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> >"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...
>
They entered the 'bush' in a single file. They walked following the point man,
who was tracking the group. The aquad walked about 20 minutes before they stopped, in
a hurry. The Lt. called for two men to come up to his position. The officer then
sent them out 15 meters on flank.
"Everyone stay put, and stay quiet." he whispered to the rest of the group. He
then moved up with his point man. Moments later he came back, with his point man.
"This is not good. We saw at least one probably two of the heavys in the local
rebel movement. We are going to need re-enforcements. Comm, make the call." the Lt.
said upon returning.
"Aye, sir." replied the marine with the communications gear.
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"LT, Captain says hold our position. He is calling for support from regimental.
The rest of our boys are on their way, and the rest of the company will be on it's
way. He says, and I am to quote, 'Keep your people safe.'" the marine called back to
his platoon commander.
"Very, well. Sargent, let's take some defensive positions. We may have to defend
ourselfes while the troops trek up here."
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