THEY say an army marches on its stomach - so in Norway the role of military chef James Tomlinson, pictured right, is crucial.
The Stonehouse-based Command Support Group (CSG) Corporal is one member of a 10-man team responsible for feeding 800 men, three times a day and seven days a week.
links of london charms Based at Asegarden Camp in Harstad in northern Norway, Cpl Tomlinson believes his team's role is one of the busiest and most demanding.
Commandos operating in Arctic temperatures can burn up to 7,000 calories a day in Norway.
In the UK they would be likely to burn off about 2,000.
So maintaining energy levels is vital to keep the men going.
"It's extremely busy," the 24-year-old from Plymstock said.
"It's crucial the lads get the calories.
"They more than triple their normal calorie intake over here depending on what they're doing, so it's vital that we help maintain their energy levels.
"There can't be many other jobs out here where you're scrutinised three times a day!" The former Ridgeway School pupil, who has served in Afghanistan twice with 3 Commando Brigade as a chef, added: "This is my fourth Norway. I love it out here and I always look forward to coming back.
replica hublot watches "Nowadays it's either Norway or Afghanistan so I know where I'd rather work.
"The work rate is probably higher here because there are fewer chefs, but at least we are working in a civil country."
Alongside Cpl Tomlinson is Corporal Baz Bastin, from St Judes.
The chef, who also trained at HMS Raleigh, is another member of CSG.
The 48-year-old said: "Our job is the busiest on camp. Everyone has to eat and they have to eat well.
"It's very important to feed people, especially in this country. The temperatures drop and your body burns more calories just to keep warm.
"It is non-stop with no long weekends or days off. A lot of the time a meal is the highlight of the day so it is important to get it right."
Thomas sabo charms Cpl Bastin said on average, the team, which operates in two shifts of five starting at 5.30am and finishing at 8.30pm, cooks 400 sausages and 400 rashers of bacon for breakfast alone, and 2,500kgs of potatoes a day for the troops.
But Cpl Bastin said he finds the job "rewarding".
"We do have fun in the galley," he added.
"We're a team and we work well together. We try and put up four or five choices in the evenings and put on a steak night on Saturdays and Sunday roasts."
This exercise, entitled Lupus, holds a special place in Cpl Bastin's heart - on February 11 he celebrated 30 years in the corps.
It was also his 22nd training exercise in Norway.
Hundreds of Royal Marine and Army commandos are currently taking part in cold weather courses and associated specialist training as part of the Lupus exercise.
The training is taking place in the run-up to Exercise Cold Response - a huge exercise involving 12 countries and thousands of servicemen and women from Plymouth.
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