Attn: Seawolves

Its been awhile since RDML Ahab came to me asking

for my help in getting his floundering K-Team

program off the ground--and a long while since

VADM Jones pleaded with me not to abandon my

Regatta idea. [see Apendix C]

All of that happened when support for Saturday Team

Diving was hot in the SW rank and file--and too hot

for the Top Brass to quash. But that didn't prevent

the Top Brass from making a decision to try to

surreptitiously undermine the program, without

calling attention to itself.

Promises were made to me, first by RDMLs Ahab,

Whale and VADM Jones, to see the Regatta program

through; later ADM Homer (assisted by VADM Tracker

made a similar promise. In both instances, they

all went back on their word. They were only buying

time until enthusiasm for the Regatta should fade

in the rank and file. [see Appendix B, pt A;

& Appendix A]

In the meantime, there has been retaliation--

for example:

1. Ahab's ignoring of my request to attend SOAC

(I got in finally, by I had top go around him

first--thank you, RDML Jaws). [Appendix B]

2. VADM Jones' refusal to acknowledge my request

for a certification dive for TO status, even after

I had attended and passed TO instruction course.

3. I have been recently stripped of my command

and put on reserve--even though four others in

my beloved 12th Fleet (who are more eligible

than I) remain in the 12th. This happened when

I was in debate/discussion with ADM Blue.

4. Denial of use of message board and an

orchestrated chorus of verbal abuse from the Top

Brass' Inner Circle. [ see "News Flash" below]

An APPENDIX (A-C) with supporting correspondences is

posted (following a copy of this letter) at the

old Regatta web site that Ahab, Whale, and Jones

suggested I set up awhile back:

http://www.fortunecity.com/underworld/rpg/1199/index.html

Note #1: following the appendix may be found

the remnants--the boneyard of the "Saturday Team

Diving Regatta"--I leave it as a reminder to young

cadets not to attempt change in the Seawolves,

accept it as it is: for in the Seawolves chain

of command, where the Inner Circle will do

anything to hold onto its power, COC really

means "Choke Off Change".

_________________________________________________

News Flash for "Anchor News"

KRAKEN VERBALLY ASSAULTED ON MESSAGE BOARD

BY ADMIRALTY!

Message Board: Poor War Performance

Please, correct me if I'm wrong.

Because, no other on-line club is ready to field

against the Seawolves, the Seawolves top brass

has gathered a secret inner circle of Sub drivers

with alternate identities to act as the opposition

in war. This secret group of officers is probably

primarily drawn from the SOT (K-Teams) and top

brass.

Now let's look at the other side in these wars. The

recruits for these wars are drawn from a rank and

file that has very little tactical war experience,

and much less team diving experience. For all intents

and purposes, compared to the Seawolves' inner circle,

the Seawolves rank and file are terribly disorganized

and unfocussed--hence all the knife fight that

RDML Stern complained about.

My question: What is the point of going on with

these wars if there is such a disparity in

preparation? What is the top brass going to do

about this--i.e., what are they going to do to

make the rank and file better team divers and

better prepared for mission-oriented tasking

encountered in war?

One can only hope that they act expeditiously on:

1. Designating a Saturday Team Diving Forum for

all interested team divers to come to: to practice,

to learn, to teach, and to conveniently find

partners for 2v2 and 2v1 competition. (we've

tried it, it works!)

2. Creating a few mission-oriented scenarios

(with point incentives for just winning) for the

rank and file to practice on, in preparation for

war.

Come on gentlemen, times a wastin'

LT Kraken * (now reassigned to the 102nd

reserve fleet off Siberia :-0 )

________________________________________________

By VADM Tracker on Sunday, March 11, 2001 - 01:58 pm:

Mr Kraken,

Let me make one thing perfectly clear...
I have said it on numerous occasions and I am not

going to repeat myself.

If you have anything, and I mean anything at all,

you are to talk to your direct superior being

your Fleet Commander or your Executive Officer.

In some cases the Commander-in-Chief will act

accordingly.

You do NOT EVER post messages with intend like

this on public messageboards. It has been said

to you prior to this one.

You sir are a pain in the... not even going to say

it. One more word from you and you will really be

assigned to Siberia. I do not care if you like it

or not, we are here to do our things in the interest

of the fleet not a single person.

You want stuff you like.... go join Marauders.. else

follow procedures like everyone else.

I hope this is very clear to you now, you disappoint

me. It is people like you who bring down the very

essence of our exsistance. The CoC and rules and

procedures are not there just for the looks....

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Sunday, March 11, 2001 - 02:10 pm:

Please ADM Homer (moderator of message board):

I was only responding to a fleet broadcast from RDML

Stern as regards the poor performance of Seawolves

in war and the over-use of knife fights. Certainly,

I should be able to offer my suggestions as to how

to improve this situation, without personal rebuke?

I was in no way attacking the special force set up

by the Seawolves to serve as foes in war. I am only

suggesting we do something about the rank and file

who very much need, as RDML Stern's complaint seems

to signify, a little more training.

Kraken

___________________________________________

Note #2: In the real US Navy, so-called

"professional reminders" from lesser officers

are encouraged: "Speak up, when necessary, even

if commanders might not like what they hear."

NYTIMES 3/12/01 pg 1)

APPENDIX A

Letter #1: KRAKEN'S REGATTA PROPOSAL--as REQUESTED by RDML HOMER on 9/30/2000

[[*Note: Homer's ICQ request read: ~VADM 9/30/20 2:26 PM "rgr, write up a proposal for your team dive thing and mail it to me and blue... if you come up with a good plan, we will start it up and let you run it".]]

10/05/2000

From: LT Kraken

TO: ADM Blue and RDML Homer

Dear Sirs,

Basically, designating one particular hour per week for Team Diving is based on the theory that many Seawolves of all ranks could use at least one time a week when they can have a better than average chance of finding other divers and/or teams interested in getting team dives under way more quickly--avoiding the common delays and hassles of locating partners and adversaries which we all experience occasionally.

It seems likely that the best approach (since this is really still a trial) is to keep the whole thing as simple as possible in the beginning--and build from there.

Just having the Seawolves officially designate one hour per week for starters, along with a sustained reminders from on high and, hopefully, the FCs of each fleet, should do the trick--along with free advertising in the "Anchor News" (which we've already had).

Here is my basic proposal then, as delineated in a basic announcement (per RDML Pugwash's suggestion, I am including a convenient text attachment), which would hopefully be broadcast to the Seawolves' membership at least once or twice per month, in the beginning:

"Saturday Team Diving Regatta" continues each

Saturday on mIRC (Ch# "Teamdiving") beginning

21:00 hrs GMT (13:00 hrs Pacific; 15:00 hrs Central; 16:00 hrs Eastern). All levels welcome: individuals wishing to join teams, K-Teams, Fleet Teams, and veterans open to 2v1 challenges from LTs and under.

From this basic idea, perhaps we can build more into it

as time goes on (given enough Seawolves participate).

For instance there could be incorporated: 1. Inter-fleet

team competition; 2) Mock war practice using tasking

orders from last war (RDML Gutsy told me about

doing that once); 3) 2v2 ladder matches; 4) Best

teams of the fleets Vs the K-Teams; 5) Best of

2v1 competitions 6) A second team dive hour--

perhaps later Saturday or Wed (?) for Australia etc..

In closing, I want to say something in regard to the name

of the "Regatta". It was chosen so as not to have an official Seawolves ring to it. I have no investment in it and I am totally open to any name you chose*--the same as regards time, mIRC name, day of the week. I just hope we can have a forum once or twice a week exclusively for Team Diving!

Respectfully,

LT Kraken 12th

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APPENDIX B

Letter #2 to RDML Homer re: AHAB SOAC PROBLEM

My complaint was that RDML AHAB had deliberatly stalled my application to SOAC.

[[Note: this is my response to request from RDML Homer for specific information re: my Ahab SOAC issue. To date, Homer has not seen fit to respond to me.]]

Dear Sir,

Here are facts relative to two main..."Recent SOAC problem", [as mentioned to ADM Blue].

Respectfully,

LT Kraken 12th

On September 23, RDML Ahab sent the following message to me on ICQ:

"Check out the SOAC pages Kraken, your name was

enrolled within hours of my receiving your application."

The fact is that I was never contacted by RDML Ahab until the 23rd--10 days after my application to SOAC. Furthermore, and most importantly, I was not informed by him in a timely manner that I lacked an FC recommendation. In adddition, as of Sept 18th, even RDML Wolfking was not aware of my application ("first I've heard..." see #3 below).

Many messages were sent to RDML Ahab by myself--and at least one each from RDML Wolfking and CAPT Jaws--none of which were responded to. Personally, I do not think it is ever proper not to answer EMAILS--and this is just the sort of problem I experienced when I worked with RDML Ahab on developing Saturday Team Diving.

Below are the relevant communications to the SOAC issue (#1-#7 below).

Subject: SOAC

Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 11:22:50 -0400

From: Skip Malone

,

TO: SOAC00/3

FROM: Office of Special Operations and Training

DATE:112057Z Sept. 00

DECLASSIFIED.

WHAT IS SOAC ?

SOAC stands for Submarine Officers Advanced Course

[[deleted for space]]

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING SOAC ?

The requirements are as follows :

* Students must hold the rank of Lieutenant (LT) or above by the start of the course. If you do not hold this rank at the moment, you have 2 weeks left to get it.

* Students must have logged at least 3 team dives in the Seawolves

scoring system

No exceptions will be made on these requirements.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATING FROM SOAC ?

[[deleted for space]]

HOW WILL I GRADUATE FROM SOAC ?

[[deleted for space]]

WHAT AFTER SOAC ?

[[deleted for space]]

PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS

[[deleted for space]]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

If you wish to attend SOAC then mail RADM Ahab as soon as possible.

~RADM Ahab1 SOT/JAG*K

HMS Pequod S-114

[email protected]

Subject: Re: SOAC

Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 07:17:34 +0000

From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Dear Sir,

I want in!

Sincerely,

LT Kraken 12th (US Diver)

----- Original Message -----

From:

To:

Sent: Monday, September 18, 2000 3:59 PM

Subject: SOAC signup

Dear Sir,

I made a request to participate in SOAC about a week ago but have not heard from anyone on the subject. This may be because I have

transfered from the 7th to the 12th fleet--not sure. If I am accepted I would be in your group I believe.

Sincerely,

LT Kraken 12th

_______________________________________________________________

Subject:

Re: SOAC signup

Date:

Mon, 18 Sep 2000 23:18:19 -0400

From:

"Captain WolfKing 11th"

To:

"RDML Ahab"

References:

1

Sir,

This is the first I have heard of this request. I am forwarding this to RDML Ahab to inform him of your interest. What we need from you is a formal recommendation from your FC in order to to enroll you in the class. The class is voluntary, and as long as you meet the requirements, including a recommendation from your FC, we would be happy to have you attend.

Please contact your FC, and have him send the request, and we will see you in class.

Respectfully,

Captain WolfKing CIU* 11thFC CINCLANTCOS TO (plus what other

insignifcant title I forgot lol)

_____________________________________________________________

To: Captain WolfKing 11th

Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 2:41 AM

Subject: Re: SOAC signup

Dear Captain Wolfking,

As I have just arrived in the 12th fleet and my FC, Capt

Jaws, has not yet had an opportunity to assess my notable

abilities :-), it is probably best that I wait until the

next round when, hopefully, he will forward a

recommendation.

I very much appreciate your getting back to me.

Sincerely,

LT Kraken 12th

_____________________________________________________________

Subject: Re: SOAC signup

Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 19:54:40 -0400

From: "Captain WolfKing 11th"

To:

LOL, Good answer! By the way, I didn't mean to imply that you couldn't ask

your FC for a recommendation. :) But if you want to wait, that is perfectly

appropriate. :)

Take care,

WolfKing

Jack

----- Original Message -----

To: All 12th Fleet Ghostriders,

From: ~~CPT Jaws 12thFC *,

Gentlemen, just an update with regards to who is representing us in SOAC 00/3. Lets give ~CDR Shush 12th and LT Viper 12thFCO our best wishes and and best of luck. These officers will be rather busy soon so don`t be too surprised if we do not see them available for awhile.

After SOAC......we will have 2 outstanding officers.

On behalf of the Ghostriders,.....once again, good luck to you gentlemen!!!

The 12th is behind you :)

Subject:

SOAC 00/3

Date:

Thu, 21 Sep 2000 13:59:20 +1000

From:

"Mark Fewre"

To:

"RDML Ahab SOT/JAG*K"

CC:

"LT Kraken 12th"

"~CPT Wking 11thFC*"

To: ~RDML Ahab SOT/JAG*K , SOAC school Commandant.

From: CPT Jaws 12thFC,

Sir, i respectfully request to add another 12th fleet officer to SOAC school 00/3. The officer meets all entry prerequists for attendance, and the officer is listed bellow.

LT Kraken 12th . ICQUIN:64832390.

Email : [email protected]

Respectfully,~~CAPT Jaws 12thFCTOI*K

_______________________________________________________________

Later:

Subject: Re: SOAC 00/3

Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2000 11:35:15 +1000

From: "Mark Fewre"

To:

Hi Kraken,

I haven`t heard anything yet either about your approvrd entry into SOAC. Maybe we will hear something in the next few days perhaps. Keep checking the SOAC site class roster too. As for the scoreboard, still nothing heard this end . I will send the CinC another reminder soon, lets hope the brass get it together soon.:)

Regards,

Jaws

Subject: re SOAC signup

Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 13:00:27 -0700

From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Dear Sir,

I made a request to participate in SOAC about a week ago but have not

heard from anyone on the subject. This may be because I have transfered from the 7th to the 12th fleet--not sure. If I am accepted I would be in Wolfking's group I believe.

Sincerely,

LT Kraken 12th

_______________________________________________________________

Subject: SOAC

Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 21:32:43 -0700

From: [email protected]

To: [email protected],

RDML Ahab SOT/JAG*K

Dear Sir,

Is it possible that you could expedite the paperwork on my enrollment in the SOAC , which begins next week? My FC, Captain Jaws 12th, has

forwarded a recommendation (see below) and I have met all of the

necessary requirements as far as I can see.

Yours sincerely,

LT Kraken 12th

Copy of CAPT Jaws Recommendation:

To: ~RDML Ahab SOT/JAG*K , SOAC school Commandant.

From: CPT Jaws 12thFC,

Sir, i respectfully request to add another 12th fleet officer to SOAC

school 00/3. The officer meets all entry prerequists for attendance, and the officer is listed bellow.

LT Kraken 12th . ICQUIN:64832390.

Email : [email protected]

#7. LT Kraken sends another ICQ messsage to RDML AHAB on Sept23 and , after 4 Emails and an ICQ from Lt Kraken, RDML Ahab finally responds to LT Kraken on Sept. 23-- (mail messages again separated by lines):

[[ICQ History starting 9/23/2000:]]

LT Kraken 09/23/20 11:23 AM Dear Sir,

Is it possible that you could expedite the paperwork on my enrollment in the SOAC , which begins next week? My FC, Captain Jaws 12th, has forwarded a recommendation (see below) and I have met all of the necessary requirements as far as I can see.

Yours sincerely,

LT Kraken 12th

____________________________________________________________________

~RDML Ahab 09/23/20 2:53 PM Check out the SOAC pages Kraken,

your name was enrolled within hours of my recieving your

application.

____________________________________________________________________

LT Kraken 09/23/20 4:07 PM Dear Sir,

Checked out SOAC-can't for the life of me see

any list of names for the upcoming course. I

sure could have used a communication from you

much earlier. Capt's Jaws and Wolfking have

been waiting for days for any word from

you--and I have been waiting for far longer

than that.

Yours,

Krakne

____________________________________________________________________

~RDML Ahab 09/23/20 4:08 PM the button that says Sept2000 has all students listed

[[comment: strange that WK and Jaws didn't se it either...... was Ahab telling a fib-a-rooney?]]

_____________________________________________________________________

LT Kraken 09/23/20 4:08 PM

Thanks

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APPENDIX C

After much work and preparation with RDML's Ahab and Whale and VADM Jones, the Regatta began last spring with much fanfare--including a announcement in "Anchor News". Unfortunately, the Regatta quickly degenerated within three weekends because RDML Ahab decided to give

excessively long lectures (first one was 41 minutes--I have a copy if you want it) during the hour alloted to diving--the original arrangement was to have a short lecture and discussion (as a kind

of attraction to draw players in) and then get to diving. At the end of it all, I made a desperate attempt to have RDML Jones intervene (see#1 below) before it was too late--we were losing potential divers because of RDML Ahab's lengthy lecture (pushing 45min-50 min in last one, I believe ).

ICQ conversatios with VADM Jones (PARTS A & Part B).

Note especially date of 5/20 below (Part B--Sabatoged) when I tried to get VADM Jones to help end RDML Ahab's lecture (discreetly, of course), which was essentially killing the Regatta. (Note: I'm

including preceding ICQ conversations with VADM Jones (Part A--Initial Regatta Discussions) to demonstrate to you the degree of initial interest, encouragement and involvement there was in the Regatta all around--time period 4/22/2000 to 5/22/2000)

~VADM 04/22/20 11:27 AM Hello

~VADM 04/22/20 11:32 AM do you have a minute?

~VADM 04/22/20 11:38 AM

well I want to help you get your idea on paper so you can present it to the Admiralty.. there are some things you need to know before you can do that..

contact me at any time if you see me online

LT Kraken 04/22/20 11:42 AM

I really appreciate your offer, VADM Jones.

am afraid that right at the moment I am too

disappointed to be of any coherency in a

conversation. I have only received 4 names in support of the STDRegatta idea--and if I don't receive at least 15 or 20 I will be in no position to make a proposal to the FC's and Top Brass. Please excuse me sir--really too down in the dumps--prone to debilitating mood swings :-( .

Yours respectfully, LTjg Kraken

~VADM 04/22/20 11:47 AM

well that's what I'm talking about.... you need to present it the right way...

anyway, I'm watching a movie right now.. maybe we could talk later tonight?

LT Kraken 04/22/20 1:24 PM

rgr, thanks-just read Ranger Blue on message board, too. Got to think about this. Kind of want to drop this thing (Regatta), but I don't want to let people down who might have become interested in it. Please have patience with me--still nursing my wounds....

~VADM 04/22/20 1:28 PM

well that is up to you.. if you drop this thing no one else will pick it up, and all work is for nothing..

you have found out now that it's not easy to organise things, and you know alot of people have opinions on how things should be, but when it comes down to it, they are not prepared to take the time to actually do it but expects someone else to do it.. all this means that if you want to do something, you have to do it alone at first..but I'm offering

support in an advisor role..

you will still do the work, but I can guide you in the right direction.. think about that before you drop the whole thing..

LT Kraken 04/22/20 1:31 PM

Darn it-Your logic is devestating, sir. I will be back to you with the layout of a proposal. Also beginning to discuss cooperation with Ahab and Whale. Thanks for being there, sir!

~VADM 04/22/20 1:45 PM

good to hear :) but I was hoping we could talk before you start your writing....

LT Kraken 04/22/20 2:26 PM

Talking with Capt Pugwash about work ahead. Also SOT's Ahab has explained his problem with membership and wants to join efforts. Can't see why Regatta can't be subsumed into SOT--if

SOT gets going. I won't write anything until I've discussed it with you--let me coral some of my ideas first + gather all the names-now approaching 15 mark :-)

~VADM 04/22/20 2:27 PM

rgr

_________________________________

LT Kraken 04/24/20 3:43 PM

Dear VADM Jones,

Just to let you know I have sent a working paper to RDML Ahab with the ultimate design of having the "experimental" Regatta temporarily under SOT auspices until its feasibility can be determined. If you'd like to see a copy of the working paper and a list I am keeping of those who have expressed interest--I can send it to you. Hopefully anotehr trial Regatta can occur this Saturday. I will let you know. Yours, Kraken

~VADM 04/24/20 3:50 PM

rgr, please send it.. I talk to Ahab every day and this would be a good subject as any other :)

LT Kraken 04/24/20 2:54 PM

Rgr, sir, I will send it tomorrow.

_________________________________________

LT Kraken 04/25/20 4:04 PM

Got a message from RADM's Ahab and Whale for a meeting. I think it's too late today, but anytime you want should be ok tomorrow.

~VADM 04/25/20 4:05 PM

what time?

LT Kraken 04/25/20 4:06 PM

I'm avail from 12 noon on Pacific time. 12 noon ok?

~VADM 04/25/20 4:07 PM

no, I meant what time did Ahab propose the meeting at?

LT Kraken 04/25/20 4:08 PM

He didn't--he just wants to do it soon. He's very positive.

LT Kraken 04/25/20 4:09 PM

Shall we just think noon Pacific and we'll try to coordinate from there?

~VADM 04/25/20 4:11 PM

hang on a minute.. I have not gotten a message from Ahab about a meeting.. can't you be availible at the proposed time? which is?

LT Kraken 04/25/20 4:11 PM

I'm sorry. I can do it now. :-)

~VADM 04/25/20 4:12 PM

I don't see Ahab online

LT Kraken 04/25/20 4:13 PM

rgr, neither do I-I had said 4 today, but he didn't confirm. We need to confirm still.

LT Kraken 04/25/20 4:13 PM

4pm was 15 min ago

~VADM 04/25/20 4:13 PM

rgr talk to Ahab

LT Kraken 04/25/20 4:16 PM

I will try to find Ahab tomorrow starting around noon my time--I need to get a world time clock!

~VADM 04/25/20 4:20 PM

rgr

________________________________________

LT Kraken 04/26/20 12:06 PM

Making myself available on the hour 10pm, 11pm,12pm Greenwich (London) time today. Have spoken briefly with Ahab. Sending copy of tentative announcement.

LT Kraken 04/26/20 12:06 PM

Special Operations Training (SOT) Presents

"SATURDAY TEAM DIVING REGATTA"

All levels welcome (SWCA up)

[[rest deleted for space here]]

LT Kraken 04/26/20 1:13 PM

Still trying to link up. In ICQ tag with Ahab. I left message with him as follows: Back at 2pm pacific;10pm London for big 4-way meeting

LT Kraken 04/26/20 2:05 PM

Two here

LT Kraken 04/26/20 3:09 PM

Do you want back in this chat. Maybe we're done?

________________________________________________

LT Kraken 04/27/20 11:55 AM

(cc: To Ahab, Jones, Whale) Running this by you.

I set up #Teamdiving )

REGATTA PROCEDURE:

[[deleted for space here]]

~VADM 04/27/20 12:02 PM

your partner shouldn't shoot torps at you in

the first place..

LT Kraken 04/27/20 1:43 PM

Actually, I was the errant partner...my response was "which torpedo!" But by then, it was too late. Pity

~VADM 04/27/20 1:45 PM

always know where your partner is.. if you

even have a doubt that your torp is close to

him or not, pre-enable it immediately..

____________________________________________

LT Kraken 04/28/20 3:02 PM

Just in case the EMAIL I just sent wasn't clear, there was a URL for you to go to for the latest on next SATURDAY TEAM DIVING REGATTA. New time: 19:00 hrs GMT (3 hrs earlier than past Saturday TD Regattas). Use mIRC, channel #Teamdiving (along with ICQ) this time.

SATURDAY TEAM DIVING REGATTA WEB PAGE:

http://www.fortunecity.com/underworld/rpg/1199

index.html

See you tomorrow,

Yours, Kraken

Thanks for tactical advice.

[[end Part A]]

_________________________________________ 

To VADM Jones (panic ICQ):

LT Kraken 05/20/20 11:34 AM

We've got people at Regatta, but two have left that wanted to Team Dive right away. We've got a time problem. So far no dives today, but the interest was there to dive. What is to be doen? Set another time for Regatta dives?

~VADM 05/20/20 11:36 AM

who left? i'm there now.. looks like you got quite a showing :)

LT Kraken 05/20/20 11:37 AM

yes! but when do we get dives going. I like lecture, but some just wanteed to dive and

left

~VADM 05/20/20 11:37 AM

so who left?

LT Kraken 05/20/20 11:38 AM

Gecko and a CDR Red something

LT Kraken 05/20/20 11:38 AM

The CDR expressed desire to dive

~VADM 05/20/20 11:38 AM

if they don't want the class, you can tell

them to come back when the dives start forming up. I assume the class is scheduled for an hour or so

LT Kraken 05/20/20 11:39 AM

Rgr- I should notify all on my list that actual diving occurs one hour later at 2000hrs GMT?

~VADM 05/20/20 11:40 AM

well, include it in the official announcement next time. Those who want to dive right away, join one hour later when the class ends and the diving begins. Or something like that

LT Kraken 05/20/20 11:41 AM

rgr sir, thanks for your help.

LT Kraken 05/20/20 11:57 AM

What a mess! :-0

LT Kraken 05/20/20 11:57 AM

What a mess! :-0

~VADM 05/20/20 12:00 PM

well one dive is forming.. you have enough people for one more

LT Kraken 05/20/20 12:01 PM

rgr

~VADM 05/20/20 12:01 PM

how about you and Temujin against someone else? after all, you also need to dive teams :)

LT Kraken 05/20/20 12:02 PM

I do very much, but I think (Ahab said) he's part of a big team

LT Kraken 05/20/20 12:03 PM

I think this Regatta is going to work in long

run-have to get bugs out

~VADM 05/20/20 12:04 PM

Temujin is new to SW, he graduated not so long ago.. and it seems the other senior officers formed a 2vs2 dive

LT Kraken 05/20/20 12:05 PM

Do you have the ENS ICQ sir?

~VADM 05/20/20 12:07 PM

4366507

LT Kraken 05/20/20 12:07 PM

thank you sir

_______________________________________________________

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REGATTA BONEYARD BELOW-INCLUDING LIST OF ORIGIAL SUPPORTERS--THOSE WERE THE DAYS!

NEW REGATTA CHALLENGE (War Practice)

SEAMOUNT#1 (August 5, 12)--Using SWF8-028, your team's goal is either to (1) sink all of your opponents or (2) have one of your team members surface at 76-45N/073-07W for 5 minutes and launch two TLAMS at 2 minute intervals at closest land surface. Time limit: 1 hour.

(Note: Winning team members (at least one member survives) of Seamount#1 please notify Kraken of results (names of team members of both sides + duration of dive). Results will be posted somewhere. Team which wins in record time will be acclaimed as "Master of Seamount#1"!)

SEAMOUNT#2 (August 19, 26) TBA (open to suggestions, including using last war's tasking orders, if they are available).