Table of Contents Spring 2001 Vol. 3, Issue 3

Vol. 3, No. 3		The Official Magazine of the U.S. Submarine Force VADM John J. Grossenbacher Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet RADM John B. Padgett II Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet RADM Paul F. Sullivan Director, Submarine Warfare CAPT Neil E. Rondorf Commander, Undersea Surveillance LCDR Tom Monroe Military Editor CDR Robert S. Mehal COMSUBLANT Public Affairs Officer LCDR Dave Werner COMSUBPAC Public Affairs Officer John Whipple Managing Editor Edward C. Whitman Senior Editor Tullier Marketing Communications Layout & Design Charter UNDERSEA WARFARE is the professional magazine of the undersea warfare community. Its purpose is to educate its readers on undersea warfare missions and programs, with a particular focus on U.S. submarines. This journal will also draw upon the Submarine Force’s rich historical legacy to instill a sense of pride and professionalism among community members and to enhance reader awareness of the increasing relevance of undersea warfare for our nation’s defense. The opinions and assertions herein are the personal ones of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Navy. Contributions and Feedback Welcome Send articles, photographs (min 300 dpi electronic), and feedback to: Military Editor Undersea Warfare CNO (N77C) 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000 E-Mail: UnderseaWarfare@navy.mil Phone: 703-614-0915 Fax: 703-695-1670 Subscriptions for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 or call (202) 512-1800 or fax (202) 512-2250. Annual cost: $17 U.S.; $21.25 Foreign Authorization UNDERSEA WARFARE is published quarterly from appropriated funds by authority of the Chief of Naval Operations in accordance with NPPR P-35. The Secretary of the Navy has determined that this publication is necessary in the transaction of business required by law of the Department of the Navy. Use of funds for printing this publication has been approved by the Navy Publications and Printing Policy Committee. Reproductions are encouraged. Controlled circulation.

Features “Where’s the Nearest Submarine?” by RADM Paul F. Sullivan, USN Status Report: PCU Virginia (SSN-774) by CDR Tom Kearney, USN Small Subs Provide Big Payoffs For Submarine Stealth by CDR David M. Fox, USN Arms Control and the Future Sub Force by Ambassador Linton F. Brooks Regulus: America’s First Sea-borne Nuclear Deterrent by Edward C. Whitman Changing a Subculture from the Inside Out by COMSUBPAC Public Affairs Rising to Victory: The Pacific Submarine Strategy in World War II Part I: Retreat and Retrenchment by Edward C. Whitman The New Depot Modernization Period: Not Your Dad’s Overhaul by CDR Donald E. Neubert, USN Departments Washington Watch Centerfold - United States Submarine Force Organization Downlink Forward Presence Back Cover Illustration
	On The Cover This April marks the 101st anniversary of the U.S. Submarine Force! Our cover photo, taken during last year’s Submarine Centennial, features crewmembers from USS Salt Lake City (SSN-716) celebrating the anniversary in an unusual way by taking a dip in an Olympic-sized pool. Photo by PH2 Aaron Ansarov