Sir, – I have followed the exchanges between Cdr Rob Forsyth, Cdres Dan Conley and Tim Hare and, most recently, RAdm John Gower regarding the legality and responsibility for nuclear weapon release by the UK. I do not wish to join the debate, but I should like to record my own experiences and ask one question. In my submarine career I served (amongst many other appointments) as the navigating officer of HMS Revenge, the XO of HMS Repulse and in command of HMS Resolution. At one stage I also served as the strategic systems desk officer in DNW (in the MOD). During my time at sea in SSBNs I had ma…
