More from the book once marked ‘RESTRICTED’ that was used to train American submariners in the days of World War II. Thanks to EUGENE ZIEGLER (2143-+-1992) for this book.

Orders for line-handling, to the anchor detail, and to the helm are given in standard Navy language. These are omitted here.

FROM	OVER	ORDERS
Bridge	1MC	‘Make all preparations for getting under way’
Bridge	1MC	‘Station the maneuvering watch’ When all stations have reported that they are manned the bridge talker reports to the C.O. ‘All stations ready to get underway; maneuvering watch set.’
Conning tower	XJA	'Maneuvering test your annunciators.’
Conning tower	XJA	‘Maneuvering, answer bells on the engines.’
Conning tower	XJA	‘After room and Control, stand by to check the steering.’
Bridge	1MC	‘Rig for dive.’
Bridge	1MC	‘Station the regular sea detail;section one.’

More Phraseology

Battle Stations: Gun Action
Torpedo: Battle Stations
Torpedo: Gyro Regulators
Torpedo: Talkers and Emergency Firing
Cruising Submerged
Cruising Surfaced
Diving (I)
Diving (II)
Emergency Messages
Engine and Battery Combinations
Getting Underway
Posting Lookouts
Reports by Lookouts
Radar