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Originally Posted by Redmane
Yes, the actual term is "General Quarters" and every member of the crew had an assigned station, depending on rate and rating. Rate refers to your specialty, rating is rank, with respect to enlisted personnel. I was a Gunner's Mate, and since I was on a supply ship from which the AA gun mounts had been removed I was assigned to one of the damage control parties, which were stationed at various places throughout the ship. But yes, during General Quarters, everyone is expected to be on station and ready for action.
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My understanding, on subs, most of the crew members had two jobs. One was a day to day job that's covered by regular duty shifts. Then, for lack of better term, a "general quarters" job. Which was covered by the members while "off duty." Is that accurate? Is it the same on a surface ship?