Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 95



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Episode 95 – OSS-SC Submarine Command

If we really had to jump into a war, we couldn’t go into a risky war like the last Operation Myeongnyang.

And according to what OSSIA, our intelligence agency, knew, not only the United States but also Korea were well aware that they were in a very difficult political situation.

If our OSS does not send troops to the Ukraine war, the United States will have no choice but to put pressure on Korea.

Aside from the North Korean issue, Korea was in a situation of a security and political crisis in which it had to simultaneously turn on China and Russia, the main players in World War III.

Ignoring the uproar in the audience, I continued talking.

“Please provide sufficient 32 Cheonmu multiple rocket launchers, ammunition transport vehicles, and 130mm, 230mm, and 400mm Cheonmu 2 rockets.”

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“Please provide an additional 200 anti-tank missiles, Hyeonbow, and 200 surface-to-air missiles, Shinbow.”

The expressions of the people in attendance were becoming hard.

“And as you know, the OSS is severely short on ground forces. Please send Korean artillery troops to OSS. “You will participate in the war wearing the uniform of the OSS.”

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“We will pay the troops dispatched at 10 times their home country’s compensation. And please arrange for the discharged person to join OSS.”

I saw the surprised expressions on the faces of the South Korean delegation, including the Vice Chief of Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and asked, ‘Isn’t this going too far?’ I could feel my inner thoughts being revealed.

– Yes… I’ll try my best.

“Effort?”

He must have sensed my uncomfortable expression.

While the eyes of the U.S. Navy and CIA officers exchanged glances, the Deputy Director of the South Korean National Intelligence Service and the Deputy Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff answered almost simultaneously.

– it’s possible.

– all right.

“And there is one more thing. “I understand there are 200 AS21 Redback armored vehicles scheduled to be delivered from Korea to the Australian military.”

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“It is necessary for the protection and escort of ground troops. Please make arrangements for OSS to receive 80 Redbacks first. “The United States takes care of the cost as well as consultation with the Australian authorities.”

– Even if it exists, how is it transported?

“Our own airline has nine C-5M Supergalaxies, aerial refueling tankers, and about 10 Boeing 777F cargo planes. “It will be airlifted.”

– ah ···.

“and. “I understand that an American Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier is currently being prepared for commissioning.”

– yes. That’s right.

“I also know that commissioning is being delayed on purpose due to a lack of armament.”

I could see the expression on the CIA East Asia officer’s face shaking.

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“Sell the soon-to-be-commissioned Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier to OSS.”

-what! what did you say (what, what?)

“Sell the aircraft carrier.”

Everyone gathered in the camp operation room was shocked by my natural answer and could not keep their mouths shut.

“I will give you more than 40 billion dollars (about 52 trillion won) just for the aircraft carrier hull. “It is more than three times the cost of drying.”

– This is not a matter I can decide. And it’s probably impossible. There are other issues bigger than money.

The US Navy and CIA officers had thoughtful expressions.

– CEO. Are there any other options? please.

“hmm ···.”

– Even if you view the conditions presented by your home country positively, it will take an enormous amount of time to make a decision.

“As an alternative, OSS will build a supercarrier (large aircraft carrier) directly. Please support it.”

-What kind of support do you want?

“Please share electromagnetic catapult and forced landing device technology and US aircraft carrier operation doctrine with the Republic of Korea and OSS without omission.”

I could see the eyes of the Vice Chief of Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who was present, widening. (South Korea was also building a medium-sized aircraft carrier, but the catapult method had not yet been reached.)

– Ah…are there two options?

“yes. There is no other alternative. “I also need to have something to convince my people.”

– What are you planning to do with the aircraft carrier?

“I’m thinking of Korea’s KF21-N. “If we don’t sell it, we can introduce French or American aircraft.”

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Thus ended the discussion with Korean officials and the CIA’s East Asia officer. Manager Lee, who had sent them away and was present with them, opened his mouth.

“Representative Lee. Are you really going to buy America’s new aircraft carrier?”

“They probably won’t sell it.”

“But why?”

“You need to scratch some American pride. “We don’t care about what we make.”

“aha. So, it was just thrown in as a negotiation option from the beginning to get cooperation for building an aircraft carrier. Representative Lee really… ha ha ha.”

“yes. That’s right. And the electromagnetic catapult is a technology that we and our military really need.”

“Is that such a great technique?”

“yes. This is a technology that the United States also had difficulty stabilizing. “In existing aircraft carriers, fighter jets were thrown into the sky using the power of steam.”

“…”

“This is because the plumbing is complicated and controlling the force is difficult. It required a lot of manpower… It was, after all, the core of an aircraft carrier and a labor-intensive device. “The United States made it electromagnetic, that is, magnetic.”

“Ah, so the power to throw the fighter jet changes depending on the amount of power going into the electromagnet?”

“yes. Yes. Even if countries other than the United States try to build aircraft carriers…”

“chart?”

“Because this catapult problem has not been resolved. Even if it is made in the form of a ski jump, the efficiency will be greatly reduced.”

“Ah… that’s why the Vice Chief of Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s eyes were so brown earlier. ha ha ha.”

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I tried to avoid regular matches.

I thought that if I just avoided it with all my strength, there would be side effects both externally and internally.

Nevertheless, there were too many things to prepare before a large-scale operation with a high possibility of casualties.

First, we established an OSS insurance company. All members were automatically enrolled. Of course, the company paid the entire insurance premium.

I wanted to give the employees confidence that the company would take full responsibility for their families no matter what the situation.

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While I was busy working in a hurry, I received a call from Manager Lee.

“yes. Boss.”

“Representative Lee. “The die is cast.”

“The United States accepts the demands? “What about aircraft carriers?”

“They say OSS will support its own production of aircraft carriers and share related technologies such as catapults.”

“Anything else?”

“They say they will meet all the remaining requirements.”

“Yes. “The Rubicon River has been crossed.”

“The Korean government and military were excited to hand over more to us.”

“yes?”

“that is. The burden of participating in the war was alleviated, priority rights to import Black Sea grains were obtained, and core aircraft carrier technology was acquired. “I can’t hide the fact that my mouth is tearing up.”

“Iknow, right ···. When I heard it, it felt like I was losing money… haha.”

“so. I got some more. It was decided to receive double the amount of all ammunition, including missiles and torpedoes, required for this deployment. “We decided to receive 50 K151 tactical vehicles free of charge.”

“haha. “Well done.”

Now we were entering a real war, not a battle.

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A meeting of OSS commanders and OSL officers was convened.

Prior to this meeting, the creation of the OSS-SC (Submarine Command) submarine command was announced, and Captain Choi Eun-seok was appointed as commander.

– That’s right. haha

– There will be three nuclear submarines, soon there will be four.

– Congratulations to Commander Choi Eun-seok.

And while announcing the news of the OSS’s participation in the Russian-War war, he explained its inevitability.

“… As you probably know. If we do not clarify the direction of our power, OSS will become a dangerous entity. “To yourself and to other countries…”

– That’s right.

– Well, it has the power of a small country. We cannot have the neutrality that a country enjoys…

-What is the scale of the operation?

– How long until D-day?

“I think it will be around the end of June, when Rasputica is over and the ground has hardened. The scale of the operation appears to be preparations for a large-scale offensive similar to the Normandy landings in World War II.”

– then. What are our strategic goals?

“yes. “Basically, it is to support the retaking of Kherson and secure control of the Black Sea in the summer offensive that Ukraine and the United States are preparing.”

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“The specific strategic goal of OSS is to closely support the advance of the Ukrainian military and destroy the Russian Black Sea Fleet in the Black Sea. In addition, OSS will have operational authority in the Black Sea.”

– You’re giving us operational command?

– It’s a large-scale regular battle…

“If we achieve these two strategic goals. “OSS decided to withdraw its troops and leave it to the United States and Ukraine to protect it.”

– Even so. Fighting against the entire Russian Black Sea Fleet…

“We can’t do it alone. There will be air superiority support from the U.S. Navy and cooperation from Ukraine.”

– No matter what… if it were a regular naval battle, our losses would be…

“yes. That is my biggest concern as well. However, since we have operational authority, we will not engage in regular ship-to-ship naval battles.”

– then ···.

“We must plan hybrid warfare that actively utilizes asymmetric tactics. That’s why we need your wisdom.”

– then. The Submarine Command will play a big role.

“That’s right. For that, I think we need a variety of tactical ideas and training.”

– Then there is the problem that needs to be solved first.

It was Commander Choi Eun-seok.

“yes. Tell me please.”

– If we want to go to the Black Sea, we must pass through the Dardanelles Strait and the Bosphorus Strait. However, the depth of the water in these two straits is about 60m.

– In other words, it is not a strait, but a sea the size of the Han River. The submarine must pass by surface.

– Oh, then the power will be exposed in advance…

– Our OSS submarine is bound to be caught advancing into the Black Sea…

“yes. I know. However, I think creative decoys (deception tactics) may be possible.”

– What do you mean?

“Once our submarine passes the Bosphorus Strait. Of course, Russia’s Black Sea Fleet will also engage in defensive maneuvers. Even Russian submarines…”

– That’s right. They will be waiting at the corner of the strait.

“With air superiority secured. First, our ESB ship will disguise itself as an ordinary merchant ship and pass through the strait. “It is equipped with unmanned torpedo boats and drones.”

– ah! In that case, we deploy unmanned torpedo boats and conversely wait for enemy submarines and destroyers to arrive.

“That’s right. The tactical advantage and utility of unmanned torpedo boats were proven in the last Battle of Myeongnyang.”

– That’s right, the Chinese aircraft carrier No. 003 was virtually captured with just two unmanned torpedo boats.

“And the new and improved Marine Specter can carry more torpedoes and is more maneuverable.”

– So, place Marine Specter in the water in advance. When our submarine passes through the Bosphorus Strait…

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*** OSS Ground Force Power Summary (Equipment) ***

*Introducing*

AS21 Redback armored personnel carrier – 80 units

KSM-120 self-propelled mortar – 96 guns

K239 Cheonmu multiple rocket launcher – 32 units

Fire control and ammunition vehicles

Hyeonbow anti-tank missiles – 200

Shingung surface-to-air missiles – 200

K151 tactical vehicle – 50 units

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