Grunt,
The USN witch doctors determined that 4 patrols and out.
However that was not always the case.
George Fluckey mentioned that several times in his book "Thunder Below"
Fluckey did 5 patrols the fifth ending in August 1945 the end of the war in the Pacific.
BTW.
I agree with you about being able to continue with your career after 5 missions.
SH IV should give you the option of staying to fight or a desk job.
Choice is always good. It just appeals to a much wider audience.
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