Playing 100% realism, I rarely plot anything on the map, but when i do, i ask my WO the distance and bearing (it’s always the nearest ship) i plot a mark, and re-do it around 5 times at 5 minutes interval.
Assuming his distance is not accurate, with the 5 marks i get pretty good line path for target.
Of course i try to travel parallel to target!
Many times i just estimate visually without plotting.
I know when ship is far enough from me (seeing only masts and top of funnel) so he can’t see me.
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