Red October (fictional submarine) first strike. It thus becomes critical for the U.S. government to see this submarine either destroyed or captured. Captain First Rank Marko Aleksandrovich Ramius was the first and last commanding officer of "Red October". According to the story "The Hunt for Red October", in late 1984 (according to the dates mentioned in the book, the year could not have been 1984, but is consistent with the year 1982) Ramius and his command crew take "Red October" out on exercises. Once at sea Ramius murders Ivan Putin, the political officer, and then turns the boat towards the United States. Despite efforts
The Hunt for Red October (film) "Red October", guesses his former mentor's route and sets a course to intercept. The Soviet fleet's intentions are unknown to the U.S., although their orders are to sink "Red October". Due to the actions of an unknown saboteur, "Red October"s caterpillar drive fails during risky maneuvers through a narrow undersea canyon. Petty Officer Jones, a sonar technician aboard "Dallas", has discovered a way to detect "Red October" using underwater acoustics, and plots an intercept course. Ryan arranges a hazardous mid-ocean rendezvous to board "Dallas", where he attempts to persuade its captain, Commander Bart Mancuso, to contact Ramius and determine his