There is an icon in your task bar that activates your damage crew. Going to Battle Stations also does that. Whether or not you activate your damage crew your regular crew will start to repair any damage incurred. The damage control party helps get it done faster. To see what is being done go to your damage screen (Y key in stock and latest TMO--otherwise go to F7 and then click on the damage repair icon--you'll see it). At this screen you will see a small box in the center. That is the damage orders box--tells you what is being repaired in what order. You can click on the items and change the order if you want. Did you read the manual?
As stated above, if you forget to take your crew off Battle Stations they will become exhausted and the boat will stop.
Otherwise you do not have to do anything with your crew--they function and rest automatically.
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