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[overlapping chatter]

[man] You can be there
in about 45 minutes.

Hey, thanks.

Hey!

You want to take that
somewhere else?

-Let's get out of here.
- [man] Come on.

All I wanted to do
was play one more
video game.

-You know the rules.
-I didn't hear you call me!

-[father] Don't talk back!
-I wasn't!

You just did it again.

Don't contradict me, boy!

I'm sorry, Daddy.
I'll be good!

I know how to
make that happen.

Hey, you don't
have to hit that boy.

Keep out of my business.

Look, he's only a child.

He's my boy,
and I'll do what I want.

Daddy, what's happening?

-Hey, just shut up!
-[hits boy]

[both grunting]

[crying]

Why did you hurt him?

I'm sorry.

Kid, I'm sorry.

[theme song playing]

-[Tiner] You got booted?
-[Galindez] Yeah.

On Lee Highway
in Falls Church.

I was going
to All-American Guns

to pick up a box
of hollow-point cartridges.

When I got back to my car,

parking enforcement
was driving away.

It's going
to take me $416

to have that
thing taken off.

That's a lot of money
for parking illegally.

I had a lot
of unpaid tickets.

Was the street
clearly posted?

I don't know,
I didn't notice.

Let's say it wasn't.

We can argue it in court.

We?

I'm in my second semester
of pre-law.

Hey, Tiner, I don't have time

for you to accidentally
learn something.

I need the use
of my automobile now.

[Chegwidden] I know where you
can rent a Geo cheap.

-Morning, sir.
-Good morning, sir.

Admiral, you have
an urgent message from SECNAV.

Well, aren't they always?

Gunny, tell Rabb,
MacKenzie,

and Roberts
I need to see them.

-Aye, sir.
-And you and
Lieutenant Sims join us.

Yes, sir.

SECNAV wants to see you

in his office
at 14:00, Admiral.

I've cleared
your schedule

and made arrangements
for a car and driver.

Tiner, I don't need
anybody to drive me.

I drive myself.

Yes, sir. I just thought...

Sometimes, after
your meetings with
the Secretary

-you get really...
-Tiner...

A-and as
a precaution...

Are you afraid
I might lose my way

coming home
from the Pentagon?

No, sir.

Kidnapped
by terrorists?

That'd be highly
unlikely, sir.

Are you afraid that after
my meeting with SECNAV

I might subject myself
to a fit of road rage?

If that were
to be the case, sir

I'm sure you'd
have every reason.

Tiner, get out
of my office.

-Aye, sir.
-Colonel...

I'm going to be
away for a week.

I'm appointing
you acting JAG

-while I'm gone, starting now.
-Aye, aye, sir.

The Commander
has had the duty.

I believe he found it
somewhat stimulating.

Absolutely, sir.

Lieutenant Sims, you
and Gunny will provide

the Colonel with any staff
assistance she needs.

-You're dismissed.
-[both] Aye, sir.

Colonel, prepare
yourself to update

JAG instruction
3590.1 Alpha.

Yes, sir.

Roberts, you'll assist
the Colonel

in reviewing
Administrative Laws Revisions

Naval Legal Service Command
Operating Instructions.

I'll, uh, hop right
on that one, sir.

If there's a problem,
where will you be, sir?

TDY Bureau
of Personnel

for this year's
JAG Captain Selection Board.

If you run into
any problems,

I'll be right down
the old Shirley Highway.

Any way that I can be
of help, sir?

I'm sure the Colonel will find
something for you to do.

In the meantime,
try to stay out of trouble.

Well, I'll do my best,
Admiral.

That's what I'm afraid of.

[Sims]
That was 25 years ago, sir.

Those records are in storage
at Suitland.

So my assistants were told.

However, I need them as soon as
possible, Lieutenant.

Sir, there is paperwork that has
to be filled out...

Please, no
runaround.

Tell me who to talk to
to make this happen.

Uh, you can
talk to me.

Thank you, Colonel. Sir.

I'm Lieutenant Colonel
Sarah MacKenzie.

State's Attorney
Alton Foreland.

Prince George's
County, Maryland.

I'm looking for the 1975
court-martial records

for a Staff Sergeant
Daniel Craig, USMC.

May I ask why, sir?

Mr. Craig's just been
convicted of a felony assault.

His sentencing hearing's
scheduled in ten days.

Well, since the assault is a
civilian matter, Mr. Foreland

why do you need
his military records?

Well, in 1975,
then-Staff Sergeant Craig

was responsible for the deaths

of two Marine recruits
at Parris Island.

His previous conviction will be
a factor in his sentencing.

I'll see that you get
his records, sir.

Thank you, Colonel.
I appreciate that.

-Sure.
-Ma'am,

can I talk to you
off the record

about the
Staff Sergeant?

Harm, you might
want to hear this.

Go ahead, Gunny.

When I was going through
basic training at Parris Island,

people were still talking
about what he did.

You're getting
way ahead of me, Gunny.

Well, during
a training exercise,

two recruits under his command
died-- hypothermia--

after they'd been in the water
for six hours.

Staff Sergeant Craig
was held responsible,

but he was only doing what drill
instructors had always done,

and a lot of Marines
thought he took the rap

for what was wrong
with the system at the time.

What kind of a man
was the Staff Sergeant?

Well, sir, I never met him,

but by reputation,
he was one hard-ass DI.

He'd abuse
the recruits.

He broke a guy's jaw.

One time, he yelled so loud,
he busted a guy's eardrum.

So far. you're not making
much of a case for him, Gunny.

Well, ma'am, the recruits
that trained under him

became damned good Marines.

Yeah, the ones that lived,
I guess.

They respected
him, sir.

And those were the same guys

who trained me
and a lot of guys after me.

He gave us pride, discipline.

The only thing
Staff Sergeant Craig

cared about was
the Marine Corps.

And I heard after he got
relieved and discharged,

his life went to hell
in a handbasket.

Thank you, Gunny.

Yes, ma'am. Sir.

Well... looks like
I have a job for you.

I don't want a State's Attorney

using a Marine as a punching bag
if he doesn't deserve it.

Agreed.

-Really?
-Good call.

Why are you being nice to me?

I'm always nice to you.

-Admiral? Good to see you, sir.
-Commander Lindsey?

I know you're here to
meet with the Secretary,

but I would appreciate
a couple minutes

-of your time, Admiral.
-Walk with me.

I'd like your input
on Congresswoman Latham.

Oh, glad she
was reelected.

Not me. She's not easily
handled, Admiral.

-Really?
-She doesn't listen well.

Commander, maybe you're not
saying what she wants to hear.

As the Secretary's
Congressional liaison, sir--

Whoa,Commander...

the Congresswoman
likes straight talk.

Nice ploy, sir.

One more thing, Admiral.
It's about JAG, sir?

I... I really miss it.

Right about now,
so do I.

I enjoyed working
with Admiral Brovo,

and I think I could
be useful to you, sir.

Commander, I got
all the help

I can handle
right now.

You just offered a job
to Commander Pike, sir.

I mean, that's what I heard
through the grapevine.

-She turned it down.
-Admiral, does your attitude

have anything to do
with my prosecution
of Colonel MacKenzie?

Commander, you did an
excellent job with that.

You damn near
ended her career.

[Craig] I was responsible

for what happened
to the men in my platoon.

That's why I pled guilty.

Do you feel you received
adequate representation?

The JAG that was
representing me,
you know

he laid out
my options.

I took the
government offer.

Why'd you fall
on your sword?

Well, who else was going
to take the blame, sir?

Well, did other drill
instructors issue these orders?

Yes, sir.
They all did.

But I executed
the order.

My recruits died because
I pushed them too hard.

Tell me about what happened
in the parking lot.

I hated to see that boy beaten.

A man raises his hand
against a child,

it breaks his spirit.

You regret what you did?

Yes, sir.

When I saw the look on that
little boy's face...

Who represented you
at your civilian trial?

A court-appointed
attorney.

He... he did the best he could,

but I... I didn't give him
much to work with.

Well, that seems to be
a pattern with you, Mr. Craig.

A man's got to admit
when he's wrong.

Look, I am not

where I want to be,

and I'm not where
I should have been,

but I've been worse.

Mr. Craig, I'd like
the opportunity

to represent you
at your sentencing hearing.

I'll be in touch.

Thank you for coming
all this way

in the rain, Admiral.

Glad to,
Mr. Secretary.

A.J., we've had our
differences in the past.

-Nothing major.
-Oh, nonsense.

I sprung that
televised trial on you.

I shanghaied Colonel MacKenzie

to handle
the Admiral Boone matter.

Well, sir,
it's all part of the job.

We enjoy the challenge
of working with you.

Good. Well, I'm glad to know
we're on solid ground.

Anything else, sir?

Just wanted to clear the air.

Oh, I understand
that you are...

President of the
Captain Selection Board.

Ah... yes, sir.

Well, who's handling JAG
in your absence?

Colonel MacKenzie.

That's one thing
we share in common, A.J.

We put trust in people
we think are good.

Yes, sir.

People such
as Commander Lindsey.

He's a good man.

Like Colonel MacKenzie
he's going to go a long way.

Well, sir, with your backing,
I'm sure he will.

Well, he's long overdue
for a promotion.

There's nothing more
that I'd like to see

than him get his eagles.

Like you, A.J., I want
the people around me

rewarded for their hard work
and dedication.

You know,
I wouldn't be surprised

if he had yourjob some day.

[Foreland] Thank you
for coming, Commander.

I didn't expect
an officer to deliver

the court-martial
records personally.

Please, have a seat.

We're still looking for them,
Mr. Foreland.

It'll be a day or two.

So, you came here
in person

to notdeliver the
court-martial records?

I'll be representing
Mr. Craig at his
sentencing hearing.

Why?

Because I think
he deserves a break.

Then you and I are going
to tangle, Commander.

Mr. Craig has a pattern
of reckless behavior

and violent assault.

His most recent offense
ishis third strike.

Did he fail to inform you
that four years ago

he beat a neighbor
during a dispute

over the placement
of a trash receptacle?

That was his
second strike.

His court-martial
is his first strike.

One...

two...

three.

I'm going to use
that last conviction

to put him in prison

for the rest
of his life.

[Chegwidden] The selection
of qualified men and women

determines the future
of the Navy,

so that makes this,
in many ways,

some of the most important work
any of us will ever do.

In your deliberations,
keep in mind

the precept given to us
by the Secretary of the Navy:

"The needs of the service
this year

require special emphasis
on officers

with administrative
and computer skills."

However...

our job is to promote
the best qualified officers,

so I suggest that you vote

with your hearts
and convictions.

Now, as you know,
if you push zero,

your vote effectively
means "do not select."

If anyone votes
"do not select,"

I'm going to ask the member
his or her reasons,

and I expect you to have
the integrity to speak up.

-Understood?
-[all] Yes, sir.

[Chegwidden] All right,
let's get to work.

Here it is.
You can contest the charge

through
an administrative hearing

on the grounds that relevant
signs restricting parking

were missing or obscured.

-How do we prove that?
-I'm working on it.

Well, work harder, Tiner.

I hate driving that Geo.

[MacKenzie]
Now we get to...

the establishment
of a strategic vision.

Hmm.

Well, my personal
strategic vision

is to get through the day
without bumping into anything.

You seem to be back
to your old self, Bud.

Pretty, much, ma'am.

Do you mind if I ask you
something personal?

Not at all, ma'am.

How are you and
Harriet doing?

We have more good days than bad.

And, uh...
and every now and again

we actually
find ourselves happy.

Two things got us
through this, ma'am.

Baby A.J.

and our friends here at JAG.

In some ways, I've never felt
so fortunate in my life.

Even when you're amending
JAG instruction 3590.1A?

You look good behind that desk.

Oh, you want to trade places?

-Mm-mmm.
-Tell me something,

what does one get awarded
a plaque for, anyway?

Mostly for good behavior,

-so it's nothing you'll
ever have to worry about.
-Aha.

Have you sent State's Attorney
Foreland his court-martial
records?

I told him he was going
to have to wait.

I'm going to represent
former Staff Sergeant Craig

-at his sentence hearing.
-What do you think
you can do for him?

Keep him out of prison
the rest of his life.

He has two felony convictions.

State's Attorneys plan to use
his 1975 court-martial

as the first of three strikes.

What's your plan?

Well, it's too late to appeal

the court-martial
sentence, but...

You can file a petition
with the Board

for the Correction
of Naval Records.

[Roberts] And if
the conviction is expunged

from the Staff
Sergeant's record

before it goes to the State
Attorney, there's no felony,

hence no third strike?

I have Gunny
looking for Marines

who testified at
the court-martial.

If the Admiral asks me
why I approved

reopening the investigation,
what do I tell him?

Tell him that I think
that Mr. Craig is a good man

with bad judgment.
He'll understand that.

He doesn't deserve to spend
the next 30 to 40 years
in a four-by-eight cell

because some State's Attorney
has a beef with him.

[man]
1995 to 1997...

Commander Grace was Staff
Judge Advocate, Sixth Fleet.

Following that,
he had a successful tour

as executive officer at Naval
Legal Services Office San Diego.

Most recently, he was Force
Judge Advocate, COMSUBPAC.

He got outstanding fit-reps
everywhere he went.

He has seven end
of tour awards.

Now, I'm no lawyer,
like the rest of you,

but that sounds
pretty good to me.

Thank you,
Captain Ingles.

All right, people,
let's vote.

Looks like Commander Grace
makes the cut.

I believe I have
the next candidate.

Records, please pull up
Commander Lindsey.

Commander Lindsey
is presently

on the Secretary of the Navy's
personal staff,

as his Special Assistant
for Congressional liaison.

The Secretary has given
the Commander high marks.

As you can see under "Remarks,"
the SECNAV has written:

"This officer has my strongest
personal support.

You must select him
for promotion."

Prior to his assignment
to the Secretary's staff,

he was Flag Secretary
at CINCUSNAVEUR.

Before that,
he was Admiral Brovo's aide

when he was the JAG.

During that time,
he was reassigned.

Questions or remarks?

I have a question, sir.

This guy seen any action?

He's a lawyer, Captain,
not a line officer.

Well, that's not
what I meant, Admiral.

Uh, it seems to me, he's
mostly shuffled papers.

Has he ever stood up
in a courtroom, sir?

-Once or twice.
-Has he ever been in
charge of anyone?

Uh, ever served
with the fleet?

Been at the pointy
end of the spear?

That has not been
his career path to date.

But he's performed
valuable services

-wherever he went.
-End of tour awards?

Two.

The commander I just
briefed had seven, sir.

Yes, he did.

Do you know
Commander Lindsey, Admiral?

Yes, I do.

What do youthink, sir?

He has his uses.

Anyone else?

All right, let's vote.

That puts Commander Lindsey
toward the bottom of the pile.

Captain Hall, I believe
you have the next candidate?

[Hall] Yes, sir.

[Rabb] You have a pattern
of violent assault, Mr. Craig.

This is something
you failed to inform me of

at our first meeting.

I apologize
for the omission, sir.

State's Attorney tells me
that four years ago,

you assaulted your neighbor over
the placement of a garbage can.

-Care to explain what happened?
-I was drinking.

Hey, a lot of people drink,
Mr. Craig.

They don't commit felonies.

Were there any
mitigating factors?

Were you provoked?

The guy put his trash can
on my side of the driveway.

That's it?

Seemed like a problem
at the time.

[sighs]

You know you have three
felony counts against you.

If the State's Attorney wants
to put you away for life,

he can do it.

You ought to give me
something I can work with.

An explanation...
uh, a sign of contrition.

The Marine Corps
has outreach programs.

If you're willing
to make an effort

at turning your
life around.

Sir, I'll take
whatever help I can get.

[Rabb] Time served--
five years probation.

[Foreland] Why would I
make that deal?

Look, Dan Craig
deeply regrets what he did.

I can get him into a program
for anger counseling.

I can help find him employment.

I think he's a man worth saving,
Mr. Foreland.

Protecting one
of your own.

I'm in the Navy.
He was a Marine.

It's all the same.

Well, I wouldn't tell
that to a Marine.

Look, Mr. Foreland,
there's a few things

I think you should
know about Mr. Craig.

He grew up poor,
without a father.

These are things
that I feel

should be taken
into consideration.

I grew up poor,
Commander.

I grew up
without a father.

But I didn't use that as an
excuse for screwing up in life.

I'm not trying to excuse
his behavior, Mr. Foreland.

Oh, yes, Commander that's
exactly what you're doing.

I'm sure it hasn't
escaped your notice

that Mr. Craig
is a Black man, as am I,

so you're asking me to bend over
backwards to give him a break--

one Black man helping
another Black man.

Well, that's not the way
I think, Commander Rabb.

I believe, above all,
in the rule of the law

and I get angry when people put
ethnicity ahead of that rule,

and when members of my community
are treated too leniently

because of their color
or circumstance.

There are those
who would disagree

with you, Mr. Foreland.

There is, for example,
the disproportionate number

of African-Americans
on death row.

Yes, there's also
a disproportionate number

of African-Americans preying on
members of their own community.

I say what I think,
Commander Rabb.

I'm not a popular man.

Well, popular enough
to think about running

for State Attorney General as
a law-and-order candidate,

if the newspapers
are to be believed.

I believe what I believe
out of principle.

I believe that not enough
has been asked

of some of the men
and women of my community,

and I think
that's a disgrace.

I will not tolerate
crime on my streets.

I will not have one Black man

attacking another Black man
for no reason.

I will not have old people
and children

hiding in their houses,
afraid to come out.

And I will notcut
a three-time felon a deal.

Regardless of the color
of his skin

or whether or not his daddy
was nice to him in 1959.

You have given me no reason
to change my mind.

-Sorry to keep you waiting, A.J.
-Not a problem, Mr. Secretary.

I took a chance of coming over
here without an appointment.

You're welcome
to drop in anytime.

I thought it best if I call out
informally with you

as the President of the Board.

This is our list
of captain selectees.

These are all the names?

The 11 best qualified
candidates, sir.

I told you I wanted
to see men and women

with computer
and administrative skills.

And we certainly took that
in consideration

among other factors.

You're not done.

I'm not signing this.

I want you to reconvene
the selection board.

I want you to reexamine
each and every candidate.

All of them, Mr. Secretary?

Use your discretion.

What's next?

Final endorsements

on line-of-duty
investigations

of sailors who crash
on motorcycles--

30 in all.

That's a lot
of careless sailors.

Petition to
the corrections board

needs your signature.

I'll read it right away.

I've requested
an emergency hearing.

After that,
I'm going to deliver

Staff Sergeant Craig's
court-martial records

to the State's Attorney's
office.

You left an S off "redress."

You ought to put in

for hazardous duty pay.

[MacKenzie]
I heard that.

Is there any way to
introduce new testimony

-in mitigation or extenuation?
-Gunny.

I've located two Marines
who were there

the night
of the incident, ma'am.

Major General Richard Plesac
was battalion commander.

Who was exonerated
of any guilt.

Correct, ma'am-- he's a highly
respected officer--

and Joseph Osborne,
one of the recruits
who survived--

he received an
administrative discharge

after the incident.

Excuse me, ma'am

Commander Lindsey's here
to see you.

Send him in.

Come in, Commander.

[exhales]
Good morning.

[Gunny and Bud]
Good morning, sir.

Commander, what
brings you here?

I wanted a word with you,
Colonel.

Lieutenant, let me buy you
a cup of coffee.

-Gunny?
-Yes, sir.

[sighs] You look good
behind that desk.

-People keep telling me that.
-Um, what can I do for you?

I wanted to apologize
if I was unduly hard on you
during your court-martial.

Well, no permanent damage.
I was acquitted.

I have no objections
to your telling the admiral
of this conversation.

It might clear up matters.

I'll be sure to tell him
when he gets back.

Sooner might be good.

-Today, even.
-Why would I do that?

Basic human kindness.

You do believe
in second chances?

When merited.

[Chegwidden]
The SECNAV has directed

that we reconvene and
consider the candidates
a second time,

placing appropriate attention

on the special skills
cited in his guidance.

This have anything to do
with his personal JAG, sir?

What did he say, you mustselect
him for promotion?

Commander Lindsey's name

never came up
in conversation.

Put up Commander Lindsey's
records, please.

Ask your questions,
Captain Ingles.

Have you ever seen

Commander Lindsey
in court, sir?

Once, he prosecuted
one of my staff JAGs.

-Win or lose?
-Lose.

What kind of a job
did he do, sir?

Not good enough, fortunately.

You said he worked
for Admiral Brovo, sir.

Would you consider bringing
him onto your staff?

-No.
-Why, sir?

Commander Lindsey
goes outside the limits.

With all due respect, sir,

I've had dealings with
members of your staff, Admiral.

You give your lawyers
a lot of, um... latitude.

That's because I trust
the people that work for me.

And by extension, sir,

you do not trust
Commander Lindsey?

No, I do not.

Thank you, Admiral.

Let's vote.

Thank you.

Private Osborne?

Not for a long time.

-It's Joe.
-Commander Rabb.

-JAG, right?
-Yes, sir.

Whatever it is,
Commander, I didn't do it.

Well, I'd like
to talk to you

about Staff Sergeant
Daniel Craig, Mr. Osborne.

What's that bastard
done now?

You remember him?

Hard to forget
that he killed two men.

Well, Joe, that's
a matter of dispute.

There's going
to be a hearing

before the
corrections board.

I know you were there

and that you testified
at the trial.

I'd be interested,
if you have the time

-in what you remember.
-He hated every damn

last man in that platoon,
Commander.

Said we were
the sorriest bunch

he'd ever tried
to kick into shape.

So he ordered
a forced march
through the swamp?

Yep. Staff Sergeant
came in the barracks

in the middle of the night.

He picked ten of us
and had us get dressed,

took us out
to that damn swamp.

He wanted to make
an example of us.

Was he the only DI
who ever ordered
a forced march?

The first one
on a night that cold.

He marched us right
into that freezing water.

You're the biggest bunch
of unsat human beings

I've ever seen in my life!

What the hell
you looking at, Osborne?

-Don't you eyeball me, boy!
-Sir, yes, sir!

Now get your slimy bodies
in the water!

[all] Sir, yes, sir!
Hoo-rah!

Keep moving!

And don't stop
till I tell you!

Hurry up! Move!
Go! Now! Move your butts!

[Osborne]
We got all turned around

in that damn swamp.
It was tough going.

But we stayed
in the damn water

just like the sergeant
told us.

Only thing was,

a couple of those boys
got left behind.

But by the time they found
those two men,

it was too late.

Those colored boys...

they were good recruits,
or trying to be.

Staff Sergeant Craig
wanted to teach them a lesson.

He taught them, all right.

[Plesac] I don't understand

why you're coming to me now.

The court-martial
was 25 years ago.

Well, sir,
Staff Sergeant Craig

is looking at life in prison
if I can't undo his sentence.

I'm your last recourse?

Almost, General.

I've heard Staff Sergeant Craig
was a lost soul.

Well, sir, he's had
his share of bad luck,

and he has certainly
made more than his
share of mistakes.

You know, I was a witness
against him?

I know that,
General.

I hope that maybe after
all this time,

you might have had
second thoughts.

I don't change my mind,
Commander.

Facts are facts.

It took...

four hours to locate
those missing recruits.

By the time we reached them,
one was dead

and the other was dying.

General, were you aware
that Staff Sergeant Craig

was conducting a forced
march that night, sir?

No, the drill instructors
had discretion

in the means they used
to train their platoons.

You were aware that
other forced marches

were frequently
conducted, sir?

Yes, and that's why

the Commandant
of the Marine Corps

issued a white letter
prohibiting them.

Staff Sergeant
disobeyed that order.

General, I've obtained
affidavits

from members of
different platoons.

Other drill instructors
disobeyed that standing
order, sir.

There's nothing I can say
that can help your man.

Staff Sergeant Craig,
and only he, was accountable

for the deaths
of those recruits.

Commander, we've granted
you this opportunity

-because of your compressed
time frame.
-Thank you, Mr. Morris.

I-I'm not here to argue
that Staff Sergeant Craig

is without guilt
in this incident.

However, I am prepared
to argue that what he did

the night of April 7, 1975,
was at the time considered

standard practice during
basic training.

Was that stated
Marine Corps policy?

It was not
the written policy, sir

but it was the way
things were done.

Well, that doesn't
make it right, Commander,

and it doesn't relieve the
Staff Sergeant of culpability.

The Staff Sergeant's punishment
was not proportional, ma'am.

He was a scapegoat
for flaws in an accepted
training practice.

But didn't he plead guilty
to these charges, Commander?

I mean, doesn't that imply
he believed himself

fully responsible
and deserving of punishment?

I have interviewed Staff
Sergeant Craig at length, sir.

He has a highly developed
sense of honor,

a love of the
Marine Corps--

his humanity
and the fact

that two lives were lost led him
to accept responsibility.

He could not have foreseen
the consequences of this action.

You are referring
to the three strikes law?

Yes, sir.
When Staff Sergeant Craig

pleaded guilty
at his court-martial,

he had no idea he would
one day be facing life in prison

as a result
of that plea.

Commander, our charter
doesn't allow us

to base our decision
on such considerations.

We are only deciding
whether the sentence

reflected in the Staff
Sergeant's records

constitutes an error
or an injustice.

Mr. Morris, sir, ma'am,

it was common practice
at Parris Island

to march recruits
into the marshes.

So other drill instructors
are at fault?

The base chain of command
is at fault?

Yes, ma'am.
Yes, they are.

If you want to bring charges,
Commander,

you've come to the wrong people.

No, sir, I've come
to the right people

to correct a wrong that has been
done to Staff Sergeant Craig

and to save him from
a draconian punishment

-he doesn't deserve.
-Thank you, Commander.

We'll take your petition
under consideration

and we'll issue
a written ruling.

Unfortunately, Mr. Morris,

I need your ruling
within the next 24 hours, sir.

Be careful what you wish for,
Commander.

Miss Hanratty?

I haven't seen
enough evidence, no.

Mr. Xavier?

I feel for Staff Sergeant Craig,
but, uh... no.

You managed to persuade me,
Commander

but it's two against one,

so your petition is denied

and the original conviction
and its sentence

remain in the record.

I wish Mr. Craig luck.

Your fine will be $207.

-Pay the cashier.
-[man] Yes, ma'am.

Victor Galindez.

Yes, ma'am.

I'm representing Mr. Galindez,
Your Honor.

Really?

A copy of the ticket,
Your Honor.

If you'll notice,
it's not signed.

That would be true, Counselor.

According to Virginia code
46-25, subsection "E"

this makes the
infraction invalid.

You are correct.

I'll subtract this penalty
from the seven

that remain outstanding.

-Mr. Galindez.
-Yes, ma'am?

Pay the court $416 in fines
and late fees and you may regain

the use of your vehicle.

I don't think you
understand, Your Honor.

Mr. Galindez is contesting
all seven violations.

Let's start at
the top, shall we?

On October 16, 1999,

a ticket was issued
on Washington Street.

Your Honor, since
the parking hours

on the sign were
obscured by bird feces

Gunnery Sergeant
Galindez

was unable to
properly read it.

Outstanding. Tiner,
I'll be honest with you.

There were times when
I questioned your judgment.

There were times when I thought
you were out of your mind.

But you aced it.

Can I tell you
something, Gunny?

I didn't know
if I had the nerve

to get up on my feet in front of
people and make a case.

I thought I might fold.

Whoo!
Now I know what it feels like

for the Commander
and Colonel to have to...

Didn't you check the sign?

Commander Lindsey will have
other chances, Mr. Secretary.

I don't recall discussing
the Commander with you by name.

No, sir, you did not.

Will that be all?

Unfortunately, yes.

You and I have
different opinions

about what makes
a good officer.

Well, sir, at least
on that much we agree.

When it comes
to fitness reports,

I call them as I see them.

Yes, sir.

And I look forward
to your remarks

the next time you write mine.

I'm sure you'll find
my remarks enlightening.

I'm sure I will, Mr. Secretary.

Thank you for your time, sir.

Admiral.

Commander Lindsey.

Did you speak to
Colonel MacKenzie?

Uh, well, we, uh,
we-we talk every day.

About me, sir?

Actually JAG business
does come up more often.

I wanted to talk to you

about the results of the
promotion board, sir.

-You know I can't do that.
-I realize that, sir.

I just wanted to say that no
matter what happens,

I want you to know there
are no hard feelings.

Commander, this
is inappropriate.

But, sir, if you
ever had an opening

on your staff, I...

Commander!

Um...

If I find I have a need
for someone of your skills,

you'll be my first call.

[bailiff] Daniel Craig, do you
swear to tell the truth

the whole truth and nothing
but the truth, so help you God?

-[Craig] I do.
-[Judge] Be seated.

Mr. Craig, I would like
to review the events

which took place the night
of April 7, 1975.

On this night, you ordered
ten misfit marine recruits

from your platoon
into a swamp at Parris Island.

You did this
as a punitive measure, and also

to make an example
of these men.

Now, during the night two
recruits died from hypothermia.

All that is fact.

Why did you order these men
into the swamp, Mr. Craig?

To get them
squared away.

I served two tours
in Vietnam, Commander.

I saw Marines die who could have
lived if they were tough enough

and disciplined enough to
make the right decisions.

When you ordered these men
into the water,

-was it out of anger?
-No, sir.

I thought they were
tough enough to handle it.

Do you harbor resentment
toward Black marines, Mr. Craig?

-[Craig] No, sir.
-[Rabb] Are you harder on
Blacks than whites?

Yes, sir.

Why?

I saw too many
screwed up Black men

coming from the inner city.

Some of them had guts,

but not a damn one of them
knew how to work in a team...

put themselves second.

That's why I never cut
any of them no slack.

What happened that night,
Mr. Craig?

Look, all those recruits had
to do was to stick together

and help each other out...
but that never happened.

Those two recruits
got left behind.

By the time we found them...
it was too late.

How did you feel
when you discovered

that Privates Cramer
and Washington had died?

Like a part of me had died.

Was this in your testimony
during your court-martial?

No, sir.

Why not?

I pled to the charges.

Military training is
very dangerous, Mr. Craig.

Why not throw yourself
on the mercy of the court?

I am responsible
for my failures.

Why did you attack Robert
Johnson in the parking lot?

I thought Mr. Johnson
was abusing his child.

Four years ago,
you had an altercation

with a neighbor.
You also attacked this man.

Why?

No good reason.

I-I was drinking.

Do you still drink?

No, sir.
Not since that night.

Look, I regret what I did
both times.

[Rabb] I have no further
questions, Your Honor.

[Judge]
Mr. Foreland.

What kind of man are you?

Bad enough so you think

I need to spend the rest
of my life in prison.

-Correct.
-Were you born that way?

-No, sir.
-Raised bad?

[chuckling]
Oh, no, sir.

My mother was tough.

She expected me
to toe the line.

-Did you?
-No, sir.

Took the Marine Corps
to straighten me out.

That's what I was trying
to do

with all those kids
coming up after me.

I wanted
to give them discipline,

self-respect, honor.

Yeah, Mr. Craig, I'd like
to go back to your testimony

that you were tough
on Black recruits.

Was that only true
in the case

of Privates Cramer
and Washington,

or was that a pattern?

That's just the way
that I did things.

Mmm.
And what were the results?

Mostly, I made good men
out of messed-up boys.

If you were in my place,
Mr. Foreland,

you're the one
who might be sitting here.

Are you saying that I
would've killed those men?

No, you want what I want--

to hold Black men
to a higher standard.

Do you see any reason
why you should get a break

in this proceeding?

It's what you think
that matters.

-Persuade me.
-I want another chance
to get my life squared away,

and I'm not too proud
to ask you for help.

You realize
you just can't go around

attacking people
who piss you off.

[Craig] Yes, sir,
I realize that, but with
Commander Rabb's help,

I turned to the Marine Corps
to assist me with my problem.

Now, they helped me out once
a long time ago.

They can do it again.

Your Honor, may we have
a brief recess?

Very well.
You may step down.

This court is
in recess

for 15 minutes.

Joint motion to dismiss
the strike.

24 months.

Agreed.

You were right--
it could've been me.

What happens now?

Well... you do your time.

The rest is up to
you, Mr. Craig.

You know, some people ask
for a second chance in life.

You got a third.

-Colonel.
-Sir.

-Uh, Virgin Mary.
-[bartender] Coming
right up, ma'am.

You look terrible.

I'm sorry.

That was
so inappropriate.

Really?

I thought it was...
somewhat understated.

You know, Mac...

maybe you should get used
to sitting behind mydesk.

Something happen, sir?

I effectively terminated
my career today.

How is that possible?

Well, I'm not at
liberty to say.

You know there's
an old saying--

"The most bitter remorse is for
the sins we did notcommit."

Ah... and what sins
were you thinking

about committing
with SECNAV?

-Murder.
-[chuckles]

Sir, you should
go see Dr. Walden.

Maybe she could h...

-No more Dr. Walden?
-You broke up with her?

Other way around.

Well, that doesn't make
any sense.

Well, thank you, Colonel,
I didn't think so, either.

-When did that happen?
-Oh, a while back.

And you didn't
say anything?

Okay, we just hit the
limit on touchy-feely.

Hey, there.

Nice to have you
back, Admiral.

Well, I'm just
passing through.

Bartender.

-Everything all right, sir?
-Well...

nothing I can't handle.

Thank you, sir.

Yeah, but why don't you
give Dr. Walden a...

Oops.

Well, I didn't read your name
in any police blotter.

[laughing] Sir, the Commander
was actually a model citizen.

How come he obeys you
and not me?

Just lucky, I guess.

Luck is not a bad quality
in, uh, an officer.

You know,
when they asked Napoleon

how he picked his, uh, marshals

he said,
"I chose the lucky ones."

Well, when they
complained about
General Grant's drinking,

Lincoln inquired as to the
type of bourbon he drank

so he could buy a barrel
for allhis generals.

So, Colonel,
I guess we need to revise

the, uh, fitness reports
and counseling records.

Sir?

Under "Remarks," put "lucky"
and "likes bourbon."

Makes as much damn sense
as anything else.

[chuckles]

Hey, look who's here.

-Hey, there.
-Sir. Colonel.

Good to see you back,
sir.

Yeah, that goes double
for me, sir.

-Good to see you.
-Hey, how's Doctor...?

Lieutenant,
did you ever figure out

how to fix JAG instruction
3590.1 Alpha?

Yes, sir.
Piece of cake.

Hell, then, you
deserve a plaque.

Oh, no, seriously, sir

the Colonel and I
really enjoyed our work.

I can see why you
really love your job.

Lieutenant, you know,
I dolove my job...

and I am damn lucky
in my people...

'cause the world out there...
baby, it's cold.

Mmm.
[chuckling]

♪ I really can't stay ♪

♪ I really can't stay ♪

♪ Baby, it's cold outside ♪

♪ Baby, it's cold outside ♪

-♪ I must get away ♪
-♪ I must get away ♪

[both] ♪ 'Cause, baby,
it's cold outside ♪

[theme song playing]