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Old 01-17-08, 08:53 PM   #13
sonar732
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Originally Posted by Zachstar
Active sonar is almost stupid until you hear them on passive first.

Active sonar without getting returns is like saying "Shoot me!"
I might not be an STG, but I'm pretty sure the command and U.S. Navy tactics are aware of this. That's why they wait until they have a decent contact and need a verified range to target before pinging away. It's not the old days of WW2 or even thru the 60's you know.

EDIT: Our WLR-9 receiver didn't give us a range...only bearing.
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