Yep, I remember those days. Being a weapon's radar guidance expert, we'd point the radar and shoot seagulls out of the air. Occasionally, we'd point it to the aft part of the ship when boatswain mate gathered there for their cigarette breaks. We'd get a kick out of watching them suddenly disband and run off. No radiating, just joysticked the bull gear and parapet to point in that direction.
Good shooting. They hit the target. Next practice is the side of some barn.
I believe the purpose of this is to keep the weapon "limbered up"....
Yep, I remember those days. Being a weapon's radar guidance expert, we'd point the radar and shoot seagulls out of the air. Occasionally, we'd point it to the aft part of the ship when boatswain mate gathered there for their cigarette breaks. We'd get a kick out of watching them suddenly disband and run off. No radiating, just joysticked the bull gear and parapet to point in that direction.
Sailors know how to have fun...howls....
Exactly, preparedness training is essential....