SPD: David pulls authority

[Pete Boulay]

>"Captain Boulay, some advice from one officer to another." the Captain
>said as they walked over to the Lt and his squad. "This is not the place to
>be strictly by the book. People out here have little respect for orders
>that come from a command authority that is so far removed from combat
>action, and they are facing death. You should go easier on the rank and
>authority stuff. Company commanders are professionals, just as you are.
>They follow orders just as you do. They just don't like to babysit anymore
>than you like having to be babysat."

"You know Captain...they didn't send some Yeoman out here....they sent me. I hope that earns a little respect...I will follow your Lead without question."

>With that conversation over, the pair joined up with the squad as final instructions were being given.

He finished fastening his protective gear as he listened.

>"This is a recon mission, Marines. We are to find out just what a band
>of of these farmers is doing running about in the forrest. Nothing fancy.
>Nothing heroic. Just an in and out hop. Ok."

>"We will have an observer with us. Captain Boulay is from the Judge
>Advocate General's office, and he will be joined by Captain Orlando and
>Master Sargent Klar. Captain Boulay is from fleet, so be nice. Let's go.
>Tommy, you have point."

>Without hesitation, the group moved out. Tommy at point, the LT second, followed by the rest of the squad.

David followed with the Captain in front of him and the Master Sargent behind...