VISUAL AOB READING
To really get into manual targeting, the first thing you should practice, is identifying a ships AOB on sight.
This can be done in port as you exit or enter just to practice.
The first thing everyone here should know is what "0 AOB" looks like. It is the bow of a ship pointing directly at you. Completely symmetrical as if the ship is trying to hit you.
"180 AOB" is the opposite of 0 AOB. The stern if the ship is facing you symmetrically, as if the ship is trying to escape you.
"90 AOB" green (port) or red (starboard) is the ship's port or starboard side facing you. Not just facing you but absolutely no angles exposed. For example, look at the ships bridge. Do you see the angles of the front or rear of the bridge? Then it is not 90 degrees. You should only see the left or right side of the bridge only. You should see a flat image of the side of the ship like in the recognition manual.
"45 AOB" is a complete split of the ship from 0 AOB and 90 AOB. This is the ship coming at you with even angles on all sides. You should not see the masts of the ship touching each other. The corner of the bridge is even from left to right.
"135 AOB" is a complete mirror image of 45 AOB. The only difference is the ship is leaving you.
This is something you should practice often while on patrol. You should be able to recognize these AOB on sight. It will make your life easier when plotting your attack.
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Happy hunting!
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