The video is a behind-the-scenes look at the food storage, preparation, and serving process on a U.S. fast attack nuclear submarine, the USS Toledo, as it operates under the ice in the Arctic Ocean. The crew's stomach is the limiting factor on how long the submarine can stay submerged. The submarine has technology that allows it to stay submerged for an incredible amount of time, make its own freshwater, and even generate its own air. However, it can't grow food.
The crew members are responsible for acquiring and storing all provisions on board. The food is stored in a freezer, and the crew is required to maintain 30 days of food at all times. The crew also orders food based on where in the world they're going to be. For example, if they pull into a base in Spain, they'll order food out of the Spain catalog. The crew loves Carolina Gold barbecue sauce, which they can't get back home, so they load up on it before leaving an overseas port.
The crew members prepare meals from scratch. For example, they make pizza from scratch, grilled chicken sandwiches, and other dishes. They have an oven, a grill top, a deep fat fryer, and a food mixer. They also have two kettles for making soups, sauces, gravies, and some entrees. The cooking process can be challenging due to the space constraints and the need to manage multiple tasks at once.
The crew members also have a cycle menu, which rotates through set meals every 28 days. This is important for marking the passage of time, as there's no day and night on a submarine, and there's no windows. The crew members also watch movies together on Saturday nights, which is a day to relax and enjoy each other's company.
1. The limiting factor on how long a nuclear submarine can stay submerged is the crew's stomach.
2. A U.S. Navy nuclear submarine has technology that allows it to stay submerged for an incredible amount of time.
3. The submarine can make its own freshwater.
4. The submarine can even generate its own air.
5. The reactor that generates the power to sustain these systems can operate for years.
6. The submarine can't grow food.
7. The crew of a U.S. fast attack nuclear submarine on the USS Toledo, operating under the ice in the Arctic Ocean, stores and prepares food.
8. The supply officer, responsible for acquiring and storing all provisions on board, maintains 30 days of food at all times and can load up to about 90 days of food onboard.
9. The crew orders food based on where in the world they're going to be.
10. The crew loves Carolina Gold barbecue sauce, which they can't get back home.
11. The crew loves syrup, especially for waffles.
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