Let us know how ya turn out, Lawndart!
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Originally Posted by SteamWake
Actually thats what being a weapons specalist and tactician is all about. Captains had bigger things to worry about than AOB 
But thats another debate and manual targeting is fun. |
As I understood it, didn't the Captain man the 'scope and call out the information for the WO manning the TDC?
From what I've read the captain would give a range and bearing, lower the scope, then go for a 2nd observation, and from that point (provided the target wasn't zigging), the plotting crew could plot and calculate AOB/speed right there using the is/was and a protractor.
Then, the shooting observation, doors open, everything confirmed as checked with a quick bearing based on what the PK said it would be.
If everything matched, the shoot would happen per normal, if not, the Captain was responsible for correcting the information "Scratch it, AOB use 60 degrees, speed same, bearing mark! Range mark! Bearing mark!", lower the scope, and initiate firing sequence as ordered.
....but I could be wrong
