welcome aboard fixiwee.
i asked a similar question a while back.
now....you only get one promotion and one qualification per patrol.
i suggest giving your sonar man a "z" "radioman" qualification right away.
youl find he picks up mutch mor contacts after hes promoted.
if your having trouble getting the reknown for medals and awards...then have a look here
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=136946
its not realistic...but youre starting out so whatever gets you going eh......
