Table of Contents Winter/Spring 2002 Vol. 4, Issue 2

		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 Greg Vaughn Commander, Undersea Surveillance LCDR Tom Monroe Military Editor JOC Michael Foutch 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 Forces 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 nations 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.
by John Whipple
Features Torpedoes and the Next Generation of Undersea Weapons by Bernard Meyers, Fredrick Cancilliere, and Kenneth LaPointe NR-1: Exploring Naval History on the Ocean Floor by JO3 Braden Bilyeu Virtual Submarines Propel Today's Submariners Into the Future by LCDR Erik Burian, USN U.S. Radar Picket Submarines: Cold War Curiosities by Edward C. Whitman Strategic Systems Programs: Keeping our Seaborne Deterrent Armed and Ready by RADM Dennis M. Dwyer, USN Homecomings Departments Letters To The Editor Washington Watch Downlink 2001 Battle Efficiency "E" Winners Back Cover Illustration
	On The Cover The development of the Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS), seen here hosted aboard USS Charlotte (SSN-766), will mark the beginning of a new era of submarine-based special operations. ASDS is designed for insertion and extraction of special operations forces and is a true transformational leap ahead of its operational predecessor, the Mk VIII SEAL Delivery Vehicle. UNDERSEA WARFARE Magazine had the opportunity to talk with two of the current ASDS pilots to find out what its like to sit behind the wheel of this revolutionary submersible see page three for more! Photo by Michael Roe, Northrop Grumman