TMA Legs

Bellman · 01-16-07, 09:33 AM

I agree with much that has been said above paricularly as it it applies to opposing the AI or unwary MP sub skippers.

However in MP sub v sub torp engagements are unrealisticaly* longer ranged and require raising tactical considerations above the mechanistic. It is not IMO appropriate to fixate on rigid TMA procedures. More a flexible approach requires course adjustment/s to place target in a beamed lag relative position whilst building the picture.

Injudicious change of course as prescribed in zig-zagging could take you from lag to lead throwing an anchor line** on the wary opponents TMA display. This will give away your specific range. The problem, at greater ranges, is that in pursuit of lag you hold a broadly reciprocal course and therefore are opening range. A carefull assessment of means of masking your risky turns and range reduction have to be devised. (Topography, layer, neutrals etc.) ***

Initiating TMA techniques should be secondary to good tactics.Much depends on your take on your degree of stealth/surprise and opponents skill/ability to prosper from any careless 'dancing' moves.

Edits:
* 'Knife fights' 1 - 4 nm it is claimed are 'realistic.'
** Construct your own scenario to observe the 'anchor line' range giver.
*** OR just gamble !! Sometimes you have to make a trade-off - giving to get ! Egs. change layer, speed and course early before he catches on !

01-16-07, 09:33 AM	#7
Bellman Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,945 Downloads: 220 Uploads: 0	I agree with much that has been said above paricularly as it it applies to opposing the AI or unwary MP sub skippers. However in MP sub v sub torp engagements are unrealisticaly* longer ranged and require raising tactical considerations above the mechanistic. It is not IMO appropriate to fixate on rigid TMA procedures. More a flexible approach requires course adjustment/s to place target in a beamed lag relative position whilst building the picture. Injudicious change of course as prescribed in zig-zagging could take you from lag to lead throwing an anchor line on the wary opponents TMA display. This will give away your specific range. The problem, at greater ranges, is that in pursuit of lag you hold a broadly reciprocal course and therefore are opening range. A carefull assessment of means of masking your risky turns and range reduction have to be devised. (Topography, layer, neutrals etc.) * Initiating TMA techniques should be secondary to good tactics.Much depends on your take on your degree of stealth/surprise and opponents skill/ability to prosper from any careless 'dancing' moves. Edits: * 'Knife fights' 1 - 4 nm it is claimed are 'realistic.' Construct your own scenario to observe the 'anchor line' range giver. * OR just gamble !! Sometimes you have to make a trade-off - giving to get ! Egs. change layer, speed and course early before he catches on ! __________________ Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Last edited by Bellman; 01-16-07 at 10:05 AM.