1 00:00:06,287 --> 00:00:07,531 Where is he now? 2 00:00:07,621 --> 00:00:10,241 Just inside the "no fly" zone, CAG. 3 00:00:10,330 --> 00:00:13,579 Whistler. CAG. Bracket right. Maintain angels 15. 4 00:00:13,665 --> 00:00:15,456 I'm gonna go down and try to nudge our friend 5 00:00:15,541 --> 00:00:17,083 back to Serbian airspace. 6 00:00:17,167 --> 00:00:18,198 Roger that. 7 00:00:18,293 --> 00:00:20,035 This ought to be interesting. 8 00:00:38,928 --> 00:00:41,797 Fire warning light! Fire warning light! Right turbine! 9 00:00:44,264 --> 00:00:47,264 Smoke in the cockpit! I'm losing pressure! 10 00:00:48,225 --> 00:00:49,801 Punch out! Punch out! 11 00:01:02,732 --> 00:01:04,771 I've got the RIO's chute, CAG! 12 00:01:06,526 --> 00:01:09,229 Stay with him. I'm keeping my eye on the Hind. 13 00:01:13,029 --> 00:01:15,067 The bastard! He's strafing them! 14 00:01:15,739 --> 00:01:17,944 He's strafing them in their chutes! 15 00:02:13,935 --> 00:02:15,476 What you are now seeing 16 00:02:15,561 --> 00:02:18,430 is exclusive footage of a Serb Hind helicopter 17 00:02:18,521 --> 00:02:20,263 being downed by U.S. Navy fighters 18 00:02:20,355 --> 00:02:22,560 over the Bosnian "no fly" zone. 19 00:02:22,648 --> 00:02:25,434 A Navy TOMCAT was also lost in this incident. 20 00:02:25,524 --> 00:02:29,188 The fate of its pilot and radar intercept officer are unknown. 21 00:02:29,526 --> 00:02:30,936 That Hind didn't get a TOMCAT. 22 00:02:31,027 --> 00:02:32,935 No. The TOMCAT had a catastrophic failure 23 00:02:33,028 --> 00:02:34,486 and exploded as the crew ejected. 24 00:02:34,570 --> 00:02:37,689 Did the CAG know that or did he think the Hind was responsible? 25 00:02:37,780 --> 00:02:39,737 He knew it. He destroyed the Hind 26 00:02:39,823 --> 00:02:42,776 he claims because it was strafing our boys in their chutes. 27 00:02:42,866 --> 00:02:44,905 - Bastards. - The Serbs deny it. 28 00:02:44,992 --> 00:02:47,661 They claim the Hind was approaching to render assistance. 29 00:02:47,744 --> 00:02:49,819 We're not taking their word over the CAG's? 30 00:02:49,912 --> 00:02:52,580 No. But state's conducting an investigation 31 00:02:52,663 --> 00:02:56,077 and their only interest is keeping their peace agreement intact. 32 00:02:56,165 --> 00:02:58,038 This downing could break the accord 33 00:02:58,124 --> 00:03:00,412 and the CAG could get caught in the middle 34 00:03:00,500 --> 00:03:02,409 and be sacrificed in the name of peace. 35 00:03:02,501 --> 00:03:05,667 - When do we leave, sir? - As soon as we light up. Please. 36 00:03:10,631 --> 00:03:13,167 - Wife have a baby, sir? - Not that I know of. 37 00:03:13,257 --> 00:03:16,043 This just came over from the Secretary of the Navy. 38 00:03:16,133 --> 00:03:18,967 Congratulations, Lieutenant Commander Rabb. 39 00:03:23,095 --> 00:03:27,091 Sure makes me wish you were around when I got my promotion, Lieutenant. 40 00:04:51,224 --> 00:04:54,057 Mr Rabb! It's good to have you back aboard, sir! 41 00:04:54,142 --> 00:04:57,924 It's good to be here, Chief! This is Lieutenant JG Austin. 42 00:04:58,019 --> 00:05:01,267 Ma'am. The skipper's expecting you. If you'll follow me. 43 00:05:26,908 --> 00:05:29,066 You still miss it, don't you, sir? 44 00:05:29,243 --> 00:05:31,151 Only when I'm back on board. 45 00:05:31,536 --> 00:05:34,156 Or see a jet, shaving in the morning, 46 00:05:34,246 --> 00:05:37,364 in my dreams, eating a pizza, watching a movie. 47 00:05:42,666 --> 00:05:45,868 You know, the CAG has a habit of speaking his mind, sir. 48 00:05:45,960 --> 00:05:48,331 It's the sort of thing that can be taken the wrong way, 49 00:05:48,419 --> 00:05:49,581 if you know what I'm saying. 50 00:05:49,670 --> 00:05:52,420 It's also the sort of thing that inspires trust in his men, Chief. 51 00:05:52,505 --> 00:05:54,995 Yes, sir, it most certainly does. 52 00:06:04,594 --> 00:06:06,882 Lieutenant Commander Rabb and Lieutenant JG Austin 53 00:06:06,971 --> 00:06:08,250 reporting as ordered, sir! 54 00:06:08,346 --> 00:06:09,591 As soon as we're done launching, 55 00:06:09,680 --> 00:06:12,384 bring us back to a heading at two-five-zero. 56 00:06:13,557 --> 00:06:15,099 Stand at ease. 57 00:06:18,143 --> 00:06:21,676 Congratulations on the promotion, Lieutenant Commander. 58 00:06:21,770 --> 00:06:22,848 Thank you, sir. 59 00:06:22,937 --> 00:06:26,020 Under any other circumstances, I'd say it's good to see you. 60 00:06:26,105 --> 00:06:29,224 I concur, sir. Any word yet on the TOMCAT crew? 61 00:06:29,315 --> 00:06:33,393 No sign of them near the crash site and nothing from their survival radios. 62 00:06:33,484 --> 00:06:36,318 - But we haven't given up hope. - No, sir. 63 00:06:36,402 --> 00:06:38,939 Now, the CAG and his RIO are on the 03 level 64 00:06:39,029 --> 00:06:40,107 in the officer's ward room. 65 00:06:40,196 --> 00:06:42,768 We'll be needing separate quarters for our interview, sir. 66 00:06:42,864 --> 00:06:46,694 You aren't suggesting that those men would alter their stories, Lieutenant? 67 00:06:46,783 --> 00:06:47,945 No, sir. 68 00:06:48,408 --> 00:06:49,985 Separate interviews is SOP. 69 00:06:50,076 --> 00:06:51,404 And under the circumstances, 70 00:06:51,493 --> 00:06:53,532 I think it's best if we do things by the book. 71 00:06:53,619 --> 00:06:55,362 We wouldn't wanna give anyone an excuse 72 00:06:55,454 --> 00:06:56,864 to question our findings, Skipper. 73 00:06:56,954 --> 00:07:01,282 - Anyone being the State Department. - Then you're aware of the situation, sir? 74 00:07:01,373 --> 00:07:04,373 Painfully, Commander. Painfully. 75 00:07:05,334 --> 00:07:06,708 Dismissed. 76 00:07:15,839 --> 00:07:18,838 I guess they'll give anyone an extra half-stripe these days. 77 00:07:18,924 --> 00:07:20,714 - Yes, sir. - At ease. 78 00:07:23,093 --> 00:07:25,298 Captain Boone. Lieutenant JG Austin. 79 00:07:25,386 --> 00:07:27,176 My RIO, Lieutenant Arnoldi. 80 00:07:27,803 --> 00:07:28,882 Let's get this over with. 81 00:07:28,971 --> 00:07:30,548 I expect you wanna interview us separately. 82 00:07:30,638 --> 00:07:31,669 Yes, sir. 83 00:07:31,764 --> 00:07:34,550 There's an empty office through that hatch. Lieutenant. 84 00:07:34,640 --> 00:07:36,549 Follow me, Lieutenant. 85 00:07:39,976 --> 00:07:41,885 I'm sorry we have to go through this, sir. 86 00:07:41,977 --> 00:07:43,969 You're not apologising for being a lawyer, 87 00:07:44,062 --> 00:07:45,140 are you, Commander? 88 00:07:45,229 --> 00:07:46,308 No, sir. 89 00:07:46,396 --> 00:07:47,806 When Painter ejected, 90 00:07:47,897 --> 00:07:49,556 they were in a wings level position. 91 00:07:49,648 --> 00:07:53,430 But by the time Whistle went out, they'd inverted. 92 00:07:53,525 --> 00:07:55,315 He ejected straight down. 93 00:07:55,734 --> 00:07:59,149 - Tanks blew as he went out. - So he was caught in the flames? 94 00:07:59,236 --> 00:08:02,485 It wasn't flames, Lieutenant. It was a fireball. 95 00:08:03,155 --> 00:08:06,522 His chute wasn't burning, though. I do know that. 96 00:08:06,615 --> 00:08:10,527 It was fully deployed and I followed him until we went after the Hind. 97 00:08:10,617 --> 00:08:12,692 When did you see the Hind? 98 00:08:13,285 --> 00:08:15,360 I never lost sight of him. 99 00:08:15,786 --> 00:08:17,529 He was carrying S5 rockets. 100 00:08:17,621 --> 00:08:20,454 One of those'll ruin your day if you're not watching. 101 00:08:20,539 --> 00:08:23,538 - Did he fire rockets at the chutes? - No. 102 00:08:23,624 --> 00:08:26,327 That'd be over-kill even for the Serbs. He used his guns. 103 00:08:26,667 --> 00:08:29,666 So you saw the Hind fire at Lieutenant Painter? 104 00:08:29,752 --> 00:08:30,914 Yes, ma'am. 105 00:08:34,546 --> 00:08:37,960 - You're absolutely certain? - I'm positive. 106 00:08:38,465 --> 00:08:40,705 When I saw him firing on my men, I took him out. 107 00:08:40,799 --> 00:08:42,956 And I would do it again. Peace treaty or no. 108 00:08:43,050 --> 00:08:45,836 - That's not at issue here, CAG. - The hell it's not. 109 00:08:45,927 --> 00:08:48,879 The Serbs are gonna try to use this to break up the treaty. 110 00:08:48,970 --> 00:08:51,804 We cannot let the politics of the moment dictate our conduct 111 00:08:51,888 --> 00:08:53,631 when we're put into a combat situation. 112 00:08:53,722 --> 00:08:55,928 We tried that once. In Vietnam. 113 00:08:56,474 --> 00:08:57,932 I know, sir. 114 00:08:58,350 --> 00:09:02,180 The CAG and Commander Rabb are requested on the navigation bridge. 115 00:09:05,228 --> 00:09:07,019 What's up, Skipper? 116 00:09:08,897 --> 00:09:12,679 Lieutenant Entwhistle's body was recovered by Serbian forces. 117 00:09:12,774 --> 00:09:15,310 - Damn. - I'm sorry, sir. 118 00:09:16,401 --> 00:09:19,234 - Did you know him, Lieutenant? - No, sir. 119 00:09:19,485 --> 00:09:22,271 I'll request an autopsy in Naples before the body is sent home. 120 00:09:22,362 --> 00:09:26,144 If there's any evidence he was shot, this investigation will be over, sir. 121 00:09:26,239 --> 00:09:27,353 What about Painter? 122 00:09:27,448 --> 00:09:30,862 Nothing so far. But that isn't all of it, gentlemen. 123 00:09:31,867 --> 00:09:34,439 This just came in from CINCFAIRMED. 124 00:09:38,162 --> 00:09:40,237 They didn't even wait for your report, Commander. 125 00:09:40,329 --> 00:09:42,570 - No, sir. They didn't. - What is it? 126 00:09:42,664 --> 00:09:44,406 Politics, Lieutenant. 127 00:09:44,957 --> 00:09:48,406 I'm to report to Naples for a general court-martial. 128 00:09:57,838 --> 00:10:01,206 Some conversations are best left lawyer-to-lawyer, sir. 129 00:10:01,549 --> 00:10:03,624 What sort of conversations would those be? 130 00:10:03,716 --> 00:10:06,336 Exploratory ones, sir, where we feel each other out 131 00:10:06,426 --> 00:10:08,418 and see what kind of case the other side has. 132 00:10:08,510 --> 00:10:11,794 Well, it's my SIX on the line, Commander. I'm sitting in. 133 00:10:11,887 --> 00:10:13,464 Very well, sir. 134 00:10:13,721 --> 00:10:17,302 But follow my lead and remember, I do the talking. 135 00:10:17,515 --> 00:10:19,554 Well, now, how could I forget that, Commander? 136 00:10:19,641 --> 00:10:21,432 You are the lawyer. 137 00:10:23,268 --> 00:10:25,888 I'm requesting an autopsy on Lieutenant Entwhistle. 138 00:10:25,978 --> 00:10:28,468 - Already been ordered. By me. - Then you'll agree 139 00:10:28,562 --> 00:10:30,684 that if the autopsy produces evidence of bullet wounds 140 00:10:30,772 --> 00:10:33,392 - you'll drop the charges? - I'm not making any promises. 141 00:10:33,482 --> 00:10:36,647 The violation of a cease-fire is an extremely serious matter. 142 00:10:36,733 --> 00:10:39,057 They are the violators. They were shooting at my men! 143 00:10:39,151 --> 00:10:41,439 If they were, and there's no evidence to support that, 144 00:10:41,527 --> 00:10:42,937 who ordered you to shoot back? 145 00:10:43,028 --> 00:10:44,605 No one. I did it on my own initiative. 146 00:10:44,696 --> 00:10:46,522 And who gave you the right to do that, Captain? 147 00:10:46,613 --> 00:10:48,356 The Navy, the day they handed me my command! 148 00:10:48,448 --> 00:10:50,486 CAG, we'll argue this in court. Not here. 149 00:10:50,574 --> 00:10:52,980 No lawyer's going to tell me how to exercise my command! 150 00:10:53,075 --> 00:10:56,738 Sir, with all due respect, keep your mouth shut. 151 00:11:01,329 --> 00:11:04,946 - By-the-book lawyering, Commander? - It's the only kind I know how, ma'am. 152 00:11:05,039 --> 00:11:06,533 I doubt that. 153 00:11:06,999 --> 00:11:11,290 In any case, you're aware I cannot initiate a pre-trial agreement. 154 00:11:11,376 --> 00:11:14,375 - Is she talking deal? - She can't, sir. 155 00:11:14,753 --> 00:11:17,586 In the military, only the accused and his lawyers 156 00:11:17,671 --> 00:11:20,125 can initiate such conversations. 157 00:11:20,214 --> 00:11:23,130 Since military personnel are accustomed to following orders 158 00:11:23,215 --> 00:11:27,590 if the Commander suggested a deal, you might feel compelled to accept it. 159 00:11:27,676 --> 00:11:29,086 That'd be the day. 160 00:11:29,177 --> 00:11:31,583 I don't believe the captain feels compelled to follow anything 161 00:11:31,678 --> 00:11:32,757 but his own instincts. 162 00:11:32,845 --> 00:11:35,679 You're baiting him, Commander. And that's out of line. 163 00:11:35,763 --> 00:11:38,597 If I were you, talking hypothetically, of course, 164 00:11:38,681 --> 00:11:40,756 I'd be asking for a deal. 165 00:11:40,849 --> 00:11:42,011 I'm not. 166 00:11:42,100 --> 00:11:45,218 But since we're talking hypothetically, what would that deal be? 167 00:11:45,310 --> 00:11:49,768 CAG resigns, admits his responsibility, court martial never happens. 168 00:11:49,854 --> 00:11:51,395 You can go to hell. 169 00:11:52,730 --> 00:11:54,010 Hypothetically. 170 00:11:55,440 --> 00:11:57,894 I can't suggest that my client accept responsibility 171 00:11:57,983 --> 00:11:59,939 for something where he is not at fault. 172 00:12:00,026 --> 00:12:02,480 Then you'd be giving him very bad advice. 173 00:12:02,569 --> 00:12:04,027 Well, I respect your opinion, Commander, 174 00:12:04,111 --> 00:12:06,399 but the answer is no. Good day. 175 00:12:11,323 --> 00:12:12,437 Commander. 176 00:12:14,283 --> 00:12:17,117 - What they say is true. - What's that, ma'am? 177 00:12:17,201 --> 00:12:18,778 You're a cowboy. 178 00:12:20,119 --> 00:12:23,238 No, ma'am. I'm just another JAG lawyer who considers it an honour 179 00:12:23,329 --> 00:12:25,285 to oppose you in a court martial. 180 00:12:25,372 --> 00:12:28,704 See if you still feel honoured after it's over, Commander. 181 00:12:37,211 --> 00:12:38,325 Sir! 182 00:12:38,921 --> 00:12:40,628 Commander Krennick has a reputation 183 00:12:40,713 --> 00:12:42,504 for being the best prosecutor in the Navy. 184 00:12:42,589 --> 00:12:43,833 Well, that isn't what worries me. 185 00:12:43,923 --> 00:12:46,294 She was dancing a fast track in Washington. 186 00:12:46,383 --> 00:12:48,955 State must be applying major pressure for a conviction 187 00:12:49,051 --> 00:12:50,129 for her to even be here. 188 00:12:50,218 --> 00:12:52,091 Harm, tell me something. 189 00:12:52,177 --> 00:12:54,928 - Are you giving up on me? - You know better than that, CAG. 190 00:12:55,012 --> 00:12:57,466 I'm just afraid you may already be convicted. 191 00:12:57,555 --> 00:13:00,045 I'm going to be judged by line officers. Is that right? 192 00:13:00,140 --> 00:13:03,472 - Yes, sir. Captains and above. - That's good enough for me. 193 00:13:03,558 --> 00:13:05,799 They won't be judging you in a vacuum, sir. 194 00:13:05,893 --> 00:13:07,303 They have careers, too. 195 00:13:07,393 --> 00:13:09,848 Lieutenant, if there's one thing in the Navy I have faith in 196 00:13:09,936 --> 00:13:11,560 it's the integrity of her officers. 197 00:13:11,646 --> 00:13:14,017 Harm! Hey, Harm! 198 00:13:14,647 --> 00:13:16,769 Which is more than I can say for journalists. 199 00:13:16,857 --> 00:13:19,393 Well, good to see you again, Harm! 200 00:13:19,816 --> 00:13:21,642 - CAG, you, too! - Mr DePalma. 201 00:13:21,734 --> 00:13:24,899 Yeah. Hey, congratulations on the promotion. 202 00:13:24,986 --> 00:13:27,855 I don't think we've been introduced. I'm Chuck DePalma, Aerobureau. 203 00:13:27,946 --> 00:13:30,566 Meg Austin. That was quite a report you filed. 204 00:13:30,655 --> 00:13:32,896 - Well, I'm glad you saw it. - Where were you? 205 00:13:32,990 --> 00:13:35,610 From what I saw, getting that footage took a lot of guts. 206 00:13:35,700 --> 00:13:38,236 Well, you know, whatever it takes to get a story. 207 00:13:38,326 --> 00:13:40,033 And Mr DePalma's quite a reporter. 208 00:13:40,118 --> 00:13:42,193 He even took a flight with me once to get a story. 209 00:13:42,286 --> 00:13:43,863 Please! Don't remind me! 210 00:13:43,954 --> 00:13:45,992 I mean, I might throw up again just thinking about it. 211 00:13:46,080 --> 00:13:48,866 Look, how about an exclusive interview, CAG? 212 00:13:48,956 --> 00:13:52,620 - My lawyers don't want me speaking. - Harm, talk to the man. 213 00:13:52,708 --> 00:13:54,581 You know cases aren't tried in the courts anymore. 214 00:13:54,668 --> 00:13:56,209 They're tried in the press. And I'm here 215 00:13:56,293 --> 00:13:58,166 to let you put the best possible light on things. 216 00:13:58,253 --> 00:13:59,912 The only people whose judgment I care about 217 00:14:00,004 --> 00:14:02,707 are my fellow officers in the United States Navy. 218 00:14:02,797 --> 00:14:03,827 Wow. 219 00:14:06,465 --> 00:14:09,133 Man, look, you know, 220 00:14:09,675 --> 00:14:12,343 you wouldn't mind saying that on tape, please? 221 00:14:12,427 --> 00:14:14,963 How'd you get that footage, Chuck? 222 00:14:16,053 --> 00:14:18,294 Well, you know, it's just a matter 223 00:14:18,388 --> 00:14:20,131 of being in the right place at the right time. 224 00:14:20,222 --> 00:14:24,170 - Sign of a good journalist, really. - Did you see the Hind firing? 225 00:14:24,266 --> 00:14:27,349 No. No, we were just shooting B-roll of the countryside 226 00:14:27,434 --> 00:14:29,177 when the Hind came up from behind a ridge 227 00:14:29,269 --> 00:14:31,225 and exploded in a big ball of flames. 228 00:14:31,311 --> 00:14:34,429 Yeah. They only showed the explosion on the news. 229 00:14:34,521 --> 00:14:35,801 Was there more? 230 00:14:37,148 --> 00:14:39,720 No, no, no, no, no. Don't go asking for it, Lieutenant. 231 00:14:39,816 --> 00:14:41,274 That's against network policy. 232 00:14:41,358 --> 00:14:43,480 Come on. I'm sure there are exceptions. 233 00:14:43,567 --> 00:14:47,350 Well, given the right circumstances, yeah. 234 00:14:47,695 --> 00:14:50,813 Why don't we talk about what those circumstances might be. 235 00:14:50,905 --> 00:14:53,987 Knock it off, Lieutenant! Good day, Mr DePalma. 236 00:14:54,073 --> 00:14:57,440 Yes, all right. Good day. Look, we can talk over dinner. 237 00:14:57,533 --> 00:15:00,532 Yeah, right, well, nice to see you. 238 00:15:03,161 --> 00:15:06,943 Lieutenant, do not ever disgrace your uniform like that again. 239 00:15:07,038 --> 00:15:09,362 - Sir, I was just... - I know what you were doing. 240 00:15:09,456 --> 00:15:12,491 With all due respect, sir, you do not know what I was doing! 241 00:15:12,582 --> 00:15:15,119 You thought you did but you thought wrong. 242 00:15:17,168 --> 00:15:20,167 - Permission to be excused, sir. - Granted. 243 00:15:25,672 --> 00:15:27,581 Lieutenant Austin is straight up, sir. 244 00:15:27,673 --> 00:15:29,546 All she would have done was try to get Mr DePalma 245 00:15:29,633 --> 00:15:30,795 to give us the tape. 246 00:15:30,883 --> 00:15:33,420 Harm, I don't like the way you people fight. 247 00:15:33,510 --> 00:15:37,208 You don't have to, sir. All you have to do is stay out of our way. 248 00:16:23,577 --> 00:16:25,615 Captain Thomas Boone. 249 00:16:26,203 --> 00:16:28,907 You are accused of violating a lawful general order, 250 00:16:28,996 --> 00:16:32,115 Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. 251 00:16:32,206 --> 00:16:33,404 How do you plead? 252 00:16:33,499 --> 00:16:35,786 The accused pleads not guilty, Your Honour. 253 00:16:35,875 --> 00:16:37,997 Very well. Please be seated. 254 00:16:38,084 --> 00:16:39,827 Commander Krennick, you... 255 00:16:44,379 --> 00:16:45,754 Who is the suit? 256 00:16:48,339 --> 00:16:49,584 Those are... 257 00:16:50,132 --> 00:16:53,831 Wouldn't just be well-dressed reporters back there, would they? 258 00:16:53,926 --> 00:16:58,301 - We're closed to the press, sir. - I'm afraid they're from State, CAG. 259 00:16:58,386 --> 00:17:00,259 Commander Krennick, you may proceed. 260 00:17:00,346 --> 00:17:01,756 Thank you. 261 00:17:02,555 --> 00:17:05,471 Your Honour, members of the court martial. 262 00:17:07,099 --> 00:17:09,803 I come here today, with a sad and heavy heart. 263 00:17:09,892 --> 00:17:12,263 The officer against whom I must prefer charges 264 00:17:12,352 --> 00:17:14,557 has distinguished himself time and again 265 00:17:14,645 --> 00:17:16,553 during a long naval career. 266 00:17:16,646 --> 00:17:18,056 Here comes the knife. 267 00:17:18,146 --> 00:17:21,229 But an order to Captain Boone carries the same weight 268 00:17:21,315 --> 00:17:24,433 as one to the freshest young sailor in our Navy. 269 00:17:24,525 --> 00:17:28,188 When Captain Boone opened fire without provocation, 270 00:17:28,277 --> 00:17:30,813 he disobeyed a lawful order. 271 00:17:31,070 --> 00:17:35,445 It's as simple and final as that. He took upon himself 272 00:17:35,655 --> 00:17:38,524 a decision that rests solely with the Commander-in-Chief 273 00:17:38,615 --> 00:17:42,232 the decision when to commit United States forces 274 00:17:42,325 --> 00:17:43,819 to military action. 275 00:17:43,910 --> 00:17:47,692 When you hear the facts, you will have no choice in this matter 276 00:17:47,786 --> 00:17:50,276 but to find Captain Boone guilty. 277 00:17:50,371 --> 00:17:52,861 You may call your first witness, Commander Krennick. 278 00:17:52,956 --> 00:17:54,236 Commander Dooley, 279 00:17:54,331 --> 00:17:57,497 did you perform an autopsy on the remains of Lieutenant Entwhistle? 280 00:17:57,583 --> 00:17:59,160 - Yes, ma'am. - And can you tell us 281 00:17:59,251 --> 00:18:01,538 the cause of Lieutenant Entwhistle's death? 282 00:18:01,627 --> 00:18:04,543 - No, not with any certainty. - Why is that, Commander? 283 00:18:04,628 --> 00:18:06,834 Lieutenant Entwhistle suffered multiple traumas 284 00:18:06,921 --> 00:18:08,166 as a result of the accident. 285 00:18:08,255 --> 00:18:10,923 Any one of them could have been responsible for his death. 286 00:18:11,007 --> 00:18:12,334 Elaborate, please. 287 00:18:12,424 --> 00:18:15,210 The flames that generated from the explosion of his TOMCAT 288 00:18:15,301 --> 00:18:18,335 were such that the Lieutenant suffered severe third-degree burns 289 00:18:18,427 --> 00:18:20,549 over three-quarters of his body. 290 00:18:20,637 --> 00:18:23,968 This alone would most likely have resulted in death. 291 00:18:24,055 --> 00:18:25,252 In addition, however, 292 00:18:25,347 --> 00:18:28,098 I found shrapnel embedded in the Lieutenant's remains. 293 00:18:28,182 --> 00:18:30,506 Did you determine the source of the shrapnel? 294 00:18:30,600 --> 00:18:34,548 Metallurgic analysis confirms that it came from the aircraft. 295 00:18:35,769 --> 00:18:37,049 Can you describe for the court 296 00:18:37,145 --> 00:18:39,931 the nature of the injuries caused by the shrapnel? 297 00:18:40,021 --> 00:18:41,052 The shrapnel ruptured 298 00:18:41,147 --> 00:18:44,597 Lieutenant Entwhistle's stomach and chest, severing two arteries. 299 00:18:44,691 --> 00:18:46,848 Commander, based upon your experience 300 00:18:46,942 --> 00:18:48,768 as a forensic pathologist 301 00:18:48,859 --> 00:18:52,985 do you have an opinion as to whether these shrapnel injuries would be fatal? 302 00:18:53,070 --> 00:18:56,733 Yes. In my opinion, death would have been instantaneous. 303 00:18:58,114 --> 00:19:00,271 Commander Dooley, you've described for the court 304 00:19:00,365 --> 00:19:02,321 a lengthy examination. 305 00:19:02,408 --> 00:19:03,985 During this examination, 306 00:19:04,075 --> 00:19:06,565 did you find any evidence of bullet wounds? 307 00:19:06,660 --> 00:19:09,066 - No, I did not. - None whatsoever? 308 00:19:09,161 --> 00:19:10,619 None, ma'am. 309 00:19:11,246 --> 00:19:13,284 Your witness, Commander. 310 00:19:16,040 --> 00:19:19,039 Commander, from what you've just described 311 00:19:19,125 --> 00:19:21,958 Lieutenant Entwhistle suffered significant internal injuries. 312 00:19:22,043 --> 00:19:23,951 - Is that correct? - That's correct. Yes. 313 00:19:24,044 --> 00:19:25,537 In fact, Commander, isn't it true 314 00:19:25,628 --> 00:19:27,833 that some of Lieutenant Entwhistle's internal organs 315 00:19:27,921 --> 00:19:29,249 were not recovered? 316 00:19:29,338 --> 00:19:30,748 Also correct, Commander. 317 00:19:30,839 --> 00:19:34,917 And isn't it true that the internal organs you did recover were so badly damaged 318 00:19:35,008 --> 00:19:39,004 it would be impossible to determine if a bullet passed through the organs? 319 00:19:39,093 --> 00:19:40,255 Yes. That's true. 320 00:19:40,344 --> 00:19:42,585 So, given the condition of the body, Commander, 321 00:19:42,678 --> 00:19:44,469 isn't it true that a number of bullets 322 00:19:44,554 --> 00:19:46,629 could have penetrated without detection? 323 00:19:46,722 --> 00:19:48,429 Objection, Your Honour. 324 00:19:48,515 --> 00:19:50,755 Commander Rabb's question is ambiguous. 325 00:19:50,849 --> 00:19:53,090 "A number" is very imprecise. 326 00:19:53,184 --> 00:19:56,385 Sustained. Be more specific, Commander Rabb. 327 00:19:56,477 --> 00:19:57,935 Yes, Your Honour. 328 00:19:58,020 --> 00:20:01,304 Commander, could two bullets have passed through undetected? 329 00:20:01,396 --> 00:20:04,349 - Yes. - What about three bullets, Commander? 330 00:20:05,523 --> 00:20:06,934 Possibly, but not likely. 331 00:20:07,024 --> 00:20:10,107 So at least two slugs could have hit Lieutenant Entwhistle 332 00:20:10,192 --> 00:20:12,813 - without leaving a trace? - Yes. 333 00:20:12,902 --> 00:20:15,143 How many slugs could have missed, Commander? 334 00:20:15,237 --> 00:20:17,987 - Missed? - Your Honour, I object. 335 00:20:18,072 --> 00:20:20,526 There is no way for Commander Dooley to ascertain 336 00:20:20,614 --> 00:20:22,985 how many bullets may have missed a body. 337 00:20:23,074 --> 00:20:26,192 I withdraw the question, Your Honour. The Commander is correct. 338 00:20:26,284 --> 00:20:28,359 There is no way for any of us to determine 339 00:20:28,452 --> 00:20:30,942 how many rounds fired by the Hind missed. 340 00:20:32,120 --> 00:20:33,946 No further questions. 341 00:20:40,208 --> 00:20:41,785 That was brilliant, Harm. 342 00:20:42,042 --> 00:20:44,532 Well, I don't know about that, but it was a start. 343 00:20:44,627 --> 00:20:46,535 Listen, you two, you sound like a couple of nuggets 344 00:20:46,628 --> 00:20:48,454 who just shot a hole in a tow target. 345 00:20:48,545 --> 00:20:51,545 You're right, CAG, we didn't do much damage. 346 00:20:51,630 --> 00:20:56,753 - And you're right. It was a start. - Captain? We need to talk. 347 00:20:58,592 --> 00:21:02,919 - Naval officer to naval officer. - Not without his attorneys present. 348 00:21:04,262 --> 00:21:06,752 - I'll see you later. - CAG, you can't do this! 349 00:21:06,846 --> 00:21:08,921 The hell I can't. You're dismissed, Commander. 350 00:21:09,014 --> 00:21:10,591 You, too, Lieutenant. 351 00:21:20,979 --> 00:21:23,895 - I'm listening, Commander. - I just received intelligence 352 00:21:23,980 --> 00:21:26,470 that the regular Serb army is poised across the border. 353 00:21:26,565 --> 00:21:28,806 I didn't know they gave that kind of info to lawyers. 354 00:21:28,899 --> 00:21:30,274 I got it straight from State. 355 00:21:30,358 --> 00:21:33,642 - Well, then it must be true. - You're a warrior, CAG. 356 00:21:33,735 --> 00:21:35,608 If this thing blows up into a shooting war 357 00:21:35,694 --> 00:21:38,267 those are your men going up in the air. 358 00:21:38,362 --> 00:21:40,484 I know that better than you. 359 00:21:40,572 --> 00:21:42,777 Sometimes, a warrior has to fall on his sword 360 00:21:42,865 --> 00:21:44,145 for the good of the cause. 361 00:21:44,240 --> 00:21:46,066 Hardest thing a warrior has to do. 362 00:21:46,158 --> 00:21:48,648 You're asking me to resign for the good of the Navy? 363 00:21:48,743 --> 00:21:52,192 State believes they can diffuse this if you admit you made a mistake. 364 00:21:52,286 --> 00:21:54,990 - They were shooting at my men. - I believe you. 365 00:21:55,079 --> 00:21:59,205 - But you're still going to prosecute? - Lf it'll stop us from going to war, yes. 366 00:21:59,290 --> 00:22:02,325 - That's the wrong reason, Commander. - Is it? 367 00:22:05,376 --> 00:22:08,127 - I'll sleep on it. - I knew you would. 368 00:22:16,882 --> 00:22:21,174 The Teddy Roosevelt pulled in this afternoon. 369 00:22:21,259 --> 00:22:24,342 She'll be relieving the Seahawk off Bosnia, Friday. 370 00:22:24,428 --> 00:22:26,336 But it's not politically correct to call a ship 371 00:22:26,429 --> 00:22:28,551 "she" anymore, isn't it? 372 00:22:29,472 --> 00:22:33,384 You don't have to worry about being politically correct with me, sir. 373 00:22:37,976 --> 00:22:40,051 What did it feel like, Harm, 374 00:22:40,144 --> 00:22:42,468 knowing you'd never fly off a carrier again? 375 00:22:42,562 --> 00:22:44,221 It was terrible. 376 00:22:44,813 --> 00:22:47,350 Until I found another way to serve. 377 00:22:47,439 --> 00:22:50,012 You're a young man. A lot easier to adjust. 378 00:22:50,107 --> 00:22:51,933 It wasn't easy, CAG. 379 00:22:52,400 --> 00:22:54,107 No, I'm sure it wasn't. 380 00:23:00,238 --> 00:23:03,901 I wonder how it's going to feel flying drunken tourists to Vegas? 381 00:23:04,698 --> 00:23:07,698 What did Commander Krennick say to you, sir? 382 00:23:14,828 --> 00:23:17,318 She says the Bosnian Serbs are going to use my action 383 00:23:17,413 --> 00:23:18,871 to blow off the peace treaty. 384 00:23:18,955 --> 00:23:21,492 It could lead to an all out Balkan war with us in the middle. 385 00:23:21,582 --> 00:23:23,823 She had no right to approach you like that, CAG. 386 00:23:23,916 --> 00:23:26,832 Hell, I'd lay down my life for my men, why not my career? 387 00:23:26,918 --> 00:23:29,242 I'd rather see you leave that to the seven line officers 388 00:23:29,336 --> 00:23:31,742 than one scared JAG lawyer, sir. 389 00:23:31,837 --> 00:23:32,916 You think she's scared? 390 00:23:33,004 --> 00:23:34,711 Well, she wouldn't be talking to you if she wasn't. 391 00:23:34,797 --> 00:23:37,038 I know Commander Krennick's reputation, sir. 392 00:23:37,131 --> 00:23:39,337 She'll use any tactic to win. 393 00:23:39,424 --> 00:23:42,175 Put me in the air, Harm, I know how to read these things. 394 00:23:42,259 --> 00:23:45,508 That's why I'm here, sir. To provide the read. 395 00:23:48,054 --> 00:23:50,294 Just don't use tea leaves, now. 396 00:24:06,688 --> 00:24:09,439 I saw Lieutenant Entwhistle's chute deploy 397 00:24:09,523 --> 00:24:12,392 and I followed him down until we made the run on the Hind. 398 00:24:12,483 --> 00:24:14,521 Did you see the Hind before you were attacked? 399 00:24:14,609 --> 00:24:16,850 Yes, ma'am. I saw it firing on the chutes. 400 00:24:16,943 --> 00:24:20,192 - You're sure, Lieutenant? - I'm absolutely certain. 401 00:24:20,487 --> 00:24:22,277 No further questions. 402 00:24:23,363 --> 00:24:26,363 How many patrols have you flown over Bosnia, Lieutenant? 403 00:24:26,448 --> 00:24:29,401 - Five. - Was the CAG your pilot in all five? 404 00:24:29,491 --> 00:24:32,361 - Yes, he was. - That's quite an honour. 405 00:24:32,451 --> 00:24:33,826 An extreme honour. 406 00:24:33,910 --> 00:24:36,116 Lieutenant, would you mind turning your chair 407 00:24:36,203 --> 00:24:37,697 to face the monitor? 408 00:24:38,204 --> 00:24:42,330 Is this an accurate representation of the various aircraft positions 409 00:24:42,415 --> 00:24:45,035 when Lieutenants Painter and Entwhistle ejected? 410 00:24:45,124 --> 00:24:46,203 Yes, it is. 411 00:24:46,292 --> 00:24:49,908 First Lieutenant Painter ejected, then the aircraft rolled to port 412 00:24:50,002 --> 00:24:52,871 and Lieutenant Entwhistle ejected from an inverted position. 413 00:24:52,962 --> 00:24:55,119 - Is that correct? - Affirmative. 414 00:24:55,213 --> 00:24:57,205 You follow Lieutenant Entwhistle's chute 415 00:24:57,297 --> 00:25:00,665 until the CAG turned abruptly starboard, to destroy the Hind. 416 00:25:00,757 --> 00:25:03,508 - Affirmative. - What did the Hind do? 417 00:25:04,092 --> 00:25:07,709 - Broke into us as we came around. - Did it fire on you? 418 00:25:08,386 --> 00:25:10,923 No, ma'am. The CAG was too quick for it. 419 00:25:11,013 --> 00:25:13,253 He nailed them in the middle of the turn. 420 00:25:13,347 --> 00:25:15,255 Was that a high-G turn? 421 00:25:15,348 --> 00:25:19,047 Well, the G-meter pegs at the max Gs pulled in any flight. 422 00:25:19,142 --> 00:25:20,719 I saw it pegged at nine Gs 423 00:25:20,809 --> 00:25:22,007 and since that snap turn 424 00:25:22,102 --> 00:25:23,725 was the most violent manoeuvre of the flight, 425 00:25:23,811 --> 00:25:25,139 it had to be at nine Gs. 426 00:25:25,228 --> 00:25:28,181 So, you were watching Lieutenant Entwhistle's chute 427 00:25:28,271 --> 00:25:30,642 when the CAG said he saw the Hind firing. 428 00:25:30,731 --> 00:25:32,888 He immediately executed a nine-G turn 429 00:25:32,982 --> 00:25:35,104 in the middle of which he blew the Hind away. 430 00:25:35,192 --> 00:25:37,646 Yes, ma'am. Except I saw the Hind firing also. 431 00:25:37,735 --> 00:25:40,141 How did you do that, Lieutenant? 432 00:25:41,445 --> 00:25:43,732 - Ma'am? - You just testified 433 00:25:43,821 --> 00:25:45,860 that you were watching Lieutenant Entwhistle's chute 434 00:25:45,947 --> 00:25:47,322 on the port side of your aircraft. 435 00:25:47,406 --> 00:25:50,987 How did you see the Hind firing on the starboard side? 436 00:25:51,867 --> 00:25:55,779 Well, I must have seen it firing as we turned. 437 00:25:55,869 --> 00:25:57,825 But at that point you said it wasn't firing. 438 00:25:57,912 --> 00:25:59,191 The CAG was too quick. 439 00:25:59,287 --> 00:26:01,907 "Nailed them in the middle of the turn", to use your words. 440 00:26:01,997 --> 00:26:04,996 I repeat. How could you see the Hind firing 441 00:26:05,082 --> 00:26:06,955 if it was on the starboard side of your plane 442 00:26:07,041 --> 00:26:08,997 and you were looking to port? 443 00:26:11,960 --> 00:26:14,082 The CAG said the Hind was firing 444 00:26:14,170 --> 00:26:16,790 and immediately executed a nine-G turn. 445 00:26:16,880 --> 00:26:19,416 I believe you experienced stagnant hypoxia 446 00:26:19,506 --> 00:26:22,624 causing a grey-out and your mind did the rest. 447 00:26:22,758 --> 00:26:27,049 Objection. What the prosecutor believes is irrelevant, Your Honour. 448 00:26:27,135 --> 00:26:29,838 - Sustained. - I withdraw the statement. 449 00:26:49,563 --> 00:26:50,973 I wasn't having a grey-out. 450 00:26:51,064 --> 00:26:54,396 I wasn't fixating on anyone in a chute. I kept my eye on the target. 451 00:26:54,482 --> 00:26:57,186 - The target being the Hind? - Affirmative. 452 00:26:57,275 --> 00:26:59,979 Why call it a target if there had been no enemy action? 453 00:27:00,068 --> 00:27:03,436 In the air, I consider any military aircraft a potential target 454 00:27:03,528 --> 00:27:06,196 unless it belongs to the United States of America. 455 00:27:06,280 --> 00:27:09,861 I see, you fought in Vietnam, in the Gulf War. 456 00:27:10,073 --> 00:27:12,398 You were even an advisor to the Israelis. 457 00:27:12,491 --> 00:27:16,487 - I fly where the Navy sends me. - Ever been shot down, Captain? 458 00:27:16,577 --> 00:27:19,742 June 14, 1967 over the Gulf of Tonkin. 459 00:27:19,828 --> 00:27:22,579 - By whom, Captain? - It was a friendly fire incident. 460 00:27:22,663 --> 00:27:25,828 - In fact, you were mistaken for a MiG. - So the pilot said. 461 00:27:25,915 --> 00:27:28,998 - What were you flying at the time? - An F-8B Crusader. 462 00:27:29,083 --> 00:27:31,952 Does the Crusader's profile look anything like that of a MiG? 463 00:27:32,043 --> 00:27:34,711 - No, it does not. - But that's what the pilot saw. 464 00:27:34,794 --> 00:27:36,371 He was in enemy airspace. 465 00:27:36,462 --> 00:27:38,667 And having encountered MiGs earlier in the day 466 00:27:38,755 --> 00:27:41,671 his brain turned your Crusader into a MiG. 467 00:27:42,382 --> 00:27:44,207 He was an Air Force pilot. 468 00:27:46,926 --> 00:27:51,004 When you went up over Bosnia that day, wasn't it with a sense of anticipation? 469 00:27:51,094 --> 00:27:53,003 On the day my heart isn't pounding 470 00:27:53,095 --> 00:27:55,466 when I'm sitting on that catapult, that's the day I retire. 471 00:27:55,555 --> 00:27:58,127 - You knew you might see action? - I was nearly shot down 472 00:27:58,223 --> 00:28:00,262 not more than 20 miles from the current incident. 473 00:28:00,349 --> 00:28:02,175 You're on full alert at all times? 474 00:28:02,267 --> 00:28:04,389 Commander, I'm on full alert flying over Oklahoma. 475 00:28:04,476 --> 00:28:07,227 So there you are. Flying in the same airspace 476 00:28:07,311 --> 00:28:10,061 where you were attacked only a few months ago. 477 00:28:10,146 --> 00:28:14,640 Suddenly, your wingman has a fire, and his plane explodes. 478 00:28:14,982 --> 00:28:16,938 It's a terrible sight. 479 00:28:18,442 --> 00:28:19,983 You wouldn't begin to know. 480 00:28:20,067 --> 00:28:22,818 You want to do everything in your power to help your men. 481 00:28:22,902 --> 00:28:25,855 - But there's nothing you can do. - Except remove the threat. 482 00:28:25,945 --> 00:28:28,815 Exactly. Your men are down. You're angry. 483 00:28:28,905 --> 00:28:30,944 You're in a place where you've been shot at before. 484 00:28:31,031 --> 00:28:32,857 And you have to do something. 485 00:28:32,949 --> 00:28:35,439 I did not attack the Hind out of frustration! 486 00:28:35,534 --> 00:28:37,774 I attacked it because it was strafing my men! 487 00:28:37,868 --> 00:28:39,410 I believe you, Captain. 488 00:28:39,494 --> 00:28:42,944 I believe your mind told you the Hind was firing 489 00:28:43,038 --> 00:28:47,496 just as that Air Force pilot's mind told him your crusader was a MiG. 490 00:28:48,916 --> 00:28:51,370 Tragically, you both were wrong. 491 00:28:58,295 --> 00:29:00,702 I can't say I think much of your profession. 492 00:29:00,797 --> 00:29:02,255 And I can't say I blame you. 493 00:29:02,339 --> 00:29:05,588 There are times I don't think much of it myself. 494 00:29:05,716 --> 00:29:07,257 How bad is it? 495 00:29:07,633 --> 00:29:11,332 Under ordinary circumstances, they haven't proven their case. 496 00:29:11,427 --> 00:29:13,502 But with the pressure the State's exerting... 497 00:29:13,595 --> 00:29:15,752 That's a panel of naval line officers, mister. 498 00:29:15,846 --> 00:29:18,087 I'm not saying they won't be fair, CAG. 499 00:29:18,180 --> 00:29:20,505 But they're under as much pressure as we are. 500 00:29:20,598 --> 00:29:22,804 Well! Hello, hello, hello. 501 00:29:23,350 --> 00:29:27,215 So, did you get the word? That RIO, what's his name? 502 00:29:27,852 --> 00:29:29,050 - Painter? - Painter, right. 503 00:29:29,144 --> 00:29:32,559 Well, the scuttlebutt is his emergency beacon went off. 504 00:29:33,688 --> 00:29:35,146 Has the rescue mission been launched? 505 00:29:35,231 --> 00:29:36,724 No. There's not going to be a rescue mission, 506 00:29:36,815 --> 00:29:38,225 at least not until this trial's over. 507 00:29:38,316 --> 00:29:39,893 What? 508 00:29:39,983 --> 00:29:42,520 Washington's worried that the whole thing's a trap. 509 00:29:42,610 --> 00:29:45,099 They're waiting for confirmation. 510 00:29:45,945 --> 00:29:49,063 What do they expect Painter to do? Phone home? 511 00:29:49,613 --> 00:29:51,735 - Where are you going, sir? - I'm going out to the Seahawk 512 00:29:51,823 --> 00:29:53,197 to climb all over the skipper's SIX. 513 00:29:53,282 --> 00:29:55,522 You can't do that, you're in the middle of a court martial. 514 00:29:55,616 --> 00:29:57,026 I'm not going to abandon Painter. 515 00:29:57,117 --> 00:29:59,654 You won't have to, sir. I'll go to the Seahawk. 516 00:29:59,743 --> 00:30:02,114 Lieutenant, I'm turning the CAG's defence over to you. 517 00:30:02,203 --> 00:30:05,037 - Me? Commander, I don't... - What's the matter, Lieutenant? 518 00:30:05,121 --> 00:30:07,575 You're afraid you can't handle him? 519 00:30:10,749 --> 00:30:11,993 Yes, sir. 520 00:30:12,250 --> 00:30:14,953 Well, you're going to have to learn, Lieutenant. 521 00:30:24,047 --> 00:30:26,584 I don't suppose I can report any of this? 522 00:30:27,507 --> 00:30:29,416 Nah. Didn't think so. 523 00:30:35,762 --> 00:30:39,010 You need to fly over the area for your defence of the CAG? 524 00:30:39,097 --> 00:30:41,633 - Yes, sir. - And I'm supposed to approve this? 525 00:30:41,723 --> 00:30:43,098 No, sir. I'm ordering it 526 00:30:43,182 --> 00:30:45,850 as the JAG officer in charge of the CAG's defence, sir. 527 00:30:45,934 --> 00:30:48,554 Don't let that extra bar go to your head, mister. 528 00:30:48,643 --> 00:30:49,805 No, sir. 529 00:30:51,145 --> 00:30:53,813 However, I've got a man out there who may be hurt. 530 00:30:53,896 --> 00:30:57,014 Washington won't let me go after him without confirmation. 531 00:30:57,106 --> 00:30:58,303 No, sir. 532 00:30:59,649 --> 00:31:03,645 So, you've got your overflight in a Sea Stallion. 533 00:31:03,734 --> 00:31:05,940 Marines have been known to jump out of them. 534 00:31:06,027 --> 00:31:09,062 Of course, they're highly trained and a touch crazy. 535 00:31:09,612 --> 00:31:12,067 But so are some Navy lawyers I know. 536 00:31:12,822 --> 00:31:14,067 Yes, sir! 537 00:31:22,952 --> 00:31:26,118 You're going into heavy woods. We can lift you out with a Penetrator 538 00:31:26,204 --> 00:31:28,279 but if you can find a clearing, that'd be better. 539 00:31:28,372 --> 00:31:29,949 No scheduled flights? 540 00:31:30,748 --> 00:31:33,285 The radio direction finder will drop you right smack down 541 00:31:33,374 --> 00:31:35,532 on whoever's sending that signal. 542 00:31:35,792 --> 00:31:37,831 What if it's not Painter? 543 00:31:38,627 --> 00:31:40,784 Just don't play the hero. 544 00:31:40,878 --> 00:31:43,084 Prison's better than a pine box, all right? 545 00:31:43,171 --> 00:31:46,834 - I can rescue you from a prison. - That's what I like about you Marines. 546 00:31:46,923 --> 00:31:49,329 Always looking for a silver lining. 547 00:32:08,684 --> 00:32:13,225 - We're close to where they went down. - There's no sign of him. 548 00:32:15,229 --> 00:32:18,182 - There he is! - We're almost on top of him. 549 00:32:18,606 --> 00:32:22,684 - Lf that's him. - Well, there's only one way to find out. 550 00:32:31,112 --> 00:32:32,226 Good luck, Harm. 551 00:32:52,206 --> 00:32:53,581 - Morning, sir. - Lieutenant, 552 00:32:53,665 --> 00:32:55,491 - any word on Commander Rabb? - No, sir. 553 00:32:56,125 --> 00:32:57,405 Captain, I've been thinking. 554 00:32:57,501 --> 00:32:59,160 If you believed your men to be in danger, 555 00:32:59,252 --> 00:33:01,208 that alone could justify the action you took 556 00:33:01,294 --> 00:33:02,871 even if you were mistaken, sir. 557 00:33:02,962 --> 00:33:04,372 But I wasn't mistaken, Lieutenant. 558 00:33:04,463 --> 00:33:07,415 Better a black mark on your record than a conviction, sir. 559 00:33:07,506 --> 00:33:08,537 If I made a mistake, 560 00:33:08,631 --> 00:33:10,955 I should suffer the consequences, Lieutenant. But I didn't. 561 00:33:11,049 --> 00:33:12,626 I know, sir. And I believe you. 562 00:33:12,717 --> 00:33:15,420 But sometimes discretion is the better part of valour. 563 00:33:15,510 --> 00:33:17,003 Lieutenant Austin, if I believed that 564 00:33:17,094 --> 00:33:18,885 I would never catapult off a carrier again. 565 00:33:18,970 --> 00:33:21,045 Sir, you may never fly again if you don't. 566 00:33:21,138 --> 00:33:24,303 - Lf I go down, I go down fighting. - Sir. 567 00:33:25,932 --> 00:33:27,591 I want to address that board. 568 00:33:27,683 --> 00:33:30,433 You can't, sir. Only lawyers can make closing arguments. 569 00:33:30,518 --> 00:33:32,509 Can I be my own lawyer? 570 00:33:33,186 --> 00:33:36,635 - Technically, sir, but I don't... - Lieutenant, you're fired. 571 00:34:01,533 --> 00:34:05,114 He fired me, sir, and wishes to act as his own counsel. 572 00:34:05,327 --> 00:34:08,077 Did you advise him of the consequences of doing so? 573 00:34:08,162 --> 00:34:11,078 I did, Your Honour. In no uncertain terms. 574 00:34:11,163 --> 00:34:13,155 This is highly unusual. 575 00:34:13,581 --> 00:34:16,036 The CAG is a highly unusual individual, sir. 576 00:34:16,124 --> 00:34:17,369 Your Honour, 577 00:34:17,458 --> 00:34:19,663 first, the senior defence for the counsel doesn't appear 578 00:34:19,751 --> 00:34:21,992 and now the defendant wants to make the closing argument. 579 00:34:22,086 --> 00:34:25,002 I don't know what their game is. But you should not allow it. 580 00:34:25,087 --> 00:34:28,537 Counsellor, I'll decide what I should or should not allow. 581 00:34:28,631 --> 00:34:31,416 Of course, Your Honour. I didn't mean to imply otherwise. 582 00:34:31,507 --> 00:34:33,250 But I hope Your Honour would agree 583 00:34:33,341 --> 00:34:35,796 that this is not in the defendant's best interest. 584 00:34:35,884 --> 00:34:39,216 Or perhaps not in the prosecution's, eh, Commander? 585 00:34:41,971 --> 00:34:43,250 I'll allow it. 586 00:34:43,930 --> 00:34:47,095 Lieutenant, I'm ordering you to serve as legal advisor. 587 00:34:48,015 --> 00:34:49,094 Yes, sir. 588 00:34:55,978 --> 00:34:57,436 What's wrong? 589 00:34:58,062 --> 00:34:59,853 This isn't a bullet wound. 590 00:35:00,147 --> 00:35:03,561 No. I must have injured it when I ejected. 591 00:35:07,609 --> 00:35:09,849 Gentlemen, peace or war 592 00:35:09,943 --> 00:35:12,267 may be hanging on the outcome of this trial. 593 00:35:12,361 --> 00:35:15,029 But that should not be a factor in your decision 594 00:35:15,113 --> 00:35:17,816 any more than Captain Boone's exemplary record. 595 00:35:17,906 --> 00:35:20,277 - Then why did she mention it? - The guilt or innocence... 596 00:35:20,365 --> 00:35:23,567 She's smart, sir. Playing to the men in suits. 597 00:35:25,076 --> 00:35:29,985 And what are the facts? The Hind was destroyed. That is a fact. 598 00:35:30,079 --> 00:35:33,493 Its five crewmen were killed. That is a fact. 599 00:35:33,580 --> 00:35:36,864 There were no bullet holes found in Lieutenant Entwhistle's body. 600 00:35:36,957 --> 00:35:38,036 That is a fact. 601 00:35:38,124 --> 00:35:40,792 And the only corroborating witness for the defence, 602 00:35:40,876 --> 00:35:44,872 Lieutenant Arnoldi, could not possibly have seen the Hind firing! 603 00:35:44,961 --> 00:35:46,455 That is a fact. 604 00:35:47,129 --> 00:35:49,619 And there, gentlemen, the facts end. 605 00:35:50,005 --> 00:35:52,495 Captain Boone thought he saw what he did not. 606 00:35:52,590 --> 00:35:56,123 He made a mistake. This is a mistake, gentlemen, 607 00:35:56,884 --> 00:36:00,714 that the Navy cannot, not now, not ever, 608 00:36:01,344 --> 00:36:03,336 allow to go unpunished. 609 00:36:04,054 --> 00:36:05,429 Thank you. 610 00:36:09,682 --> 00:36:11,970 The defence may now address the court. 611 00:36:13,142 --> 00:36:16,510 - She almost convinced me. - Given up on us, Captain? 612 00:36:16,602 --> 00:36:18,309 That'll be the day. 613 00:36:21,521 --> 00:36:24,272 Gentlemen, since I am not a lawyer, 614 00:36:25,107 --> 00:36:26,766 I'll be brief. 615 00:36:26,858 --> 00:36:29,098 Good God, we're dealing with Abe Lincoln. 616 00:36:29,192 --> 00:36:33,484 I am a naval aviator with 11,000 flying hours. 617 00:36:33,986 --> 00:36:37,069 Nine hundred and eight of which were in combat. 618 00:36:37,488 --> 00:36:40,772 I know gunfire when I see it. I did not imagine it. 619 00:36:41,282 --> 00:36:45,408 The Hind was firing at my men as they hung helpless in their chutes. 620 00:36:45,492 --> 00:36:48,064 What I did, I would do again without hesitation 621 00:36:48,160 --> 00:36:51,076 even if doing so meant ending my naval career. 622 00:36:51,162 --> 00:36:53,449 God knows it is not a career I wish to end. 623 00:36:53,538 --> 00:36:55,411 That will happen soon enough. 624 00:36:55,497 --> 00:36:58,532 But better that than to break the sacred trust 625 00:36:58,624 --> 00:37:00,781 between an officer and those he commands 626 00:37:00,875 --> 00:37:04,289 to do whatever is in his power to protect them. 627 00:37:05,210 --> 00:37:09,040 Not only when such action is obvious or politically correct, 628 00:37:09,129 --> 00:37:12,995 but even when it is sure to be unpopular and questioned. 629 00:37:13,923 --> 00:37:15,998 The day that I can no longer live up to that trust, 630 00:37:16,091 --> 00:37:18,415 you will not have to ask for my resignation, gentlemen, 631 00:37:18,509 --> 00:37:20,833 it'll be tendered without hesitation. 632 00:37:26,346 --> 00:37:28,421 They're going to court-martial the CAG? 633 00:37:28,514 --> 00:37:30,506 They say that Hind was attempting to render 634 00:37:30,598 --> 00:37:33,302 humanitarian assistance when he blew it away. 635 00:37:33,391 --> 00:37:36,344 - That'll be the day. - Was it strafing you? 636 00:37:36,852 --> 00:37:40,682 - Lf the CAG said they did, they did. - Can you say they did? 637 00:37:41,687 --> 00:37:46,264 I don't even remember going out. After I pulled the handles, Harm, 638 00:37:46,356 --> 00:37:49,024 all I remember is hanging in the trees. 639 00:37:50,775 --> 00:37:54,557 Hell, I'll testify that they were shooting at us. 640 00:37:54,652 --> 00:37:57,142 You know you can't do that, Painter. 641 00:37:58,029 --> 00:37:59,191 Can you make it? 642 00:37:59,280 --> 00:38:02,149 I spotted a clearing half a mile down slope. 643 00:38:02,240 --> 00:38:03,484 Sorry. 644 00:38:05,658 --> 00:38:06,689 It's okay. 645 00:38:06,783 --> 00:38:09,108 We'll get the Marines to pull us out of here. 646 00:38:09,702 --> 00:38:10,864 Sir. 647 00:38:11,953 --> 00:38:13,031 Ma'am. 648 00:38:14,412 --> 00:38:16,783 Still no word from Commander Rabb, sir. 649 00:38:18,081 --> 00:38:21,365 - Lf Painter's alive, he'll find him. - I hope so, sir. 650 00:38:22,125 --> 00:38:23,832 Then even if the board finds you guilty, 651 00:38:23,917 --> 00:38:27,000 Lieutenant Painter's testimony can get it overturned on appeal. 652 00:38:27,086 --> 00:38:29,754 Is that why you think I'm worried about Painter, Lieutenant? 653 00:38:29,837 --> 00:38:31,081 No, sir. 654 00:38:31,921 --> 00:38:34,790 I just thought it would be the icing on the cake. 655 00:38:37,924 --> 00:38:40,212 - She's gone! - Who, sir? 656 00:38:40,843 --> 00:38:44,174 The Teddy Roosevelt. Slipped away in the night. 657 00:38:45,762 --> 00:38:49,343 One minute she's there, the next minute she's over the horizon. 658 00:38:54,308 --> 00:38:57,640 Sir. Ma'am. The board is returning with a verdict. 659 00:39:07,314 --> 00:39:11,357 Lieutenant, whatever the outcome, you make a hell of a wingman. 660 00:39:12,442 --> 00:39:14,896 - Thank you, sir. - For a lawyer. 661 00:39:24,365 --> 00:39:27,317 Move it out! Move it out, gentlemen, come on! 662 00:39:27,408 --> 00:39:28,736 Go! Go! 663 00:39:29,326 --> 00:39:32,942 Let's go! Go! Let's go! Move. Move! 664 00:39:50,045 --> 00:39:52,534 This board has reached a verdict. 665 00:39:53,046 --> 00:39:56,211 A verdict which need not be unanimous, nor is it. 666 00:39:57,507 --> 00:40:00,542 Captain Thomas Boone, by a majority of four to three 667 00:40:00,883 --> 00:40:02,792 we find you not guilty. 668 00:40:03,551 --> 00:40:05,508 This proceeding is at an end. 669 00:40:06,678 --> 00:40:09,250 Captain Boone, you are free to return to your command. 670 00:40:09,346 --> 00:40:11,800 - Dismissed. - Aye, aye, sir! 671 00:40:18,809 --> 00:40:20,219 Captain! 672 00:40:25,980 --> 00:40:29,596 Congratulations. That was a brilliant closing argument. 673 00:40:29,982 --> 00:40:33,929 - It was the truth. - I know. That's why it was brilliant. 674 00:40:35,609 --> 00:40:38,609 Perhaps now you can tell me where Commander Rabb is? 675 00:40:38,694 --> 00:40:41,813 Somewhere in Bosnia trying to find Lieutenant Painter. 676 00:40:42,321 --> 00:40:44,941 - He really is a cowboy. - No, Commander. 677 00:40:45,031 --> 00:40:46,110 He's a naval aviator 678 00:40:46,198 --> 00:40:48,190 who knows what it means to put it on the line. 679 00:40:48,283 --> 00:40:50,855 Now let's get the hell out of here and back to the action, huh? 680 00:40:50,951 --> 00:40:52,113 Yes, sir. 681 00:40:52,410 --> 00:40:53,784 Captain, 682 00:40:54,828 --> 00:40:56,321 I'd like to go with you. 683 00:40:56,412 --> 00:40:59,115 Why not, Commander? You might learn something. 684 00:41:29,095 --> 00:41:30,719 53's inbound. 685 00:41:31,179 --> 00:41:32,887 There's Serbs everywhere. 686 00:41:52,065 --> 00:41:54,555 There he is! Seahawk, we got him! 687 00:41:55,692 --> 00:41:58,727 It's too thick! We have to use the Penetrator! 688 00:42:04,572 --> 00:42:06,030 Let's go! Hang on! 689 00:42:33,628 --> 00:42:35,003 I got him! 690 00:42:37,547 --> 00:42:40,380 No! Harm's down there! 691 00:42:42,257 --> 00:42:43,917 Gobi One. Gobi Two. 692 00:42:44,008 --> 00:42:45,502 We need help sweeping the area! 693 00:42:45,592 --> 00:42:47,549 Gobi One. On our way. 694 00:42:53,847 --> 00:42:55,673 All clear, Gobi Two. 695 00:42:59,558 --> 00:43:02,760 You didn't think we'd leave him behind, did you, sailor? 696 00:43:03,393 --> 00:43:05,634 There he is! There he is! Drop down! 697 00:43:25,321 --> 00:43:28,107 Hang on, Harm! We got you, buddy! 698 00:43:29,823 --> 00:43:31,281 Seahawk, this is Gobi One. 699 00:43:31,366 --> 00:43:33,856 We have our cargo and we're heading home. 700 00:43:38,119 --> 00:43:39,150 CAG. 701 00:43:39,245 --> 00:43:42,114 Gobi Two. Request permission to come aboard. 702 00:44:09,552 --> 00:44:10,714 Hold it. 703 00:44:11,761 --> 00:44:13,255 It's about time you got back. 704 00:44:13,346 --> 00:44:16,096 I took a long weekend in the mountains, sir. 705 00:44:16,180 --> 00:44:18,717 Well, next time you ask my permission first. 706 00:44:19,557 --> 00:44:20,801 Aye, sir. 707 00:44:21,767 --> 00:44:22,929 Carry on! 708 00:44:25,852 --> 00:44:26,966 Harm! 709 00:44:29,520 --> 00:44:30,635 Well? 710 00:44:31,063 --> 00:44:34,181 - Well, what, sir? - What was the verdict? 711 00:44:34,273 --> 00:44:36,597 Amazingly, it was four to three. 712 00:44:39,609 --> 00:44:43,439 - Not guilty. - It should have been unanimous. 713 00:44:44,820 --> 00:44:47,523 This is part of Painter's chute. 714 00:44:51,073 --> 00:44:52,531 I'll be damned. 715 00:44:52,949 --> 00:44:54,822 12.7 millimetre. 716 00:44:55,117 --> 00:44:57,441 Standard ammunition on a Soviet Hind. 717 00:44:57,952 --> 00:45:00,276 I'd love to see the faces of the three officers 718 00:45:00,370 --> 00:45:02,445 who voted guilty when they hear about this. 719 00:45:02,537 --> 00:45:04,576 No way of knowing who they are. 720 00:45:04,955 --> 00:45:07,908 - I know who they are. - You do? 721 00:45:07,998 --> 00:45:09,622 Hell, yes, I do. 722 00:45:15,169 --> 00:45:16,959 How would he know? 723 00:45:20,547 --> 00:45:22,005 He's the CAG! 9999 00:00:0,500 --> 00:00:2,00 www.tvsubtitles.net