Having problems applying manual targeting techiniques

[cbrown1790]

Hi all,

I have read these forums, guides, watched the youtube videos but I STILL cannot grasp manual targeting.

I understand how to get the targets course and speed. I use the easy aob mod to figure out aob.

But the problems that I have is applying the methods that everyone seems to use with ease.

I cannot seem to get into good firing positions i.e. I dont know how to approach to a target---i always seem to end up behind it

I try to use 90 degree approaches off the targets course, but something always seems to happen at the last minute that ruins my approach.

I guess what I would like help with is tactics....

1. How close should I get before firing?

2. Is the best way to approach a target is to make a high speed run deep underwater and wait for the target to arrive?

3. At what distance can I be detected on the surface on a clear day?

I have been trying the sub school convoy scenario (number 4), and what I do is first determine their course and speed. I have them at 260/5kts. My course is already at 330, so I just adjust to 350 for the 90 degree approach.

I am far away (I think), so I go deep at flank speed to get within 1nm of their project course. It seems like when I arrive at the intended spot, I go to periscope depth to look. All of a sudden these ships are doing circles. It gets so complicated, that I have problems tracking and setting up an approach.

This is normally when things turn to crap for me. They are behind me, in front of me, and on either side.

Sometimes the stern tubes line up better, but I get confused using those tubes....

I dont know if I need to think "reverse" since its the stern tubes.

4. How is AOB affected when aiming with the aft tubes?

If the target course is 270 (right to left) but I am using aft tubes----do I need to have the AOB say its going 090 (left to right) ????

I am so confused right now....I want to learn how to do this effectively.

Ant help from you guys would be appreciated..

Thank you.