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From: Brad Morris
Date: 2013 Feb 11, 13:40 -0500
Chief Franklin
I cannot imagine that the sub surfaced, except very rarely, for a round of sights. Was celestial performed through the periscope or is that dispensed with?
Please only answer if it does not break operational security. I will understand if you cannot answer
Brad Morris
Byron: Sorry I missed answer to this past reply.
But, every thing was and is top secrect + about the
polaris subs. On the SSBN 602, Underway Navigation
was stood by only two people 6 hours off and 6 on.
The idea was no one need to know were we were.
A few select others could know where we were,
but as long as were in deep good waters and on a
very large station in good waters,they had no reason to
know. The idea was to be ready in case of need, but
Hopely never needed.
Polaris subs missles were not to be used unless last resort.
I don't see now they can be better now, but am sure
they are. After underwater for 6 or so weeks we knew
exactly were we were, we surfaced and entered port.
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