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Originally Posted by PappyCain
1. What were the required patrol limits for a crew and for a Kaleun before transfer or reassignment?
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For a Kaleun, just use SH3Cmdr's "Realistic career length" option. It is based on detailed research of actual Kaleun patrol lengths and takes into account various factors such as the u-boat type you are in and the number of days spent at sea. You're guaranteed to be retired at a time that's within the limits experienced by real Kaleuns in the same boat type.
For crew, it's based moreso on promotion. Generally, a promotion meant transfer to another boat that had a vacancy at that level. It may also mean transfer to training school.
Personally, I just let SH3Cmdr do its thing with "realistic crew transfers" selected.
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Originally Posted by PappyCain
2. How long (given provisions and fuel limitations) did a typical patrol operate at sea?
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I usually spend about 30 days at sea in a VII, perhaps 60-90 in an IX. Of course, less if I have expended my torpedos and more if things are a bit quiet.
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Prien's patrols as an example of varied patrol lengths.
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Originally Posted by PappyCain
3. Is there a matrix online or other that maps the patrol limits per boat type and per year?
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Define "patrol limits" please.