328 () posted 2 years ago by HelloUncleDonny 2 years ago by HelloUncleDonny +331 / -3 65 comments share 65 comments share save hide report block hide replies
And sub propulsion is probably a classified energy tech.
The one that raised eyebrows -- passive detection of other large underwater objects:
https://slate.com/culture/2013/10/the-hunt-for-red-october-movie-revealed-classified-information-about-u-s-submarines-because-tom-clancy-knew-his-stuff.html
A well connected (checks wikipedia)... insurance agent?!!!
It's funny, I read the book as a kid and didn't remember this tech except for the caterpillar propulsion thing.
I think Admiral Rogers consulted with Clancy.
Definitely Admiral Roger's. 17th director of the NSA. Movie buff . Naval terms used heavily. Hasnt surfaced yet since warning Trump about Obama spying on his campaign. Oddly quiet....or is he? Sound money is on him.
Spot on!
Same with "nuclear" power plants
Ah..... Define plant. Define nuclear plant.