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Originally Posted by Raus
A couple questions...
Who was the Executive Officer of the boat? Now, I'm referring to Das Boot somewhat here, was it the IWO or the Chief? And also, was that most likely the IWO in the beginning shouting while the Captain, Chief and Leutnant Werner were walking to the boat? I beleive he said something like "Der kommandant kommt! Auge... Links!"
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I think this is where Das Boot was showing the disconnect between the 'official' German structure and reality. In the movie the tight ass first officer, although next in command based on official doctrine, did not have the captain's confidence, like that afforded the chief engineer.
Whether or not this existed throughout the U-Boat service may be up for debate, but that is how I perceive the differences in Das Boot the movie.
EDIT: There are other examples in he film where 'official ' doctrine is openly questioned. 'Geohring that fat pig' , the 'Tiparary song if you please' etc.