That was called a "high Periscope watch"
From my readings there did not seem to be any official protocol on when a Captain could or could not use it.
I imagine the speed of the boat and the sea state would determine the effectiveness of a high periscope watch. A pitching/rolling boat will make that periscope, extended about 40' really sway.
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