Taking Command of a Nuclear Submarine

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By John Walters on Tuesday, September 21, 2004.
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The USS Montpelier is undergoing a major overhaul at the Portsmouth Naval Yard this winter and spring. Commander Mark Davis gives host John Walters a sense of life on the vessel and describes why submarines, and nuclear submarines in particular require a high percentage of crew members with technical and engineering backgrounds. He'll also discuss ways the men adapt to the confined living situation on board.

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