Evasion Suggestions

[Frame57]

On one hand evading escorts is the right thing to do. Sinking Merchants and surviving another day to do the same is what brought Japan to its knees.

Here is a tip for Covoys. First set up an Intercept course and always ASSUME there will be escorts. Try to get a visual by using the higher powered TBT on the surface if that is not feasable use your scope at Periscope depth. If you cannot get a visual then you rely on Sonar and will have to take whatever the window of opportunity presents.

Once you are in a decent position. Stay below the thermal at all stop with silent running on. When the sonar reports the merchant is closing at medium range I go to periscope depth, then get a solution and fire a spread of three to four fish depending on the target. I do not wait around to watch. I then go below the thermal and proceed at a 1/3 bell to exit the escorts that will be looking for you. I usually have a very good success rate using this method. If I feel I can get another target I will attempt this. By then usually the escorts have warned the Convoy. I will then hit a flank bell and launch countermeasures (Decoys) above the thermal. Once I am under the thermal I go back to slow speed so I am not heard. Takes practice so give yourself time to develope it and you will kick some butt out there.