Target Location

This element gives the ship information needed to plot the target and determine firing data. Target location data are determined in the same manner as for artillery. Target location data are transmitted as follows:

• Grid: The observer provides the grid coordinates of the target; the altitude of the target (in meters, measured from sea level); and if the method of control is spotter (observer) adjust, direction.

• Polar: The observer provides the OT direction to the target, the distance (in meters), and a vertical shift (in meters).

• Shift from a known point: The observer identifies the known point (target number) in the warning order of the call for fire. He includes in the target location element the OT direction, the lateral and/or range shift, and the vertical shift.