Pls explain Dick O' Kane targeting

overandout · 05-14-08, 09:02 PM

I printed out his directions and tried using it for the 1st time and missed. I was probably too close to set up for hitting at 90 deg. How close should I get for plotting the AOB, etc? I did email the author similar questions but want to see if others have suggestions.

The other question I had was how can you ensure the target remains 90 deg to your boat? I don't understand how to figure out the target's course. Can someone pls clarify? From what I understand in your directions, you draw a line from where it is currently and intersect it with your sub's course.

TIA!

Lee

joegrundman · 05-14-08, 09:08 PM

Get to about 1000 yards from the target
It doesn't matter whether the AOB is exactly 90 or not - just make sure it is about 90.

The speed is the most critical estimate

howler93 · 05-15-08, 01:15 PM

Overandout,

To determine target course, use your nav map and zoom in as much as possible to see your targets. Mark the middle of your target. Wait a few minutes and mark the new position. The more often you do this, the more accurate your plot will be. When you've got a few marks, draw a line connecting them. Now...set your sub's course to intersect their course at a right angle. And, as joegrundman pointed out, make sure to get an accurate speed estimate. Hope this helps out a little!

Good luck and good hunting,
Howler

Rockin Robbins · 05-15-08, 07:42 PM

check out this provisional video tutorial there.

05-14-08, 09:02 PM	#1
overandout A-ganger Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 78 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Pls explain Dick O' Kane targeting I printed out his directions and tried using it for the 1st time and missed. I was probably too close to set up for hitting at 90 deg. How close should I get for plotting the AOB, etc? I did email the author similar questions but want to see if others have suggestions. The other question I had was how can you ensure the target remains 90 deg to your boat? I don't understand how to figure out the target's course. Can someone pls clarify? From what I understand in your directions, you draw a line from where it is currently and intersect it with your sub's course. TIA! Lee

05-14-08, 09:08 PM	#2
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Get to about 1000 yards from the target It doesn't matter whether the AOB is exactly 90 or not - just make sure it is about 90. The speed is the most critical estimate __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

05-15-08, 07:42 PM	#4
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	check out this provisional video tutorial there. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

05-15-08, 01:15 PM	#3
howler93 Medic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Telluride, Colorado Posts: 162 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Overandout, To determine target course, use your nav map and zoom in as much as possible to see your targets. Mark the middle of your target. Wait a few minutes and mark the new position. The more often you do this, the more accurate your plot will be. When you've got a few marks, draw a line connecting them. Now...set your sub's course to intersect their course at a right angle. And, as joegrundman pointed out, make sure to get an accurate speed estimate. Hope this helps out a little! Good luck and good hunting, Howler