Lt. Cmdr. Mark C. Jones
COMSUBFOR Public Affairs Officer

Lt. Cmdr. David Benham
COMSUBPAC Public Affairs Officer

Lt. Cmdr. John T. Gonser
Military Editor

Robert Heiler
Senior Editor

John J. Patrick
Managing Editor

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Layout & Design

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Web Site 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 views 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.

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UNDERSEA WARFARE (ISSN 1554-0146) 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 with proper attribution. Controlled circulation.