What qualifications to get for officers/NCOs ?

Sardaukar67 · 04-12-07, 04:34 AM

Torpedo/gun qualifications should be useful for Weapon Officer ?

Watchman for Watch Officers and Watch NCOs ? Is Gun qualification of any use for officer on bridge ?

Torpedo for Torpedo NCOs ?

Repair/Machinist for Chief Engineer ? Or both ?

Machinist for Engine room NCOs ?

Helmsman should be useful for Navigator Officer and Control room NCOs, but it's said it's useless ?

Flak NCO if wanting to have specialized Flak-guy ?

Radio Qualification for Sonar & Radio NCOs ? Is that useful for Sonar operator ? I don't think Radioman is very important before Radar...or is he ?

Jimbuna · 04-12-07, 05:19 AM

All qualifications are useful

My ranking of priority would start with Sonar and end with Helmsman

Kaleun Cook · 04-12-07, 05:32 AM

I'm rather new to sh3 so better listen to the veterans here but this is how I upgrade the men:

First I let the navigation officer become my repair expert (the LI could do this job as well but there has to be an officer on the rudders so I ignore him).

Then I get a new officer to make him my machinist.

Then I give the sonar knowledge to a NCO.

After that I make the weapons officer an torpedo expert to reduce the loading times. Most of the time I have him in the front restroom so he might also become a medic later to reduce refreshing time of the men.

The watch officer gets deck gun skills.

And then... well, I never lived long enough to decide who to upgrade after that.

Brag · 04-12-07, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sardaukar67

Torpedo/gun qualifications should be useful for Weapon Officer ?

Watchman for Watch Officers and Watch NCOs ? Is Gun qualification of any use for officer on bridge ?

Torpedo for Torpedo NCOs ?

Repair/Machinist for Chief Engineer ? Or both ?

Machinist for Engine room NCOs ?

Helmsman should be useful for Navigator Officer and Control room NCOs, but it's said it's useless ?

Flak NCO if wanting to have specialized Flak-guy ?

Radio Qualification for Sonar & Radio NCOs ? Is that useful for Sonar operator ? I don't think Radioman is very important before Radar...or is he ?

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Sardaukar67 · 04-12-07, 09:07 AM

Thanks !! Will check !!

By the way, I like my usual watch officers have Repair qualification, so they can lead repairs when submerged (obviously one doesn't need watch officer then...:p)

Kaleun Cook · 04-12-07, 10:19 AM

But he might want to rest then :p

Sardaukar67 · 04-12-07, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaleun Cook

But he might want to rest then :p

No he won't if boat has damage !! Or the rest might become permanent...

Herr Russ · 04-12-07, 12:07 PM

I go for at least 2 sonar quals, 4 flak quals, 4 torpedo quals, 2 machinist and 2 gunner quals. My watch officer has Watch, Gunner & Flak quals; Chief Engineer has Machinery, Repair & Torpedo quals. I don't remember what else my other officers have besides Medical & Helmsman (Last qual).. But Sonar is most important!!

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04-12-07, 04:34 AM	#1
Sardaukar67 Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 126 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	What qualifications to get for officers/NCOs ? Torpedo/gun qualifications should be useful for Weapon Officer ? Watchman for Watch Officers and Watch NCOs ? Is Gun qualification of any use for officer on bridge ? Torpedo for Torpedo NCOs ? Repair/Machinist for Chief Engineer ? Or both ? Machinist for Engine room NCOs ? Helmsman should be useful for Navigator Officer and Control room NCOs, but it's said it's useless ? Flak NCO if wanting to have specialized Flak-guy ? Radio Qualification for Sonar & Radio NCOs ? Is that useful for Sonar operator ? I don't think Radioman is very important before Radar...or is he ?

04-12-07, 05:19 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,544 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	All qualifications are useful My ranking of priority would start with Sonar and end with Helmsman __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-12-07, 05:32 AM	#3
Kaleun Cook Chief Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ger Posts: 313 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I'm rather new to sh3 so better listen to the veterans here but this is how I upgrade the men: First I let the navigation officer become my repair expert (the LI could do this job as well but there has to be an officer on the rudders so I ignore him). Then I get a new officer to make him my machinist. Then I give the sonar knowledge to a NCO. After that I make the weapons officer an torpedo expert to reduce the loading times. Most of the time I have him in the front restroom so he might also become a medic later to reduce refreshing time of the men. The watch officer gets deck gun skills. And then... well, I never lived long enough to decide who to upgrade after that.

04-12-07, 09:07 AM	#5
Sardaukar67 Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 126 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	Thanks !! Will check !! By the way, I like my usual watch officers have Repair qualification, so they can lead repairs when submerged (obviously one doesn't need watch officer then...:p)

04-12-07, 10:19 AM	#6
Kaleun Cook Chief Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ger Posts: 313 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	But he might want to rest then :p

04-12-07, 12:07 PM	#8
Herr Russ Officer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA. Posts: 246 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I go for at least 2 sonar quals, 4 flak quals, 4 torpedo quals, 2 machinist and 2 gunner quals. My watch officer has Watch, Gunner & Flak quals; Chief Engineer has Machinery, Repair & Torpedo quals. I don't remember what else my other officers have besides Medical & Helmsman (Last qual).. But Sonar is most important!! Good Hunting!!