Should be a log on the office desk.
You won't suffer for sinking enemy ships even if you're told to break off, those messages are basically generic. You won't suffer for not doing a patrol as long as you sink ships. It's basically a point system, you get points for patrols, sinking ships, special missions, etc...you just need points. It's when you don't get points or points to a certain level you'll suffer either demotion or promotions will be slow..
I didn't Lurker placed the Conte in RSRD.....