Can't find enemy...

Hegemony Cricket · 08-25-17, 04:50 AM

Ok guys, I'll just swallow my pride and say it. I have had a number of battles where I cruise around forever, but cannot find anything to shoot at. No contacts on the map, no sound sigs to match, nothing on any of the masts, just empty ocean. I am mindful of checking both sides of the layer, if one exists, and keeping my speed/noise as low as possible. In a combination of desperation and bordom, I have also tried sending out a MOSS to see if anything will shoot at it and even sending active torpedoes in several directions to see if they will lock on to anything. Still, nothing. I have a pretty good understanding of the instruments and weapons, but obviously I'm missing a trick here. Any suggestions?

Delgard · 08-25-17, 07:35 AM

Stay slow. Cruise back and forth in 2-3 minute legs so your sonar can see better.

When you first start a mission the report will tell you that your sonar heard something at a certain bearing. Generally head that way as stated above.

Check under the layer and above the layer.

Good luck.

The Bandit · 08-25-17, 08:03 AM

Don't forget to check your ambient noise. Under some conditions it will be nearly impossible to establish and maintain a sonar contact.

Wiz33 · 08-25-17, 10:11 AM

Take a note of the contact bearing in the pre-battle screen. Heading towards that heading and check above and below the layer.

If you're expecting diesel subs (Spetsnaz insertion). Start at 15K or less.

If all else fails, Torpedo recon sometimes works. Fire a torp down the bearing, set to activate 3-4K from your sub and run your sub at 90 degree and see if it gets them spooked.

GeneralGamer · 08-25-17, 11:28 AM

Silent running helps too. If you don't see any contacts try active sonar. Try to close to 10,000 yards unless it's a large battle group of surface ships. Watch some video play go get some hints. Good hunting!!

Delgard · 08-25-17, 05:46 PM

I was wondering if you were doing the North Atlantic 2004 MOD campaign. I found a large lack of activity on that. I was hoping to sneak into harbors or just go off to see what is happening with the Netherlands navy, etc.

Anyway, try the single missions for some practice. When you get the mission screen you can choose how far "out" you start. The default is 25k yards which is a long distance. I lowered it as I got settled with the interface.

Good luck!

08-25-17, 04:50 AM	#1
Hegemony Cricket Watch Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 19 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Can't find enemy... Ok guys, I'll just swallow my pride and say it. I have had a number of battles where I cruise around forever, but cannot find anything to shoot at. No contacts on the map, no sound sigs to match, nothing on any of the masts, just empty ocean. I am mindful of checking both sides of the layer, if one exists, and keeping my speed/noise as low as possible. In a combination of desperation and bordom, I have also tried sending out a MOSS to see if anything will shoot at it and even sending active torpedoes in several directions to see if they will lock on to anything. Still, nothing. I have a pretty good understanding of the instruments and weapons, but obviously I'm missing a trick here. Any suggestions? Last edited by Hegemony Cricket; 08-25-17 at 04:59 AM.

08-25-17, 08:03 AM	#3
The Bandit Sonar Guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 395 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 1	Don't forget to check your ambient noise. Under some conditions it will be nearly impossible to establish and maintain a sonar contact. __________________

08-25-17, 11:28 AM	#5
GeneralGamer Navy Dude Join Date: May 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 173 Downloads: 159 Uploads: 3	Silent running helps too. If you don't see any contacts try active sonar. Try to close to 10,000 yards unless it's a large battle group of surface ships. Watch some video play go get some hints. Good hunting!! __________________ AKA Captain "Salty" at your service Visit, like and suscribe. is the best!!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwe...1_CdFU_Mw4-SrQ

08-25-17, 07:35 AM	#2
Delgard Captain Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AZ & DC Posts: 487 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Stay slow. Cruise back and forth in 2-3 minute legs so your sonar can see better. When you first start a mission the report will tell you that your sonar heard something at a certain bearing. Generally head that way as stated above. Check under the layer and above the layer. Good luck.

08-25-17, 10:11 AM	#4
Wiz33 Planesman Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 184 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Take a note of the contact bearing in the pre-battle screen. Heading towards that heading and check above and below the layer. If you're expecting diesel subs (Spetsnaz insertion). Start at 15K or less. If all else fails, Torpedo recon sometimes works. Fire a torp down the bearing, set to activate 3-4K from your sub and run your sub at 90 degree and see if it gets them spooked.

08-25-17, 05:46 PM	#6
Delgard Captain Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AZ & DC Posts: 487 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	I was wondering if you were doing the North Atlantic 2004 MOD campaign. I found a large lack of activity on that. I was hoping to sneak into harbors or just go off to see what is happening with the Netherlands navy, etc. Anyway, try the single missions for some practice. When you get the mission screen you can choose how far "out" you start. The default is 25k yards which is a long distance. I lowered it as I got settled with the interface. Good luck!