:09:02
Why, I know a lot of people
who should go exactly that way.
:09:09
But that's beside the point.
:09:10
Now, come on, major,
what's your basic objection?
:09:14
These men are, by definition,
incapable of any discipline or authority. . .
:09:17
. . .much less intensive training.
:09:19
If there isn't a possibility
for a remission of their sentence. . .
:09:22
. . .they have nothing to look forward to
and no reason to cooperate, right?
:09:28
Got a point.
You got a point, major.
:09:33
However, as you know,
I don't have the power. . .
:09:35
. . .to reverse the findings
of a court-martial.
:09:38
You do have the power to commute
the sentence of such a court.
:09:41
-Excuse me, general.
-Yes?
:09:42
You do have authority under the Visiting
Forces Act to make such a ruling.
:09:47
-Visiting Forces Act?
-Yes, sir.
:09:53
All right, major, you got a deal.
:09:55
Let's say that if any of these men
distinguish themselves. . .
:09:59
. . .then we will give serious consideration
to commuting their sentences.
:10:03
That's no deal.
:10:05
Who's to say whether they really
distinguish themselves or not?
:10:09
You can leave that decision to me.
:10:11
But remember, the other alternative
will apply with equal force.
:10:15
Any breach of security,
any failure of discipline. . .
:10:18
. . .those prisoners go right back
where they came from.
:10:21
-Understood?
-Yes, sir.
:10:23
Good. Anything more, gentlemen?
:10:25
Well, yes, sir. I noticed
Colonel Breed in the waiting room.
:10:28
I wondered whether he was
connected with this operation.
:10:32
-What if he is?
-I'd be very unhappy, sir.
:10:38
Major, Colonel Breed
is your superior officer.
:10:42
And you will behave
accordingly, at all times.
:10:44
-Is that clear?
-Yes, sir.
:10:49
Now, it so happens that Colonel Breed
is not concerned with this operation.
:10:53
But he is running the parachute school
where part of your training will be.
:10:57
I don't want to hear any complaints,
from either of you.