When do you call general quarters?

[Bubblehead1980]

Originally Posted by kstanb

I only call general quarters when:
- I am using the deck gun
- I am surfaced, evading pursuers
- I have spent all my torps and I need to reload fast
- I have received damage

Are there other situations when you should call it?

Also, is there a difference in terms of noise level when Gen Q is active? in other words, does it make sense to have gen Q while at silent run?

Anytime you engage enemy ships, should call crew to GQ or if under attack and need to do more than dive.