Clive Cussler Ghost Soldier by Mike Maden

Author:Mike Maden [Maden, Mike]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780593719244
Amazon: ‎ 0593719247
Barnesnoble: ‎ 0593719247
Goodreads: 203165146
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Published: 2024-09-03T05:00:00+00:00

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Plata marched the men into a classroom in the tented training complex. It was little more than a collection of folding chairs and tables along with a giant whiteboard. Juan and Linc sat apart, not wanting to draw attention to themselves.

“Let’s talk briefly about small-unit tactics,” Plata began. He delivered a brief lecture on the well-known concept of cover-and-move, illustrating his points on the board. His black and red dry-erase markers squeaked as he scribbled X’s, O’s, and arrows across the white surface like a soccer coach reviewing plays at halftime. He flipped the board over and then covered room-clearing operations.

“Questions?”

Heads shook. It was all familiar stuff to the room full of professional soldiers.

Plata handed Drăguș the markers. The bearded lieutenant drew a big oval on the board and laid out a crude diagram of the island.

Juan’s estimate of its size was fairly accurate. The irregularly shaped island was approximately nine miles long and six miles wide. About twenty-five percent of it was occupied by the city-mine.

“We have developed four training modules. The first is a shoot house located on the back of this compound. After that, we’ll take advantage of the island’s terrain for some more intense exercises.”

Juan couldn’t figure out what the Vendor’s angle was in this. He was beginning to think he and Linc really were on a wild-goose chase. They were still only a couple of days into it. Without any other leads on the Vendor, there was no reason not to give it a few more.

“Sounds quite involved for a protection assignment,” the Englishman said.

“Our primary duty will be standing guard for long hours, and riding in convoys as backup for the small national security service we are reinforcing.”

“Which national security service?” one of the Polish twins asked.

“I haven’t been told that yet. It doesn’t matter.” Plata pointed at the Englishman. “But to answer your concern, we want to raise our training tempo. We need to be prepared in the event our VIP protection turns into a hostage rescue. You have a problem with that?”

“No, sir. I rather enjoy the prospect of mixing it up.”

“Excellent. Anyone else?”

There was no response.

“These are all timed exercises,” Plata said. “I’m looking for aggression, speed, and precision. Three of you will be promoted to squad leader during the actual assignment based upon these assessments. That promotion includes a bump in pay.”

The idea of competition caught the attention of the room full of alpha males, but the prospect of more money was even more tantalizing to the gun-for-hire mercs.

“So, shall we see what you men are made of?” Plata asked.

“Let’s do this!” McGuire shouted. The other mercs cheered as they leaped to their feet in a rush of clattering chairs.

Plata smiled. “Follow me.”

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