How to Command a Nuclear Submarine (2011): S01E02 – Lurking in the Shallows

Introduction Following the story of the Royal Navy’s legendary Perisher Course, “How to Command a Nuclear Submarine” charts the progress of five young officers putting their careers on the line in their bids to qualify to command a nuclear submarine. Outline The five students take on a new challenge that includes crucial aspects of modern…

Andrew Marshall

11/10/2021

1–2 minutes

Military Documentary, Naval Warfare, Perisher Course, Royal Navy, Submarine

Introduction

Following the story of the Royal Navy’s legendary Perisher Course, “How to Command a Nuclear Submarine” charts the progress of five young officers putting their careers on the line in their bids to qualify to command a nuclear submarine.

Outline

The five students take on a new challenge that includes crucial aspects of modern submarine operations: they will be sneaking around in dangerous shallow waters, conducting reconnaissance missions and dropping sensors across the mouths of harbours. The most important part of the mission is to avoid detection by anti-submarine forces that have been lined up to hunt them down.

How to Command a Nuclear Submarine Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 15 March 2011.
Running Time: 46 minutes.
Rating: 13+.
Country: UK.
Language: English.