Tom Clancy 1986 discusses The Hunt for Red October at the NSA auditorium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS54M5Mqa9M
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Jan 4, 2017
This is a recently released video of a talk given in October 1986 by Tom Clancy. During the lecture, Clancy talks about the origins of The Hunt For Red October, the writing process, terrorism, and the intelligence community.
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00:30 "Storozhevoy" mutiny
07:55 Became insurance agent
08:04 USNI Meeting and payments for writing
09:38 What is a sub captain like?
11:04 Writing "The Hunt for Red October" (HfRO)
14:10 Crazy Ivan
16:16 Editing HfRO
17:40 Release of HfRO
20:00 Krazny or Kraznaya?
21:20 Research Sources
21:41 "Harpoon" Wargame
26:13 FBI HRT Demonstration
27:42 "Patriot Games" and the Troubles in Northern Ireland
33:31 Future of War is Terrorism
34:04 Role of NSA in dealing with Terrorism.
35:49 Q&A
35:57 Philosophy of classified questions
36:31 Q: Can you comment on your research on the stealth fighter?
38:57 Q: In several sections of "Red October" you mention NSA. Where did you go for information? Or, did you attempt to seek information about NSA?
42:34 Q: In "Red Storm" you reference non-Soviet Warsaw Pact forces participating in war. Does that reflect you view of what would actually happen in a Third World War?
44:11 Q: What has been the reaction to "Red October" in the Navy?
45:06 Q: If, in your research, you were the recipient of classified material and you knew it, what would be your reaction?
45:35 Soviet Boomers phoning home (WaPo front page, security problems at Cheltenham)
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