Proximity: A Novel of the Navy's Elite Bomb Squad by Phillips Stephen

Author:Phillips, Stephen [Phillips, Stephen]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: General Fiction
ISBN: 9780982810101
Publisher: Stephen Phillips
Published: 2010-11-07T04:00:00+00:00

Before class the next morning, Denke walked to the front of the room.

“Gents, I’ve got something to put out before we start today.”

Denke looked directly at Jazz as the others quieted.

“One of the most important things to do while the detachment is going through READIMPT is to develop our SOPs. We have not really been doing that, have we Lieutenant?”

Jazz was not sure what Denke was saying but he sensed it had to do with their conversation the previous day.

“Uh, no, Senior.”

“Well, we are behind the power curve then. You do have SOPs for each mission area, right?”

“Yes, they are Warrant Officer Fontaine’s... I have not really changed anything.”

“Well we need to review them all and improve them where possible. Here is what I suggest we do.”

Everyone noted Denke’s use of the word, “suggest.”

“I think we need to assign each man a mission area in which he is to become the subject matter expert. As such that man will be responsible to you, Lieutenant, for the applicable SOP. Additionally, while everyone needs to be proficient at all skills, I think we need to develop a notion that certain members are the P1 for a particular mission area.”

“Interesting,” said Keating.

“Here is my recommended breakdown. I think Sinclair should be in charge of surface ops, Quinn takes chem and bio, okay?”

“Sure, Senior,” said Quinn.

“Delgado, as pubs and CMS handler, I want you to write an SOP for use of all our crypto and comms gear. I also want an SOP for small boat ops. I want specifics on how to load the boat, how to swing it over from a ship, how to perform basic troubleshooting for the engines.”

“No kidding, Senior?” replied Delgado.

“No kidding.”

“Got it, Senior Chief.”

“All mobility skills will be under the purview of T-Ball. I want an SOP for fastrope, CAST, rappel, and even jump operations. T-Ball, you are going to become the det’s premier HRST and CAST-master.”

“I need the school, Senior.”

“Already arranged. Ash, you are to take demolition. I do not want just basic range clearance stuff; I want a monster SOP that covers the demo required for all other mission areas. I’m talking underwater demo build up, special shape charge attacks on mines, and breaching.”

“Wow, okay.”

“I will take IEDs and Small Unit Tactics... and, Chief K.”

“Yes?”

“You are obviously our diving and MCM expert, so I would like you to review our procedures there and spearhead all associated procedural changes. I recommend you include all emergency procedures for diving.”

“Okay, Senior.”

“Lieutenant Jascinski, I did not suggest a mission area for you because your job will be to review all mission areas, apply your common sense approach, suggest revisions, and of course exert veto power when needed.”

Jazz just nodded.

“Two weeks gents, all SOP reviews need to be completed in two weeks. Then we’ll each brief our area.”

“Senior Chief,” said Keating. “I think that this is a great idea.”

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