How to Command a Nuclear Submarine (2011): S01E04 – The Final Reckoning

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 It is the final countdown as the remaining students must face their toughest tests…

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

It is the final countdown as the remaining students must face their toughest tests yet in their bids to pass the Perisher course and become qualified to command their own nuclear submarines. The course has a very high failure rate, so the chances are that at least one of the student will fail at this final hurdle.

How to Command a Nuclear Submarine Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 17 March 2011.
Running Time: 46 minutes.
Rating: 13+.
Country: UK.
Language: English.