I have searched everywhere for information on this, and can't seem to find out. My idle curiosity has gotten the better of me, and now I can't let it go until I'm satisfied.
I have a feeling that some of you here know, or at least can point me in the right direction to research this.
Basically, what was the command structure, and their related responsibilities on a US Sub in WWII
-Captain is pretty easy, hes the guy who gets to peek in the periscope.
- it seems the next senior officer onboard would be the XO, but what short of also maybe getting to peek in the periscope from time to time
- I would guess that the senior NCO would be the COB, and keep the riff-raff in line ( or is that the Bosun's job? )
- I would assume there is also a Chief Engineer...
So what did the other 3 officers do? what were they responsible for? what about every one else, like the other umpteen NCO's? It's obvious to me that the regular seamen are the muscle that moves the boat....
It seems I've spent to much time in the Atlantic theatre, and now I have no idea how the US guys did things.
Any input and information is appreciated.
Cheers,
Jim