[CW] USN History: On the Roof Gang (OTRG).
David J. J. Ring, Jr.
n1ea at arrl.net
Thu Mar 10 14:27:09 EST 2022
Author Matt Zullo is a retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer who
has more than 35 years’ experience in Radio Intelligence, now more
commonly known as Communications Intelligence. He holds a Master’s
degree in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence
University, where he researched and wrote his master’s thesis on the
On-the-Roof Gang, which tells the story of story of the 176 Sailors and
Marines who, starting in 1921, learned the Japanese katakana telegraphic
code in order to intercept Imperial Japanese Navy communications,
setting in motion events that would lead to the birth of the US Navy's
communications intelligence organization. Join Matt in this "AWA Shares"
presentation as he discusses the importance of this pioneering effort in
signals intelligence.
For further information see:
http://ontheroofgang.com
https://mattzulloauthor.com
https://www.antiquewireless.org/homep...
Matt Zullo has published two volumes about the "OTRG" both still
available, see: https://mattzulloauthor.com/
AWA has published a video about the OTRG.
https://youtu.be/YBsly45Focw
If you enjoyed this video, consider becoming a member of the Antique
Wireless Association at:
https://antiquewireless.org/homepage/
Of course, if you want more info buy Matt's books!
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