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DID find the Tutorial you mentioned under the "Gameplay" section of the Downloads menu. I see why you're not getting it to load......it's not JSGME compatible.
You need to "extract" the download "XRT5 TDC Training Part 1" directly into your game's UbiSoft/Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific/Data/SingleMissions/.... folder. Not something I'd like to do, since it alters your stock game files. Not a real big deal, but I prefer to leave the stock game files intact.....only changing things with JSGME.
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Does it just take practice to learn how to manual aim? Should I always be stopped when attacking, and whats a good periscope depth?
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Well, manual targeting deals with needing to glean 4 specific things to get a good firing solution. Target Speed, AoB, Range and Bearing. The Range and Bearing are both inputted together when you send a Range estimate to the TDC/Position Keeper. The Attack Data Tool (the round divice in the upper right corner of the scope screen) is where you input these estimates. Plan on making several inputs for each specific aspect. The more inputs, the greater the accuracy. Don't expect your first estimates of a target at a far distance to be as accurate as one close in. Yes, of course, the more practice you have the better you'll get.
Having the sub stopped can be very helpful if your trying to figure speed of the target following the 3 minute rule. What I usually will do is estimate the targets tract......run like hell to get into a good approach position, well ahead of the target. Then pull up to a stopped position to wait on the target to pass. That's when I estimate the targets speed. All the while, taking a couple of other readings of Range, AoB to see how well the solution is coming along.
Periscope depth depends on the sea state (whether its rough or calm). The smallest amount of time exposed to the target, the better. Pick a depth where the scope is just clearing the waterline (with a little backwash every once in a while over the lens). Get a range estimate, keep the target centered, "send" it to the TDC/PK, lower the scope. Use the "P" key to take you to periscope depth, but adjust the depth by mouse clicking the Depth Dial to give you the right height.