Thx, RR. I'm just hoping that people who want realism will read this and incorporate what the skippers did back then into their sim experience. BTW, when I said 'use your tools,' I just meant the PK and TDC. I use the chart solely for navigation.
* If I have radar, I use it to pick up targets. Sonar, too, if the sonarman will gimme a clue. Occasionally go to the gear for sonar, but read the radar frequently.
* No radar? Keep a good watch! Use sonar, too.
Then run down your target bearing until you get the lookout's call. He doesn't always give you a bearing, I've noticed. Whn I get to less than 10,000 yards, I'm looking for a visual acquisition.
Then try to figure out course. Sneak up as close as you can. Try to acquire as much info as you can while surfaced.
Pull the plug when needed and make your approach. Start TDCing.
Try to break her back. In my limited gameplay, I haven't had too many deep runners, even in the first two years. Again, if my sneaking is good, I'm firing at 600 to 800 yards. Fire two fish.
Repeat for Target Two if you can get it in.
Down scope and go from there! Now you are the hunted.
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