Crew management questions

[Arclight]

Little about battle stations, since it ties in on crew behaviour/management;

When you sound battle stations, all shifts come on duty increasing efficiency in all compartments, and the damage control team is activated automatically (although you still need to assign crew there if you didn't already). Keep track of how long your crew is on battle stations, or you'll have people falling asleep on duty because they're too tired. When you sound battle stations is up to you, but IMO it's a good idea when attacking a convoy or taskforce, since it's likely you're gonna have escorts on your tail. Also, when you come under attack or are detected would be a good time.

Historical note: Ship's complement ranged from 66 to 78 men. Filling all main compartments will get you up to 66, and putting crew in the gun positions will bring it up to 69 or more (depending on number of AA guns).

IMHO it's not historically inacurate to fill each and every slot, but I personally prefer to leave (only) DC empty. When needed, I sound battle stations and move the most rested engine room shift to DC, complemented by the most rested watch crew. But that's just me, it's easier to fill all slots, so all you have to do is press a button and the crew you want will report to their stations.