By the Editor – So setting to sea is straightforward? Too often we forget the Navy operates in an unforgiving environment where just day to day routine is a challenge not recognised by most people. Add to that command and operational purpose, and the unexpected, there is much to be learnt from those who have been there before. The author relates his personal experiences of his first command and it is a salutary education for anyone about to command at sea for the first time. In November 1975 I completed the final phase of the Submarine Commanding Officer Qualifying Course – the ‘Perisher’ – i…
