Kaffee:
Lieutenant Kendrick, in your opinion was Private Santiago a good Marine?
Lt. Kendrick:
I would say he was about average.
Kaffee:
Lieutenant, you signed three Proficiency and Conduct reports on Santiago, and in all three reports, you indicate a rating of below average.
Lt. Kendrick:
[looking through the reports he signed]
Yes, Private Santiago was below average. I did not see the need to trample on a man's grave.
Kaffee:
Well, we appreciate that, but you are under oath now, and I think as unpleasant as it may be, we'd all just as soon hear the truth.
Lt. Kendrick:
I am aware of my oath.
Kaffee:
Lieutenant, these are the last three Pro-Con reports you signed for Lance Corporal Dawson. Dawson received two marks of exceptional, but on this most recent report dated June 9th of this year, he received a rating of below average. It's this last report I'd like to discuss for a moment.
Lt. Kendrick:
That would be fine.
Kaffee:
Lance Corporal Dawson's ranking after the school of infantry was perfect. Records indicate that more than half that class has since been promoted to full Corporal while Dawson has remained a Lance Corporal. Was Dawson's promotion held up because of this last report?
Lt. Kendrick:
I'm sure it was.
Kaffee:
Do you recall why Dawson was given such a poor grade on this last report?
Lt. Kendrick:
I'm sure I don't. I have many men in my charge, Lieutenant. I write many reports.
Kaffee:
Lieutenant, do you recall an incident involving a PFC Curtis Bell who had been found stealing liquor from the Officer's Club?
Lt. Kendrick:
Yes, I do.
Kaffee:
Did you report Private Bell to the proper authorities?
Lt. Kendrick:
I have two books at my bedside, Lieutenant: the Marine Corps Code of Conduct and the King James Bible. The only proper authorities I am aware of are my commanding officer, Colonel Nathan R. Jessup, and the Lord, our God.
Kaffee:
At your request, Lieutenant, I can have the record reflect your lack of acknowledgment of this court as a proper authority.
Capt. Ross:
Objection. Argumentative.
Judge Randolph:
Sustained. Watch yourself, Counselor.
Kaffee:
Did you report Private Bell to your superiors?
Lt. Kendrick:
I remember thinking very highly of Private Bell, of not wanted to see his record tarnished by a formal charge.
Kaffee:
You preferred that it be handled within the unit.
Lt. Kendrick:
Yes, I most certainly did.
Kaffee:
Lieutenant, do you know what a Code Red is?
Lt. Kendrick:
Yes, I do.

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