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Default Beginners Guide To Manual Targeting In SH4 Introducing The Position Keeper

Last updated 4th March 2015

This is a simple Tutorial for those having used Auto Targeting would like to have a try at using Manual Targeting.


1.
When the Target first appears on the Map Pause the game, take the Ruler and draw a straight line from the Stern through the Bow centre to past your sub.

2.
This is the Target Course Line (TCL).

3.
Next is to get the Targets Speed using the 3.15 second rule.

4.
With the Protractor draw out a 90 line on the TCL and move the sub on to it.

5.
Dive to Periscope depth so you are not seen.

6.
The sub must be stopped before taking any further measurements.

7.
If the target is using a fixed course then the only later change needed will be to the Range.

8.
Identify the Target as soon as possible.

9.
Set up the Torpedoes and use the Q key to open the Torpedo doors.

10.
Make sure that the Protractor arrow is in the middle of the sub and move the 90 to 80.

11.
Take the Ruler and from the centre of the sub and draw down the 80 line to the TCL.

12.
The distance showing is the Range.

13.
The Periscope firing position will either be 10 or 350 depending which way the target is approaching.

14.
10 = 80 AOB Port

15.
350 = 80 AOB Starboard.

16.
We have all the Data needed to enter manually in to the TDC > Speed > AOB > Range.

17.
Position your Periscope Bearing first and do not forget to press the Red Button each time you enter Data in the TDC.

18.
Move the Periscope to lock the Target and lower it a little so it will not be seen.

19.
You will notice as the Target moves so your Periscope Bearing moves with it.

20.
When the target is about 1,500 yards away Pause the Game redraw the TCL > redraw 80 redraw Range.

21.
Enter any new Range in to the TDC adding 20 yards and pressing the Red Button to update the TDC.

22.
When the Target shows on the Periscope Bearing either 10 or 350 press the Position Keeper (PK) Button and it will show a red colour to let you know it is tracking the Target.

23.
Press the F6 (Attack Map) immediately and you will see your firing solution.

24.
If you have followed my instructions you should be seeing a near perfect firing solution.

25.
Fire the Torpedoes.

You will have noticed that this simple method does not use the Stadimeter.


Using this method if you are within a 1,000 yards it should give you a high level of success.

Last edited by THEBERBSTER; 01-17-18 at 05:15 PM.
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