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
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!