“The enemy is pinging is, sir”

[jimmbbo]

Originally Posted by MrMojok69

Does this simply mean that we can hear him pinging, or that he’s getting returns and he knows where we are?

When the pinging intensity and/or sound volume increases, you went from hunter to hunted. Things are about to become interesting and the odds are stacked against you if you follow a purely passive tactic...

When the DDs are pinging madly and things are getting hot, I've had some success by popping a couple of decoys and crash diving at flank speed while above the thermal layer (during the dive reset depth to max)

• before reaching the layer ensure the boat is in silent running. Crew should already be at battle stations.
• closing in on the layer, slow to 2 kt
• 50 ft below the layer make a 90 degree turn in the best direction to avoid the DDs' path

Good hunting!