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Originally Posted by nikimcbee
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Originally Posted by clayton
Section 4
Radar- Two types of radar are at present installed in submarines. Each is valuable for navigational purposes, as well as for their primary purposes. Every advantage of training personnel in radar material, maintenance and operation should be grasped. Either one or both radars are in continuous operation when the submarine is operating on the surface.
- In operating radars due consideration must be given to the possibilities of the SD radar signal being picked up by the enemy. Intermittent use of the SD for 5 seconds at irregular intervals of not more than one minute is considered to be fairly safe procedure. Radars require warming up before being put in operation.
- While searching with SJ use power training. When contact is made shift to hand training and develop the contact by obtaining range and bearing. Shift to lobe switching as soon as possible. In applying radar information use both the TDC and plot. When the contact is enemy, develop the contact for attack. Take full advantage of visibility conditions, going to radar depth, when necessary, to avoid detection; and then to periscope depth to deliver the attack when the visibility permits periscope observations. In reduced visibility the attack may be carried out undetected with the submarine on the surface. This is more desirable and more effective than a submerged attack as the submarine retains the advantage of mobility and high speed.
- While tracking with the SJ radar make frequent 360° sweeps for other targets. Use the P.P.I.
- Success in radar tracking demands excellent interior communications. Frequent drills are required to develop the required standards of communications between the bridge, conning tower and plot. Special emphasis should be given to the instruction of talkers.
I wonder if the use of SD / SJ attracts aircraft? It certainly did during the war, it seems.
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I was under the impression the Japanese were totally clueless about radar till mid-late war. |
So was I, but I found that here:
http://www.history.navy.mil/library/...b_doctrine.htm
That was written in 44 so Japan either had it or they used some other means to detect RADAR signals. I really don't know, just attempting to get into the Dev's reasons why!