[PappyCain]

Not sure if anyone ever discussed the merits of a shakedown cruise and those who are into immersion would really appreciate the merits of practicing drills, timing dives and ascent, running and diving at various speeds and clocking the time to specific depths, timing a green crew's response and the limits of the technology on a '39 era boat. Can be fun and good learning experience. There are target boats to hone skills close to your base and usually within the first grid you are sent to. After a bit of R&R you should be ready and honed as Bdu will push you into a war patrol and will expect you to perform and survive.