Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 54



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Episode 54 – VSSM Vintorez

Although SBU Alpha Unit was directly under the Ukrainian Security Service. It did not dispel our anxiety.

Neutralizing enemy guard posts was something all special forces did, so I wasn’t too worried.

The time it took to install explosives on Russian warships and the Sevmash shipyard was too long. Even they couldn’t give a clear estimate of how long it would take.

I just hoped that the rumor that the Crimean Bridge bombing on October 8, 2022 was their work was true.

Time was our greatest disadvantage. This was especially true if a battle occurred with reinforcements from the enemy’s regular army. In regular warfare situations, special forces were no different from regular infantry.

The one thing that did give us an advantage was reconnaissance and bombing using drones. Expectations were especially high for the Revolver 860 attack drone.

It was decided to load eight 60mm mortar shells into seven Revolver 860 drones and have them stand by in the air near the expected approach point of enemy support units.

As the operation time became longer, battery issues were raised to secure the drone’s endurance.

For that problem, the best option for now was to divide the drone squadron into three groups and rotate them out of the submarine.

What I had to do was to predict unexpected situations as much as possible.

Accurately inform the operations team of the situation on site. We had to take all the circumstances into account and prepare for accidental exceptions.

…

Director Kim Jun-myeong and our OSS Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie teams all gathered in the captain’s room.

About 30 people stood shoulder to shoulder in the narrow captain’s cabin.

Director Kim Jun-myeong gave a briefing on the operation outline while looking at a map of Severodvinsk. As I finished explaining, I heard a low voice from somewhere.

“Please check the rules of engagement.”

Director Kim Jun-myeong answered in a calm voice.

“If the enemy is identified, they will be killed immediately.”

Although they were brave warriors, I could feel them stirring cautiously. I stepped out.

“It would be different if only our submarine ARK was recovered. A moment with Ukrainian intelligence and their special forces.”

“…”

“It’s no different from going to war in Russia and Ukraine. We take precautions for our safety. I am responsible for any problems that arise. ”

“…”

“Don’t hesitate. “If I hesitate, my colleagues will be in danger.”

After I finished speaking, Director Kim Jun-myeong looked at me again. As if responding to the look in his eyes, I strengthened my voice.

“Now we are with our best colleagues and best comrades-in-arms, who perfectly carried out Operation Give Warning and Operation Dawn in the Gulf of Thailand.”

I stopped talking and took a moment to catch my breath.

“We will be fully operational once again. “It is an honor just to be here with you.”

It was evident that everyone was suppressing the urge to cheer. I made eye contact with each of them and shook their hands vigorously.

They were showing their strong will with their eyes.

The OSS agents who returned to their respective positions seemed to be busy inspecting equipment and training on each team’s iconography (map).

Both Alpha Team and Bravo Team decided to be armed with VSSM Vintorez – 9x39mm silenced sniper rifles. And all operational teams, including Team Charlie, chose the Maxim 9 silenced pistol as their secondary weapon.

The success of this operation depended on delaying the arrival of enemy support units as much as possible.

If a situation arises where firepower is insufficient, it was decided to airlift HK416 rifles.

Now, mission coordination and final inspection remain until D-day.

I too was busy with no time to spare.

I thought that making good use of the 350 RTK, 80 and Revolver 860, 25 was the key to reconnaissance and cover.

Drone operation and communication play a large part in this operation. I was very disappointed that I could not come with Warrant Officer Seo Ji-seok.

I also had to play the role of the small area (operational support team). It was a situation where almost all crew members had to be mobilized to operate the drone squadron.

Thanks to the consistent training I received at Shinheung Camp, I didn’t have any major difficulties in piloting the drone.

To avoid tactical formation maneuvers and mission confusion, off-duty crew members were gathered together and given individual briefings and training.

Among the crew, 17 people with good drone control skills were selected as operators. Eight people were designated as support to help with takeoff, recovery, and loading.

Considering each flight time, it was necessary to repeatedly fly and retrieve the drone without stopping.

The drone aircraft was numbered 0, 1, and 2 based on the operator. Reserve aircraft were divided into 02, 12, 22, etc.

Aircraft 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 were assigned to provide reconnaissance support for the OSS and SBU operations teams.

The aircraft to be used for reconnaissance of vulnerable areas and as suicide drones in case of emergency were assigned numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

An attack drone that will load and drop 60mm mortar shells, Revolver 860, in the order of aircraft designation and squadron number.

Seven aircraft were organized into one squadron, divided into A1, B1, C1, D1, E1, F1, and G1.

It was decided to operate a total of three attack drone squadrons.

Detailed tactical training for attack drones also continued.

When approaching an enemy vehicle, they were told not to target the vehicle. This was because it was difficult to expect a hit on a moving target.

Mortar shells were dropped on the road 50 meters in front of the route and made to wait for vehicles to approach.

Even if you can’t bomb the vehicle. They slowed their advance by destroying roads and taught them to bomb stopped vehicles so that their occupants could escape.

Just in case an enemy armored vehicle or tank appears, if a situation arises.

After installing the self-destruction explosive on the 350 RTK, it was decided to install the contact fuse in the forward direction and keep it on standby.

It is also important to note that the attack points should be aimed at vulnerable areas such as the caterpillar, wheels, and rear engine section.

…

The submarine entered the White Sea. It was a sea that stretched deeply inland, winding like a river.

At the end was Severodvinsk.

Lee Hoi-young was entering the tiger’s maw. As if she was holding her breath, she continued diving and approached 30km ahead.

Mobilizing all reconnaissance assets, we carefully and slowly advanced into the deep waters of the White Sea.

The key was to find a location and time to approach and refloat the Lee Hoi-young within 10 km.

It was important to narrow the maritime penetration distance, but it was also important to actively operate drones.

Although it could be controlled up to 20 km at sea. This is because when you go to land with many complex structures, the distance becomes significantly shorter.

Even the strong Colonel Choi Eun-seok looked nervous.

As time passed, we approached the 10km mark in Severodvinsk. So I waited for night to come in the depths of the White Sea.

In order to launch a drone for preliminary reconnaissance, it had to surface at periscope depth. First, launch two underwater drones using an underwater projection device.

We checked the situation at sea, which was difficult to observe through a periscope.

After confirming its safety, the Lee Hoi-young slowly approached the surface of the water. Raising the periscope, she observed the waters off Severodvinsk.

It looked strangely quiet and peaceful.

– Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee thanks

The drone projection device was elevated and rose to the height of the periscope.

Then, two 350 RTK drones were launched one after another. It was planes 0 and 1.

– Bugh~

The sound of a drone taking off from the submarine in an instant was heard through the steel hull.

The drone slowly increases altitude. He flew to Severodvinsk.

Director Kim Jun-myeong was sending obscene messages to his boss Lee Cheol-gi.

[Birds chirp in the spring weather.]

– Speech / Depart drone / Turn on location tracker.

The night vision mounted on the drone payload began to show the Sevmash Shipyard in the dark night sky.

Director Kim Jun-myeong, Colonel Choi Eun-seok, Lieutenant Colonel Kang In-su, and even me.

Standing behind the two operators controlling the drone. I was looking over my shoulder at the screen of the drone controller.

At that moment, I heard Lieutenant Colonel Kang In-su’s voice.

“Look, I can see it. “It’s like the ARK here.”

“Where, where!”

It was like that. The ARK was easily visible from a distance thanks to the size of its magnificent hull. Colonel Choi Eun-seok seemed to recognize him at a glance.

“Oh, the stern is docked toward the exit.”

“then ··· ?”

“It means it takes time to get out of port.”

“ah ···.”

“If tugboats are not available. “I have to get out in reverse…”

“ah! Captain. ARK is equipped with POD drives on both the bow and stern, allowing it to turn in place.”

Colonel Choi Eun-seok leaned back and looked at me. His eyes were wide and round.

“Ah, wow~ How could something like that be so groundbreaking? If so, it saves you a lot of worry. haha”

– POD (Propulsion on Demand) drive: A device that helps the precise movement of ships, mainly used in special ships such as yachts. –

While drone number 0 was looking for the ARK, drone number 1 was looking for the crew’s accommodation. Director Kim Jun-myeong was alternately looking at the location tracking terminal and the drone screen.

“It’s up!”

Director Kim Jun-myeong shouted quietly. A signal of Sergeant Lee Cheol-gi’s location was detected.

Director Kim Jun-myeong said as he held the tracker terminal in his hand and placed it next to the controller of drone number 1.

“Here, here, where the red dot is blinking…”

Drone number 1 moved in the direction pointed by the location tracker, and there was a building that looked like an apartment with about three floors.

Night vision had its limitations.

“Change to a thermal imaging camera.”

There was no visible security guard around the building. Bringing the drone close to the building. Red and yellow human figures began to appear on the screen.

“one two three four ···. At 3 o’clock!”

Director Kim Jun-myeong was counting people through the drone’s thermal imaging screen.

“It seems like everyone is gathered here, in this building.”

It was fortunate. It was a good thing for us to gather people in one place for ease of control.

We continued to scout various parts of the Sevmash Shipyard with drones 0 and 1.

Although it was expected to some extent, the Sevmash Shipyard’s alert posture was lax.

There were only a few guard posts and a two-person patrol team that patrolled the grounds every hour. In particular, there were no special security personnel in the crew quarters.

It was luck.

This time, I sent a pornographic message to my boss Lee Cheol-gi.

[This kind of poem comes to mind in this weather. Can I raise a bird if it flies in? Where is your bluebird?]

A reply message arrived immediately.

[Even in cold weather, the bluebird is in my arms. Even if it flies away again, I can embrace it.]

I ordered drones 2, 3, and 4 prepared in advance to be launched.

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VSSM Vintorez – 9x39mm

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