Real Submarine Technology & History Q&A

Redmane · 05-17-13, 01:07 PM

Yes, the actual term is "General Quarters" and every member of the crew had an assigned station, depending on rate and rating. Rating refers to your specialty, rate is rank, with respect to enlisted personnel. I was a Gunner's Mate, and since I was on a supply ship from which the AA gun mounts had been removed I was assigned to one of the damage control parties, which were stationed at various places throughout the ship. But yes, during General Quarters, everyone is expected to be on station and ready for action.

05-17-13, 01:07 PM	#9
Redmane Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Somewhere in the Pacific Posts: 113 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	General Quarters Yes, the actual term is "General Quarters" and every member of the crew had an assigned station, depending on rate and rating. Rating refers to your specialty, rate is rank, with respect to enlisted personnel. I was a Gunner's Mate, and since I was on a supply ship from which the AA gun mounts had been removed I was assigned to one of the damage control parties, which were stationed at various places throughout the ship. But yes, during General Quarters, everyone is expected to be on station and ready for action. __________________ REDMANE Beneath this mask there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bullet-proof. -V Last edited by Redmane; 05-19-13 at 05:55 PM.