About qualifications: There is no such thing as an unqualified petty officer. He is never a "Petty Officer second class". He will be a "Radioman second class", or "Machinist Mate third class", or "Torpedoman first class". Having that rating is what makes him a petty officer.
For this reason my habit has long been to start with a "false patrol", preparing the boat and loading the patrol, then immediately ending it. Actually I take a little cruise around the harbor just for fun. After that I go in and qualify all my petty officers. I also remove all medals previously awarded by Commander, at least in 1939. Then I'm ready for my first real patrol.
In the game you can also give qualifications to the lower enlisted ranks. These do nothing in the game. PO quals do boost their skills.
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