Rules Of Engagement
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Ca Lu, half a click that way, |
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- I say we go right up the middle. |
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One round flank up the hill, the |
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Heads, you get the hill. |
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Flip the motherfucker. |
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- See you in Ca Lu. |
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Delta Two, what's your SITREP? |
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What do you got, |
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Nothing, sir. |
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Two-one, contact! |
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Cease fire! Cease fire! |
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Go, go, go. |
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Come outta there! |
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Put your hands on your head! |
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Come on! |
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Come on out of there! |
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How many you slopes are out here? |
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Tuan, get over here! |
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Find out how many of them are here! |
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Where are they? What's in it? |
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Aah! |
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Two, this is One Actual. |
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Uuh! |
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Other side of the tree line. |
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Unable to withdraw! I'm calling |
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- Hurry up and drop that arty! |
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Go left! Get out there! |
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Tell this man to get on that radio |
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Tell him to break contact |
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Tell him I ain't playin'! |
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I ain't bullshittin' |
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Either you call your men off |
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or this motherfucker's |
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Last warnin '! |
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Uuh! |
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Call your men |
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If he does, he can go. |
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If you don't, |
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Two, this is |
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Crank off a pop-up |
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You got a reprieve, you hear me? |
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"You got your "Hail Mary". |
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Hey! It's the colonel |
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All right! |
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- I guess the drinks are on me. |
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At ease! |
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Ladies and gentlemen, |
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the reason we're all here, |
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He's calling it a career after |
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All right, all right. |
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Colonel, we got you a gift |
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so don't act like |
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Speech! Speech! Speech! |
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Speech! Speech! |
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Hey, my man! |
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Good to see you. |
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You damn well better be. I came |
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Hey, get up here. |
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Speech! |
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The sword, Colonel. |
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Marine Lieutenant Presley O'Banion |
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on the shores ofTripoli |
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Out of gratitude, the pasha |
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Marine officers have |
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It's the symbol |
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and you are a warrior. |
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The best I ever served with. |
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This man's been riding a desk |
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but not because he wanted to. |
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He knows how to fight. |
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What are you |
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Well, uh... Well. |
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Heh! No more wars to fight, |
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So I expect I'll do |
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I will recon the local restaurants |
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to find out what civilians eat. |
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Of course, I intend to continue |
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by honorably depleting |
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of the Southern United States |
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That's about it. |
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Let's get outta here. |
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- I missed you. |
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How's the kid, |
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You know, he studies more than |
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- You gotta fix that. |
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- Got my orders. |
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Got command of the 24th |
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- Special Operations capable. |
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- Yeah. |
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All I gotta do is lash |
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That's, uh... outstanding. |
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You ain't missin' nothin', Hodge. |
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No friends, no enemies, |
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No victories, no defeats, |
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- Yeah. |
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It's funny, you know? |
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One guy walks out through a swamp, |
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Another guy drives up a hill |
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all over the flip |
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You know, that's... |
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It's funny. |
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You gave good service |
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To think otherwise |
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- You'd have gotten your command. |
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What's up, John? |
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Terry, we've been ordered |
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This comes straight down Second |
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The American Embassy in Yemen |
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by a crowd of demonstrators. |
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The crowd isn't hostile, |
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to spook their government |
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Twenty-fourth Marine Expeditionary |
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We're gonna baby-sit, Colonel. |
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Remember, though, if it turns |
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We got an ambassador and his family |
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Here's your |
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Marines at the embassy advise we can |
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Here's some stairs where you |
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These are your |
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I'll take them in |
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One platoon, TRAP team, |
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My thoughts exactly, |
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What's wrong, Mommy? |
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The people are upset |
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- Are they mad at Daddy? |
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Why are they yelling? |
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They're trying to get attention |
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Sir, state security analysts |
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Assessment? We're getting the hell |
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The Sixth Fleet marines |
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If they think I'm gonna |
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Tell Mrs. Mourain to start packing. |
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Shall I indicate |
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Ask them where the hell |
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The ambassador wants to know |
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You heard me. |
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Lock and load! |
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Lock and load! |
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We're gonna |
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Wagon Wheel, this is Red Man. |
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This ain 't no baby-sit. |
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Red Man, Wagon Wheel. |
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Roger that. |
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Put it on deck. |
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There! Go! |
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- Captain Lee! |
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Nobody comes over those walls |
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One Alpha, secure all entries. |
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- Move, move, move! |
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Pull back! Pull back! |
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Take cover! |
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You speak English? |
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Where's the ambassador? |
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Take that corner! |
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Aah! |
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Move, move, move! |
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Bravo Two, left! |
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Incoming sniper fire! |
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Two blue, clear! |
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- Who's Mrs. Mourain? |
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- Where's the ambassador? |
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The helos are outside, ma'am, |
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Stay away from |
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Duck! Ow! |
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Aah! Colonel! Please! |
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My God! Are the helicopters here? |
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We're ready to evacuate, unless you |
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I want to go right... now! |
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All right, sir, come to me. |
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- Stay calm. Come to me. Stay low. |
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- We're sitting targets! |
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Come on! Down there! |
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Right there! |
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Go ahead, ma'am! |
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Go ahead! |
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Come on, son. Come on! |
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- What's your name, son? Justin? |
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Come on, Justin! Come on! |
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- Justin, what's that you got there? |
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We're gonna ride in a helicopter. |
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- Huh? Come on. Come on! |
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Let's go, ma'am, go! |
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All TRAP Unit six, |
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We got crap coming over the walls |
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Stay low! Sit tight, |
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Colonel, we got three marines hit! |
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One Alpha says they're gonna |
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- Tell them to wait out! |
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Put the missus on board |
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I'll personally recommend you... |
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- I'll personally recommend... |
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Where are you going? What? Colonel! |
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Come on! Let's get out! |
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Let's go! Christ! |
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We're leaving |
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Let's go! Why are we sitting here? |
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- Sir, please! Look at me. Stay calm. |
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She's free, sir! |
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Hope you know how |
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Thank you, Colonel. |
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Sir. |
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Go! |
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Krasevitch is hit! |
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Corpsman! Corpsman! |
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Goddamn it! |
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Fuck! |
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Six, Red Man. |
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Engage hostile targets |
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Deadly force is authorized. |
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Red Man, Trans Six Actual. |
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Be advised, I have women |
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I got snipers in the buildings |
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What is it about this order |
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Sir, are you ordering me |
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Yes, goddamn it! |
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Six out. |
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Open fire! |
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Cease fire! |
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Cease fire! |
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Cease fire! |
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Stay down! There may still be |
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Cease fire! |
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- Cease fire, goddamn it! |
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There may still be snipers |
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Get down! |
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- Sergeant Mac. |
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Contact all stations. |
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Launch medevacs. |
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Aye, Colonel. |
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All stations, this is RedMan. |
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Move all medevacs to L.Z. |
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The FBI. investigation shows... |
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that all the bullet holes |
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came from directly across |
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Any weapons or ammo found |
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No, sir. Nothing. |
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this could have been |
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Any proof? |
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This is a tape from |
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- Want me to thread it up? |
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I don't want to hear about |
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'cause here I got |
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unarmed... |
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Another hundred or so |
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Here I got an international |
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Bill, you know there have been |
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of a terrorist |
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This was a regularly scheduled |
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It was the usual bullshit about |
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Have you looked at these? |
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since they're on the front page |
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It's not that the rest of the |
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we are responsible! |
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We can't even have |
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That does not excuse us |
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We sent Colonel Childers in there, |
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We can't go after the man |
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and ignore the people |
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Childers ordered the slaughter... |
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of innocent women and children. |
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I'll tell you |
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We lost three |
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They lost 83! |
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Now, are we gonna go to war |
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We're covering our ass all over |
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Because of your man's |
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we are in danger of losing embassies |
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We're in danger |
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with every moderate |
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Now they're gonna scream |
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The screaming will get so loud we'll |
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and the body count of American |
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I see where you're going |
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Will you be needing me |
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No. |
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No, that's fine, General. |
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Good day to you, sir. |
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Where do you think |
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- You don't want to look at it. |
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Why should the United States |
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for the actions of one man? |
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What if the crowd |
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What if this shows |
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He could have fired over |
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Didn't he know where he was? |
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He could have isolated |
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He could have |
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He could have done |
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Instead, he destroyed a fragile |
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Fuck this guy! |
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I don't want to watch it. |
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I don't want it to exist. |
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Good morning, sir. |
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Good morning, sir. |
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Aye, aye, sir. |
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As soon as it's time. |
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General, Colonel Childers |
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- Give us a minute, Skip. |
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Colonel, it's my duty to inform |
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You know the drill. |
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This is the Article 32 |
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You're facing |
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and charged with violation |
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everything from "breach of peace" |
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But the bottom line... 83 counts, |
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You issued an illegal order |
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fire into a group |
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Murder, sir? |
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I'm the convening authority, so I've |
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Sign here, initial here. |
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You're not a flight risk, so there |
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This court-martial convenes |
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by direct order of |
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Do you want me to call |
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or do you want to go |
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Terry, goddamn it, |
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You want to tell me exactly |
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I lost marines. The crowd |
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They fired first, sir. |
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I want you to know |
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to keep this from happening. |
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It's just out |
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Thanks a lot. |
00:37:16 |
When's the last time you |
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Two years. |
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- I really need your help. |
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You want me to take the stand? |
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No, you don't understand |
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I want you |
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I'm a good enough lawyer to know |
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'Sides that, I'm short. |
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Two-nine plus one wake-up, |
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You need one of those |
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I don't want some Starbucks |
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- I need somebody who's been shot at. |
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That's what I am... |
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As a matter of fact, |
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No, wait a minute. |
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I'm a very weak lawyer... |
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and the government is gonna come |
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Major, Bill Sokal. It's a pleasure |
00:38:31 |
Let me introduce you. |
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Gentlemen, this |
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He'll be prosecuting |
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The marines put the major |
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and he owes them a couple of years |
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You know General Lowry. |
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I'd like you to meet the general |
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General West, and the secretary |
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Have a seat. |
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What I gather from our esteemed NSC |
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is that we've got a trial |
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- Seems awfully damned fast. |
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it's in the national interest that |
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The Article 32 investigation |
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It all seems to point |
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Has he got a lawyer yet? |
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He's requested a military |
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Second Marine Division, Lejeune. |
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Any relation to |
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His son. |
00:39:21 |
Larry Hodges was one of this country's |
00:39:23 |
What do we know about |
00:39:26 |
He's a guy who got |
00:39:28 |
then went to Georgetown Law |
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Is that about right, Major? |
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He was 67th in his class |
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He doesn't take too many cases, |
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He apparently went through an ugly |
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retiring in two weeks. |
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Sir, if I may |
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I am not a hired gun. |
00:39:51 |
I accepted this assignment... |
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'cause I believe in the merits |
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I am not gonna stack the deck |
00:39:58 |
I will try this case |
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I'm glad to hear it. |
00:40:37 |
Hold your fire. |
00:40:40 |
Set that weapon down over here. |
00:40:47 |
We need |
00:40:56 |
Party incoming! |
00:40:59 |
You can go, goddamn it! |
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Get the fuck out of here |
00:41:10 |
Looks like you're going back |
00:41:13 |
- Doc! |
00:41:17 |
- Right there. |
00:41:41 |
I got you now! |
00:41:45 |
- Hey, buddy! |
00:41:49 |
He looks fabulous. |
00:41:51 |
- Happy anniversary, Mom. |
00:41:53 |
I wasn't sure you'd make it. |
00:41:54 |
- You look wonderful. |
00:41:56 |
- How's it feel to be retired? |
00:41:59 |
Good. Oh, you look great. |
00:42:00 |
- Thank you. |
00:42:02 |
- There he is. |
00:42:04 |
Hello, sir. |
00:42:07 |
- Glad you could make it. |
00:42:15 |
Good to see you, Hayes. |
00:42:18 |
Hey, kid. Hey, you. |
00:42:22 |
- The old guy who looks like you. |
00:42:25 |
- Yeah. |
00:42:27 |
Here's a clue. I was married |
00:42:30 |
- Really? You sure? 'Cause I don't... |
00:42:37 |
- Well, is he guilty? |
00:42:40 |
Your friend |
00:42:43 |
- Guilty of what, sir? |
00:42:46 |
You served with him. Is he the rabid |
00:42:50 |
I don't think |
00:42:52 |
Come on, Dad. This is family. |
00:42:55 |
You know what we said |
00:42:57 |
Even if you thought |
00:43:00 |
it went wrong |
00:43:02 |
Since when have you |
00:43:04 |
Since Childers asked me |
00:43:06 |
No. Oh, Hayes. |
00:43:08 |
- What? |
00:43:11 |
- Are you kidding me? |
00:43:13 |
Why would you do that? |
00:43:16 |
- Because he asked me, and I owe him. |
00:43:19 |
That represents everything |
00:43:22 |
Wisdom from the one person |
00:43:24 |
who has not elected |
00:43:28 |
Childers must have snapped. |
00:43:30 |
I've seen it. |
00:43:33 |
Thank you for reminding me... |
00:43:35 |
why we have the presumption |
00:43:38 |
What are you, Abraham |
00:43:41 |
The guy murdered innocent women |
00:43:43 |
- You hear that on television? |
00:43:45 |
- It's all over the place. |
00:43:56 |
Don't take this case, son. |
00:43:58 |
This man has trashed |
00:44:01 |
He's put us back 20 years. |
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Is this how you want |
00:44:10 |
I don't see how I can |
00:44:12 |
Well, I understand that |
00:44:15 |
But you don't repay him by |
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The way I see it, |
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the best laywer in the country. |
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The guy's |
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I mean, if they |
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just hang him out to dry... |
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Forget that he's my friend. |
00:44:42 |
That means your medals |
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won't mean jack shit |
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At least two of his own guys |
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that he didn't have |
00:45:00 |
Nobody reports seeing any |
00:45:04 |
- His psych eval was a disaster. |
00:45:07 |
Cameras, film, videotape, |
00:45:09 |
No, I've subpoenaed everything. |
00:45:15 |
Most of it was destroyed. |
00:45:22 |
Terry, you know Tom Chandler. |
00:45:25 |
Colonel Childers, good to see |
00:45:29 |
First, we've subpoenaed all |
00:45:33 |
the State Department's |
00:45:35 |
Major Biggs has already had |
00:45:38 |
I've got you an appointment |
00:45:40 |
- No. |
00:45:42 |
No more multiple choice |
00:45:45 |
We got the combat fitness reports. |
00:45:48 |
That's a mistake, Colonel. |
00:45:50 |
Listen, when I turned 18 |
00:45:53 |
I asked to be in the infantry. |
00:45:56 |
- I asked to go to Vietnam. |
00:45:58 |
I live for the privilege |
00:46:00 |
I think it's the greatest honor |
00:46:03 |
You know how many birthdays |
00:46:06 |
spent rotting in jungles |
00:46:08 |
just so you could play |
00:46:10 |
Childers! You gotta keep |
00:46:14 |
Your court-martial board |
00:46:17 |
who might've spent one day in |
00:46:19 |
They're gonna be beach boys who've |
00:46:22 |
They're gonna be people |
00:46:23 |
sitting right here in front of you. |
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That's who you're |
00:46:28 |
We don't have anybody |
00:46:32 |
That's because |
00:46:37 |
- Okay. So what happened? |
00:46:40 |
That's good. |
00:46:42 |
This doesn't happen in a vacuum. |
00:46:44 |
Let's get a complete history |
00:46:46 |
Talk to every marine |
00:46:49 |
My guess is |
00:46:51 |
We have to be careful here. |
00:46:53 |
This guy is |
00:46:56 |
A Navy Cross, two Silver Stars |
00:47:01 |
He has no wife, no kids, |
00:47:04 |
He was our best. |
00:47:09 |
He's not on trial for the |
00:47:11 |
but for what he did |
00:47:14 |
Major, nobody wants to say it, |
00:47:16 |
but it occurs to me we're trying |
00:47:19 |
So let's set it and show |
00:47:22 |
The first charge supports the death |
00:47:26 |
No more death. |
00:47:28 |
I'll see that he never gets another |
00:47:31 |
but I will not seek death for a man |
00:47:34 |
I don't want it |
00:47:37 |
We gotta show |
00:47:40 |
We gotta prove he went out |
00:47:42 |
and that is not going to be easy. |
00:47:44 |
Whether a man is charged |
00:47:47 |
is sometimes a very thin line. |
00:47:50 |
Our case is this. Childers receives |
00:47:54 |
I awful protest outside |
00:47:58 |
He is to secure |
00:48:01 |
There has been no violence |
00:48:04 |
Once there, Ambassador Mourain... |
00:48:05 |
does not feel the situation |
00:48:08 |
- Childers ignores him. |
00:48:10 |
They draw fire from snipers |
00:48:13 |
Childers retaliates into an unarmed |
00:48:17 |
A crowd of women and children. |
00:48:23 |
All right, here's what this means. |
00:48:25 |
Murder... Obviously, he could get |
00:48:28 |
Conduct unbecoming an officer. |
00:48:29 |
Max is dismissal |
00:48:32 |
for feature of all pay and allowances |
00:48:36 |
What about breach |
00:48:38 |
Breaching the peace is minor. |
00:48:40 |
That means participating in an act |
00:48:44 |
that deprives the community of the |
00:48:47 |
It's sort of the military equivalent |
00:48:50 |
No big deal. |
00:48:54 |
There he is! |
00:48:57 |
Baby killer! |
00:49:00 |
You're disgusting! |
00:49:03 |
I'm not answering any questions, |
00:49:06 |
You fucking baby killer! |
00:49:09 |
Fuck you! |
00:49:13 |
Who the fuck are you |
00:49:33 |
You ever play blackjack, Colonel? |
00:49:35 |
Not really. |
00:49:39 |
There are no intangibles. |
00:49:44 |
You know them, you'll beat |
00:49:47 |
You know what cards have been |
00:49:52 |
Sometimes you just can't win |
00:49:57 |
I saw your man on television |
00:50:01 |
You have to understand the kind of |
00:50:03 |
A man with that kind of service... |
00:50:06 |
This was a rescue mission |
00:50:09 |
You're aware, Colonel, |
00:50:12 |
You're not serious. |
00:50:13 |
Oh, I'm very serious. |
00:50:16 |
What do you think would happen |
00:50:19 |
He'd have a trial |
00:50:21 |
and they'd take off his head. |
00:50:23 |
Have a seat, Colonel. |
00:50:26 |
Please. |
00:50:34 |
So here it is. |
00:50:36 |
He throws himself at the mercy. |
00:50:37 |
- We'll help him out at sentencing. |
00:50:40 |
I'm not about to promise you |
00:50:43 |
in the neighborhood of ten |
00:50:46 |
Major, |
00:50:47 |
do you know what the life expectancy |
00:50:50 |
dropped into a combat zone |
00:50:53 |
I don't have time |
00:50:56 |
Then what's all this shit about |
00:50:59 |
You got time. |
00:51:04 |
My guess is your man's going down |
00:51:09 |
I got a question for you, Colonel. |
00:51:13 |
The battle of Ca Lu, |
00:51:17 |
You were there with Childers. |
00:51:20 |
Fuck you is what happened |
00:51:25 |
Two weeks. |
00:51:27 |
Life expectancy of |
00:51:29 |
in combat in Vietnam |
00:51:31 |
Sir, I need more time |
00:51:33 |
I need your permission |
00:51:35 |
It's all here, Hodge. We did an |
00:51:39 |
This thing happened |
00:51:41 |
Colonel, it's all here. |
00:51:43 |
We had it brought from Yemen, |
00:51:45 |
a court-martial |
00:51:47 |
There could be witnesses, something |
00:51:51 |
Don't you think Colonel Childers |
00:51:54 |
Colonel Hodges, I don't care |
00:51:58 |
We have our marching orders, |
00:52:00 |
will convene |
00:52:02 |
- Now, is that clear? |
00:52:08 |
One! Two! |
00:52:21 |
...contact the sergeant? |
00:52:36 |
Terry? |
00:52:51 |
Terry? |
00:52:59 |
Childers? |
00:53:06 |
Ohh. |
00:53:09 |
Oh, shit. |
00:53:14 |
It's okay. |
00:53:16 |
It's okay. |
00:53:18 |
- I wasn't... |
00:53:22 |
It's okay. It's all right. |
00:53:27 |
Can I leave you alone |
00:53:31 |
Yeah. I ain't goin' six |
00:53:33 |
I'm goin' to Yemen. |
00:53:34 |
If I have to stick your ass |
00:53:36 |
that is what I will do. |
00:53:40 |
Got your word on that? |
00:53:44 |
Oh, shit. |
00:53:46 |
They take my uniform away, |
00:53:48 |
You can live with it, bud. |
00:53:54 |
I'm not gonna shit you. |
00:53:57 |
You plead guilty, it's |
00:54:01 |
- What do you think? |
00:54:05 |
For a whole lot of reasons, |
00:54:22 |
I did what they |
00:54:25 |
I lost marines over there. |
00:54:35 |
If I'm guilty of this, |
00:54:38 |
I'm guilty of everything I've done |
00:54:47 |
I don't know. |
00:55:32 |
Colonel Hodges? |
00:55:35 |
I'm not in uniform and I'm not |
00:55:38 |
Please know that I'm saluting |
00:55:41 |
I've got some Kevlar back there |
00:55:43 |
We're not the most popular team |
00:55:46 |
Hustings, are you a wiseass? |
00:55:48 |
My mother prefers to |
00:55:51 |
Very well then. You will most glibly |
00:55:56 |
Roger that, sir. |
00:56:20 |
I've lined up some people who were |
00:56:24 |
- We can start tomorrow. |
00:56:26 |
- All right. Here we are. |
00:56:29 |
Roger that, sir. |
00:56:51 |
The old embassy was |
00:56:54 |
Got pretty shot up. |
00:56:56 |
We're moving the newone |
00:56:58 |
behind about a mile |
00:57:08 |
- You want me to come with you, sir? |
00:57:10 |
Stay with the vehicle. |
00:57:13 |
Yes, sir. |
01:01:54 |
Armed American marines, |
01:01:58 |
They were just trying |
01:02:01 |
Is he saying |
01:02:09 |
Why were your police officers |
01:02:12 |
on the day of the riot? |
01:02:22 |
It was a peaceful demonstration. |
01:02:26 |
After the killing, were |
01:02:37 |
No. They picked up everything |
01:03:06 |
Hey! |
01:03:13 |
No, look. Now, wait. |
01:03:16 |
Wait a minute, fellas. |
01:03:25 |
Hey. Hey! |
01:05:16 |
Hi. What's your name? |
01:05:19 |
Do you speak English? |
01:05:21 |
You're a very pretty girl. |
01:05:23 |
Katchi! |
01:05:25 |
Is that your name? "Katchi"? |
01:05:28 |
- May I help you? |
01:05:33 |
I was wondering |
01:05:36 |
She lost her leg. |
01:05:40 |
I'm a lawyer with the United States |
01:05:44 |
- A marine lawyer? |
01:05:46 |
Follow me, please. |
01:06:17 |
There are hospitals like this |
01:06:24 |
Most of the people here |
01:07:57 |
Sir? Do you want |
01:08:19 |
Give me another one! |
01:08:23 |
Open the goddamn door! |
01:08:39 |
What's wrong with you? |
01:08:41 |
Get yourself a new lawyer, |
01:08:43 |
I could not find |
01:08:46 |
I couldn't find |
01:08:48 |
Not for our side |
01:08:51 |
You clearly opened up |
01:08:53 |
Rag heads, camel jockeys |
01:08:57 |
- You through? |
01:09:02 |
Get up. |
01:09:04 |
Come on. Get up. Come on. |
01:09:12 |
Look at you. |
01:09:14 |
All you proved is |
01:09:16 |
You know what your problem is? You |
01:09:19 |
But I can't help you with that. |
01:10:26 |
Stop this shit |
01:11:03 |
I lost every one |
01:11:06 |
And I'll tell you |
01:11:09 |
Joy. |
01:11:13 |
Elation. |
01:11:17 |
I was glad it wasn't me, and |
01:11:29 |
That wasn't your fault. |
01:11:33 |
We're in deep shit, bud. |
01:11:36 |
Yeah. |
01:11:43 |
It's fourth and 40, Hodge. |
01:11:47 |
I need a Hail Mary. |
01:11:50 |
How? |
01:12:19 |
Send him in. |
01:12:34 |
I just want to make sure |
01:12:37 |
- Off the record. |
01:12:40 |
Now, you didn't see any weapons |
01:12:45 |
Well... |
01:12:47 |
There was some shooting, |
01:12:50 |
couldn't be sure exactly |
01:12:54 |
Now, see, that's |
01:12:57 |
because we can't get on the stand |
01:13:01 |
Waffle, Bill? |
01:13:03 |
In your mind, Childers |
01:13:06 |
I wasn't exactly there. |
01:13:09 |
You have to remember |
01:13:11 |
This all happened after... |
01:13:13 |
Does that mean the United States... |
01:13:14 |
is gonna have to take the fall |
01:13:16 |
I don't understand. |
01:13:20 |
The investigating team didn't |
01:13:23 |
That's because they weren't |
01:13:26 |
The Yemeni government |
01:13:28 |
but unfortunately that's |
01:13:31 |
Nor can I testify about it. |
01:13:34 |
Yeah, but you can testify |
01:13:37 |
his behavior |
01:13:40 |
He saved my life. |
01:13:44 |
Surely this will all come down |
01:13:47 |
The tape's inconclusive. |
01:13:50 |
Hodges subpoenaed it, |
01:13:55 |
it was a faulty recording. |
01:13:59 |
- I see. |
01:14:02 |
If Childers isn't held |
01:14:06 |
then the United States |
01:14:09 |
And just guess... |
01:14:12 |
where the finger... |
01:14:14 |
is eventually gonna point. |
01:14:18 |
- Me? |
01:14:22 |
You should've known |
01:14:25 |
And if you didn't, |
01:14:28 |
Either way, your conduct |
01:14:32 |
Now, do you want to face a |
01:14:36 |
put your career at risk? |
01:14:39 |
Think about it. |
01:14:42 |
Thank you, Bill. |
01:15:52 |
All rise. |
01:16:03 |
Be seated. |
01:16:08 |
Look closely |
01:16:12 |
Why did a well-trained |
01:16:14 |
have to slaughter unarmed |
01:16:18 |
when their orders |
01:16:20 |
and if necessary, |
01:16:25 |
The answer is, |
01:16:27 |
They were ordered to open fire, |
01:16:31 |
Colonel Terry Childers, |
01:16:33 |
who stands trial |
01:16:36 |
a day of sadness, |
01:16:39 |
a day when America has |
01:16:42 |
for its failures and its |
01:16:49 |
We will show you that the accused, |
01:16:53 |
ignored the rules |
01:16:56 |
and went far beyond |
01:16:58 |
to intentionally order |
01:17:01 |
of 83 innocent people. |
01:17:12 |
I was the last one to enter the |
01:17:17 |
I was late because |
01:17:20 |
And I was in the head |
01:17:26 |
And I was throwing up |
01:17:29 |
able to handle this job. |
01:17:37 |
I believe that Colonel Childers |
01:17:42 |
I just don't know if I have what |
01:17:45 |
I'm simply not on the same page |
01:17:48 |
Major Biggs here, |
01:17:53 |
We all know that. |
01:17:56 |
So why did I take |
01:18:04 |
I took this case because |
01:18:07 |
I would have done the same thing |
01:18:12 |
I took the case because I know Terry |
01:18:15 |
He told me he did |
01:18:19 |
Now, I hope |
01:18:26 |
We sent Terry Childers out |
01:18:30 |
And when it went bad, |
01:18:32 |
and he did everything he could |
01:18:36 |
save the lives |
01:18:40 |
you turn around now and want |
01:18:45 |
send him to prison possibly |
01:18:50 |
That's not fair. |
01:18:53 |
It's not right. |
01:18:57 |
It is what made me sick |
01:19:01 |
It was a large crowd. |
01:19:03 |
There was a lot of commotion. |
01:19:07 |
But it was |
01:19:10 |
That is, until Colonel Childers |
01:19:12 |
from pursuing |
01:19:15 |
Did Colonel Childers |
01:19:17 |
Yes. He charged in. |
01:19:19 |
He... started |
01:19:23 |
He physically restrained me |
01:19:26 |
What was his state |
01:19:28 |
He was in a fury. |
01:19:30 |
He was disrespectful |
01:19:32 |
Oh, that's bullshit. |
01:19:34 |
It was almost, how should I say, |
01:19:37 |
Do you remember what he said? |
01:19:39 |
I remember he said |
01:19:41 |
diplomacy is bullshit |
01:19:43 |
"and that ""nobody fucks |
01:19:47 |
- Those were his words. |
01:19:50 |
No further questions. |
01:19:52 |
Do you believe... |
01:19:54 |
that an American embassy |
01:19:56 |
is sovereign |
01:19:58 |
As a general principle, yes. |
01:20:00 |
Do you believe Americans |
01:20:02 |
to defend that territory |
01:20:04 |
If it is, in fact, |
01:20:06 |
Would you have expected |
01:20:09 |
to the attacking crowd |
01:20:11 |
I would have expected neither. |
01:20:12 |
The colonel should have let me |
01:20:14 |
then he could have withdrawn |
01:20:16 |
Would you have expected him |
01:20:18 |
even if he were taking casualties? |
01:20:22 |
So your order would have been, |
01:20:23 |
Hold your fire to the extent |
01:20:25 |
And to the extent not possible, |
01:20:30 |
Ambassador. |
01:20:34 |
This photograph |
01:20:40 |
- What is that? |
01:20:43 |
Is it mounted |
01:20:44 |
and pointed down to where |
01:20:46 |
- I would suppose so. |
01:20:49 |
Yes. |
01:20:51 |
- Is it in operation 24 hours a day? |
01:20:53 |
- Yes or no? |
01:20:55 |
Do you suppose there is a taping |
01:20:59 |
- Your Honor. |
01:21:01 |
- Yes. |
01:21:02 |
It is my understanding |
01:21:05 |
undamaged tapes, they'd have been |
01:21:08 |
Undamaged tapes? |
01:21:09 |
Well, there was |
01:21:13 |
after the killing. |
01:21:15 |
As you withdrew, did you remember |
01:21:25 |
Did you remember to take |
01:21:28 |
- Of course. |
01:21:31 |
I brought it home and returned |
01:21:34 |
It was shot to shreds, |
01:21:37 |
By the snipers, yes. |
01:21:39 |
Yeah? |
01:21:54 |
Right! Go right! |
01:21:57 |
Goal! |
01:22:07 |
At ease, son. |
01:22:09 |
Let me see. Which one |
01:22:12 |
- Let me take a guess. How about you? |
01:22:15 |
Then I'll have to make |
01:22:19 |
How'd you know? |
01:22:21 |
Yes, sir, lam. |
01:22:24 |
Go on in the house, kids. |
01:22:27 |
Mrs. Mourain, I'm sorry |
01:22:30 |
- I'm Colonel... |
01:22:32 |
- Is that your boy? |
01:22:35 |
Can I talk to you |
01:22:38 |
I don't think |
01:22:42 |
I don't believe your husband |
01:22:44 |
about what Colonel Childers did |
01:22:48 |
Kids, go on in the house. |
01:22:51 |
Let's go! Come on! |
01:22:59 |
You should take that up |
01:23:02 |
Colonel Childers risked his life |
01:23:05 |
watching these kids play |
01:23:09 |
Does that bother you? |
01:23:15 |
I feel terrible about what |
01:23:18 |
Can you tell me that he |
01:23:20 |
Or that he prevented |
01:23:23 |
Ma'am? |
01:23:26 |
No. |
01:23:28 |
As far as I'm concerned, |
01:23:31 |
Will you testify to that? |
01:23:40 |
- My husband's a good man. |
01:23:45 |
I've been married for ten years. |
01:23:47 |
You're asking me to throw that |
01:23:49 |
Your husband and you |
01:23:53 |
owe your lives |
01:23:58 |
We all have our priorities, |
01:24:03 |
I can subpoena you, ma'am. |
01:24:06 |
Please don't. |
01:24:09 |
Don't put me up there. |
01:24:14 |
Now, if you'll excuse me. |
01:24:16 |
You won't tell the truth |
01:24:19 |
I don't know |
01:24:22 |
Colonel Childers is on trial for |
01:24:26 |
I wasn't there. |
01:24:34 |
Captain Lee, you were in command |
01:24:36 |
and the second ranking officer |
01:24:38 |
- Yes, sir. |
01:24:40 |
of the embassy, were you not? |
01:24:43 |
Colonel Childers ordered you |
01:24:45 |
immediately after Sergeant |
01:24:48 |
- Is that correct? |
01:24:50 |
But Sergeant Krasevitch was not |
01:24:53 |
Objection. How could we know |
01:24:55 |
of the bullet that killed |
01:24:56 |
Sustained. Counsel |
01:24:59 |
Did you at any time... |
01:25:01 |
receive gunfire from within |
01:25:07 |
Captain? |
01:25:10 |
I can't remember any fire |
01:25:12 |
to my knowledge that is, sir. |
01:25:15 |
You killed the wrong people, |
01:25:18 |
You should've been firing |
01:25:21 |
- Isn't that correct? |
01:25:23 |
- Objection. Calls for speculation. |
01:25:25 |
You shot at people who |
01:25:27 |
who were not using |
01:25:29 |
Your Honor, that's not |
01:25:30 |
Sustained. Major, I'm not going |
01:25:36 |
Captain, what were the words |
01:25:40 |
when he ordered you to fire |
01:25:42 |
I don't remember |
01:25:45 |
He ordered me |
01:25:50 |
When you obeyed Colonel |
01:25:52 |
did you believe it |
01:25:54 |
Yes, sir. |
01:25:55 |
Otherwise it would have been your |
01:25:58 |
Yes, sir. |
01:25:59 |
When your men opened fire |
01:26:01 |
did the snipers in the buildings |
01:26:05 |
Absolutely, sir. |
01:26:07 |
It would seem, then, |
01:26:08 |
that the two groups were |
01:26:10 |
Objection. Counselis drawing |
01:26:13 |
Sustained. |
01:26:15 |
Were you in a position |
01:26:16 |
when everyone was evacuated? |
01:26:17 |
Yes, I was. |
01:26:18 |
What was the last thing |
01:26:21 |
- He went to the flagpole. |
01:26:24 |
He took down |
01:26:26 |
Was he personally |
01:26:28 |
- Yes, sir. |
01:26:32 |
Captain, prior to receiving orders |
01:26:36 |
where was the point of greatest |
01:26:38 |
the crowd below or the snipers |
01:26:43 |
- I'm not really sure. |
01:26:47 |
Well, I guess... |
01:26:49 |
Don't guess. |
01:26:51 |
Was the point of greatest concern |
01:26:54 |
or the snipers |
01:26:58 |
I would have to say |
01:27:01 |
Did you feel an immediate mortal |
01:27:04 |
- I don't understand. |
01:27:06 |
- No, sir. |
01:27:12 |
Were you more worried... |
01:27:14 |
you'd be killed by these people |
01:27:16 |
I wasn't thinking about that. |
01:27:19 |
You didn't see the crowd firing, but |
01:27:23 |
Is that correct? |
01:27:30 |
Yes. |
01:27:32 |
Our clinic is not too far |
01:27:36 |
So I was one of the first |
01:27:40 |
Did you see any weapons |
01:27:43 |
No. |
01:27:45 |
Did you remove any weapons from |
01:27:48 |
No. |
01:27:49 |
Not a single weapon |
01:27:53 |
No, no weapons. |
01:27:55 |
In your opinion, is Yemen |
01:28:00 |
Not at all. |
01:28:03 |
We met in Yemen. |
01:28:06 |
You encouraged me to tour |
01:28:09 |
the suffering caused by |
01:28:11 |
- Do you remember that? |
01:28:15 |
I found an audiocassette |
01:28:18 |
It's marked exhibit "R". |
01:28:21 |
Do you remember that? |
01:28:26 |
- Yes. |
01:28:29 |
inside the embassy. |
01:28:31 |
In fact, I found several others. |
01:28:37 |
Will you translate the writing on |
01:28:42 |
Declaration |
01:28:46 |
"Against United States". |
01:28:49 |
These audiocassettes are used |
01:28:52 |
and political propaganda due to |
01:28:55 |
- Is that correct? |
01:28:57 |
Will you translate |
01:28:59 |
on this audiocassette |
01:29:14 |
Dr Ahmar? |
01:29:16 |
We call on every Muslim |
01:29:20 |
and hopes for reward... |
01:29:23 |
"to obey God's command". |
01:29:33 |
Dr Ahmar, does it say |
01:29:37 |
To kill Americans... |
01:29:40 |
and plunder... |
01:29:42 |
"their possessions |
01:29:49 |
- Go on, please. |
01:29:54 |
To kill Americans... |
01:29:56 |
and their allies, |
01:29:58 |
both civil |
01:30:03 |
is duty of every Muslim... |
01:30:08 |
"who is able". |
01:30:10 |
To kill Americans is a duty. |
01:30:15 |
- Is that what it says? |
01:30:23 |
Do you recognize |
01:30:26 |
No. |
01:30:30 |
Dr Ahmar, in your opinion, |
01:30:33 |
representative |
01:30:36 |
No. I'm not a member |
01:30:42 |
The crowd |
01:30:46 |
I heard them from my clinic. |
01:30:49 |
What was your reaction when you |
01:30:51 |
had been selected |
01:30:53 |
I was very pleased. The colonel |
01:30:56 |
- He's a nationally renowned war... |
01:31:00 |
We wanted to increase security, |
01:31:02 |
if things got threatening, |
01:31:06 |
So you weren't looking |
01:31:08 |
No, that's what we wished |
01:31:11 |
What was your reaction |
01:31:13 |
I was stunned, |
01:31:16 |
appalled. |
01:31:18 |
Wasn't the severity of the problem |
01:31:21 |
Absolutely not. |
01:31:23 |
We operated on the information |
01:31:27 |
I have here a State Department |
01:31:31 |
It's exhibit "M". |
01:31:33 |
Will you read the underlined |
01:31:36 |
Certainly. |
01:31:39 |
'January25. |
01:31:44 |
January 27. Sixteen Western tourists |
01:31:49 |
- Go on, please. |
01:31:54 |
- A bomb explodes in a car... |
01:31:57 |
- Yeah. |
01:31:59 |
Stun grenade thrown at newspaper |
01:32:02 |
March 13. |
01:32:05 |
is seriously wounded by |
01:32:10 |
Explosives were apparently |
01:32:12 |
Thank you. |
01:32:15 |
I have another State Department |
01:32:20 |
It's from the ambassador |
01:32:23 |
Will you read this |
01:32:30 |
Dear Bill. Please, we must revisit |
01:32:34 |
in that the security measures we |
01:32:36 |
"for the protection |
01:32:38 |
You have to understand that |
01:32:40 |
Thank you. Now, there are... |
01:32:45 |
mounted on the roof of the embassy? |
01:32:49 |
Are they designed |
01:32:51 |
activities in the public spaces |
01:32:53 |
- Yes. |
01:32:56 |
Uh, it's my understanding |
01:32:59 |
Maybe the cameras |
01:33:04 |
This is a photograph. |
01:33:09 |
It's a picture of a camera |
01:33:13 |
Does it appear |
01:33:15 |
No. |
01:33:16 |
- Where are the tapes? |
01:33:19 |
Don't you think |
01:33:22 |
to Colonel Childers |
01:33:24 |
to find that tape |
01:33:27 |
Objection. We don't know |
01:33:29 |
- This is pure speculation. |
01:33:35 |
This is a shipping manifest. |
01:33:38 |
It is a list of items removed from |
01:33:40 |
and shipped |
01:33:42 |
Will you read |
01:33:45 |
Videotape from security |
01:33:49 |
You too busy to look at those |
01:33:51 |
Objection. He's badgering |
01:33:54 |
Sustained. Counsel, |
01:33:56 |
- Where are those tapes? |
01:33:59 |
Oh. Yes, right. Right. |
01:34:02 |
that a tape that could exonerate |
01:34:05 |
I don't think it's funny at all. |
01:34:07 |
Withholding evidence |
01:34:09 |
- Objection. |
01:34:13 |
Withholding evidence to frame |
01:34:16 |
is no less evil than charging |
01:34:18 |
Where are those tapes? |
01:34:19 |
Colonel, I turned over all |
01:34:22 |
to Major Biggs. |
01:34:24 |
If those tapes showed a happy |
01:34:26 |
we'd be looking at 'em. |
01:34:28 |
Objection, Your Honor. |
01:34:30 |
Colonel, |
01:34:33 |
It was a new security system. |
01:34:35 |
The cameras were pointed down |
01:34:37 |
Tapes were recorded, and those tapes |
01:34:39 |
Why are those tapes not here? |
01:34:41 |
Objection, Your Honor. |
01:34:47 |
No further questions. |
01:34:51 |
There are no tapes showing |
01:34:53 |
None that I'm aware of. |
01:34:55 |
And the government has turned |
01:34:58 |
Of course. |
01:34:59 |
Colonel Hodges has gone |
01:35:01 |
to have you read security reports |
01:35:05 |
- Yes, he has. |
01:35:08 |
Will you read these headlines |
01:35:10 |
from today's Metro section? |
01:35:13 |
Agent, kidnapper killed in |
01:35:17 |
Bomb threat evacuates |
01:35:20 |
Officer chases truckdriver, |
01:35:24 |
Husband shoots wife, |
01:35:28 |
Mr. Sokal, does this random, |
01:35:31 |
allow Colonel Childers and his |
01:35:35 |
Don't answer that. |
01:35:38 |
Present arms! |
01:35:42 |
Order arms! |
01:36:19 |
Take deep breaths, sir! You're |
01:36:23 |
I hope you know |
01:36:26 |
Thank you, Colonel. |
01:36:46 |
Krasevitch is hit! |
01:36:48 |
Corpsman! |
01:36:51 |
Corpsman! Shit! |
01:36:53 |
Goddamn it! |
01:37:20 |
Engage hostile targets |
01:37:23 |
Waste the motherfuckers! |
01:37:34 |
Cease fire! |
01:37:38 |
Cease fire! |
01:37:43 |
Order arms! |
01:37:46 |
I was proud of my marines. |
01:37:48 |
They showed |
01:37:50 |
Why didn't you fire |
01:37:52 |
instead of at the crowd below? |
01:37:55 |
Because I believed we were |
01:37:57 |
- Was that crowd firing at you? |
01:38:00 |
The demonstrators in front of |
01:38:04 |
in addition to the snipers? |
01:38:07 |
Why didn't anybody else |
01:38:09 |
My men were |
01:38:11 |
except for Krasevitch |
01:38:14 |
And why isn't he here testifying |
01:38:19 |
Because he was killed in action. |
01:38:23 |
So you were the only man left in |
01:38:27 |
Yes. |
01:38:30 |
Where else have you been |
01:38:32 |
Vietnam, Beirut, |
01:38:35 |
Panama, Persian Gulf. |
01:38:37 |
Can you identify that blue and |
01:38:42 |
Do you remember the citation |
01:38:46 |
For conspicuous gallantry in |
01:38:48 |
reflecting great credit |
01:38:50 |
"the United States Marine Corps |
01:38:53 |
Your witness. |
01:39:00 |
Colonel, |
01:39:02 |
you gunned down |
01:39:06 |
You wounded |
01:39:10 |
Could this have been motivated |
01:39:15 |
I was protecting my men. |
01:39:17 |
Sergeant Richard Krasevitch was |
01:39:20 |
- Is that correct? |
01:39:23 |
And right after Sergeant |
01:39:25 |
you ordered open fire |
01:39:27 |
- Is that also correct? |
01:39:30 |
There were weapons |
01:39:33 |
Well, you wouldn't shoot |
01:39:35 |
No, I would not. |
01:39:36 |
Even in the heat of battle, you |
01:39:42 |
No. |
01:39:53 |
This is exhibit "F". |
01:39:56 |
Will you please read |
01:40:00 |
Rules of engagement governing |
01:40:04 |
One. If possible, |
01:40:07 |
then asked to surrender. |
01:40:09 |
Colonel, did you warn |
01:40:13 |
We arrived in helicopters. |
01:40:15 |
Did you warn them, either with shots |
01:40:19 |
Did you ask them |
01:40:22 |
No. |
01:40:24 |
I'm sorry, no, you did not |
01:40:27 |
Yes. No, I did not |
01:40:30 |
Continue, Colonel. |
01:40:33 |
Deadly force |
01:40:38 |
- Go on. |
01:40:40 |
When possible, try to arrange |
01:40:43 |
prior to any U.S. attack. |
01:40:45 |
Did you do that, try |
01:40:47 |
before you slaughtered them? |
01:40:49 |
Objection. That is inflammatory. |
01:40:52 |
Did you try, following Section C |
01:40:55 |
for ground conflict in urban areas, |
01:41:01 |
- No. |
01:41:10 |
Yeah, yeah. |
01:41:14 |
I just have |
01:41:18 |
Did you have to repeat |
01:41:21 |
- I'm sorry? |
01:41:23 |
to engage hostile targets, |
01:41:25 |
that there were women and children |
01:41:27 |
- Is that correct? |
01:41:29 |
Yes or no, Colonel? Didhe |
01:41:36 |
I don't remember. |
01:41:38 |
Captain Lee is on record |
01:41:41 |
and mentioned the snipers |
01:41:43 |
- Is his testimony accurate? |
01:41:47 |
Let me get this straight. |
01:41:50 |
You evacuate |
01:41:52 |
You go back to the roof. |
01:41:56 |
A third, |
01:41:59 |
"You give your captain |
01:42:01 |
in fact, he questions. |
01:42:04 |
And then you said what? |
01:42:06 |
I don't remember. |
01:42:10 |
You don't remember |
01:42:11 |
It was combat, |
01:42:14 |
A moment later, |
01:42:15 |
What did you say |
01:42:16 |
I don't know. |
01:42:17 |
You must have said something. |
01:42:21 |
- What did you say? |
01:42:24 |
- Let me help you. |
01:42:25 |
You said, "Waste the motherfuckers," |
01:42:27 |
- No, no, no. |
01:42:29 |
- It all happened so fast... |
01:42:33 |
Let me refresh |
01:42:36 |
This is exhibit "ry" a tape |
01:42:39 |
the U.S.S. Wake Island of all radio |
01:42:43 |
including your exact words. |
01:42:45 |
Your Honor, with your permission |
01:42:47 |
If you got it on tape, |
01:42:49 |
They were killing my marines, |
01:42:52 |
Waste the motherfuckers! |
01:42:55 |
- Are these "the motherfuckers"? |
01:42:57 |
- Overruled. |
01:42:58 |
- These? |
01:43:01 |
Yes! |
01:43:03 |
- These? |
01:43:04 |
- Overruled. |
01:43:06 |
Are these "the motherfuckers"... |
01:43:07 |
that you ordered to be wasted? |
01:43:09 |
- Major. |
01:43:11 |
The crowd in front of the embassy |
01:43:15 |
Objection. We found |
01:43:17 |
Yes, they had weapons! |
01:43:19 |
You think there's |
01:43:21 |
without pissing somebody off? |
01:43:22 |
Follow the rules, |
01:43:24 |
Yes, innocent people probably died. |
01:43:27 |
Innocent people always die. |
01:43:29 |
But I did not exceed |
01:43:32 |
There are rules, and marines |
01:43:34 |
I was not going to stand by |
01:43:37 |
just to live |
01:43:40 |
Colonel! |
01:43:47 |
Your Honor, |
01:43:49 |
Major. |
01:43:53 |
The government is finished with |
01:43:56 |
All right, Colonel, |
01:44:07 |
Why didn't you tell me |
01:44:08 |
- I didn't remember. |
01:44:11 |
That's brilliant. |
01:44:13 |
Why didn't you know |
01:44:15 |
- You're supposed to know... |
01:44:18 |
I didn't realize |
01:44:19 |
- Well, now you know. |
01:44:35 |
- This is going to take us both down. |
01:44:37 |
You gonna spend the rest |
01:44:51 |
I'm sorry. |
01:44:58 |
- I really screwed up in there, huh? |
01:45:01 |
Whew! |
01:45:04 |
- So what happens now? |
01:45:07 |
I don't know. |
01:45:13 |
Your Honor, the government |
01:45:15 |
as a rebuttal witness. |
01:45:17 |
What are the grounds for |
01:45:19 |
Will counsel please |
01:45:28 |
- Who is Colonel Bin Le Cao? |
01:45:31 |
who fought against Colonel Childers |
01:45:33 |
What he has to say directly refutes |
01:45:37 |
- When was the battle of Ca Lu? |
01:45:39 |
This is uncharged misconduct. It is |
01:45:43 |
How do you know this witness |
01:45:45 |
I'm assuming... |
01:45:46 |
He knows because he was |
01:45:48 |
- Is that true? |
01:45:50 |
On what grounds are you |
01:45:53 |
Colonel Hodges made Colonel |
01:45:56 |
part of his defense. |
01:45:57 |
Furthermore, |
01:45:59 |
that he never shoots unarmed people. |
01:46:01 |
My witness has an important |
01:46:08 |
I'm gonna allow |
01:46:24 |
Do you swear or affirm... |
01:46:25 |
that the evidence you shal I give |
01:46:27 |
shall be the truth, |
01:46:28 |
and nothing but the truth, |
01:46:30 |
Yes, I do. |
01:46:33 |
Will you please state |
01:46:35 |
- My name is Bin Le Cao. |
01:46:39 |
with the North Vietnamese army, |
01:46:43 |
with American marines at Ca Lu |
01:46:46 |
Yes, I was. |
01:46:48 |
Will you tell the court |
01:46:50 |
We were aware that |
01:46:53 |
ryere ryeryr |
01:46:56 |
We found ourselves |
01:47:00 |
This was lucky for us |
01:47:08 |
Do you recognize |
01:47:11 |
Yes. |
01:47:13 |
Did he capture you and your |
01:47:17 |
Did he remove your weapons |
01:47:21 |
Yes. |
01:47:22 |
Did you consider yourself |
01:47:24 |
Yes. |
01:47:27 |
Did he execute |
01:47:31 |
Yes. |
01:47:33 |
You personally saw him shoot |
01:47:36 |
Yes. |
01:47:38 |
Where did he shoot him? |
01:47:41 |
In the head. |
01:47:43 |
Thank you. |
01:47:49 |
Were your men annihilating |
01:47:54 |
Yes. |
01:47:56 |
Did Colonel Childers force you |
01:47:59 |
Yes. |
01:48:01 |
Do you believe his actions |
01:48:03 |
the lives of American marines? |
01:48:07 |
Would you have done the same |
01:48:09 |
if the situation |
01:48:19 |
Colonel Cao, would you have shot... |
01:48:21 |
a captive American radio operator |
01:48:23 |
it would persuade Colonel Childers |
01:48:32 |
Yes. |
01:48:37 |
No more questions. |
01:48:40 |
This court is in recess |
01:48:43 |
#NAZWA? |
01:48:54 |
- General, good to see you. |
01:48:57 |
I want you to meet |
01:49:00 |
Hi. Nice to meet |
01:49:02 |
Thanks. |
01:49:08 |
Colonel Terry Childers |
01:49:11 |
a trusted leader |
01:49:13 |
and I wish that was |
01:49:17 |
Unfortunately, there are |
01:49:20 |
many of them |
01:49:23 |
Colonel Hodges would have you |
01:49:28 |
He would also have you believe |
01:49:30 |
proving this to be true. |
01:49:35 |
There is no tape |
01:49:39 |
There is no evidence |
01:49:50 |
Is Colonel Childers a man capable of |
01:49:57 |
Is he capable of ordering |
01:49:59 |
of innocent |
01:50:03 |
Is he capable of executing |
01:50:08 |
Unfortunately, |
01:50:11 |
You have heard the sad testimony |
01:50:13 |
who witnessed Colonel Childers' |
01:50:19 |
You've even heard |
01:50:22 |
that his desire was to "waste" |
01:50:30 |
Now, we are faced |
01:50:34 |
of convicting |
01:50:36 |
None of us wants to do this, |
01:50:39 |
and it is unavoidable. |
01:50:42 |
Colonel Terry Childers ordered |
01:50:46 |
of a peaceful crowd! |
01:50:49 |
Now, as marines, |
01:50:53 |
we do not get the luxury |
01:50:57 |
We must air them, |
01:51:00 |
there by ensuring |
01:51:03 |
Thank you. |
01:51:13 |
That's sovereign |
01:51:15 |
as much as if it were |
01:51:18 |
Colonel Childers didn't |
01:51:21 |
He was ordered to go there because |
01:51:24 |
We armed him. |
01:51:26 |
We sent him over there to risk |
01:51:29 |
And then ask him |
01:51:32 |
There are over 300 bullet holes |
01:51:36 |
Colonel Childers didn't open fire. |
01:51:41 |
And he waited until after three |
01:51:45 |
and another lay |
01:51:47 |
He waited until he was |
01:51:50 |
He waited until he saw |
01:51:54 |
Only then did he order |
01:51:57 |
Under the rules of engagement, |
01:51:59 |
is no longer a civilian, |
01:52:01 |
and the use of deadly force |
01:52:04 |
in order to save lives. |
01:52:08 |
It's not murder. |
01:52:11 |
It's combat. |
01:52:15 |
Colonel Childers is |
01:52:17 |
who was in a position |
01:52:19 |
But the camera on the embassy |
01:52:22 |
The government |
01:52:24 |
there's no tape |
01:52:26 |
I have shown you that that tape was |
01:52:29 |
Do you believe that tape |
01:52:32 |
of the State Department |
01:52:36 |
By not producing that tape, |
01:52:39 |
Mr. Sokal, has brought dishonor |
01:52:43 |
Without that tape, I cannot show |
01:52:46 |
and that Colonel Childers |
01:52:49 |
But without that tape, |
01:52:52 |
beyond a reasonable doubt |
01:52:57 |
Here's my case. |
01:53:00 |
He's all I've got. |
01:53:02 |
thirty-two years of heroism |
01:53:05 |
Regardless of |
01:53:08 |
Colonel Childers' career |
01:53:10 |
He will never again |
01:53:12 |
The ambassador and his family |
01:53:15 |
And I know how |
01:53:18 |
because Colonel Childers |
01:53:20 |
I'm alive today because of him. |
01:53:22 |
My son is sitting in |
01:53:25 |
I'm alive today, |
01:53:27 |
because of the heroism |
01:53:30 |
To ask this man to risk his life |
01:53:37 |
to ask this man to watch |
01:53:41 |
and call it murder |
01:53:44 |
call it murder for firing back |
01:53:47 |
To call it murder for saving |
01:53:50 |
under the most extreme |
01:53:54 |
My fellow Marines, |
01:54:00 |
It's worse than leaving him |
01:54:03 |
That is something |
01:54:06 |
if you are |
01:54:11 |
And it is something that I pray |
01:54:39 |
- What'd you think? |
01:54:42 |
Yeah. Yeah. |
01:54:44 |
Dad, you were awesome. |
01:54:46 |
Thanks, son. |
01:54:48 |
I'm very glad that I don't |
01:54:51 |
You made it |
01:54:56 |
- 15,000 to 25,000... |
01:55:04 |
I said no interruptions. |
01:55:06 |
I'm sorry, Mr. Sokal. |
01:55:14 |
Send him in. |
01:55:17 |
Can we pick this up |
01:55:20 |
Absolutely. |
01:55:39 |
Close the door. |
01:55:46 |
What is it, Colonel? |
01:55:48 |
No matter what happens |
01:55:53 |
I'm not going to leave |
01:55:54 |
what happened to that tape. |
01:55:58 |
Think it'll ever turn up? |
01:56:01 |
No. |
01:56:03 |
I don't either. |
01:56:06 |
Well, then there's nothing more |
01:56:10 |
You ever had a pissed-off |
01:56:13 |
Is that a threat? |
01:56:16 |
Oh, yes, sir. |
01:56:58 |
All rise. |
01:57:06 |
Has the panel |
01:57:08 |
We have, sir. |
01:57:23 |
Colonel Terry L. Childers, this |
01:57:26 |
On the charge |
01:57:29 |
the court finds |
01:57:32 |
On the charge of conduct |
01:57:35 |
the court finds |
01:57:39 |
On the charge of murder, |
01:57:41 |
the court finds |
01:57:45 |
This court-martial |
01:57:47 |
Sentencing will be conducted |
01:57:50 |
Thank you. |
01:58:09 |
- I need one more favor. |
01:58:12 |
Teach me how to fly-fish. |
01:58:13 |
You are well aware that I know |
01:58:19 |
Oh. |
01:58:29 |
Colonel. |
01:58:34 |
You realize in light of |
01:58:37 |
we'll be pushing for charges |
01:58:39 |
That was 30 years ago. |
01:58:41 |
You're going to have |
01:58:43 |
I thought maybe |
01:58:45 |
I'll make you a deal. |
01:58:47 |
If you can tell me right now |
01:58:51 |
for a second lieutenant dropped |
01:58:56 |
I'll tell you everything |
01:59:00 |
- One week. |
01:59:02 |
Sixteen minutes, Major. |
01:59:05 |
Sixteen fucking minutes. |
01:59:08 |
And that's all I remember. |
01:59:58 |
Sir. |