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I am sure each boat had different proceedures.  When we were to go on patrol our Skipper or Exec would give the information to the chart house crew (quartermaster and radioman) they in turn would gave the information to the rest of the crew as to where we were going and what the mission might encounter.  Much of the time the crew was not given much dope as to just what we were to expect.  I am sure the officers didn't know either.  When on patrol and General Quarters were called by the Skipper - the rest of the crew was informed by passing the word to the next man.  Since no one was allowed below deck during patrol, we could be informed and on station in probably less than a minute.  At G.Q.being the port turret gunner I was right by the Skipper at the wheel so I knew what was going on but the guys on the stern quns had to informed by runner.

As for chain of command-  The skipper was in command at all times however when we would return from patrol we would let the skipper off at the dock for the intelligence meeting - the Exec was in command while we were at the base.  He saw that the guns were cleaned, cleaning of the boat, other necessary maintenace.  The skipper usually slept ashore but the Exec stayed on  the boat with the crew. (Of course this proceedure varied with different bases)  If no officers were aboard our first class quartermaster, Bob Pratt, was in command.  He was a very proficient boat handler.

C. J. Willis[EndQuote]

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