On the frigate i served on (late 70's) i was the petty officer of the N.B.C.D. (D stands for Damage control ) section and my station was in the C.C.S. (central control station) . I had a console where i could open/close valves ...activate sprinklers ...etc etc ..and had plottingpannels at the wall . I was in connection by headset with the 3 fire/damage teams forward- middel and afther of the ship.
The officer (technician) behind me supervised all ( next to me where machines- and electrician consoles ) and gave the orders through me at the damage contol teams . And he informed the skipper of the status of his ship .
Don't know how it worked on a sub (Uboot) in the 40's ..but in "das boot" it isn't the kaleun who is taking charge of the repairs ..
Soo i agree with Sailor Steve...
sry for my poor Englisch
