work on a submarine.

While I was busy with all sorts of preparations, I received a call from Colonel Choi Eun-seok.

“Colonel! Thank you for your hard work.”

“CEO. “There was a request from our Navy.”

“What is it?”

“We are asking you to share information on the undersea topography of the southern waters of Okinawa and the South China Sea.”

“I’m just passing by anyway, so as soon as I’m ready. “Let’s send the security tradition.”

“yes. All right.”

“And you will do well. “It would be good to maintain a good relationship with our Navy through continuous communication.”

“I don’t think you need to worry about that part. “The Navy also seems to think of us as one family.”

“That’s good. haha”

…

After completing all preparations and inspections, Lee Hoi-young departed the Okpo Shipyard. Director Kim Jun-myeong, Alpha Team, and Bravo Team also boarded.

We decided to head straight to Tawi-Tawi Sinheung Camp without stopping at the port. It was also true that even if one wanted to call, there was no suitable port of call.

Although it was a civilian submarine. Because her size and appearance were similar to military ones, it was not easy for her to recruit ports of call.

And for some reason, I did not want to expose Lee Hoe-young to the outside world.

To help the acclimatization of personnel on board other than the submarine crew. It was decided to dive after sunset.

However, it was decided to pass near Tsushima Island and submerge until it passed Jeju Island.

Sonyatore also departed from Tongyeong with Hyein and Lee Shinyoung on board.

Director Lee Shin-young enjoyed a yacht trip and was looking around to see if Tawi-Tawi was suitable for Shinheung Camp to relocate to.

The warship Lee Hoi-young passed Jeju Island and prepared to surface at the beginning of the East China Sea.

I grabbed the microphone for my broadcast. It was the first broadcast.

“This is Captain Lee Si-young. Bon Ham with me! I would like to express my deepest gratitude for being with Hoeyoung Lee.

…

This ship is not a combat ship. “Everyone who has listened to this broadcast, please greet us with a friendly voice.”

– Wow~

– Hwiik~

-Captain, you’re cool~

All crew members and personnel responded with cheers and whistles. Among them, the voice of Sergeant Yoo Min, one of the most famous soldiers, was heard.

“We are heading to Sinheung Camp, the ship’s home port built on Tawi-Tawi Island in the Philippines. There, small parties and various entertainment options are available. We hope everyone will do their best to ensure safe navigation. more.”

– Wow~

– Clap clap clap clap clap.

Senior Vice Captain Choi Eun-seok was handed the microphone.

“In 5 minutes, sunlight will rise. “You can divide into three groups and go up to the bridge mast sequentially for 15 minutes and take a rest.”

– Wow~

“After that, you can use the mast rest area autonomously until 45 minutes before sunset. “It starts with the first non-crew member.”

Sunshine injury was a word we made up among ourselves. In fact, it was a word used to describe smoking injuries.

The Lee Hoi-young broke through the sea and surfaced.

I climbed the mast of the bridge with Team Alpha and Bravo.

Director Kim Jun-myeong and I looked for cigarettes, and some smokers also started lighting cigarettes.

Some people raised their heads and simply enjoyed the sea breeze and sunlight, while others exercised by holding on to the mast railing.

She served as godmother at the launch ceremony.

Sergeant Yu Min seemed busy taking selfies with various antennas on the mast and the sea in the background.

Just like that, the black submarine was moving forward, cutting through the current toward the East China Sea.

…

As the sun set, Lee Hoi-young began diving to a depth of 150 meters.

While the dive continued, drone operation training was provided to the OSS team and all crew members.

After completing basic training, a drone simulator was installed in one corner of the ship’s rest area.

The drone simulator was similar to a game, so it seemed to help the crew use their leisure time.

You can also often see people betting on drone racing using a simulator.

Then, OSS team members formed groups and learned the duties of a submarine crew.

I was worried about a possible backlash, but it seemed to be a new element of vitality to the boring and static submarine life.

…

In this way, the Lee Hoi-young passed through the East China Sea and was about to bypass Taiwan and enter the South China Sea.

While I was chatting with the crew while racing the drone in the lounge, Lieutenant Colonel Park Seo-joon approached me.

“Captain!”

“Yes, Colonel.”

“There is a communication message from Sonatore.”

Because underwater communication was cut off, telephony was mainly used rather than voice calls. The contents of the full text were as follows.

– I received a call from Director Jeong Si-woon that there was an important report. Requesting a landline call. Sonyatore. 3279A –

3279A was a security identification code according to the rules I established.

“Vice Captain, can you launch the communication buoy now?”

“yes. This is possible by slowing down the diving speed.”

“It will only take a moment, so please take action.”

I went to the command and control room on board the ship. A green 3D sonar image was displayed on the main monitor, and the communication buoy of the Lee Hoe-young could even be seen rising.

I connected the satellite phone to Director Jeong Si-woon.

“CEO!”

“Director Jeong. “You have something important to do?”

“yes. Deputy Director Lee of the National Intelligence Service says he needs to meet with the CEO. “They say it’s urgent and important.”

“What’s going on?”

“They say I can only talk to the representative. “I just told them that it was important work for national security.”

“…”

“I can’t go see you, and I don’t want to. If you want to meet me. “Please tell me that I will meet you when you come to Tawi-Tawi Island in the Philippines.”

“Representative, is that okay?”

“No problem. I’m in no hurry. And he’s someone who knows, and he’ll understand what I’m talking about.”

‘It looks like this person is planning something again.’

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