SOS: Captain needs tactical "Hunt" aid..

[meduza]

Originally Posted by Silverleaf

I shall report my next attempt within 24 hours, if we survive the current barrage of Depth Charges.

Good hunting, Herr Kaleun!

Originally Posted by Silverleaf

Since it's daytime in this situation, why should I be on surface for an approach?

Because of the speed. Unless you have Type XXI, your top speed is inadequate to intercept anything but a slow and close target. And you can maintain top speed only for a limited period of time.

Depending on a situation, once the target is in visual range you will either submerge and approach for attack, or estimate its course and speed, get out of visual range and start an overhauling maneuver that will lead into the position for submerged attack.

Originally Posted by Silverleaf

I'm going at this from the standpoint that my Sonar guys been terribly late/non-existent with reports. In three instances (I can think of) I've personally spotted a contact at medium range closing fast using the attack periscope and then lo and behold Mr. No Ears himself screams it out.

Give your sonarman the Radioman qualification, and he will do his duty much better. Consider using the hydrophones yourself, you can hear propeller noise from greater distance than your sonarman can.