The Western Approaches Tactical Unit (WATU) and the Development of Convoys Protection Tactics

Luis  Del Carpio Azálgara

Luis Del Carpio Azálgara Marina de Guerra del Perú

Abstract

This article analyzes the development of doctrine and tactics for the defense of logistical supply convoys during the Battle of the Atlantic, presenting the development and implementation of the coordinated attack by German submarines and the establishment of the Western Approach Tactical Unit (WATU), as doctrine development and analysis unit for the defense of convoys.

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Luis Del Carpio Azálgara, Marina de Guerra del Perú

Rear Admiral of the Peruvian Navy. He graduated in Naval and Maritime Sciences from the Peruvian Naval Academy in 1992. He is qualified in Submarines and followed the Head of Engineering Course for Submarines in Germany. He has attended the Basic Staff and General Staff courses at the Peruvian Naval War College. He graduated from the Naval Command College Class of 2015 at the U. S. Naval War College. He holds a degree in Control and Automation Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Salve Regina University, Newport Rhode Island. During his service on board, he has been staffing officer of the submarines BAP “Chipana”, BAP “Pisagua”, Second Commander and Commander of the submarine BAP “Angamos”, as well as Chief of Staff of the Submarine Force. He has served as Commander of the Submarine Weapons Station, and as Chief of Staff and Commander of Cyber Defense. On 1st January 2022, he was appointed Director of the Peruvian Naval War College.

The Western Approaches Tactical Unit (WATU) and the Development of Convoys Protection Tactics

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