SC Report

[Rogue Sub]

I was thinking about interviewing my Capt for a SC Report. Thing is I have no idea what you guys are curious about. How bout some ideas and ill see what I can talk the old man into.

[Rogue Sub]

What no ideas for questions

What no ideas for questions

[tmsmalley]

Might want to give us

Might want to give us more info about what you are thinking about. Are you currently on a boat? What kind of boat? Who the capt is? etc.

[Rogue Sub]

Im currently stationed on the

Im currently stationed on the USS Rhode Island. That is the SSBN 740 a trident missile boat. My current Capt is Cdr Moises Del Toro III. He has seved on both fast boats and boomers, has a masters degree in engineering, Served under the joint chiefs of staff and i believe has also served as an instructor at the naval colege. The man is very sharp and very knowledgeable.

I was asked if i could do an interview with him. The thing is I have no idea what to ask him considering I already know the guy. Its a chance for you guys to get to know who he is or even ask somequestions that you have been pondering in your head about what its like to be a capt and so on. He is basicly the president of one of the most powerful countries in the world just by Commanding the boat.

[talwar]

Hmm, suggestions...

"Have you ever

Hmm, suggestions...

"Have you ever encountered Russian Submarines"?
"Have you ever noticed a Russian Submarine tracking your boomer?" Or are they totally inactive nowadays and stay close to their bases?

And of course what his task is, whether he has lots of paperwork to do and leaves most of the commanding to his Chief of officer?

I'm sure other people would come up with better questions, but I can't think of more at the moment. I'd for sure like to know the answer to these questions though.

[Rogue Sub]

Thanx for the questions. I

Thanx for the questions. I could answeer them but then i wouldnt have much for an interview. If I dont get much more i will answer your questions.

[JWLaRue]

Okay, I'll chime in with

Okay, I'll chime in with some good interview questions:

• - What motivated you to become a submariner?
  - Having served on both fast attacks and boomers, how does the daily life of a submariner differ between the two?
  - What do you see as the principle challenges facing the enlisted submariner in today's Navy?
  - What do you see as the principle challenges facing the officers serving on submarines?
  - There is a perception amongst some that life aboard a submarine at sea is very boring. What can you tell us about daily life while at sea?
  - What is the most rewarding part of being a part of the community of submariners?

-Jeff

[Rogue Sub]

These are good guys keep

These are good guys keep them coming.
Its a chance to get your questions (possibly) answered

[pirate]

Here you go Kevin,

Depending on

Here you go Kevin,

Depending on how long your Captain has been in the service,
1. How has the environment on the subs changed most from the Cold War days compared to now?

2. Was the cold war environment higher paced than now, and if so, has that affected the rate of promotion in the sub service? Example, during war time, officers have more opportunity to gain rank quicker than during peace time. So did the end of the Cold War affect that.

3. Follow up: Is the Iraq war or the War on Terror affecting the opportunities for advancement now?

4. You said he captained both attack boats and boomers, as the captain of the boat, was it hard to change mindset from hunting and actively looking for Russian, or enemy subs, to now staying away from them and trying not to be noticed?

5. What's the most challenging part of conducting operations/orders (the assigned mission of the boat) on an attack sub?

6. What's the most challenging part of conducting operations/orders (the assigned mission of the boat) on a boomer?

7. Can you tell us about any incidents that may have caused an international political problem, either with your boat or your crew, and how did you diffuse it as captain. (Annecdote)

I'll try to think of more.

Pete

[tmsmalley]

Nuke Power -
Fantastic! Looks

Nuke Power -
Fantastic! Looks like you have some great questions to ask the boss man. Unless you are very good at taking notes, I recommend that you tape record interview.

Also - try to get a photo of him and your boat for the SCR article. Send directly to Pete at Editor@subcommittee.com.

Be sure to remind us and we'll send you an extra copy of the magazine to give to him when it is printed. His grandkids will love it someday! Their grandpa is a hero.

Tim

[Rogue Sub]

Dont worry when i do

Dont worry when i do this youll get a word for word response or atleast a no comment or classified
Good questions so far
Pete you seem to have some indepth thoughts about this stuff. Need to spend more time on that ohio

[Rick Teskey]

questions

Does the capt have any pull too get the reggatta back on New London sub base?
Rick

[Rogue Sub]

not sure about that. Whats

not sure about that. Whats wrong they wont lets you on because of security?

Im geussing you used to sail in the big sandy oasis they built there next to the covered park?

[cstranc]

WW II was the dawn

WW II was the dawn of submarines, the cold war saw modern subs come of age. I would love to understand what types of things we shall see in the future.

Are they going to continue with current hull designs, or create smaller hulls for specialized purposes.

Will there be a "next generation" for hull design...

I hope he does not have to shoot you after giving these types of answers.

Of course I'd love to know the first sub he saw, and why he chose the submariner path (same goes for you Nuke).

[pirate]

What are you talking about?

What are you talking about? Going back to New London? You actually like a muck-bottom pond better than the one in Carmel? What are you, Canadian or something. They wouldn't let you back into the sub base anyway, Teskey, you're a foreigner.

Pete