Vol. 3, No. 4		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 LCDR Robert S. Mehal COMSUBLANT Public Affairs Officer LCDR Kelly Merrell COMSUBPAC Public Affairs Officer John Whipple Managing Editor Edward C. Whitman Senior Editor BlueWater Agency 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: 703-604-7824 Fax: 703-604-7858 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 Science & Technology:  Naval Research Invests in Future Warfighting  by CAPT David Schubert, USN Reflections on the Past - Vision for the Future  An Interview with the Commander, Undersea Surveillance by LT Kecia Dilday, USN Masters of the Deep: Submarines From a SEAL's Perspective by CDR Michael Wood, USN USS Kamehameha Inactivates, Leaves Behind a Regal Legacy by COMSUBPAC Public Affairs Royal Navy Celebrates Submarine Service Centenary by CDR Michael Davis-Marks, RN A Century of Royal Navy Submarine Operations Holland 1 to Vanguard by CDR Jeff Tall, OBE, RN Rising to Victory:  The Pacific Submarine Strategy in World War II  Part II: Winning Through by Edward C. Whitman A New Era in the Arctic by J.L. Gossett Submarine Rescue Exercise Teams DSRV Mystic with Foreign Navies by LT Doug Gabos, USN Departments Washington Watch  Downlink Operational Depth  Forward Presence Back Cover Illustration
	On The Cover The First Place winner of the 3rd Annual Undersea Warfare Photo Contest features USS Buffalo (SSN-715) moored in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on July 4th, 2000, during the Centennial year of the United States Submarine Force. Photo by LT Roger Koopman, Communications Officer aboard Buffalo. To see more prize-winning photographs, go to page 16!