[KaleunMarco]

Originally Posted by KaleunMarco
so, i thought that when we were offered/accepted a new boat, such as a gato, we were automagically transferred to mare island for 3 or 4 training missions.
however, when i reached that point, i stayed in the present home port (fremantle). is this correct or did i hit a glitch?

Originally Posted by propbeanie

Depends upon the date, if you got the boat early, and what base you are at when you get the new command. The boat becomes active in March of 42, and is available at Pearl in June, Fremantle in July, etc. So, usually speaking, there isn't a whole lot of time for a New Construction style set of missions when you get assigned it..

so....does your answer mean that the Mare Island training thing happens when a Gato is accepted early 1942 or later in the war (1944?)?

this recent activity took place in June 1942.