Damn the World, Ride a Submarine - Chapter 97



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Episode 97 – Operation name, Hansando

Operation Santa Claus was carried out quickly and accurately. Thanks to this, I was able to see the OSS base between Odessa and Kherson being completed.

The drone hangar and runway were also completed.

We were able to get a glimpse of his hard work through photos and videos of the OSS base reported by Engineer Captain Gong Soo-il.

Through the photos, we could see that preparations had been made for possible shelling and attacks. A fortress-like base was created using local geographical features and various means.

The C-5M transport plane did not arrive via Türkiye. 50 Bayraktars and members of the OSS Drone Regiment were transported to the base.

Five MQ-9 Reapers were supplied from Sinheung Camp, 40 Redback armored vehicles from Australia, and non-invasive self-propelled mortars and Cheonmu multiple rocket launchers from Korea were continuously supplied by air.

More than 700 small drones, including the Revolver 860 attack drone, were also airlifted.

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As troops and equipment increased, the OSS regiment was changed to a brigade system by echelon.

I spoke with Director Kim Jun-myeong on the phone while looking at the tactical doctrine created through operational discussions with the Southern Ukraine Division.

“yes. CEO.”

“Director. Thank you for your hard work. However, after reviewing the operational outline and tactical doctrine…”

“…”

“I think our OSS special unit has taken on some reconnaissance and observation missions… is that okay? “It’s the front line…”

“That’s it. Due to the lack of personnel with SOTAC qualifications in the Ukrainian army. “I think we need to step up.”

– SOTAC (Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller). Professional qualification training with the authority to ultimately control air bombing guidance, etc.

– As an international qualification, Korea completes the JFO (+SOTAC) course at the Special Warfare School and receives consignment training at the Air Force’s Air Air Joint Operations School.

“Ah… I can’t help it. Support from the U.S. Air Force is essential. Anyway, be careful, be careful.”

“yes. We conducted countless reconnaissance and air strike guidance operations. And we decided to assign a Ukrainian special forces member who was familiar with the terrain to each team.”

“All right. “Is there anything else I’m missing?”

“ah. “Please send the PD-100 Black Hornet drone, which was used in the give warning operation, with a little more time.”

“…”

“I think it would be good to distribute some to the Ukrainian special forces.”

– PD-100 Black Hornet: Also known as ‘bug drone’, an ultra-small reconnaissance drone for special missions weighing 18g.

“All right. “Can we send 100 units?”

“I think one or two meetings per team will be enough.”

“Director! Let’s continue the tradition of full operation.”

“yes. All right. CEO.”

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While building an OSS base in Ukraine,

Three nuclear-powered ESB mobile base ships and two King Jeongjo-class Aegis destroyers, which were newly introduced as drone carriers, also arrived in the waters off Sinheung Camp.

And I received word that the Lee Hoi-young was heading to the Tawi-Tawi Sinheung Camp.

The diesel submarine Lee Hoe-young, which was my first submarine, completed nuclear power and was equipped with torpedoes and anti-submarine missiles.

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The advance force of the OSS fleet departed for the Ukrainian Black Sea.

Moving to the Black Sea would complete insufficient training.

The starting fleet consisted of one Chungnam-class frigate, one King Jeongjo-class destroyer, and the first Seawolf-class attack submarine Wolf. Three ESB drone carriers disguised as merchant ships moved with the advance fleet.

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Soon the advance fleet was about to enter the Indian Ocean.

I’ve been waiting for so long.

Even two CGN nuclear-powered Aegis air defense cruisers entered Sinheung Camp.

It was a nuclear-powered cruiser equipped with a whopping 156 cells of VLS vertical launch tubes and various missiles and guns. It was a warship equipped with a nuclear propulsion system and the capabilities of two Aegis ships.

Two CGN cruisers would have the firepower to put to shame the joint firepower ships that existed only in imagination.

Now, it was time to begin the large-scale expedition of the OSS fleet and main unit to the Ukrainian front. Without delay, the main body of the OSS fleet departed.

I boarded the ARK.

It consists of the ARK, one Chungnam-class frigate, one King Jeongjo-class destroyer, two super-large nuclear-powered Aegis air defense cruisers, the Lee Hoe-young, which became an attack submarine, the logistics support ship (9th ship), and the hospital ship OSS Mercy.

The main body of the OSS fleet departed Tawi-Tawi.

For the vigilance and defense of Sinheung Camp, the attack submarine Wolf No. 2 and the patrol ship No. 1 were left behind.

With the addition of the U.S. Navy’s Aegis capabilities, a detachment from the U.S. 7th Fleet, including three Aegis ships, guarded the Spratly Islands and the Sulu Sea, centered around Tawi-Tawi Island.

The main body of the OSS fleet also passed through the Sulu Sea and the Strait of Malacca.

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Before we knew it, we had passed through the Myanmar Sea and the Bay of Bengal and reached the British Indian Ocean. It was expected that she would join up with her advance fleet near Cyprus in the Mediterranean.

Upon reaching the center of the ocean, ARK surfaced for a moment.

It was because I wanted to relieve the tension of the crew and at the same time smoke a cigarette.

When I reached the bridge, I lit a cigarette. Although the sea breeze was still cold, I could feel that winter was over.

– Hmm

– Phew~

Watching cigarette smoke being swept away by the sea breeze. It brought back memories of leisurely sailing the ocean on Sonatore.

I also remembered the first time I learned sea fishing from Captain Kim Chang-gi.

While I was enjoying my day, I connected with director Kim Wan-jun on the satellite phone. I was curious about the situation in Kiribati.

“Director. Is everything okay?”

“Ah, CEO. “That’s what I want to ask.”

“what. Since it’s the sea, there’s nothing special. My mind is just busy. haha.”

“Things are going smoothly here, don’t worry. All you have to do is come back safely.”

“yes. “Director!”

“yes yes. Please tell me. “You remembered something else.”

“haha. yes. Please also build a runway on Kiribati Outpost OP5 Island. So that our military technology lab can use it.”

“Ah, yes. It’s okay. Do not worry.”

“Has the ship arrived for our employees and their families?”

“yes. Not all, but Rators No. 1 and No. 2 have arrived.”

“What is the reaction?”

“Everyone loves it so much. First of all, I feel more at ease because it is not a tourist destination and it is completely our own land. Plus, the weather is better.”

“Oh, thank goodness. “Then, Director, I would like to ask you many questions.”

“oh my. Representative, you don’t have to worry. I’m going to do something big, so don’t worry about it. Be careful in everything. “Take care of your health.”

“yes. Thank you. Well then, I’ll stop here. “I will contact you again.”

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The advance force of the OSS fleet passed through the Gulf of Aden and entered the Red Sea to transit the Suez Canal. ARK and her main force were entering the Arabian Sea.

While on the move, he refined the Black Sea operation plan with Admiral Son I-il and Commander Choi Eun-seok.

The name of the operation was ‘Hansando’.

The ideas presented at the last expanded meeting were translated into a detailed operational plan. Preparation measures for unexpected situations were devised.

The main goal was for our submarines to pass through the Bosphorus Strait on water, which itself served as a panokship to lure the enemy into the crane wing.

An operational call was made with Admiral Son I-il, Regimental Commander Seo Ji-seok, and the captains of each ship through Sonic Phantom, an underwater communication relay drone. Next to me was Commander Choi Eun-seok.

“Admiral. I think maneuvering according to the timeline will be important.”

– yes. That’s right. We distributed a manual on action guidelines in case of delays due to unexpected situations. We are continuing to review and correct exceptional situations.

“Commander Seo Ji-seok.”

– yes. CEO.

“Is the training of the drone operators going well?”

– Completed simulator training and actual maneuver training. Repetitive mastery training. However, I think we need more training for flight deck aviation support personnel.

“What about unmanned torpedo boats?”

– yes. Instructors and personnel dispatched from the Submarine Command completed several torpedo boat deployment and attack exercises on the high seas.

– but. When submarine command takes control of an unmanned torpedo boat, there may be confusion. Please check this part.

Commander Choi Eun-seok opened his mouth.

– Commander Seo. You can leave it to Lieutenant Commander Kim Woon until the submarine command receives a signal to change control of the unmanned torpedo boat.

– Oh, yes, I understand.

“Commander Seo Ji-seok.”

– yes. CEO

“All ships below Russia’s patrol ships must be handled by unmanned attack aircraft. “After the start of the operation, the regiment commander will take command of the field.”

– yes. All right.

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We confirmed the operational plan with each captain and ended the operational call.

The rough outline of Operation was as follows.

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0-1. 3 ESB drone carriers. Passed through the Dardanelles Strait, entered and waited in the Sea of ​​Marmara, disguised as a merchant ship. (ESB is a ship that was originally a converted merchant ship)

0-2. OSS fleet excluding submarines. Passing through the Dardanelles Strait. Two Chungnam-class frigates, two King Jeongjo-class destroyers, and two CGN Aegis air defense cruisers. Amphibious assault ship Tawi Tawi.

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1-1. Securing air superiority for the U.S. Navy. After confirmation, three ESB drone carriers entered the Black Sea and moved to the vicinity of Odessa Port.

1-2. Control of the Dardanelles Strait through cooperation between the United States and Turkiye

1-3. Maintaining submergence of the OSS submarine fleet through the Dardanelles Strait. Attack submarine Wolf No. 1, Lee Hoi-young, ARK.

2-1. Salvo and surface movement of the OSS submarine fleet. (Marmara Sea, 5 km before entering the Bosphorus Strait)

2-2. Deployment of unmanned torpedo boats by ESB drone carrier. 42 units (equipped with 294 Tiger Shark torpedoes) – Underwater crane wing formation. Near the exit of the Bosphorus Strait.

2-3. Sonic Phantom underwater drone decoy operation begins.

2-4. OSS submarine fleet passes through the Bosphorus Strait.

2-5. Air defense alert of the Aegis ship, F35B sorties from the amphibious assault ship Tawi-Tawi, and the support of the US Naval Air Force secured air superiority over the Bosphorus Strait.

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3-1. The Russian anti-submarine force vanguard deployed to the Bosphorus Strait was discovered and immediately destroyed – unmanned torpedo boats.

3-2. Securing deep-sea control for the OSS submarine fleet.

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4-1. Passage of the main OSS fleet through the Bosphorus Strait.

4-2. Fleet-based missile attacks on six Russian naval bases in the Black Sea. About 128 rounds. (Based on reconnaissance data from unmanned reconnaissance attack aircraft such as MQ-9 and Bayraktar)

4-3. Intercepting enemy ships exiting Russian naval bases with OSS submarines or the fleet’s surface-to-ship missiles.

4-4. Vessels below patrol ships are intercepted by Bayraktar and MQ-9 unmanned attack aircraft.

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5-1. When the ground forces recapture Kherson. Crimean Bridge bombing – 2 Tomahawk cruise missiles (Wolf 1)

5-2. Supports the OSS fleet during the advance of Ukrainian ground forces toward the Crimea Peninsula.

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Before we knew it, the ARK and the Lee Hoi-young had sailed around South Africa and entered the South Atlantic.

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** CGN Nuclear Aegis Air Defense Cruiser Specifications **

Full load displacement: 27,525 tons

Total length: 220.9m

Total width: 28.9m

Draft: 10.7m

Maximum speed: 30 knots (approximately 55 km/h)

Power and propulsion system:

Pressurized water type OK-650V3 – 2 units

Radar: Multi-functional phased array radar (Lockheed Martin AN/SPY-1D/V) / SPS-560K 3D search radar

Fire control: Raytheon AN/SPG-62 x 6

Sonar / optical tracking / deception equipment (chaff, flare) Same as King Jeongjo-class Aegis system

Missile VLS (vertical launch): 156 cells

Haegung, SM-6, SM-2, Hongshark anti-submarine torpedo (missile), Comet 2 ship-to-surface missile

Torpedoes: Blue Shark light torpedo launcher x2, Tiger Shark heavy torpedo launcher x2

Naval guns and anti-aircraft guns:

5 inch 62 caliber KMk. 45 Mod 4 Single Cannon x2

CIWS Pelence x 4

Helicopter: Equipped with 3 MH-60R

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Dawn