[Chad]

Originally Posted by Rockstar

I was a surface sailor. Cant imagine it would be much different. We had a checklist which started three days before our patrol. Gathering intel, charts, food, water, fuel, tools, parts, cleaning supplies, toilet paper department heads inspected their spaces. The day we sailed we mustered on deck took count of everyone, noted who wasnt there and got our pep talk. Afterwards we set material condition Zebra (IIRC), synchronized watches, fired up the mains, manned the sea detail and left the dock. Depending on the time meals were served either before or after getting underway. No drama, just routine.

This is perfect! Thanks Rockstar

@SailorSteve, do you have any memories of what you did prior to departure?