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Originally Posted by Penelope_Grey
I don't think personally that there is a set way to attack a convoy, there will always be differences you can apply general principles to attack, but in the end, you just have to go with what you got in front of you, in many cases to successfully attack a convoy you have to think on the fly as they say...
Use a bit of sense and keep an eye on any escorts near you, also be prepared to dive at a moments notice.
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One good way to analyze an attack is using the METTT methodology.
Mission= Your mission is always to sink enemy shipping, and bring your boat back in one piece.
Enemy= What kind of merchants and warships do you see? How many? What are their capabilities? What is their position? What is their search pattern. What is the chance of enemy air activity?
Time= How much time do you have to do the mission. If there is 3 days before the convoy gets under aircover, then you have 3 days to accomplish your mission.
Terrain= At sea terrain is weather. Keep in mind fog as it applies to visability. Keep in mind cloud cover as it applies to the danger or air attack. Keep wind/sea state in mind as it effects visibility and torpedo depth. If you are attacking at night be sure to consider the moon.
Troops Available= What is the condition of your boat and crew. How many and what types of torpedoes do you have left?